Music for bass viols and other instruments
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 249 (Former reference: Music School B. 4. 9 (Quarto A. 2-29, 31-32, 36))
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Music for bass viols and other instruments
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 249 (Former reference: Music School B. 4. 9 (Quarto A. 2-29, 31-32, 36))
Summary
Music for bass viols and other instruments, early 18th cent.
Date
early 18th cent.
Language
English
Italian
Physical facet
Now re-bound in 7 separate parts, stored in a box.
Physical extent
1 box
Custodial history
This item is part of the Music School collection of printed and manuscript music, which was originally bequeathed to the University of Oxford by William Heather (c 1563-1627), and gradually added to until the end of the 18th century. Probably all but item 48 of the present manuscript belonged once to James Sherard.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 18th century
Suites
Chamber music
Viola da gamba music
Sonatas
18th century
