John Wright Collection
Ernest John Wright1932-1992
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This collection contains a large number of music scores by John Wright, including Hesperus Songs (1973), Phaedra (1961), a number of string quartets, and some ballet scores. There are ephemera items such as programmes, and correspondence - particularly with Alan Denson, bibliographer. As well as notes and working copies of his texts 'Just As It Happened: A Composer's Story, 1911 to 1947' (1992), and 'Music and the Artistic Temperament'.
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Title:
John Wright Collection
Creator:
Ernest John Wright - 24 Aug 1911 - 05 Feb 1993
Date of work:
1932-1992
Reference number:
DC78
Level of description:
Fonds
Access restrictions:
UnrestrictedTo protect personal data some items within this collection may be restricted at the discretion of Local Studies staff.
Use restrictions:
Unrestricted
General notes:
John Wright was a commercial artist and composer, who lived with his wife Grace at 45 Twickenham Road, Teddington.
Related material note:
A copy of Wright's obituary can be found in the Local Studies vertical files.
Language:
English
Record number:
1496253
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