1. MS Mus. 1177
- Reference (shelfmark):
- MS Mus. 1177
- Title:
- MS Mus. 1177. Daniel Purcell: ‘Begin the noble song’, ode for St Cecilia’s Day; 1698. Copy of full score, in ink. ‘A Song on the Feast of St Caecilia 1698 By Mr Dan. Purcell.’ In D major, for tenor and alto solo, chorus, oboes, trumpets, strings and timpani. The only other known manuscript is Guildhall Library Gresham Ms. 458, which is written in the same hand. Published by PRB Productions, edited by Richard Charteris (Albany, California, 2007). The text, by Samuel Wesley (b. 1662, d....
- Scope & Content:
- Daniel Williams, singer: Performer in 'Begin the noble song' by D. Purcell: 1698: Copy. Richard Leveridge, song-writer and composer: Performer in 'Begin the noble song' by D. Purcell: 1698: Copy. John Church, composer: Performer in 'Begin the noble song' by D. Purcell: 1698: Copy. William Tur...
- Collection Area:
- Music Collections
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1698
- Extent:
- 1 item