Arcangelo Corelli's Sonatas op. 1, early 18th cent.

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MS. Mus. Sch. c. 75

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'These Lessons are [in] the handwriting of old Thomas Britton... used at his Assembly, for many years'--fol. 1.

Violin 1, fols. 1-13; violin 2, fols. 15v-27; bass, fols. 29v-41; basso continuo, fols. 43-55. Another hand began to copy Purcell's 'Golden Sonata' on fol. 13v.

Dates

Creation: early 18th cent.

Extent

1 volume (62 leaves)

Language of Materials

English

Shelfmark

MS. Mus. Sch. c. 75

Former reference:

Music School A. 5. 16-19.

Additional Description

Physical Facet

iii + 59 leaves. Each part is a single quire of upright folio. Watermark, Fool's Cap, HG, somewhat resembling Heawood 2028. Ruling, 10 5-lined staves, red marginal ruling. Paste-down inscribed 'Burkenshaw'.