Movements from consort suites by Christopher Gibbons
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 53
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Movements from consort suites by Christopher Gibbons
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 53
Summary
Christopher Gibbons: movements from consort suites in D minor, for two trebles and bass with organ, [c 1660-1670].
Date
[c 1660-1670]
Language
English
Physical facet
Four part-books now bound together (iii and iv were cut by binder). In each part, items 1 and 2 were copied on one quire of from 4 to 8 leaves, of which some were left blank; items 3 and 4 are on an extra bifolium. The paper is the same throughout, water-mark cardinal's hat, initials GR (as found in the North MSS., cf. MS. Mus. Sch. c. 82). Ruled with 10 staves of 5 lines, black marginal ruling at both edges. Each part has end-papers and dark paper covers. '53' inked on cover of first treble.
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.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Suites -- Excerpts
Chamber music
17th century
Music
