Instrumental music from the Sherard collection
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 228
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Instrumental music from the Sherard collection
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. d. 228
Summary
Instrumental music from the Sherard collection, parts or scores copied in Italy and by Sherard himself, [1690s].
Date
[1690-1699?]
Language
English
Italian
Physical extent
118 Leaves
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. This manuscript was once owned and was partly coppied by James Sherard.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Suites (Bass viols (2))
Sonatas (Violin, continuo)
17th century
Music
Sonatas (Violin, cello, continuo)
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
