Elgar, Edward. (1857 - 1934)
"Go, Song of Mine," SIGNED
London: Novello & Co.. 1909. Original 8vo edition. 11pp. Signed on the second leaf with the poem, "Edward Elgar, Hereford, August 1909." Original printed wrappers with ownership name of C. Underwood to upper margin, wrapper edges slightly nicked, title slightly foxed, overall very fine."Go, Song of Mine," (Op. 57) is an unaccompanied SATB part-song with words by Cavalcanti, translated by D. G. Rossetti. "The most remarkable and ambitious part-song Elgar ever wrote is Go, Song of Mine, which, together with The Angelus, he wrote while on holiday near Florence in Italy. In the - at times almost discordant - harmonies, the song displays a level of originality and inventiveness not subsequently encountered in the part-songs. It was first performed in the 1909 Three Choirs Festival at Hereford." (Elgar Society Online)
Catherine Underwood (b. 1850) was the wife of Edward Morgan Underwood, a Hereford solicitor, of Castle Street, Hereford, England. She remained a life-long friend of Elgar, and is listed in his 1920s address book.
A very rare signed copy. (4519)
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