Italian operatic arias copied by two different hands
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 103
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Italian operatic arias copied by two different hands
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 103
Summary
Venetian operatic arias from the 1686/87 and 1687/88 seasons, copied by two different hands.
Date
[1686-1688]
Language
Italian
Physical facet
12 unbound quires in 1850; not bound until 1885/6. 1/4-5/4, watermark; C, crossed hammers, H; 6/6, extra, bifoloum between 6/5/6/6 and 7-12/4, watermark C, trefoil. H Puling, 10 5-line staves, black marginal ruling. vi + 110 pages.
Physical extent
116 pages (58, 71-72 blank)
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. This manuscript was probably once owned by James Sherard (1666-1738).
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
17th century
Vocal duets with continuo
Music
Songs with continuo
Operas -- Excerpts
