Alexander Balus. Oh what resistless charms Oh what resistless charms : [aria from Alexander Balus] / [George Frideric Handel]
Composer: Handel, George Frideric
First version of the aria for S, vl (unis.), bc from Alexander Balus, HWV 65 no. 7. Similar to HWV 65 no 7a; this version not listed in HWV.
First two pages only, containings bars 1-71. The last section (probably not following on directly from page 60) is in the holograph full score, GB Lbl R.M. 20.d.3, f. 31.
Title from first line.
The leaf has four vertical fold-marks, evident on p. 60, similar to but less distinct than the fold-marks on p. 39-40.
Holograph manuscript in ink.
Watermark: Fleur de lis over Strasbourg bend ; countermark "IV" (Burrows B160)
1.1.1 vl Largo Oh what resistless charms d G-2 bB 3/8 6-'A/{AFDAGA}/{BG8.A6A}/{''DxCGECD}{3xCD6E}{8.'A6''F}/
1.1.2 S Largo Oh what resistless charms d C-1 bB 3/8 = 8-/=19/8--'A/{6AF8D}B/B4A/8A{6GFED}/4xC
1 ms. score (p. 59-60) ; 24 x 29 cm.
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Production date: AD 1747 : [England],[1747]
Handel, George Frideric,1685-1759.
Accession number: MU.MS.259.p.59
Primary reference Number: 276949
ALMA control 001: 994690573803606
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Manuscripts and Printed Books
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