Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. How bleak and cold the air is (unfinished) - 1 item

   Title	How bleak and cold the air is (unfinished)
   Subtitle	For voice, violin, viola and piano
   RefNo	BBM/how_bleak_and_cold_the_air_is
   Date	circa 1929
   Description	Title derived from the first line of text. Text from 'Winter fire' by W H Davies.
   Extent	1 item

   1. Holographs - 1 item

      Title	Holographs
      RefNo	BBM/how_bleak_and_cold_the_air_is/1
      Date	circa 1929
      Extent	1 item

      1. Composition draft - 1 page of 2 page manuscript [1r]

         Title	Composition draft
         RefNo	BBM/how_bleak_and_cold_the_air_is/1/1
         Date	circa 1929
         Description	Short draft (nine bars) crossed through in pencil.
         Extent	1 page of 2 page manuscript [1r]
         PhysicalDescription	Pencil; 23.3 x 30.8 cm. Paper manufacturer = The B.F.Wood Music Co. Shares a volume with other sources. See Related Records.