Music for King Lear by Harvey B. Dodworth [manuscript], 19th century.
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Title
Music for King Lear by Harvey B. Dodworth [manuscript], 19th century.
Description
8 ms. parts ; 17 x 14 cm
Associated name
Dodworth, Harvey B., 1822-1891, author.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear.
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893, former owner.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear.
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893, former owner.
Scope and content
Set of manuscript orchestral parts. Parts for cornets, saxhorns and trombones include music for both an untitled piece in act 1 and a "slow march" in act 5. Parts for flute and clarinets consist of the slow march only. Parts in composer autograph and signed "H.B. Dodworth, 5th Ave. Theatre."
Provenance
Owned by Edwin Booth, who used the music in his productions.
Cited/described in
Charteris, R. Annotated catalogue of the music manuscripts in the Folger, 166
Place of creation/publication
United States -- New York (State) -- New York.
Item Details
Call number
Y.d.1091 (1-8)
Folger accession
cs2051