'Orchestral prelude "The cherry tree"'
MS. Mus. c. 540
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'Orchestral prelude "The cherry tree"'
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. c. 540
Summary
1st violin part only in a copyist's hand. The title has been crossed out in pencil by the composer and replaced by the work's final title '"Shropshire lad" rhapsody'. Presumably used for the first performance (Leeds, 2 Oct 1913), when the final title was decided upon only shortly beforehand (see George Butterworth, 1885-1916 (1918), p. 113).
Date
[1913]
Language
English
Physical extent
3 Leaves
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Collection contents
Music manuscripts of George Butterworth
'Orchestral prelude "The cherry tree"'
