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