Add MS 34073

ff. 1-6b. 'Dixit Dominus‘; for 2 choirs of 4 voices each, with a figured bass for organ, in score. Anonymous. 18th century. Oblong octavo

ff. 7-60b. 'Pietà di me': Trio for 2 sopranos and a tenor, with symphonies, and accompaniments for horns, solo bassoon, and strings, composed by Franz Joseph Haydn. It consists of (1) a copy of the vocal portion together with a bass for harpsichord or pianoforte, in score, sent by the composer to W. Shield for the use of Mrs. Billington [in 1791?], as attested by Vincent Novello. ff. 8-22b; — (2) the instrumental parts, in the hand of Haydn's amanuensis, J. Radnitzky. ff. 23—40; — and (3) a full score, in the hand of Novello. ff. 41-60b.

ff. 62-97. Quintets, 1st set (op. 12), by Boccherini; arranged for 2 violins, viola, and violoncello. In the hand of Vincent Novello. Early 19th century.

f. 97b. Sketch, unfinished, of a 'Serious Glee on the Death of [James] Thomson, Author of the Seasons, by Mr. Collins.' In the hand of Vincent Novello, who is probably its composer. Early 19th century. For 4 voices, in score. Begins 'In yonder grave a Druid lies.'

ff. 98v-106. Organ accompaniments, in the hand of Vincent Novello, to the following anthems, nos. 1-6 being by Dr. Greene, the rest by Dr. Croft. Early 19th century1. 'Offer the sacrifice.' f. 98b. 2. 'So will he hear me.' f. 99b. 3. 'All the Kings of the Earth.' f. 100. 4. 'Lord, how long.' f. 100b. 5. 'O sing unto the Lord a new Song.' f. 101b. 6. 'O Lord God of hosts.' f. 103b. 7. 'We will rejoyce in thy Salvation.' f. 104. 8. 'Sing praises to the Lord.' f. 105b.