Gustav Holst: Op. 32, The Planets, an orchestral suite in seven pieces. Original manuscript full score
MS. Mus. b. 18/1-7
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Gustav Holst: Op. 32, The Planets, an orchestral suite in seven pieces. Original manuscript full score
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. b. 18/1-7
Summary
The original manuscript of the full score of The Planets, an orchestral suite in seven pieces, by Gustav Holst, written 1914-1917.
Date
1914-1917
Language
English
Physical facet
Seven volumes bound in quarter cloth by Winsome Bartlett of Darlington Hall, stored in in a Bodleian-made, cloth-covered box. Vol. 1 has a title page and introduction written in calligraphic black and red ink on parchment.
Physical extent
1 box
Acquisition
Given by Imogen Holst 'as a tribute to the work of Sir Hugh Allen', 17 February 1947, and in recognition of the Library's custody of her father's manuscripts during the war.
Subject
Planets -- Songs and music
Composers -- England -- Manuscripts
Suites (Orchestra) -- Scores
Music -- Manuscripts -- 20th century
Music
20th century
