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Project / Collection Music Manuscripts Language Italian Name Mayr, Johann Simon, composer

1. MS Mus. 1039

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1039
Title:
Scope & Content:
MS Mus. 1039. ‘Dolores’ Manuscripts. Vol. vi. A volume of pieces for vocal ensemble and piano by various composers; between circa 1800 and circa 1840. Glees, partsongs and opera excerpts arranged for voices and piano. ff. 72. 295 x 240mm. Half leather on marbled boards. 1. ff. 1-3v. The...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English and Italian
Date Range:
1795-1845
Extent:
1 item

2. MS Mus. 1715/30

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1715/30
Title:
Johann Simone Mayr: 'L'amor coniugale'
Scope & Content:
'L'amor coniugale', 'farsa sentimentale', in 1 act, libretto by Gaetano Rossi. The libretto was based on Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's text for Gaveaux's 'Léonore, ou l'Amour conjugal', the source for Beethoven's 'Fidelio'. Full score. On title page, 'L'amor coniugale. Dramma di Sentimento in un Atto......
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
Italian
Date Range:
1806
Extent:
240 x 330mm

3. MS Mus. 1715/31

Reference (shelfmark):
MS Mus. 1715/31
Title:
Johann Simone Mayr: 'Medea in Corinto'
Scope & Content:
'Medea in Corinto', 'melodrama tragico' in 2 acts, libretto by Felice Romani. Role names mentioned: Giasone, Creusa. First performed at the Teatro San Carlo, Naples, on 28 November 1813. First performed in London at the King's Theatre on 1 June 1826, and revived there until 1850. Theatre pasted...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English and Italian
Date Range:
[1826]
Extent:
330 x 260mm. In pale blue limp card covers.