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.
Description:
Also listed in finding aid for General Collection Manuscript Music Miscellany., In red and black ink., and Title devised by cataloger.
Subject (Name):
Orthodox Eastern Church--Liturgy and ritual and Orthodox Eastern Church--Manuscripts
Subject (Topic):
Bible. O.T. Psalms. Greek., Psalms (Music), and Sacred vocal music
Signatures: A4A-S8(S8, blank, wanting). Imperfect: 1st leaf A1 wanting., The metrical version by Sternhold and Hopkins. Includes music., and The preliminary matter consists of the following: A1 (1st and 5th prelim. leaves), recto signature-mark, verso blank; A2, t.p., as above; A3-1: "To all that have skill, or will vnto sacred musicke"; A2, second t.p.; A3: "The names of the authors"; A4: "Of the praise, vertue, and efficacie of the Psalmes."
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 few are orchestrated. Contains pieces by Henry Aldrich (1647-1710), Henry Purcell ([1658/9]-1695), Giacomo Carissimi (1605-1674), Alessandro Stradella (1642-1682), Pelham Humfrey (1647-1674), Matthew Lock (1621-1677), Charles King (1687-1748), Jeremiah Clarke (1669-1707), and John Weldon (1674-1736), whose anthem Let God Arise is apparently unpublished.
Description:
Anonymous musical MS., Binder's blanks omitted from scanning., and With index.
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 Commemoration of the Great Victory Obtained by Ad. L. Nelson, by W. Mathews, with words by Dr. Hawes.
Description:
Binding: original cardboard wrapper., Fragment of music laid in., Label on inside front cover: John Burrows, his book October 18, 1791., On cover: John Burrows, his book, [March?] 5, 1792., and Words in English.
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