Bound autograph manuscript in an unidentified hand of the Psalms of David and other church music in Ancient Greek, set to music for use in the churches at Constantinople
Containing a collection of extracts of church music by various composers. 18th century vocal settings of biblical texts, anthems, and hymns, for solo voices and 4 part chorus in different settings. Most are written to be accompanied by continuo, but f...
Burrows, John, fl. 1791-1805, creator Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759
Published / Created:
[circa 1791-1805]
Call Number:
Osborn Music MS 27
Image Count:
24
Resource Type:
Music (Printed & Manuscript)
Abstract:
Music book containing manuscript psalm and hymn tunes, songs, and excerpts from oratorios. Contents include excerpts from George Frideric Handel's Messiah and Samson; and Happy Isle of Britain, A Sacred Song of National Thanksgiving and Annual Commemo...
Description:
Binding: original cardboard wrapper.
Subject (Name):
Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805 --Songs and music
Subject (Topic):
Hymns, English --Great Britain, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 --Songs and music, Oratorios --Excerpts, Psalms (Music), and Songs, English --Great Britain