Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. Three two-part songs - 4 items

   Title	Three two-part songs
   Subtitle	For boys' or female voices
   RefNo	BBM/three_two_part_songs
   Date	15-29 Feb 1932
   Description	The texts are by Walter de la Mare. Songs published separately in 1932 and as a single volume in 1970. Title based on the one under which the work was published in 1970.
   Extent	4 items
   Revised	25-27 May 1932

   1. Holographs - 4 items

      Title	Holographs
      RefNo	BBM/three_two_part_songs/1
      Date	15-27 May1932
      Extent	4 items

      1. Composition draft - 1 manuscript; 5 pages [1r-5v]

         Title	Composition draft
         Subtitle	Complete
         RefNo	BBM/three_two_part_songs/1/1
         Date	15-20 Feb 1932
         Description	Draft with dates and signatures.
         Extent	1 manuscript; 5 pages [1r-5v]
         PhysicalDescription	Pencil; 26.4 x 35.5 cm. Paper manufacturer = A L.

      2. Fair copy - 1 manuscript, 7 pages [ 1r-7r]

         Title	Fair copy
         Subtitle	Complete
         RefNo	BBM/three_two_part_songs/1/2
         Date	28-29 Feb 1932
         Description	Fair copy with date and signatures.
         Extent	1 manuscript, 7 pages [ 1r-7r]
         PhysicalDescription	Black ink; 26.4 x 35.5 cm. See Title Page of Collected Volume.
         TitlePageOfCollectedVolume	'[signature] / THREE STUDIES IN CANON / for / Two Equal Voices & Pianoforte / Words by Walter de la Mare / 1 The Ride by nights (from "Peacock Pie") / 2 The Rainbow (from "Songs of Childhood") / 3 The Ship of Rio (from "Peacock Pie")'.

      3. Revision sketches - 1 manuscript; 1 page [1r]

         Title	Revision sketches
         Subtitle	From 'The Rainbow
         RefNo	BBM/three_two_part_songs/1/3
         Date	25-27 May 1932
         Description	Untitled revision sketch situated on the bottom three systems of the page. Includes a false start.
         Extent	1 manuscript; 1 page [1r]
         PhysicalDescription	Pencil; 26.4 x 35.5 cm. Shares a volume with other sources. See Related Records. Paper manufacturer = A L.

      4. Revision sketches - 1 manuscript; 1 page [1r]

         Title	Revision sketches
         Subtitle	From 'Ship fo Rio'
         RefNo	BBM/three_two_part_songs/1/4
         Date	25-27 May 1932
         Description	Untitled revision sketch situated on the top three systems of the page
         Extent	1 manuscript; 1 page [1r]
         PhysicalDescription	Pencil; 26.4 x 35.5 cm. Shares a volume with other sources. See Related Records. Paper manufacturer = A L.