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BTC681 SKETCH FOR STRINGS NO 1/DAVID LAYTON

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  1. Sketch for string orchestra No.1 - 1 item
    TitleSketch for string orchestra No.1
    SubtitleDavid Layton
    RefNoBBM/no1_sketch_for_string_orchestra
    Date27 Aug 1930
    Description

    Dedicated to David Layton, a Gresham's school friend of Britten's.

    Extent1 item
    1. Holographs - 1 item
      TitleHolographs
      RefNoBBM/no1_sketch_for_string_orchestra/1
      Date27 Aug 1930
      Extent1 item
      1. Composition draft - 1 manuscript; 8 pages [1r-8r]
        TitleComposition draft
        RefNoBBM/no1_sketch_for_string_orchestra/1/1
        Date27 Aug 1930
        Description

        Draft with date and signatures. The name of the piece's dedicatee 'D.Layton' has been used as a subtitle on page 1r.

        Extent1 manuscript; 8 pages [1r-8r]
        PhysicalDescription

        Pencil; 26.7 x 34 cm. Paper manufacturer = A L.

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