MS music score of "Overture (To A Tragedy) by W.H. Speer.
- Reference:GB 2607 eim/1/5
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- Physical Description:29 x 39 cm, 10 x 16 cm 52 pages 1 sheet
Scope and Content
MS ink on paper.
Full music score of "Overture (To A Tragedy)" by William Henry Speer (1863-1937).
Lines given for 2 flutes, 2 oboe, 2 clarinets in Bb, 2 bassoons, 2 cornets in F, 2 cornets in D, 3 trombones, a horn in D, cymbals, 2 violins, viola, cello and bass.
Tipped-in:
An autograph letter signed from W.H. Speer to W.H. Cummings. Speer is presenting his composition to the Philharmonic Society for consideration.Dated "Nov. 29th" from St. Albans.
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Custodial History
Bookplate: "WHC", known to be W.H. Cummings.
Includes letter from Speer to Cummings indicating that the score is being presented to Cummings in his role representing the Philharmonic Society.
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