(1-21.). ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Vocal music; 18th century. Paper. 1. 1 f. Anon: Se non m’intendi. Aria; with bass only, in score. 2. 1 f. Anon: Se amor m’accende. Song; with bass only, in score. [For a contemporary copy see R.M.22.m.26.(4.)]. 3. 1 f. Anon: Vidi a pena. Duet; with bass only....
ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Colonna (Pompeo) Prince of Gallicano. Proserpina rapita; late 17th century. An opera in 5 acts, written circa 1645 to the words of Ottaviano Castelli. In score throughout, with voice parts and bass (intermittently figured) only. The opening symphony is scored for instrume...
(1-12.). ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Duets; 18th century. In score, with a bass. For no. 12 the volume is reversed. Paper. 1. 3 ff. Torri (Pietro): Se potessi al seno stringere. [This piece is ascribed to Steffani in Add MS 5331 and entitled ‘Se potessi almeno’]. [For another contemporary copy see...
(1-22.). ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Sacred music, opera arias and trio sonatas; 18th century. In score. Paper. 1. 8 ff. Bigongiari (Giovanni?): Ego sum panis. Motet for 8 voices; with figured bass. 2. 11 ff. Bigongiari (Giovanni?): O dulcissime Jesu. Motet for 8 voices; with figured bass. 3. 15...
(1-8.). ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Vocal music; 18th century. With symphonies and accompaniment for instruments as listed below, in score. Paper. 1. 16 ff. Monza (Carlo): Ho Nemica e ver la sorte. Aria ‘Canto il Sre Solzi. In Roma 1770 Nel Germanico; with horns and strings. 2. 14 ff. Piccinni (N...
R.M.23.f.12-14. ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Steffani (Agostino). La Superbia d’Alessandro; after 1691. Autograph, excepting pp.40-48 of Vol. I. (according to Kroll). Opera in 3 acts, the characters the same as in Handel’s ‘Alessandro’. It is dated ‘Hannovera 1691’ obviously the date of performance. It is scored mainly for strings, or with bass only, and occasionally oboes, flutes and bassoon. There are frequent indications in the score in French. [For a contemporary copy see R.M.23.f.13.]. Pape...
ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Steffani (Agostino). Arminio; 18th century. ‘Tragedia per Musica Rappresentata alla Corte Elettorale Palatina Il Carnovale dell’anno 1707’. Opera in 5 acts; scored for strings, occasional woodwind, or with bass only. Paper. ff. 123. Agostino Steffani, composer: Vocal mu...