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Monteverdi's 'Orpheus' and 'Coronation of Poppaea'

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Scores and parts of two operas by Claudio Monteverdi transcribed and edited by J. A. Westrup for Oxford University Opera Club productions of 1925 and 1927.

Dates

  • Creation: 1925-1927

Extent

4 boxes (0.55 linear metres)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark, e.g. MS. Mus. c. 419].

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MSS. Mus. c. 419-423

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16693

Abstract

Monteverdi's 'Orpheus' and 'Coronation of Poppaea', 1925-1927.

Biographical / Historical

Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) was an Italian composer. See the Grove Music Online for further details.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Lady Westrup through Albi Rosenthal, 1976.

Title
Monteverdi's 'Orpheus' and 'Coronation of Poppaea'
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Hannah Jordan and Margaret Czepiel
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom