Brian, Havergal, 1876-1972

Havergal Brian fonds. -- 1907-1969; 1912-1943 predominant. -- 25 cm of textual records, 1 photograph.

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.

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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