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Les Cinq Doigts. [8 Melodies très faciles sur 5 notes] [Kirchmeyer 37, De Lerma C20], 1921 - 1922

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

For piano solo. Set of engraved proof sheets annotated by the composer. [London]: J. & W. Chester [PN J. & W. C. 2090], 1922.

Folio. Unbound. 10 leaves paginated 1-10 printed on rectos only.

With corrections, alterations, and annotations in Stravinsky's hand in pencil and ink and with additional markings in red ink in another hand. Stamped "1st Proof" and with "2nd proof please 21/9/21" in pencil in another hand. Dated "Garches 1921" twice in pencil at foot of final page in Stravinsky's hand.

In a folder with "Les Cinq Doigts First Proof all corrected by the Composer - black ink & pencil" in Soulima Stravinsky's hand.

Dates

  • Creation: 1921 - 1922

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials are written in English, Russian, French, and Italian.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
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