William Boyce: Birthday Ode for the Prince of Wales (later George III)
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 105
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
William Boyce: Birthday Ode for the Prince of Wales (later George III)
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 105
Summary
Birthday Ode for the Prince of Wales (later George III) by William Boyce, [1752].
Date
[1752]
Language
English
Physical facet
ii + 155 leaves. Most of the parts were stitched in white paper covers.
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
Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 2 parts) with orchestra
Composers -- England -- Manuscripts
Music -- Manuscripts -- 18th century
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 -- Songs and music
Music
Cantatas, Secular -- Scores and parts
18th century
