Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. Untitled piece in E minor - 1 item

   Title	Untitled piece in E minor
   Subtitle	For piano
   RefNo	BBM/untitled_piece_in_e_minor_8
   Date	1925
   Extent	1 item

   1. Holographs - 1 item

      Title	Holographs
      RefNo	BBM/untitled_piece_in_e_minor_8/1
      Date	1925
      Extent	1 item

      1. Fair copy - 1 page of 4 page manuscript [1r]

         Title	Fair copy
         RefNo	BBM/untitled_piece_in_e_minor_8/1/1
         Date	1925
         Description	Fair copy with date. Britten has added a performance note in the bottom right hand corner of the page that implies this piece may have intended to be accompanied by strings or orchestra. The note reads, with reference to two instances in the score, 'if played by Double bass [crossed out and cello and viola written above and below respectively], these notes need not be played'.
         Extent	1 page of 4 page manuscript [1r]
         PhysicalDescription	Black ink; 26.1 x 35.7 cm. Shares a volume with other sources. See Related Records. Paper manufacturer = A L.