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The Captivity / Poetry by Goldsmith ; [R.J.S. Stevens]: MU.MS.754.129

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Captivity / Poetry by Goldsmith ; [R.J.S. Stevens]
Captivity (Sketches)

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Description

Oratorio in 3 acts, for soli, chorus and orchestra
Compositional sketch in short score of the complete oratorios, written between 1806 and 1808, mostly in the order of the libretto.
Holograph manuscript in ink; title in pencil.
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 pf Ye captive tribes g G-2 bBE c 4'GGGG/AAA''D/{8DC'BA}4GG/AAA''D/ 1.1.2 B Ye captive tribes g F-4 bBE c =12/2-8-,DDG/q8G4xF8-F8FG8.A6B/4.G8G4.B8F/
Oratorios Vocal scores with continuo. Musical sketches.

Measurements and weight

1 ms. score (p. 129-149, 171-178, 183-221) ;34 cm.; 1 ms. score (p. 129-149, 171-178, 183-221) ;34 cm.;

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MU.MS.754.129
Primary reference Number: 252385
ALMA leader: 05743cdm a2200349 a 4500
ALMA control 001: 995138033803606
ALMA reference a: (UkCU)513803-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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