- Beaton/D/1/9/46
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- 16 July 1959–23 July 1959
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Vocal score with piano reduction of orchestral parts. For 1 flute, 1 oboe and cor anglais, 1 viola, 1 harp, 1 percussion and 4 singers (potentially with children's voices). Sketch of a deer on the first page ; date and address (for the recording?). Acte I. Prelude: London street atmosphere. Entrance of the countess. The young Lord. Love scene with sinister cry. Mary's gay song: "He made me a promise, he gave me a ring". Musique for Gainsborough (Flute and viola). Gainsborough's voice. The family's exit, end of act I. Acte II. Prelude. Rosemary and bays (cries). Sailor with a guitar (song "The Golden Vanity"). Acte III. Prelude. Empty room. End of act III: Christmas song The Twelve days of Christmas. Created by Henri Sauguet.