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1. Add MS 27700

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Title:
The overture and part of the music in 'The Circassian Bride'. An opera by Henry R. Bishop.
Scope & Content:
'Overture and Part of the Music in 'The Circassian Bride': an Opera performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in February, 1809, on the night previous to the fire. Revived from memory by the composer, Henry R. Bishop.' Mostly autograph. The orchestra for which the instrumental portions of the w...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1809?
Extent:
1 volume (91 folios)

2. Add MS 27700-27729

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Title:
Operatic compositions of Sir Henry Rowley
Scope & Content:
Operatic compositions of Sir Henry Rowley Bishop, performed chiefly at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden; 1809-1840. In full score. Autograph.
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1809-1840
Extent:
30 volumes

3. Add MS 27701

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Title:
'Mora's Love,' or 'The Enchanted Harp'. A ballet by Henry R. Bishop.
Scope & Content:
''Mora's Love,' or 'The Enchanted Harp': a Grand Ballet [ended June 14th, 1809]. Performed at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, June 15th, 1809. Composed by Henry R. Bishop. The action etc. of the Ballet, composed by Mr. D'Egville.' Autograph. Written for an orchestra of drums, trombones, trumpets,...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1809
Extent:
1 volume (142 folios)

4. Add MS 27702

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Title:
Henry R. Bishop: 'The Vintagers', opera
Scope & Content:
''The Vintagers': a Musical Romance performed at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, August 1st, 1809, composed by Henry R. Bishop, July, 1809. The Poetry by J. E. Eyre.' Autograph. The overture, symphonies, and accompaniments are written for clarinets, drums (kettle-drum, side-drum, long-drum), trump...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1809?
Extent:
1 volume (85 folios)

5. Add MS 27703

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Title:
Henry R. Bishop: 'The Miller and his Men', opera
Scope & Content:
'The Miller and his Men'; a Melodrama [in 2 Acts]... Performed the first time October 21st, 1813, at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden... Composed by Henry R. Bishop... the words by Isaac Pocock, Esqr. The Action arranged by Chas Farley, Esq.' Autograph. The overture, symphonies, and accompanimen...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1813?
Extent:
1 volume (104 folios)

6. Add MS 27704

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Title:
Henry R. Bishop: 'For England, Ho', opera
Scope & Content:
'For England, Ho': a Melo-Dramatic Opera, in Two Acts. Performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, December 15th, 1813. Composed by Henry R. Bishop... the words by Isaac Pocock.' Autograph. The overture, symphonies, and accompaniments are written for drums, trombones, trumpets, horns, clarine...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1813?
Extent:
1 volume (76 folios)

7. Add MS 27705

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Title:
Henry R. Bishop: 'Harry Le Roy', opera
Scope & Content:
'Harry Le Roy': an Heroic Pastoral Burletta in one Act. Performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, July 2nd, 1813. Composed and selected by Henry R. Bishop. The words by Isaac Pocock. June, 1813.' Autograph. The overture, symphonies, and accompaniments are for drums, trombones, trumpets, bug...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1813
Extent:
1 volume (134 folios)

8. Add MS 27706

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Title:
Henry R. Bishop: 'The Brazen Bust', opera
Scope & Content:
'The Brazen Bust': a Melodrama performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, May 29th, 1813... Music composed by Henry R. Bishop... The Melodrama by C. Kemble.' Autograph. 'The overture to 'The Æthiop' was performed to this piece.' The orchestra was composed of drums, trombones, trumpets, horns,...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1813?
Extent:
1 volume (39 folios)

9. Add MS 27707

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Title:
Henry R. Bishop: 'The Heir of Vironi,' or 'Honesty the best Policy', opera
Scope & Content:
'The Heir of Vironi,' or 'Honesty the best Policy': an Operatic Piece, in two Acts, performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, February 27th, 1817; composed by Henry R. Bishop.... 1817.' In score. Autograph. The overture, symphonies, and accompaniments are written for drums, trombones, trumpe...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1817
Extent:
1 volume (69 folios)

10. Add MS 27708

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Title:
Henry R. Bishop: 'The Duke of Savoy,' or 'Wife and Mistress', opera
Scope & Content:
''The Duke of Savoy,' or 'Wife and Mistress': a Musical Play, in three Acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, September 29th, 1817;... composed by Henry R. Bishop. 1817.' In score. Autograph. The overture, symphonies, and accompaniments are written for drums, trombones, trumpets...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1817
Extent:
1 volume (75 folios)