Thomas, Augusta Read

Autograph manuscript of "Carillon Sky" for orchestra and two percussionists, 26 pages, large folio, (18 x 19 in.; 457 x 483 mm), 2005. signed and inscribed: "AugustaReadThomas2005,' marked ``First Draft-Not Revised, Note to self: ( This is garbage .... November 2005),"  notated in an elegantly calligraphic hand, on prepared paper of sixteen staves, in black ink, revisions and additions in blue, green and mauve felt-tip and red ball-point, with many deletions and alterations, including the cancelling of one complete page; in good condition.

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This is a rare opportunity to acquire the first draft of a major work by a major young American composer.