1. Add MS 29968
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 29968
- Title:
- Thomas Tallis: Motet for forty voices; arranged and scored by Thomas Oliphant. Four chants and the alto part of a Te Deum. Inserted at the end is the printed three-part glee, " How merrily we live," by Michael Este.
- Scope & Content:
- ff. 1-142. [‘Spem in alium non habui’]; for 40 voices, by [Thomas] Tallis, adapted about 1630 to the words ‘Sing and glorify Heav'n's high Majesty.’ Originally written for 8 first trebles, 8 second trebles, 8 contra-tenors, 8 tenors and 8 basses, but divided by Thomas Oliphant into 8 choirs of 5 voi...
- Collection Area:
- Music Collections
- Languages:
- English and Latin
- Date Range:
- circa 1850
- Extent:
- 1 volume (147 folios)