Portfolio which F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy used 'Für Gesang, No. II', and which was used by Cécile for 'MSS. zum Vertheilen', mostly from the unpublished Nachlass

Title

Portfolio which F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy used 'Für Gesang, No. II', and which was used by Cécile for 'MSS. zum Vertheilen', mostly from the unpublished Nachlass

Shelfmark

MS. M. Deneke Mendelssohn b. 5

Summary

Drafts, fair copies, etc., mostly fragmentary, of various dates, 1823-[1847?]. First drafts are distinguished by the letters 'H[ilf] d[u] m[ir]' or 'L[ass] e[s] g[elingen] G[ott]'.

1-12: Dated music, in chronological order, 1823-1847:

1. (fols. 2-6) 4 songs for soprano and piano: 'Faunenklage' [MWV K11], beg. 'Er ist zerbrochen', dated 8 Jun 1823 and probably written later; first draft of 'Sicheln schallen' [MWV K12]; 'Tanzt dem schönen Mai entgegen' [MWV K13]; and 'Glosse', variations on a theme, 'Mitleidsworte Trostesgründe' [MWV K23]. 5 leaves. 333 × ca. 241 mm.

2. (fols. 7-12v) First draft of [op. 21, Sommernachtstraum] Ouverture [probably 8-9 Jul 1826]. Incomplete full score. 6 leaves. 333 × ca. 241 mm.

3. (fols. 13-16) Op. 27, [Ouverture 'Meersstille', Summer 1828]. Incomplete full score. 4 leaves. 333 × ca. 241 mm.

4. (fol. 17) First draft of op. 47 no. 6, 'Wiegenlied', dated London 15 Aug 1833. 1 leaf. 302 × 214 mm.

5. (fols. 18-20) Allegro in E minor for piano [MWV U134], endorsed 'MS. von F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy F. W. Benecke geschenkt von ihm in F[rank]furt 1836 wie ich glaube'. Copy. The autograph is at MS. Don. c. 44.

6. (fol. 22) Op. 100 no. 4, 'Im Wald', composed 14 Jun 1839. Torn leaf. ca. 285 x 225 mm.

7. (fols. 24-25) 'Abendlied' [MWV J2], beg. 'Wenn ich auf dem Lager', dedicated to A. Hering, Leipzig, 19 Jan 1840. MS. Thematic Catalogue, p. 75. Folded bifolium. 288 × 228 mm. Given to Marie Benecke by A. Hering. See letters, MS. M. Deneke Mendelssohn c. 42, nos. 77 and 78.

8. (fol. 27) 'Im Kahn' [MWV K91], beg. 'Mein Liebchen', dated Weimar, 16 Apr 1841. [Arr. for piano solo by E. Walker and published in Three Pieces, 1947.] 1 leaf. 212 × 162 mm.

9. (fols. 28-31) Op. 51, Psalm 114, organ part [probably copied for the performance at Birmingham, 25 Sep 1840]. 4 leaves. ca. 300 × 240 mm.

10. (fol. 32) Two-part canon in F sharp minor, London, 7 Jun 1842. MS. Them. Cat., p. 70. 1 leaf. 302 × 229 mm. Given to P.V.M. Benecke by Marie B. [See also MS. M. Deneke Mendelssohn c. 23, 1, 8].

10a. (fols. 34-35) Two-part canon in F sharp minor. Copy by P.V.M. Benecke, 8 May 1900.

11. (fols. 37-38) Two 'Songs without words': op. 67 no. 5 [composed 5 Jan 1844], and no. 1; and op. 75 no. 4, 'Abschiedstafel' [MWV G33], [composed 26 Jan 1844]. MS. Them. Cat. p. 69. Inscribed 'Mir von Sophy Horsley geschenkt 4 Feb 1881. M Benecke'. Probably copied and given to the Horsleys May-Jun 1844. 2 leaves. 298 × 229 mm.

12. (fol. 40) Op. 86, no. 6, 'Alt-Deutsches Frühlingslied' [MWV K127], 'H. d. m.'. Corrected draft dated 7 Oct 1847. 1 leaf. 301 × 231 mm.

13-17: Finished works, mainly undated:

13. (fols. 42-52) Two very early sonatas for two pianos. 4 movements in score: Allegro, Menuetto and Trio, Prestissimo, in D major [MWV S1] and one in G minor [MWV S2] dated 21 Feb [1821 or earlier]. 11 leaves (quire of 5 bifolia and 1 extra leaf). 340 × 243 mm.

14. (fols. 54-62v) 'Sonate für das Piano-Forte' in A major. Not certainly F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy's work, but some marks appear to be his. Fair copy sewn in a green cover. 5 bifolia. Very large quarto, 338 × 247 mm.

15. (fols. 66-67) Duet in D minor for two violins [MWV R19]. 2 leaves. 373 × 230 mm.

16. (fols. 69-72) Two part songs, S.A.T.B., 'Ich weiche nicht' [MWV B1] and 'Deine Rede präge ich meinem Herzen' [MWV B2], ca. 1823. 4 leaves. Very large quarto, ca. 350 × 274 mm and ca. 334 × 242 mm.

17. (fols. 73-79v) Wind and timpani parts in score for the piano and violin concerto in D minor [MWV O4], composed 1834. MS. Thematic Catalogue, p. 15. 7 leaves. ca. 335 × 245 mm.

18-30: Unfinished drafts, headed 'H. d. m.' or 'L. e. g. G.':

18. (fols. 82-83) Sketches. 2 leaves.

19. (fol. 84) 8-part setting of 'Ehre sei dem Vater' [MWV B57/2]. 1 leaf. 291 × 225 mm.

20. (fol. 85) P[salm] 91, with part of full score of another work on verso. Fol. 85v is part of the same sketch as fols. 185-187. 1 leaf. 302 × 229 mm.

21a. (fol. 87v) Andante sostenuto [Song without words?] in E [MWV U148] on back of part of full score of another work and sketches. 1 leaf. 302 × 229 mm.

21b. (fols. 86-87) Violin Concerto, op. 64. Sketches for 2nd and 3rd movements.

22. (fols. 88-99) Concerto in E minor for piano and orchestra [MWV O13]. Short score, fols. 88-94 and full score, fols. 95-99. 12 leaves. 302 × 229 mm. See letter to B &H 5 Mar 1844, Elvers p. 140.

23. (fols. 102-114) Symphony in C [MWV N19]. Full score with sketches, some of which belong to other works. MS. Them. Cat. p. 71. 13 leaves. 302 × 229 mm. Partly printed in Grove's Dictionary (1880), ii. 305-306.

24. (fol. 123) 'Fuga' in E flat, Andante, for piano [MWV U146]. MS. Thematic Catalogue, p. 70. 1 leaf. 289 × 224 mm.

25. (fols. 124-125) 'Sonata' in G, Allegro con fuoco, for piano [MWV U147]. MS. Thematic Catalogue, p. 70. 2 leaves. 300 × 229 mm.

26. (fol. 126) Andante in G minor for piano [MWV T3], 4 hands. MS. Thematic Catalogue, p. 71. 1 leaf. 302 × 228 mm.

27. (fol. 128) Trio in A, violin, 'cello, piano [MWV Q28]. MS. Thematic Catalogue, p. 70. 1 leaf. 302 × 228 mm.

28. (fol. 130) Fantasia on H.L. Hassler's Passion Chorale [MWV W27]. MS. Thematic Catalogue, p. 71. 1 leaf. 300 × 229 mm.

29. (fol. 131) Theme in A for variation, string quartet [MWV R31]. MS. Thematic Catalogue, p. 70. 1 leaf. 300 × 240 mm.

30. (134-189) Loose papers, 'Scizzen zu verschiedenen Werken', fragments including parts of fair copied scores, some of which were used again for drafts and sketches. Among the works are: op. 90, Italian Symphony, fols. 136 etc.; a Kyrie for soli, chorus, and orchestra [copy (reworking?) by Mendelssohn of part of C.F.C. Fasch's Missa a 16 (without orchestra) - information from Ralf Wehner], fols. 155-161; fragment of a piano quartet and two canons [MWV Z2c and Z2d], fol. 163r; sketches for op. 101, Trumpet overture, and op. 6, piano sonata in E, fol. 164; op. 58, 'cello sonata, fols. 166-8; settings of Magnificat, Jubilate and Psalms 34 and 91 [actually a sketch for Elijah 'Ob tausend fallen' (fol. 175)], all in German, fols. 172, 175-6; op. 97, Christus, fols. 177-8; op. 73, Lauda Sion, fol. 179; op. 87, Quintet for strings, fol. 180. 56 leaves. Various sizes.

31. (fols. 190-192) Parts in score to be added to Handel's Acis and Galateawith references to nos. 1, Chorus, 2, Recit. Accomp., 4, Aria, p. 22, 5, Aria, p. 25, 6, Larghetto, p. 27, 7, Recit, p. 30, Recit, p. 34, Chorus, p. 38, and no. 9, Chorus, p. 42. 3 leaves. 335 × 242 mm.

32. (fols. 193-197) Organ part for Handel's Dettingen Te Deum, copied by Henschke, corrected by F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Formerly in his copy of Arnold's edition of Handel's works, vol. 28 [Deneke 28/5]. 5 leaves.

33. (fols. 198-200) Parts for Recitative, violin 2, viola, bass, dated 12 Apr 1820. MS. Thematic Catalogue, p. 1. 3 leaves.

34-35: Folded within discarded leaf of full score:

34. (fols. 202-204) Sop. 1, alto 1 and tenor 1, Jube Domine [MWV B10]. 3 leaves.

35. (fols. 205-209) Allegretto in E, op. 8 no. 6. Cello, flute, clarinet and horns I and II. 5 leaves.

Date

1823-[1847?], n.d.

Language

German

Physical facet

Fol. 1, no watermark. Fols. 2-16 and 190-192, watermark [C & I] HONIG, 16 staves to a page. Fol. 17, watermark CFAF, 16 staves to a page. Fols. 20 and 123, watermark HG, 16 staves to a page. Fols. 24-25, 32, 37-38, 40, 84, 87-99, 102-114, 124-126, 128 and 130, no watermark, 16 staves to a page. Fol. 27, watermark incomplete, ruled as necessary by F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Fols. 28-31, watermark SE & Co. 1831, 10 staves to a page. Fols. 42-52, watermark C & I HONIG, 15 staves to a page. Fols. 54-62, watermark Fleur de Lys and initials FD & [?].12 staves to a page. Fols. 66-67, watermark words and (countermark) a quill, pencil lines, 15 staves to a page. Fols. 69-72, (1) no watermark visible, 20 staves to a page and (2) watermark C & I H[onig], 16 staves to a page. Fols. 73-79, watermark C & I HONIG, 18 staves to a page. Fols. 84 and 131 watermark HILD, 16 staves to a page. Fols. 198-200, fragments of C & I HONIG paper

Physical extent

1 volume

Custodial history

The present content is from the collection of Marie Benecke and other sources. No. 1 was given to Cécile by 'Fräulein Blanc', i.e. Constanze Blanc (1779-1861), Singakademie member (1823-34), board member (1839-56).

Acquisition

Bequeathed by Helena Deneke, 1973, and (no. 9) by Dr. Mary Gilbert, 1976.