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1. Add MS 32669

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Title:
Sketch-books of compositions by Michael William Balfe, 1836-1865. Volume 1.
Scope & Content:
Passim. Sketch-book of Musical compositions by Michael William Balfe, containing chiefly fragments of Operas. About 1836 (watermark)-1843.1. 'Stretta (sc. Stretto), per finale.' f. 3b. 2. 'Tu devi scendere'; from an Opera in which one of the characters appears to be Costantino. f. 4b. 3. 'Ah, ch...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English and Italian
Date Range:
1836-1843
Extent:

1 volume (113 folios)

2. Add MS 32670

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Title:
Sketch-books of compositions by Michael William Balfe, 1836-1865. Volume 2.
Scope & Content:
Passim. Fragments of Operas, from a sketch-book of musical compositions by Michael William Balfe. 1. Terzetto and finale to 'Adelwina.' ff. 1, 2. 2. A melodramatic scene, begins 'A wither'd flower.' f. 2b. 3. 'Oh, Extacy.' [From 'Joan of Arc,' 1837.] f. 3. 4. End of a chorus, apparently begins '...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English and Italian
Date Range:
1836-1843
Extent:

1 volume (49 folios)

3. Add MS 32671

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Title:
Sketch-books of compositions by Michael William Balfe, 1836-1865. Volume 3.
Scope & Content:
Passim. Fragments of operas from a sketch-book of musical compositions by Michael William Balfe. 1. 'Programme of 'Elfrida'; 8 Nov. 1840. Characters: Romito, Gabriella, Amleto, etc. f. 1. 2. Fragment from 'Joan of Arc ' [1837]. f. 2. 3. Sketches for 'Elfrida.' ff. 2-19 passim, 20-28b. 4. 'Caba...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English, French, and Italian
Date Range:
c 1837-c 1843
Extent:

1 volume (45 folios)

4. Add MS 32672

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Add MS 32672
Title:
Sketch-books of compositions by Michael William Balfe, 1836-1865. Volume 4.
Scope & Content:
Passim. Fragments of Operas from a sketch-book of musical compositions by Michael William Balfe. 1843 (watermark)-1861. 1. 'The voice of our country.' f. 1. 2. Finale to Act ii of 'Elfrida.' f. 2. 3. Selections [from 'The Maid of Honour,' 1847]. ff. 3-8b. 4. 'Ah, costui mi servirà.' f. 11 (see ...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1843-1865
Extent:

1 volume (95 folios)

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