Overture in C major, holograph keyboard score, by William Boyce
Overture in C major, holograph keyboard score, by William Boyce, mid 18th century. To Boyce's title was added in pencil, 18th cent. 'by Dr. Boyce his own MS. Pencilled indications of ornaments may have been added by the composer.
Leaves originally cognate.
Dates
- Creation: Mid-18th century
Extent
2 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don. d. 146, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Don. d. 146
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 11136
Abstract
Overture in C major, holograph keyboard score, by William Boyce
Biographical / Historical
William Boyce (bap. 1711, d. 1779) was an English composer, organist and music editor.
Other Finding Aids
Custodial History
Watermark, bend and lily,"initials IV, resembles no. 434 (plate CCCXXVI) in Watermarks in Paper, W. A. Churchill, 1935.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from Richard Macnutt Ltd. and given by Bodley's American Friends, 1967.
Physical Facet
On large oblong 4° leaves, ruled with 10 staves on each side
Topical
Subject
- Title
- Overture in C major, holograph keyboard score, by William Boyce
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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