Italian arias, mostly by Bolognese composers
MS. Mus. Sch. e. 424 (Former reference: Music School B. 4. 28)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Italian arias, mostly by Bolognese composers
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. e. 424 (Former reference: Music School B. 4. 28)
Summary
One section of a collection of arias mostly by Bolognese composers in score, late 17th cent.
Date
late 17th cent.
Language
Italian
Physical facet
ii + 96 pages, normally quired in fours. Watermark, Head. Ruling, 8 5-lined staves. Rebound in marbled paper boards, quarter calf. Edges gilt and goffered (design incomplete).
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
17th century
Songs with instrumental ensemble
Operas -- Excerpts
Music
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
