Edward Elgar: The Kingdom. An Oratorio. Op. 51
MS. Mus. b. 32
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Edward Elgar: The Kingdom. An Oratorio. Op. 51
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. b. 32
Summary
Edward Elgar: The Kingdom. An Oratorio. Op. 51. Autograph fair copy of the full score, including corrections, 1906.
Date
1906
Language
English
Physical facet
366 pages, plus end-papers, in twos (some sections show marks of folding). Pages 165-218 were formerly stitched; pages 217-218 are a single leaf. 36 printed staves and a blank line to each page. Green morocco half binding with gold tooling.
Physical extent
1 volume
Acquisition
Bequeathed by the composer's daughter, Mrs Carice Irene Blake, 1970.
Subject
20th century
Music
Oratorios
Composers -- England -- Manuscripts
Music -- Manuscripts -- 20th century
