Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. Valse in B major - 1 item

   Title	Valse in B major
   Subtitle	For violin and piano
   OpusNo	J.Op 21.1
   RefNo	BBM/valse_in_b_major
   Date	4 Oct 1925
   Description	The same material is used in the piano piece 'Untitled piece in B Major' of 1923 and in 'Walzt' of 1923. Musical material used again in 'Sentimental Saraband' movement of 'Simple symphony' of 1934. The piece is dedicated to Britten's brother 'R.H.M. Britten. Esq.'. Forms part of 'Two fantasies and Valse' of 1925.
   Extent	1 item

   1. Holographs - 1 item

      Title	Holographs
      RefNo	BBM/valse_in_b_major/1
      Date	4 Oct 1925
      Extent	1 item

      1. Fair copy - 1 manuscript; 2 pages [1r-2r]

         Title	Fair copy
         OpusNo	J.Op 21.1
         RefNo	BBM/valse_in_b_major/1/1
         Date	4 Oct 1925
         Description	Britten has added two opus numbers to this fair copy 'Op.21.1 (3.3)'. The dedication reads 'A. R.H.M. Britten. Esq.' [Britten's Brother].
         Extent	1 manuscript; 2 pages [1r-2r]
         PhysicalDescription	Black ink; 27 x 34.2 cm. Paper manufacturer = The B.F.Wood Music Co.