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Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Arthur Sullivan Music Index Page by Composer Sir Arnold Bax, Composer Alexander Brent Smith, Composer Edward Roberts and Soprano Elsie Suddaby at Worcester Three Choirs Festival 1923. Sir Arnold Bax 1883 - 1953 was an English composer, poet, and author. His prolific output includes songs, choral music, chamber pieces, and solo piano works, but he is best known for his orchestral music. In addition to a series of symphonic poems, he wrote seven symphonies and was for a time widely regarded as the leading British symphonist. Alexander Brent Smith Composer 1889 - 1950. An articled asst to Sir Ivor Atkins at Worcester Cathedral for 2 years, followed by an appointment as Director of Music at Lancing College from 1913 to 1934, succeeding W H Ferguson. He then returned to Gloucester and engaged in writing, speaking and composing, becoming President of the city's Music Club. His writing included a volume of essays, work on Schubert, features for The Musical Times and the composition of concertos, songs and light operas. Elsie Suddaby 1893-1980 was a British lyric soprano, Edward Roberts Welsh Composer. Size is 250mm x 163mm. In good condition. Age toning and a few repaired nicks to edges. Ref 19050. Signed by Author(s).