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Orpheus with his lute / R.J.S.S., Charterhouse, May 17, 1805.: MU.MS.754.123

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Orpheus with his lute / R.J.S.S., Charterhouse, May 17, 1805.
Glees, op. 6. Orpheus with his lute (Sketches)

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Description

For S, bc.
Title from first line.
Compositional sketch for a glee.
Words by Shakespeare.
Holograph manuscript in ink.
Published Opera 6, 1808.
Watermark: "Pro patria ejusque libertate" in crowned circle round standing lion holding arrows and banner above "Vryheyt"; countermark "GR" below crown in circle
1.1.1 S1 Moderato Orpheus with his lute made true G G-2 xF c 4.'B8''C/4DDD{8C'B}/4BAAB/4''CDE{8DC}/
Glees, catches, rounds, etc. Musical sketches.

Measurements and weight

1 ms. score (p. 123-124) ;34 cm.; 1 ms. score (p. 123-124) ;34 cm.;

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MU.MS.754.123
Primary reference Number: 252381
ALMA leader: 01392cdm a2200289 a 4500
ALMA control 001: 995137923803606
ALMA reference a: (UkCU)513792-depfacfmdb
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 30 September 2020 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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