Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. Untitled piece in F sharp major (unfinished) - 1 item

   Title	Untitled piece in F sharp major (unfinished)
   Subtitle	For piano
   RefNo	BBM/untitled_piece_in_fsharp_major_2
   Date	1923
   Extent	1 item

   1. Holographs - 1 item

      Title	Holographs
      RefNo	BBM/untitled_piece_in_fsharp_major_2/1
      Date	1923
      Extent	1 item

      1. Composition draft - 1 page of 4 page manuscript [4r-4v]

         Title	Composition draft
         RefNo	BBM/untitled_piece_in_fsharp_major_2/1/1
         Date	1923
         Description	Draft with some crossed out bars and rubbings out. A 'prestisimo' section has been started after the double bar but has been crossed out. Britten has written a date of '1922' on the front cover of this volume, having crossed out two other dates of 1923 and 1920. However, the date given to this piece is based on an assessment of style and handwriting.
         Extent	1 page of 4 page manuscript [4r-4v]
         PhysicalDescription	Pencil; 23.7 x 30.5 cm. Shares a volume with other sources. See Related Records. Paper manufacturer = Paxton