Two odes from Elfrida
MS. Mus. d. 68
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Two odes from Elfrida
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. d. 68
Summary
(Begg. 'Horror, the pen of fate', 'As truth directs') the first signed 'P. Hayes, August 10. 1780', the second 'Perform'd as a Lecture May 6. 1785' with a note at fol. 37 'NB. This Introductory Symphony was originally composed for, and perform'd before, the Elegy, composed as an Exercise for my Doctor's Degree [6 Nov. 1777]. P. H.'
At fol. 61 is an 'Ode for St. Cecilia's Day written by Mr John Oldham ...' beg. 'Begin the song'), signed 'Phil: Hayes, finish'd Novr 19. 1779', 'begun Novr 8. 1779', 'Perform'd at the [Oxford Music] School as my Professorial Lecture for the term, on St. Cecilia's day Nov. 22. 1779', also Dec. 178- 'at the opening of the Music School after the alterations', 16 Dec. 1786, 13 Dec. 1787. All in full score.
Date
1779-1787
Language
English
Physical extent
102 Leaves
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Collection contents
Two odes from Elfrida
