Suite in F. [Full score]. Inscribed and signed by the composer
by JACOB, Gordon 1895-1984
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- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Syosset, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Joseph Williams Limited [PN W. 490], 1943. Quarto. Wrappers. 64 pp. With publisher's catalog of Jacob's works to verso of lower wrapper dated "7/43."
With a signed autograph inscription by the composer to title to "B. Hnicki" in pencil dated May 1944.
Wrappers slightly worn and soiled. Occasional minor signs of wear and light foxing. First Edition, likely first issue.
Gordon Jacob studied with Vaughan Williams, Stanford, and Howells at the Royal College of Music. He became one of the leading composers in Britain, and provided music for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. His music was firmly rooted in the English style of the early 20th century. Jacob was also a noted educator, writing several important textbooks and teaching the next generation of composers, including Malcolm Arnold and Imogen Holst.
Jacob's Suite in F was first heard in a broadcast performance by the BBC Empire Orchestra on 29 August 1939, conducted by Eric Fogg.
With a signed autograph inscription by the composer to title to "B. Hnicki" in pencil dated May 1944.
Wrappers slightly worn and soiled. Occasional minor signs of wear and light foxing. First Edition, likely first issue.
Gordon Jacob studied with Vaughan Williams, Stanford, and Howells at the Royal College of Music. He became one of the leading composers in Britain, and provided music for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. His music was firmly rooted in the English style of the early 20th century. Jacob was also a noted educator, writing several important textbooks and teaching the next generation of composers, including Malcolm Arnold and Imogen Holst.
Jacob's Suite in F was first heard in a broadcast performance by the BBC Empire Orchestra on 29 August 1939, conducted by Eric Fogg.
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- Seller
- J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 35824
- Title
- Suite in F. [Full score]. Inscribed and signed by the composer
- Author
- JACOB, Gordon 1895-1984
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Joseph Williams Limited [PN W. 490]
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1943
- Keywords
- suites, chamber orchestra, full scores, autograph inscriptions, signed scores, composers' autographs, 20th century English music, 20th century British music
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J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC
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Syosset, New York
About J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC
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- First Edition
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- Verso
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