A composite volume of instrumental music
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 93
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
A composite volume of instrumental music
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 93
Summary
A composite volume of unrelated manuscript of instrumental music from the 2nd half of the 17th cent, including Italianate ensemble music from John Sherard's collection and organ music (partly autograph) by Thomas Tomkins.
Date
2nd half of the 17th cent.
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
Custodial history
The 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.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Sonatas (String septet, continuo)
Sonatas (String trio, continuo)
Organ music
Sonatas (Viols (2))
Music
17th century
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
