Two sonnets of Shakespeare, Starting 1978
Scope and Contents
An archive of Johnston’s music manuscripts and correspondence files, recordings of his compositions and those written by others, memorabilia, etc.
Dates
- Starting 1978
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnston, Ben (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 51.00 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Material Specific Details
Preliminary draft of vocal line (using Stevens' text) in pencil (1 leaf ; 37 cm) ; Printed score of Stevens setting with ms. changes in pencil and black and red ink to Shakespeare texts (iii, 17 p. ; 44 cm) ; Printer's proof of score with corrections in red ink (i, 17 leaves ; 44 cm) ; Printer's proofs of parts with corrections in red ink and performance markings in pencil (17 leaves ; 34-36 cm) ; Final proof of score (c1979 Smith Publications) (ii, 17 leaves ; 44 cm) ; Photocopy of analysis of work (5 leaves ; 22 x 36 cm) ; Additional photocopy of analysis (4 leaves ; 28 cm)
Note
Music originally set as Evening without angels (Wallace Stevens)
Library Details
Part of the Music Library Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu