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Language English, Middle Subject String quartets Material Type Archives and Manuscripts

1. Add MS 37074

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 37074
Title:
Collection of vocal and instrumental compositions, in score, probably by Reverend Robert Creyghton.
Scope & Content:
ff. 4-6b Series of seven short unnamed pieces for Lute, apparently in the hand of the Rev. Robert Creyghton, D.D., who has signed four with his initials, and added the date 1727 on the first and the last pages. ff. 7-8b. 'Hark! How ye pleasant thunder-tempest sounds'; with a bass for harpsicho...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English, English, Middle, and Greek, Modern
Date Range:
1727
Extent:
1 volume (101 folios)

2. Royal Appendix MS 74-76

Reference (shelfmark):
Royal Appendix MS 74-76
Title:
Collection of miscellaneous compositions, of Anthems, Hymns, Services, and Madrigals, including a prayer for King Edward VI, mostly in parts, predominantly anonymous, yet named composers include Tallis.
Scope & Content:
1547-1548. before the first Booke of the Common Prayer, 1549. In many cases the versions of the Psalms followed closely resemble those in the Prymer of 1544. Collection of partially scored, and complete compositions, of sacred music, largely of English origin, composed, for instruments, and voi...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English and English, Middle
Date Range:
c 1547-1548
Extent:
3 volumes (53, 36, 52 folios)