'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
English
Italian
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
String quartets (Violins (2), double bass, continuo)
18th century
Music -- Manuscripts -- 18th century
17th century
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Sonatas (String trio, continuo)
Music
