Johann Sebastian Bach: various works
MS. Mus. b.486
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Johann Sebastian Bach: various works
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. b.486
Summary
Includes:
'Rejoice ye souls from Cantata no. 34 [BWV 34]'. String parts with 1-3 copies to a part
'Welcome, Lord, aria from Cantata no. 61 [BWV 61]'. Set of string parts.
'Sinfonia to church cantata no. 156 [BWV 156]'. Set of string parts.
'Praise Thy God, O Zion, aria from Cantata no. 190 [ BWV 190]'. String parts with 1-2 copies to a part (not all in G. Finzi's hand).
'At evening, hour of calm ... (from St Matthew Passion) [BWV 244]'. String parts with 1-2 copies to a part.
'The "Giant" Fugue ... transcribed for string orchestra by R. Vaughan Williams and Arnold Foster' [originally "Wir glauben all an einen Gott" (BWV 680), one of J.S. Bach's chorale preludes for organ]. Double bass part only.
'Concerto in C major for two pianos and strings [BWV 1061]'. String parts only with one copy to a part.
'Air [on a G string] from Suite no. 3 [BWV 1068]'. Score and set of string parts.
Date
n.d.
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box
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Collection contents
Additional material from the archive of Gerald Finzi
Manuscripts of music by various composers copied mainly by Gerald Finzi specifically for the Newbury String Players
Johann Sebastian Bach: various works
