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Folder 27: "Preludes for the Piano" Op. 1" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, November 11, 1945 - September 20, 1947

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 27
Collection number: 27

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. The verso of this page continues the sketch.

Dates

  • November 11, 1945 - September 20, 1947

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 items (7 leaves) ; 32 cm

1 items (1 page) ; 32 cm

Language

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

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)

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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