R.M.23.a.7-9. ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Porpora (Nicolo Antonio). Polifemo; 1735. Opera in 3 acts, ‘Poesia del Paolo Rolli’, performed ‘In Londra 1735’, preceded by an overture; with oboes, flutes (traversi), bassoons, trumpets, horns and strings, in score. Paper. Three volumes.
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Paolo Antonio Rolli, dramatist: Music manuscripts , text by Paolo Antonio Rolli: 18th cent. Nicola Porpora, composer: Music manuscripts: 18th cent: Ital: Copies.
R.M.23.a.10-12. ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Porpora (Nicolo Antonio). Festa d’Imeneo; first half of 18th century. Opera in 3 parts, preceded by an overture; with trumpets, horns, oboes, drums and strings, in score. Paper. Three volumes.
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Nicola Porpora, composer: Music manuscripts: 18th cent: Ital: Copies.
R.M.23.a.13-14. ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Fonseca (Marcos Antonia da) called Il Portogallo. La Somiglianza o[s]sia[no] i due Gobbi; after 1793. ‘Opera Buffo. Firenze nell’Primavera, 1793’, etc. In 2 acts, preceded by an overture; with oboes, clarinets, horns, trumpets, drums and strings, in score. Paper. Two volumes.
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Marcos Antônio da Fonseca Portugal, alias Portogallo; composer: Vocal music: late 18th cent: Ital: Copies.