Berio, Luciano. (1925–2003)

Autograph Musical Manuscript

Unidentified autograph musical manuscript from the important twentieth-century composer, including corrections and deletions.  4 pp. with autograph pagination (1 to 4), in fine condition, 9.25 x 13 inches (23.5 x 33 cm). Twenty-four-staff printed music paper stamped "1118 EXTRA". No date, no signature.

Continuous excerpt (14 measures) from full score draft of an unidentified work for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 3(?) horns, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, harp, timpani, 4-part mixed choir and strings. The key is D major, the implied time signature 4/4. The Latin text underlay, "Gaudete et exultate quoniam" ("Rejoice and be glad, for...") is from Matthew 5:12 (the Sermon on the Mount). In pencil; some marks to foot in ink. (18615)
Classical Music
Manuscript Music