Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. The moon is dead (unfinished) - 1 item

   Title	The moon is dead (unfinished)
   Subtitle	For voice and piano
   RefNo	BBM/the_moon_is_dead
   Date	circa 1929
   Description	Title derived from the first line of text. Text from 'The Moon's Funeral' by Hilaire Belloc.
   Extent	1 item

   1. Holographs - 1 item

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

      1. Composition draft - 1 manuscript; 1 page [1r]

         Title	Composition draft
         RefNo	BBM/the_moon_is_dead/1/1
         Date	circa 1929
         Description	Draft situated on the top four systems of the page. Britten has crossed the score out in pencil.
         Extent	1 manuscript; 1 page [1r]
         PhysicalDescription	Pencil; 26.1 x 35.5 cm. Paper manufacturer = A L. Shares a volume with other sources. See Related Records.