1. Add MS 38189
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 38189
- Title:
- COLLECTION of dance-tunes, numbers from operas, etc., apparently begun by Sir (?) John Rowland (f. 1 b) shortly before 1696 (date of earliest known work), with additions in 1722 (f. 17) and later. The treble of an anthem by Purcell ("My song shall be alway," f. 12 b) is also included. Among the instrumental compositions are "Duke upon Duke" [by H. Holcombe, 1723]. f. 6; "Joy to great Cæsar" (the tune to which G. B. Farinelli set his ground, and Corelli his "Follia di Spagna" variations). f. ...
- Scope & Content:
- Music: English dances, incidental music from operas, etc.: circ. 1696, 18th cent. includes: f. 6 Henry Holcombe: Arrangement from "Duke upon Duke": 1723. f. 8 Giovanni Battista Farinelli: Ar-rangement of ground bass composed by (?): 17th-18th cent. f. 8 Arcangelo Corelli, composer: Arrangement...
- Collection Area:
- Music Collections
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- c 1696-c 1723
- Extent:
- 1 item