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2 Cantatas from a set of 12, by G. F. Handel

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MS. Mus. b.15, fols. 42-51

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Two cantatas by G. F. Handel, later published in the English edition of the German Handel Society (Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1887) as no. XI version A (vol L, pp. 76-80, written one tone higher), and no. XII (vol. LI, pp. 32-42).

  1. (fols. 43-45) 'Cantata XI'. ('E partirai, mia vita?'), for soprano and basso continuo [HWV 111a]
  2. (fols. 46-50) 'Lucretia. Cantata XII.' ('O numi eterni') [HWV 145]

Dates

  • Creation: early 18th cent.

Extent

10 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

MS. Mus. b.15, fols. 42-51

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 8604

Abstract

2 cantatas, by G. F. Handel, early 18th cent.

Biographical / Historical

George Friderick Handel (1685-1759) was a composer. See Grove Music Online for further details.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bequeathed by Thomas William Bourne, 1948.

Title
2 Cantatas from a set of 12, by G. F. Handel
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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