Gerald Finzi: 'On parent knees'
MS. Mus. c. 815
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Gerald Finzi: 'On parent knees'
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. c. 815
Summary
'On parent knees'. Song for voice and piano. Words attributed to Sir William Jones, from The Persian. Music by Gerald Finzi. [Published posthumously in the cycle To a poet (Boosey & Hawkes, 1965)]
Reduced colour photocopy of an autograph manuscript. The original (now in private hands) was possibly presented to Rubbra by the composer to celebrate the birth of Rubbra's eldest son, Francis in 1935.
Date
Jan 1935
Language
English
Physical extent
2 Leaves
Subject
Songs, English
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Collection contents
Music manuscripts owned by Edmund Rubbra
Gerald Finzi: 'On parent knees'
