Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. The pale stars are gone - 1 item

   Title	The pale stars are gone
   Subtitle	For chorus, strings and piano
   Level	Sub-fonds
   RefNo	BBM/the_pale_stars_are_gone
   Date	29 July-2 August 1927
   Description	Title derived from the first line of text.The text is from Act IV of 'Prometheus' by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
   Extent	1 item

   1. Holographs - 1 item

      Title	Holographs
      Level	Series
      RefNo	BBM/the_pale_stars_are_gone/1
      Date	29 July-2 August 1927
      Extent	1 item

      1. Fair copy - 1 manuscript; 30 pages [1r-30r]

         Title	Fair copy
         Level	Item
         RefNo	BBM/the_pale_stars_are_gone/1/1
         Date	29 July-2 August 1927
         Description	Fair copy split over two volumes. Britten has added performance notes at various places throughout the score.
         Extent	1 manuscript; 30 pages [1r-30r]
         PhysicalDescription	Black ink; 23.5 x 30.2 cm. Paper manufacturer's catalogue No. = RC1.