Musical compositions
MS. Mus. c. 26
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Musical compositions
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. c. 26
Summary
Comprises:
(fol. 2). A short piece on the word 'Hallelujah', by Henry Purcell, a copy
(fol. 2V). A solo anthem ('Lord, what is man') by the same, a copy
(fol. 4). An anthem ('Let mine eyes run down') by Purcell; autograph, as attested by Philip Hayes
(fol. 10) An anthem ('In thee, O Lord') by Purcell, autograph signed 'H. P.'
(fol. 18). A duet ('You say'tis love') from Purcell's King Arthur
(fol. 21). Purcell's Ode for St. Cecilia's day ('Hail, bright Cecilia'): at fol. 96 is an imperfect copy of the same
(fol. 70). An ode for the queen's birthday, 30 Apr. 1690 ('Arise, my Muse') by Purcell: words by Thomas D'Urfey
(fol. 104v). 'A song perform'd on St. Cecilia's day Nouember ye 22. 1684' by Purcell ('Begin the song')
(fol. 113). Part of an anthem ('I will love thee')
(fol. 115). 'Some of dr. Blows New Years Songs' (one imperf. beg. 'are past, are to follow'; 'The new year is begun'; 'My trembling song, awake' 1683, imperf. at end): at fol. 121 is Blow's 'Up, shepherds, up' a song for May 29
(fol. 134). A duet ('Go, perjur'd man') by dr. Blow
(fol. 140). A duet ('What is't to us') by J. Bishop (18th cent.).
Date
written in the 17th and early 18th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
143 Leaves
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Collection contents
Musical compositions
