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ReferenceBBM/simple_symphony/1/2

Title

Full score [draft]

Date23 Dec 1933-10 Feb 1934

Date InformationBritten has written the dates 'Feb 10 1934' and 'Jan 20 1934' on pages 5v and 6r respectively.

DescriptionDraft full score with signature and dates. Britten has given a note on material and the development of themes, and given the date of the first performance (6 Mar). Brief annotations, scorings through and rehearsal marks evident throughout. Britten has also given the timings for each section.

Extent1 manuscript; 23 pages [1r-11v, 12r-23v]

Physical DescriptionPencil and red crayon; 26.5 x 35.9 cm; paper manufacturer 'A L', paper manufacturer's catalogue number '10'. See Title Page of Collected Volume.

Title Page Of Collected Volume'Dedicated to Audrey Alson / (Mrs Lincolne Sutton) [underlined] / E. B. Britten / (arr. B. B) [underlined] / SIMPLE SYMPHONY [underlined] / FOR STRINGS [underlined] / Violin I / Violin II / Viola / Violoncello / [Double bass] [underlined] / 17 mins [encir

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