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Swayne, Giles (b.1946)
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscripts by Giles Swayne and Robert Saxton
- ink on paper
Autograph working manuscript of Adam lay ibounden Op.126 for solo cello and double choir. signed ("Giles Swayne"), written for St John's College Cambridge, notated in pencil on one nine-stave system per page, with additional working sketches on the lower staves (up to fourteen staves per page in all), with many deletions, additions, trials and revisions, marked up for performance in blue, purple, black and red inks, with choral and instrumental designations for two facing four-part groups and cello ("Dec[ani] R", "Vc." and "Cant[oris] L" ) at the beginning, 13 pages, oblong folio (c.42 x 30cms), 18-stave paper, together with a copy of the printed edition by Gonzaga Music Ltd, no place, 6-7 September 2009, the leaves stapled for performance, vertical fold throughout
Illustrated (left) with the kind permission of the composer and Gonzaga Music Ltd.
Saxton, Robert. (b.1953) Autograph manuscript and extensive sketches of "Song Without Words", for clarinet and piano, notated in pencil on three three-stave systems per page, 3 pages, 4to, 2004; together with sketches, drafts and tone-rows for the work, written on up to 22 staves per page, in black, red and green ink and pencil, 8 pages, folio and oblong folio (c.41.5 x 29.5cms), 2004
Illustrated (right) with the kind permission of the composer
Illustrated (left) with the kind permission of the composer and Gonzaga Music Ltd.
Saxton, Robert. (b.1953) Autograph manuscript and extensive sketches of "Song Without Words", for clarinet and piano, notated in pencil on three three-stave systems per page, 3 pages, 4to, 2004; together with sketches, drafts and tone-rows for the work, written on up to 22 staves per page, in black, red and green ink and pencil, 8 pages, folio and oblong folio (c.41.5 x 29.5cms), 2004
Illustrated (right) with the kind permission of the composer
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."