James Sherard: Sonatas, op. 2
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 252 (Former reference: Music School B. 4. 12)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
James Sherard: Sonatas, op. 2
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 252 (Former reference: Music School B. 4. 12)
Summary
'Sonate di Giacomo Sherard. Opera 2da' (fol. 44). 11 sonatas (no. 10 of the 12 is lacking), late 17th cent.
Date
late 17th cent?
Language
Italian
Physical facet
iii + 61 leaves. Each part is a single quire. Watermark, bend and lily, LVG. Ruling, 12 5-lined staves, red marginal ruling. The parts had no 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
Music -- Manuscripts -- 18th century
Sonatas (Violins (2), cello, continuo)
Music
18th century
