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).
- (fols. 43-45) 'Cantata XI'. ('E partirai, mia vita?'), for soprano and basso continuo [HWV 111a]
- (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.
Subject
- 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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