The score and parts of John Alcock's Funeral Anthem and Anthem for the wedding of the Earl of Donegall
The score and parts of John Alcock's Funeral Anthem ('The ways of Sion do mourn') and Anthem for the wedding of the earl of Donegall on Nov. 16, 1761 ('Blessed is he that feareth the Lord'). No. 26626 contains the score: no. 26627 some of the vocal, and the horn and organ parts: no. 26628 the remainder. All appear to be the author's autograph.
Dates
- Creation: Written in 1766
Extent
0.33 Linear metres (3 physical shelfmarks)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Mus. Sch. C. 108a, fols. 1-2]
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Mus. Sch. C. 108a-c
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20906
Abstract
The score and parts of John Alcock's Funeral Anthem ('The ways of Sion do mourn') and Anthem for the wedding of the Earl of Donegall on Nov. 16, 1761 ('Blessed is he that feareth the Lord').
Biographical / Historical
John Alcock (1715-1806) was an organist and composer. See the Grove Music Online for further details.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., 8A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 26626-26628
Hake catalogue (c.1855) no. 173
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition details unknown.
Physical Facet
On paper
Topical
Subject
- University of Oxford (Organisation)
- Alcock | John | 1715–1806 | organist and composer (Person)
- Title
- The score and parts of John Alcock's Funeral Anthem and Anthem for the wedding of the Earl of Donegall
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2021 by Hannah Jordan
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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