Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. Quatre chansons francaises - 1 item

   Title	Quatre chansons francaises
   Subtitle	For voice and piano
   RefNo	BBM/quatre_chansons_francaises_i
   Date	13 Dec 1928
   Description	Piano arrangement of 'Quatre chansons francaises' (17 Jun-31 Aug 1928). Text: 'Les nuit des Juin' by Victor Hugo, 'Sagesse' by Paul Verlaine, 'L'enfance' by Victor Hugo and 'Chanson D'Automne' by Paul Verlaine.
   Extent	1 item

   1. Holographs - 1 item

      Title	Holographs
      RefNo	BBM/quatre_chansons_francaises_i/1
      Date	13 Dec 1928
      Extent	1 item

      1. Fair copy - 1 manuscript; 5 pages [1r-5v]

         Title	Fair copy
         RefNo	BBM/quatre_chansons_francaises_i/1/1
         Date	13 Dec 1928
         Description	Fair copy with title, date and signature [after which Britten has written 'arranging' in brackets].
         Extent	1 manuscript; 5 pages [1r-5v]
         PhysicalDescription	Black ink; 26.2 x 35.4 cm. Paper manufacturer = A L.