Fanny Hensel, 'Zum Fest der heiligen Cäcilia'. Vocal parts
8 vocal parts for an unspecified choral work, subsequently identified as Fanny Hensel's cantata Zum Fest der heiligen Cäcilia [H-U 272], composed over a period of two days for a semi-staged domestic performance in Berlin on 22 Nov 1833. The text (in Latin) is selected from the Roman Catholic Mass of St Cecilia. The work is scored for SATB soloists, SATB chorus and piano. Incomplete set of parts for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass soloists, Soprano (2 copies) and Bass chorus. In the hands of more than one copyist. 10 leaves.
Dates
- Creation: Nov 1833
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Mus. c. 833].
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Mus. c. 833, fols. 2-3].
Shelfmark:
MS. Mus. c. 833
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24321
Abstract
Manuscript vocal parts for Fanny Hensel's cantata 'Zum Fest der heiligen Cäcilia' [H-U 272]
Biographical / Historical
Fanny Hensel, née Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1805-1847) was a composer and pianist and elder sister of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Richard Macnutt, c.1995.
Bibliography
- Title
- Catalogue of Fanny Hensel, 'Zum Fest der heiligen Cäclia'. Vocal parts
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Martin Holmes
- Date
- 2026
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
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