Folder 27: "Preludes for the Piano" Op. 1"/ composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1945-11-03 - 1947-09-20
Scope and Contents
For piano. Handwritten in pencil. Op. 1. Preludes 1 - 6. Contains specific dates for each prelude. Contains early sketches of Prelude #2 indicating it as a "disapproved introduction" by Huxford.
Dates
- 1945-11-03 - 1947-09-20
Creator
- Huxford, John Calvitt, 1931-2008 (Composer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
2 items (1 booklet (7 leaves) ; 2 leaves) ; 32 cm
Language
From the Collection: English
Prelude and Dates
Prelude #1: August 30, 1947
Prelude #2: "Theme originally written Nov. 3, 1945. Recopied and rearranged Sept. 9, 1947.
Prelude #3: September 20, 1947
Prelude #4: September 5, 1947
Prelude #5: September 8, 1947
Prelude #6: September 7, 1947
Key Signatures
Prelude #1: C Major
Prelude #2: A minor
Prelude #3: G Major
Prelude #4: E minor
Prelude #5: D Major
Prelude #6: B minor
Time Signatures
Prelude #1: C
Prelude #2: 3/4
Prelude #3: 2/4
Prelude #4: 3/8
Prelude #5: 2/4
Prelude #6: 2/4
Tempo Indications
Prelude #1: Andantino (♩ = 69)
Prelude #2: Allegro con moto
Prelude #3: Vivace scherzando (♩ = 108)
Prelude #4: Allegro con moto (♩․ = 72)
Prelude #5: Allegro melancolico (♩ = 100)
Prelude #6: Allegro Maestoso (♩ = 126)
Repository Details
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
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