Britten Thematic Catalogue

Manuscript Sources

1. Twelve variations on a theme - 2 items

   Title	Twelve variations on a theme
   Subtitle	For piano
   RefNo	BBM/twelve_variations_on_a_theme
   Date	27 Mar-5 May 1931
   Description	Published as 'Twelve Variations'.
   Extent	2 items

   1. Holographs - 2 items

      Title	Holographs
      RefNo	BBM/twelve_variations_on_a_theme/1
      Date	1 Apr-5 May 1931
      Extent	2 items

      1. Composition draft - 1 manuscript; 6 pages [1r-6r]

         Title	Composition draft
         Subtitle	Complete
         RefNo	BBM/twelve_variations_on_a_theme/1/1
         Date	1 Apr 1931
         Description	Draft with date and signatures. Includes a discarded section at the bottom of page 4r.
         Extent	1 manuscript; 6 pages [1r-6r]
         PhysicalDescription	Pencil; 26.3 x 35.5 cm. Paper manufacturer = A L. See Title Page of Collected Volume.
         TitlePageOfCollectedVolume	'12 / Variations / on a / Theme / For Pianoforte / [signature]'.

      2. Fair copy - 1 manuscript; 6 pages [1r-6r]

         Title	Fair copy
         Subtitle	Complete
         RefNo	BBM/twelve_variations_on_a_theme/1/2
         Date	5 May 1931
         Description	Fair copy with date and signatures.
         Extent	1 manuscript; 6 pages [1r-6r]
         PhysicalDescription	Black ink; 26.3 x 35.5 cm. Paper manufacturer = A L. See Title Page of Collected Volume
         TitlePageOfCollectedVolume	' 12 Variations on a Theme / for / Pianoforte / [signature]'.