String quartets. Musical compositions.
Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: Pieces of music for a chamber music ensemble consisting of first and second violins, viola, and cello. Source: 'Concise Oxford English dictionary', 11th edition (Oxford, 2004).
Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:
Cello part of an arrangement for string quartet by John Davidson of ‘11 duets for two violins & other pieces’., [?1871-?1926.]
File
Identifier: MS.22046
Scope and Contents
Leaves have been cut out after folio 23.
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
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Composite volumes containing the first and second violin, viola and cello parts of an arrangement for string quartet by John Davidson of ‘11 duets for two violins & other pieces’.
Chamber music and songs of G W Crawford., [?1892-?1941.]
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.21968-21974
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most of the compositions of G W Crawford are written on a large scale and the collection consists chiefly of full scores, piano reductions and orchestral parts. There are very few drafts or sketches: almost all the compositions are in their final form, and many are in the hands of copyists. Most of the works are undated. Those dates that appear (usually on the last page or leaf) range from 1892 to 1941, but it is rarely clear whether these are of composition, revision or performance. Almost...
Dates:
[?1892-?1941.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Surviving musical archive, chiefly undated, of Gerald W Crawford (1868-1942), a consulting engineer and an Edinburgh city councillor and Justice of the Peace, who was well known in his day for his musical activities, especially as composer and conductor of several orchestras including, latterly, one of his own.
Chamber music of G W Crawford., [?1892-?1941.]
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.21968-21971
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most of the compositions of G W Crawford are written on a large scale and the collection consists chiefly of full scores, piano reductions and orchestral parts. There are very few drafts or sketches: almost all the compositions are in their final form, and many are in the hands of copyists. Most of the works are undated. Those dates that appear (usually on the last page or leaf) range from 1892 to 1941, but it is rarely clear whether these are of composition, revision or performance. Almost...
Dates:
[?1892-?1941.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Surviving musical archive, chiefly undated, of Gerald W Crawford (1868-1942), a consulting engineer and an Edinburgh city councillor and Justice of the Peace, who was well known in his day for his musical activities, especially as composer and conductor of several orchestras including, latterly, one of his own.
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Chamber music and songs of G W Crawford.
Chamber music, undated, of Ronald Center., Mid 20th century.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.22179-22185
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The musical compositions consist of final versions (MSS.22171-22186), and sketches, drafts and fragments (MSS.22187-22193). The other papers consist largely of press cuttings.
Dates:
Mid 20th century.
Composite volumes containing the first and second violin, viola and cello parts of an arrangement for string quartet by John Davidson of ‘11 duets for two violins & other pieces’., [?1871-?1926.]
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.22043-22046
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
John Davidson, a member of the family of J & A Davidson, coal merchants and shipping agents, Aberdeen, was an amateur musician and composer. His preferred medium appears to have been the string quartet, but he composed and arranged pieces also for other combinations of instruments, chiefly strings. A number of pieces appear in more than one form. The collection contains both full scores and parts.The earliest and latest dates discernible are 1871 and 1926, but almost...
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
Drafts, sketches and fragments of musical compositions of Ronald Center., 1951-1973, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.22187-22193
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The musical compositions consist of final versions (MSS.22171-22186), and sketches, drafts and fragments (MSS.22187-22193). The other papers consist largely of press cuttings.
Dates:
1951-1973, undated.
Drafts, sketches and fragments of unidentified works by Ronald Center., Mid 20th century-[?1973].
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.22191-22193
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The musical compositions consist of final versions (MSS.22171-22186), and sketches, drafts and fragments (MSS.22187-22193). The other papers consist largely of press cuttings.
Dates:
Mid 20th century-[?1973].
'Favourite Scots melodies arranged for string quartett' by John Davidson., [?1871-?1926.]
Item
Identifier: MS.22027
Scope and Contents
The made-up volume consists of gatherings of leaves from various sources stitched together inside a sheet of cardboard cut in two.
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
First violin part of an arrangement for string quartet by John Davidson of ‘11 duets for two violins & other pieces’., [?1871-?1926.]
File
Identifier: MS.22043
Scope and Contents
A single leaf is pasted to folio 20.
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
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Composite volumes containing the first and second violin, viola and cello parts of an arrangement for string quartet by John Davidson of ‘11 duets for two violins & other pieces’.
Full score of Second string quartet in G major by G W Crawford., 1939.
Item
Identifier: MS.21970
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Most of the compositions of G W Crawford are written on a large scale and the collection consists chiefly of full scores, piano reductions and orchestral parts. There are very few drafts or sketches: almost all the compositions are in their final form, and many are in the hands of copyists. Most of the works are undated. Those dates that appear (usually on the last page or leaf) range from 1892 to 1941, but it is rarely clear whether these are of composition, revision or performance. Almost...
Dates:
1939.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Surviving musical archive, chiefly undated, of Gerald W Crawford (1868-1942), a consulting engineer and an Edinburgh city councillor and Justice of the Peace, who was well known in his day for his musical activities, especially as composer and conductor of several orchestras including, latterly, one of his own.
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Chamber music and songs of G W Crawford.
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Chamber music of G W Crawford.
Marches and dances arranged for string quartet followed by two songs for voices and piano by John Davidson., [?1871-?1926.]
File
Identifier: MS.22028
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
(i) Marches and dances arranged for string quartet (folio 1);
(ii) Two songs for voices and piano (folio 19 verso), the second of which is dated 1908 (folio 21 verso).
It is not clear whether the covers belong to the leaves. Folios 17-22 are additions, stitched to the rest of the volume.
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
Music book of John Davidson containing cello parts for various pieces., [?1871-?1926.]
Item
Identifier: MS.22041
Scope and Contents
The last three leaves have been torn out.
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
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Music books of John Davidson containing parts of arrangements for string quartet of Davidson's own compositions originally for other combinations of instruments, of operatic and other pieces by various composers, and of some songs.
Music book of John Davidson containing 'Fantasia quartet' in D major followed by pieces for violin and piano, string quartet and solo violin., [?1871-?1926.]
Item
Identifier: MS.22026
Scope and Contents
Leaves are cut out after folios 13 and 20. Folio 2 is tipped on to folio 3.
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
Music book of John Davidson containing first violin parts for various pieces., [?1871-?1926.]
Item
Identifier: MS.22038
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
John Davidson, a member of the family of J & A Davidson, coal merchants and shipping agents, Aberdeen, was an amateur musician and composer. His preferred medium appears to have been the string quartet, but he composed and arranged pieces also for other combinations of instruments, chiefly strings. A number of pieces appear in more than one form. The collection contains both full scores and parts.The earliest and latest dates discernible are 1871 and 1926, but almost...
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
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Music books of John Davidson containing parts of arrangements for string quartet of Davidson's own compositions originally for other combinations of instruments, of operatic and other pieces by various composers, and of some songs.
Music book of John Davidson containing second violin parts for various pieces., [?1871-?1926.]
Item
Identifier: MS.22039
Scope and Contents
The last leaf has been torn out.
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
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Music books of John Davidson containing parts of arrangements for string quartet of Davidson's own compositions originally for other combinations of instruments, of operatic and other pieces by various composers, and of some songs.
Music book of John Davidson containing viola parts for various pieces., [?1871-?1926.]
Item
Identifier: MS.22040
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
John Davidson, a member of the family of J & A Davidson, coal merchants and shipping agents, Aberdeen, was an amateur musician and composer. His preferred medium appears to have been the string quartet, but he composed and arranged pieces also for other combinations of instruments, chiefly strings. A number of pieces appear in more than one form. The collection contains both full scores and parts.The earliest and latest dates discernible are 1871 and 1926, but almost...
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
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Music books of John Davidson containing parts of arrangements for string quartet of Davidson's own compositions originally for other combinations of instruments, of operatic and other pieces by various composers, and of some songs.
Music books of John Davidson containing parts of an arrangement for string quartet of the overture and other pieces from J F Lampe's burlesque opera 'The Dragon of Wantley', first produced in 1737; and arrangements of Davidson’s Sonata Number 8 for violin and piano, and of pieces by Mozart and Weber., [?1910.]
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.22034-22037
Scope and Contents
The music is undated but may have been written about 1910.
Dates:
[?1910.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
Music books of John Davidson containing parts of arrangements for string quartet of Davidson's own compositions originally for other combinations of instruments, of operatic and other pieces by various composers, and of some songs., [?1871-?1926.]
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.22038-22041
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
John Davidson, a member of the family of J & A Davidson, coal merchants and shipping agents, Aberdeen, was an amateur musician and composer. His preferred medium appears to have been the string quartet, but he composed and arranged pieces also for other combinations of instruments, chiefly strings. A number of pieces appear in more than one form. The collection contains both full scores and parts.The earliest and latest dates discernible are 1871 and 1926, but almost...
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
Music manuscript sketch-book, undated, of Ronald Center containing sketches for a work on Mary Queen of Scots, sketches for a string quartet and the first movement of a Sinfonia da Camera., [?1973.]
Item
Identifier: MS.22191
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
(i) Sketches for a work on Mary Queen of Scots (folios 1, 7-9; cf. MS.22189, folio 7 and MS.22192);
(ii) Sketches for a string quartet (folio 1 verso)
(iii) The first movement of a Sinfonia da Camera (folio 5).
All are undated, but may belong to the last year of Ronald Center's life.
A leaf has been torn out before folio 1.
Dates:
[?1973.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions of Ronald Center and a miscellany of papers of Center and his wife Evelyn.
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Musical compositions of Ronald Center.
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Drafts, sketches and fragments of musical compositions of Ronald Center.
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Drafts, sketches and fragments of unidentified works by Ronald Center.
Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet., [?1871-?1926.]
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.22022-22046
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
John Davidson, a member of the family of J & A Davidson, coal merchants and shipping agents, Aberdeen, was an amateur musician and composer. His preferred medium appears to have been the string quartet, but he composed and arranged pieces also for other combinations of instruments, chiefly strings. A number of pieces appear in more than one form. The collection contains both full scores and parts.The earliest and latest dates discernible are 1871 and 1926, but almost...
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
Music of Robert Crawford for string quartet.
File
Identifier: MS.21975
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.(i) Autograph draft of String Quartet Number 1, opus 4 (folio 1), apparently begun in 1948 and completed in 1950 (folio 34 verso). The quartet was published in 1953. The music at folios 1-15 corresponds to the first two movements and that at folios 16-18, 19 to pages 17-19, 22-23 of the 3rd movement in the published score. The music at folios 20-30 seems to form no part of the published score, whilst that at folios 31-34, which is numbered 6, appears...
Dates:
1948-1957.
Parts for String quartet [number 1] by Ronald Center., [1964, or before.]
File
Identifier: MS.22181
Scope and Contents
The manuscript contains parts for violin I and II, viola and cello.
Dates:
[1964, or before.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions of Ronald Center and a miscellany of papers of Center and his wife Evelyn.
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Musical compositions of Ronald Center.
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Final versions of musical compositions of Ronald Center.
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Chamber music, undated, of Ronald Center.
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Scores and parts of string quartets by Ronald Center.
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Score and parts for String quartet [number 1] by Ronald Center.
Parts of 'Quatuor No 1' in B flat by John Davidson., [?1871-?1926.]
File
Identifier: MS.22023
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
John Davidson, a member of the family of J & A Davidson, coal merchants and shipping agents, Aberdeen, was an amateur musician and composer. His preferred medium appears to have been the string quartet, but he composed and arranged pieces also for other combinations of instruments, chiefly strings. A number of pieces appear in more than one form. The collection contains both full scores and parts.The earliest and latest dates discernible are 1871 and 1926, but almost...
Dates:
[?1871-?1926.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Musical compositions and other papers, 1871-1926, undated, of John Davidson; and correspondence and compositions [circa 1883- circa 1917], undated, of James Scott Skinner.
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Musical compositions and other papers, chiefly undated, of John Davidson.
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Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet.
Score and parts for String quartet [number 1] by Ronald Center., [1964, or before.]
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.22180-22181
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The musical compositions consist of final versions (MSS.22171-22186), and sketches, drafts and fragments (MSS.22187-22193). The other papers consist largely of press cuttings.
Dates:
[1964, or before.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions of Ronald Center and a miscellany of papers of Center and his wife Evelyn.
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Musical compositions of Ronald Center.
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Final versions of musical compositions of Ronald Center.
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Chamber music, undated, of Ronald Center.
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Scores and parts of string quartets by Ronald Center.
Score for String quartet number 2 by Ronald Center., Mid 20th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.22182
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The musical compositions consist of final versions (MSS.22171-22186), and sketches, drafts and fragments (MSS.22187-22193). The other papers consist largely of press cuttings.
Dates:
Mid 20th century.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Musical compositions of Ronald Center and a miscellany of papers of Center and his wife Evelyn.
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Musical compositions of Ronald Center.
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Final versions of musical compositions of Ronald Center.
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Chamber music, undated, of Ronald Center.
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Scores and parts of string quartets by Ronald Center.