Evening Song, 1937-04-09
Scope and Contents
2 Holographs: 1 in pencil, 1 in ink
1 booklet: First Annual Prize Competition offered by the Chicago Council of Teachers of Singing (The poem "Evening Song" on last page)
Title and lyrics for the vocal score are based upon Sidney Lanier's poem "Evening Song"
"Evening Song" describes two lovers as they watch the setting sun meld into the sea. The sun and sea will be separated at dawn, but the lovers will never part.
At end: Tuscson Ariz
April 20th 1937
Bass Clef
G D A
Anson first used his initials or his name in print to autograph his compositions. He later used the musical notation of his initials "G.D.A." on the treble clef and bass cleff staffs.
Dates
- 1937-04-09
Creator
- Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collections is open for research.
Extent
1 Manuscript (4 leaves; 4 pages) : musical setting; vocal score; piano accompaniment ; 9.5 x 12.5 inches
1 Manuscript (4 leaves; 2 pages) : musical setting; vocal score; piano accompaniment ; 9.5 x 12.5 inches
1 Booklet (2 leaves; 4 pages) : singing competition program ; 5.5 x 6.5 inches
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the West Library Special Collections Repository
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Eunice & James L. West Library
Fort Worth TX 76105 United States
specialcollections@txwes.edu