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41. Add MS 25078

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Title:
A collection of dance music, songs, numbers from operas, and an ode
Scope & Content:
ff. 2-28b. Dances, etc., for Pianoforte, mostly anonymous, begun in England in 1790; late 18th cent. 1. Allegretto in C. f. 2. 2. Minuet and Trio, in G. f. 2b. 3. Another in G. f. 3b. 4. Allegretto in G. f. 4b. 5, 6. Moderato and Minuet, in C. f. 6b. 7. Minuet in G. f. 7. 8. 'Polones' (sic) in C...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Late 18th century
Extent:
1 volume

42. Add MS 25484

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Title:
The four chorus's in the tragedy of 'Julius Cæsar', an opera written by John Sheffield, late Duke of Buckinghamshire, and set to music by J. Ernest Galliard
Scope & Content:
'The Four Chorus's in the Tragedy of 'Julius Cæsar,' written by...John Sheffield, Late [1st] Duke of Buckinghamshire, &c. Set to Musick by J. Ernest Galliard. 1723.' Autograph. The symphonies and accompaniments are for flutes, oboes, and strings, with a figured bass for harpsichord. 1. 'Whi...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1723
Extent:
1 volume (131 folios)

43. Add MS 25965

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Title:
'The Enchanted Flute (sc. 'Die Zauberflöte'): an Opera in Two Acts, loosely done into English from the German of Amadæus Mozard' [1791]. The words only, being one of a series of plays intended for performance at Drury Lane Theatre.
Scope & Content:
London Theatres: Collection of plays etc., intended for performance at the same: 18th-19th cent.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18th century-19th century
Extent:
1 volume (34 folios)

44. Add MS 27638

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Title:
John Wall Callcott: 'The Mistakes of a Day', opera
Scope & Content:
'The Mistakes of a Day': consisting of the overture and airs, with accompaniments for horns, flutes, and strings, in score, by Dr. John Wall Callcott, 1785. Autograph. In 2 Acts. There are gaps after ff. 26 and 30. Characters: Sir Nicholas Avaro, Fitzgig, Hardy, Belvile, Louisa, etc.
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1785
Extent:
1 volume (34 folios)

45. 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)

46. Add MS 27700-27729

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Add MS 27700-27729
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

47. 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)

48. 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)

49. 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)

50. 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)