Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. Why in my heart, O grief, dost thou in beauty hide (unfinished) - 1 item

   Title	Why in my heart, O grief, dost thou in beauty hide (unfinished)
   Subtitle	For voice, violin, viola and piano
   RefNo	BBM/why_in_my_heart
   Date	circa 1929
   Description	Title derived from the first line of text. Text from the poem 'The Disguise' by Walter de la Mare
   Extent	1 item

   1. Holographs - 1 item

      Title	Holographs
      RefNo	BBM/why_in_my_heart/1
      Date	circa 1929
      Extent	1 item

      1. Composition draft - 1 manuscript; 1 page [1r-1v]

         Title	Composition draft
         RefNo	BBM/why_in_my_heart/1/1
         Date	circa 1929
         Description	Draft with violin and viola parts written in short score on one line.
         Extent	1 manuscript; 1 page [1r-1v]
         PhysicalDescription	Pencil; 23.5 x 30.9 cm. Paper manufacturer = The B.F.Wood Music Co.