26 Aug 1966
Date is date of completion.
Libretto by Colin Graham. German and French translations by Hans Keller and Mildred Clary respectively. The work is based on a melody associated with the old English ballad, printed in 'English Country Songs', collected and edited by L. Broadwood and J. A. Fuller Maitland (The Leadenhall Press, 1893). The dedication reads 'Für die Wiener Sängerknaben'.
8 items
Material has been microfilmed and is available as follows:
Composition sketch: A6, frames 327 - 378
Libretto - several states: A60, frames 359 - 440
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