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Folder 28: "Book Two" of Preludes for the Piano Op. 2/ composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1946-08-26 - 1948-05-21

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 28
Collection number: 28

Scope and Contents

For piano. Opus 2. Preludes 7 - 10. Handwritten in pencil and pen. Contains signature. Each prelude contains a date. Contains mostly incomplete sketches for preludes 8, 2, and 18.

Dates

  • 1946-08-26 - 1948-05-21

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

2 items (Item 1: 6 leaves ; Item 2: 3 leaves) ; 32 cm

Language

From the Collection: English

Dates

Prelude #7: September 15, 1947

Prelude #8: originally conceived August 26, 1946 ; rewritten September 25, 1947

Prelude #9: May 21, 1948

Prelude #10: August 1946

Key Signatures

Prelude #7: A Major

Prelude #8: F-sharp minor

Prelude #9: E Major

Prelude #10: C-sharp minor

Time Signatures

Prelude #7: C

Prelude #8: 3/4

Prelude #9: 2/4

Prelude #10: 3/4

Tempo Indications

Prelude #7: Moderato (♩ = 104)

Prelude #8: Andantino (♩ = 92)

Prelude #9: Allegro

Prelude #10: Tempo di mazurka ; Allegro scherzando (♩ = 176)

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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