Four 'music books' with decorated paper covers, containing collections of music for voice and piano copied by different hands
MSS. Johnson Mus. d. 20-23
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Four 'music books' with decorated paper covers, containing collections of music for voice and piano copied by different hands
Shelfmark
MSS. Johnson Mus. d. 20-23
Summary
MS. Johnson Mus. d. 20: Songs with piano accompaniment copied by M.E. Lloyd Lancaster (p. 25) and Clevedale (p. 34) 1853. Composers include Mozart, J.B. Cramer, Felix Gautier, Amy Cowell, and Mrs. Caroline Norton. Indexed at end.
MS. Johnson Mus. d. 21: Copies of two Italian songs, one song by Sir Henry Bishop, and 'Maryland, my Maryland', with two unfinished copies of 'Nelson Recitative and Air' and blank pages. Mid 19th cent.
MS. Johnson Mus. d. 22: Piano solo and duets copies by two inexpert hands. Mid 19th cent.
MS. Johnson Mus. d. 23: Songs with piano accompaniment. Mid 19th cent.
Date
1853, mid 19th century
Language
English
Physical extent
0.44 Linear metres
4 boxes
Custodial history
Given by M.E. Lloyd to Mary Caroline B. Nevins, 25 March 1868
Acquisition
MS. Johnson Mus. d. 20 was Sold by Hime and Sons, Music Sellers, 57 Church Street, Liverpool. MS. Johnson Mus. d. 23 was sold by J. Gurner, Stationer, 9 Wigmore St. Cavendish Sq [London].
Subject
Music
Piano
18th century
