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The Rosebud of Allenvale

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The Rosebud of Allenvale
ID JSS0710
Title The Rosebud of Allenvale
Document Reference LO 780.89 SK3
Format 251 x 350 mm
Medium Printed Music sheet
Item Type Printed Collection
Subject Scottish Music, Pastoral Melody
Item Description Dedicated by Skinner to his cousin Jessie, who was married to James Macdonald, the gardener at Allenvale Cemetery, Aberdeen, where Skinner is now buried. In a prophetic note to James Macdonald, Skinner wrote: 'The Rosebud' is in full bloom & will be played when you & I are asleep'. Click on the audio link below to hear Skinner playing it.
Creator James Scott Skinner
Publisher Bayley & Ferguson
Time Period 1920s
Associated Dates: Publication 1922
Relationships JSS0319, JSS0323
Location Aberdeen Central Library
Collection Name Scott Skinner Album
Copyright copyright_abdnlib.shtml
Audio Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd119a

 

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