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O nightingale best poet of the grove : Glee 4 voices / Words from Tomson ; [at end] R.J.S.S., Charterhouse, May 17, 1814.: MU.MS.754.270

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

O nightingale best poet of the grove : Glee 4 voices / Words from Tomson ; [at end] R.J.S.S., Charterhouse, May 17, 1814.
O nightingale best poet of the grove

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Description

For ATTB/bc.
Title from first line and caption.
Compositional draft of a four-part glee.
Words by James Thomson.
Holograph manuscript in ink.
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 S Adagio O nightingale best poet of the grove Eb G-2 bBEA 2/4 2'(G)/8A{6.G3F}8(F)D/{CD}{6FE}{C,B}/
Glees, catches, rounds, etc. Vocal quartets, Unaccompanied.

Measurements and weight

1 ms. score (p. 270-273) ;34 cm.; 1 ms. score (p. 270-273) ;34 cm.;

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MU.MS.754.270
Primary reference Number: 252406
ALMA leader: 01444cdm a2200277 a 4500
ALMA control 001: 995141333803606
ALMA reference a: (UkCU)514133-depfacfmdb
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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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