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Havergal Brian fonds
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Fonds
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RC0244
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1907-1969 (Creation)
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25 cm of textual records
1 photograph
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Name of creator
(1876-1972)
Biographical history
Havergal Brian was an English composer and musical critic who was born in Dresden, Staffordshire. He died in Shoreham on 28 November 1972. In composition he was self-taught while earning his living from clerical jobs. He eventually found work as an assistant editor of Musical Opinion. He composed 32 symphonies.
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The fonds consists predominantly of letter from Brian to Sir Granville Bantock. There are also a few letters to Helen Bantock, Raymond Bantock, and H.O. Anderton, as well as a few letters addressed to Brian.
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The fonds was purchased at auction in 1978.
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RC0244
