'Violino Secundo' of sonatas for two violins, bass and basso continuo by Corelli, Bassani and Finger
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 62 (Former reference: Music School B. 6. 40)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'Violino Secundo' of sonatas for two violins, bass and basso continuo by Corelli, Bassani and Finger
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 62 (Former reference: Music School B. 6. 40)
Summary
'Violino Secundo' of sonatas for two violins, bass and basso continuo by Corelli, Bassani and Finger, c 1700.
Date
[c 1700]
Language
Italian
English
Physical facet
51 leaves, quired in sixes and fours with one extra leaf inserted (fol. 50). Watermark, Fleur de Lys, countermark as Heawood 1814. Ruling, 12 5-lined staves, red marginal ruling. Binding, calf with blind tooling, 'Violino Secundo' in gold within a gold tooled frame.
Physical extent
1 volume
Custodial history
The Music School collection of printed and manuscript music 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
18th century
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Sonatas (String trio, continuo)
String quartets (Violins (2), double bass, continuo)
Music
17th century
