Two vocal part-books from a set, 'Canto Chorus 1st' and 'Canto Chorus 2nd'

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Two voice parts for mainly a selection of and from early operas.

Dates

Creation: 18th cent.

Extent

0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark, e.g. MS. Mus. d.170].

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MSS. Mus. d.170-171

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16709

Additional Description

Abstract

Two vocal parts from a set, 'Canto Chorus 1st' and 'Canto Chorus 2nd', 18th cent.

Biographical / Historical

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736 was a composer. See Grove Music Online for further details.

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) was a composer and organist. See Grove Music Online for further details.

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