1. Add MS 39549
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 39549
- Title:
- MUSIC-BOOK begun by John Pearsall of Willsbridge (near Bristol) in 1726, consisting chiefly of minuets and other short pieces for the harpsichord, including two by Buononcini (ff. 2 b, 10 b) and one by " N. R." (f. 9 b), and the melodies of popular dances, marches, songs, etc., of the 18th century. Among the latter tunes are " Ye little, little loves," [by George Vanbrughe], headed " a song set by Mr. Weldon " (f. 10), "By a cool fountain's flowry side " (f. 11 b), " Cupid's arrow " (f. 15),...
- Scope & Content:
- John Pearsall, of Willsbridge, near Bristol: Music-book of: 1726. includes: ff. i, 1 b Phillipa Swinnerton Hughes, née Pearsall; wife of J Hughes: Notes in the hand of.ff. 2 b, 10 b Giovanni Bononcini, composer: Operatic aria and minuet, for harpsichord: circ. 1727.f. 9 b N- R-: Minuet: ...
- Collection Area:
- Music Collections
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 18th century
- Extent:
- 1 item