1. Add MS 53723
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 53723
- Title:
- HENRY LAWES MUSIC MANUSCRIPT: songs by Henry Lawes, Gentleman of the Chapel Royal (d.1662); circa 1626-1662. Autograph. The manuscript, which contains 325 songs, was originally compiled in chronological order, with a few items entered subsequently on blank lower leaves. Besides the music, the volume is important as a collection of English poetry. For a detailed discussion, see P. J. Willetts, The Henry Lawes Manuscript (1969), where the contents of the manuscript are listed with early music ...
- Scope & Content:
- Poetry ENGLISH: Verses set to music by H. Lawes: circa 1626-1662. Music: Henry Lawes, composer: Songs by Henry Lawes: circa 1626-1662: Autogr. Bindings ENGLISH: Brown leather, blind-ruled: 17th cent. includes: f. ii Bookplates and Book-stamps: Reverend William Gostling, Canon of Canterbury: ...
- Collection Area:
- Music Collections
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- c 1626-1662
- Extent:
- 1 item
