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Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley: Two anthems, a hymn tune and responses

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MS. Mus. c. 60, fols. 49-78

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Two anthems, a hymn tune and responses, composed by Sir F. A. G. Ouseley:

(fols. 49-63v) 'O sing unto God, a festival anthem for eight-part chorus [& organ] with solo bass, and a verse for alto, tenor and bass, by the Revd Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley, Bart. M.A., Mus. Doc., Prof. Mus. Oxon & Precentor of Hereford', dedicated to the Dean of Hereford and dated 18 Dec 1868. Holograph.

(fol. 65) A hymn tune in open score 'Old Wood', signed 'F.A.G.O., Sepr 1885'. No words. Meter: 8.6.8.6. In G major.

(fols. 66-67) Versicles and responses (beg. 'O Lord open thou our lips'), with a note 'This was written out by Sir F. A. G. Ouseley on the day before the consecration of Truro Cathedral, Nov. 3 1887. G.R.S.' [George Robertson Sinclair?].

(fols. 68-78) 'In Jewry is God known' (Psalm 76, verses 1, 2, 3, 11 and 12), anthem for 4 voices and organ. Holograph.

Dates

  • Creation: 1868, 1887

Extent

30 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

MS. Mus. c. 60, fols. 49-78

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 18164, 19490

Abstract

Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley: Two anthems and responses, 1868, 1887 and n.d.

Biographical / Historical

Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley (1825-1889) was an English Church musician, scholar and composer. See the Grove Music Online for further details.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Dr Percy C. Hull, 1936.

Title
Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley: Two anthems, a hymn tune and responses
Status
Published
Date
Hannah Jordan and Margaret Czepiel
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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