Autograph scores and parts of instrumental and vocal music by William Lawes
MSS. Mus. Sch. b. 2-3, d. 229, 238-240 (Former reference: Music School B. 6. 25-26)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Autograph scores and parts of instrumental and vocal music by William Lawes
Shelfmark
MSS. Mus. Sch. b. 2-3, d. 229, 238-240 (Former reference: Music School B. 6. 25-26)
Summary
William Lawes: scores and parts of instrumental and vocal music in his own hand, 1st half of the 17th cent.
Date
1st half of the 17th cent.
Language
English
Physical extent
6 physical shelfmarks
0.33 linear metres
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. The present manuscripts were probably given to the Music School by Henry Lawes; see Music & Letters, xlviii, 1967, p. 28.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Suites
Madrigals, English
Chamber music
Music
Composers -- England -- Manuscripts
Glees, catches, rounds, etc.
17th century
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
