341BTC332332BBM/valse_in_b_majorVALSE IN B MAJORFor violin and pianoJ. op 21.1J. opC 5

This opus number is given to 'Two fantasies and valse' in Britten's handwritten catalogue of works (compiled ca. Jan 1928). There is, however, no manuscript source for this compendium of pieces and it exists only conceptually in Britten's catalogue.

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A violin and piano version of Untitled piece in B major (ca. 1923), which was partially orchestrated as Walzt (ca. 1923). The melody was later used in the 'Sentimental saraband' movement of Simple symphony, op. 4.

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Morganne Aaberg (violin) and Doug Lima (piano)

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Valse in B major

142511ms-sourcesManuscript SourcesValse in B majorFor violin and pianoJ.Op 21.1BBM/valse_in_b_major4 Oct 1925

The same material is used in the piano piece 'Untitled piece in B Major' of 1923 and in 'Walzt' of 1923. Musical material used again in 'Sentimental Saraband' movement of 'Simple symphony' of 1934. The piece is dedicated to Britten's brother 'R.H.M. Britten. Esq.'. Forms part of 'Two fantasies and Valse' of 1925.

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Fair copy

142710ms-sourcesManuscript SourcesFair copyJ.Op 21.1BBM/valse_in_b_major/1/14 Oct 1925

Britten has added two opus numbers to this fair copy 'Op.21.1 (3.3)'. The dedication reads 'A. R.H.M. Britten. Esq.' [Britten's Brother].

1 manuscript; 2 pages [1r-2r]

Black ink; 27 x 34.2 cm. Paper manufacturer = The B.F.Wood Music Co.

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