Number of leaves | 2 |
Number of pages bearing notation | 4 |
Total number of pages | 4 |
Binding | Loose folio |
Brand of paper | G. Schirmer |
Number and arrangement of staves | 24 |
Writing instrument | Pencil, pen (black ink) |
Diplomatic transcription of performing forces - 1st page of the score | The second page has 6 systems of 3 staves. Martinů indicates some instrumentation on the first two systems: "Pic., C. ing., Cl. I, Cl. II, Fl., Ob., F." |
Markings by B. Martinů | On the top of the last page, Martinů wrote a personal note, most probably a message for a telegram: "Sommes en bonne santé, donner nouvelles. [crossed out:] 24 W 58; S. OR - M. USA. Espérons renter bientôt. Affection." [translate: "We are in good health, give us news. [crossed out:] 24 W 58 [24 W 58th St, Martinů´s New York adress]; S. OR - M. USA. Hope to be back soon. Affectionately."] |
Comments | The fourth part of the draft D4 begins with the 14th bar of the fourth movementy the rest of the first page continues to bar 44. The second page is a draft of bars 45–77, and many passages are crossed out. The third page begins at bar 78, the rest of the page is a draft of the woodwind parts in bars 89–97. On the fourth page the draft continues from bar 98. Motives from the coda are sketched upside down on the bottom of the first page. |