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241. 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)

242. Add MS 32671

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Add MS 32671
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)

243. Add MS 32672

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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)

244. Add MS 33234

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Title:
Collection of Secular and Sacred compositions, by various authors in the late 17th century.
Scope & Content:
Passim. Motets, most of them with a figured bass, in score. 1. ‘Alleluja! jubilat ecclesia’ (à 3). ‘Cassati.’ f. 41. 2. ‘Anima mea liquefacta est’ (à 3). 'Maria Marini.’ f. 44. 3. ‘Anima mea in æterna dulcedine‘ (à 2). ‘Charissimi.’ f. 70. 4. ‘Plagæ tuæ, Domine’ (à 3). ‘Felice Sances.’ f. 85. 5....
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English, Italian, and Latin
Date Range:
1680-1682
Extent:
1 volume (172 folios)

245. Add MS 33235

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Title:
Collection of secular and sacred compositions by various composers of the late 17th century. Volume 2
Scope & Content:
Passim. Anthems, with a bass for the organ (unless the contrary is stated), in score. Nos. 2-4 are corrected from the originals by Philip Hayes.1. 'When David heard that Absalon'; for 3 voices. Anonymous. f. 3. 2. 'Since God so tender a regard'; solo, with 3-part chorus, on a ground bass. 'Henry...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English and Italian
Date Range:
2nd half of the 17th century
Extent:

1 volume

246. Add MS 33236

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Title:
Fantasias, sonatas, and symphonies, in three and four parts, in score, by 'Baptist' [? Giovanni Battista Draghi], Dr. John Blow, Arcangelo Corelli, Selio Colista al. Selicolista, Matthew Lock, Carlo (?) Ruggiero, and Henry Purcell. With several vocal compositions by Henry Purcell; and a cantata, "Hero and Leander," by Nicholas Laniere.
Scope & Content:
ff. 3-11. Twelve suites in 2 parts, in score, by Matthew Lock. They contain from three to seven movements, consisting for the most part of Fantasias (first movements), Courantes, Airs, Sarabands, Pavans, Allemandes, and Gigues. The first few bars of no. 1 have been torn off. ff. 11b, 72b. Songs...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:

1 volume (73 folios)

247. Add MS 33287

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Title:
Birthday Odes, New Year's Songs, Welcome Songs, Odes to St. Cecilia, etc., by Henry Purcell and Dr. John Blow, 1681-7. Included are: New Year's Songs, trios, etc., by Dr. William Turner, New Year's and Birthday Songs, by Pelham Humphreys, and the Cantata "Alexis," by Dr. Johann Christoph Pepusch.
Scope & Content:
ff. 2, 5b, 19b. Duets, with symphonies and accompaniments for strings, in score. 1. 'Goe, Perjur'd man.' 'Dr. John Blow.' f. 2. 2. 'Chear up, my freinds.' 'William Turner.' f. 5b. 3. 'See, where she sitts.' 'Henry Purcell.' f. 19b. ff. 3b, 17b, 31b. Cantatas for solo voices and chorus, with sym...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4th quarter of the 17th century
Extent:

1 volume (229 folios)

248. Add MS 33310

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Title:
Cantatas, arias, choruses, etc., by John Fane, Lord Burghersh, later Earl of Westmorland, set to words by Metastasio, Sir Walter Scott, and others.
Scope & Content:
Passim. Songs, with accompaniment for pianoforte (unless the contrary is stated), in score. They are, with the possible exception of nos. 5 and 6, by [John Fane] Lord Burghersh [Earl of Westmorland in 1841]. 1. 'Conservati fedele': Recitative and Aria. The words are taken from Metastasio's 'Arta...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Early 19th century
Extent:

1 volume (157 folios)

249. Add MS 33311

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Title:
'Inno, o sia cantata ... per la Battaglia di Maida' and other vocal compositions by John Fane, Lord Burghersh, later 11th Earl of Westmorland
Scope & Content:
ff. 1-82b. 'Inno Osia Cantata a quattro voci, con strumenti Per la Battaglia di Maida [1806]. Composto da [John Fane] Lord Burghersh [Earl of Westmorland 1841] Assistente Agiutante Generale'; with symphonies and accompaniments for strings, oboes, and horns, in score. Autograph. Begins 'Midst the...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
Italian
Date Range:
Early 19th century
Extent:
1 volume (130 folios)

250. Add MS 33351

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Title:
A collection of songs, duets, and trios by Dr. Thomas Augustine Arne, Corbet [? William Corbett], Dr. Samuel Howard, John Stanley, Daniel Purcell, Michael Wise, John Eccles, Richard Leveridge, - Monro, J- Barker, Henry Carey, and several other anonymous composers. Interspersed are also several songs without music, including versions of 'God save the King', beginning with the words 'Fame let thy Trumpet sound' (f. 30), and of 'Rule Britannia' (f. 29-b) ; also some verses spoken on the death o...
Scope & Content:
ff. 1b, 5b, 6. Three numbers from Dr. William Boyce's 'Solomon'; without accompaniment.1. Recit. and air, 'How lovely art thou.' f. lb. 2. Air, 'On his Face the vernal Rose.' f. 5b. 3. Recit. and air, 'Who quits the Lilly's fleecy white.' f. 6. ff. 2b-63b passim. Collection of Songs, etc., app...
Collection Area:
Music Collections
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:

1 volume (68 folios)

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