Titled instrumental part for the harpsichord continuo part realised by Britten. The manuscript contains copies of the printed score by Bach pasted onto the pages, interspersed with manuscript parts in the hands of Imogen Holst - the vocal line - and Britten - the continuo part. The score contains annotations, crossings out, and corrections. The cover notes that this manuscript was used by Britten and Philip Ledger, and that it may date from the 1954 performance conducted by Imogen Holst.
1 manuscript; 93 pages [2r-91r]
Printed, black ink and pencil; 26.2 x 35.6cm; Paper manufacturer 'A L', paper manufacturer's catalogue number '12'.
'[Black ink and pencil] 'Harpsichord Continuo / J.S. BACH / St. John Passion / B.B.'.
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