Add MS 30934

Odes in full score. The titles below are taken from descriptions in the hand of Dr. Croft.

1. 'Come, come along...for a dance and a song'; composed by Mr. Jeremiah Clarke upon ye death of ye famous Mr. Henry Purcell and perform'd upon ye stage in Druery Lane play house' [1695]. At the top of f. 26b is written: 'Mr. Purcell's farewell.' Autograph(?). The instruments employed are trumpets, flutes, oboes, strings, kettle-drum and harpsichord. The names of the singers given are Messrs. Freeman, [Richard] Leveridge and Bowen, and Mrs. Cross. 'Mr. Clark's Cebell' (sc. gavotte) is included (f. 13) in this composition. f. 3.

2. ' 'Again the welcome morn': song...by Mr. Dan. Purcell upon ye Birth Day of...Princess Ann of Denmark...Feb. 6th 1699/1700.' The only instruments named are trumpets and violins. The names of the singers appear to have been Messrs. 'Hews,' [J.] Laroon, Bourdon and 'Magnes'; those of Messrs. Pate, Woodson and Freeman are struck out. Partly autograph. f. 36.

3. 'Begin! begin and strike the harmonious lyre': song, composd by Mr. Dan. Purcell and perform'd upon St. Cæcilia's Day att Stationers' Hall.' f. 58.

4. ' 'Who can from joy refraine' song. Composd by...Hen. Purcell [in 1695] and prformd upon ye Duke of Gloucester's Birth Day' [b. 1689]; with accompaniments for trumpets, oboes, strings, etc. Autograph. The singers' names given are Howell, [Alexander] Damascene, 'Robeart' and Freeman. f. 79.

5. 'The loud tongu'd warr': composed by Mr. Dan. Purcell upon King William's return from Flanders' [1697]; with accompaniments for trumpets, oboes, strings and kettle-drum. The only singer's name given is that of Mr. Freeman. Autograph. f. 94.