Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. Sweep thy faint strings, musician (unfinished) - 1 item

   Title	Sweep thy faint strings, musician (unfinished)
   Subtitle	For voice and piano
   RefNo	BBM/sweep_thy_faint_strings_musician
   Date	circa 1928
   Description	Title derived from the first line of text. The text is from 'The song of shadows' by Walter de la Mare.
   Extent	1 item

   1. Holographs - 1 item

      Title	Holographs
      RefNo	BBM/sweep_thy_faint_strings_musician/1
      Date	circa 1928
      Extent	1 item

      1. Composition draft - 1 manuscript; 1 page [1r]

         Title	Composition draft
         RefNo	BBM/sweep_thy_faint_strings_musician/1/1
         Date	circa 1928
         Description	Draft marked 'Poco Lento', with signature, crossed through in pencil.
         Extent	1 manuscript; 1 page [1r]
         PhysicalDescription	Pencil; 26.2 x 35.5 cm.