Arcangelo Corelli: 12 sonatas for two violins, bass and continuo, op. 2
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 255
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Arcangelo Corelli: 12 sonatas for two violins, bass and continuo, op. 2
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 255
Summary
Arcangelo Corelli. 12 sonatas for two violins, bass and continuo, op. 2, late 17th cent.
Date
late 17th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
70 leaves. Each instrumental part occupies one quire. Watermark resembles Heawood 1781 A. Ruling, 12 5-lined staves, red marginal ruling. Parts bound in red and white marbled boards, as MS. Mus. Sch. c. 77.
Physical extent
1 box
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. The present manuscript was owned by James Sherard in c 1700.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
17th century
Music
Trio sonatas
Sonatas (Violins (2), viola da gamba, continuo)
