Music for two violins with other instruments
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 70 (Former shelfmark: Music School A. 5. 7)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Music for two violins with other instruments
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 70 (Former shelfmark: Music School A. 5. 7)
Summary
Music for two violins with other instruments, early 18th cent?
Date
early 18th cent?
Language
Italian
English
Physical facet
Bound in marbled boards, resembling cover of MS. Mus. Sch. c. 51. The quires were numbered [for the binder (?)].
Physical extent
1 box
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 -- 17th century
Sonatas (String trio, continuo)
17th century
Music
String quartets (Violins (2), double bass, continuo)
