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Alexander Balus. Oh what resistless charms: MU.MS.259.p.59

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Alexander Balus. Oh what resistless charms
Oh what resistless charms : [aria from Alexander Balus] / [George Frideric Handel]

Maker(s)

Composer: Handel, George Frideric

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Description

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

Measurements and weight

1 ms. score (p. 59-60) ; 24 x 29 cm.

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Dating

Production date: AD 1747 : [England],[1747]

Note

Handel, George Frideric,1685-1759.

Identification numbers

Accession number: MU.MS.259.p.59
Primary reference Number: 276949
ALMA control 001: 994690573803606
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 1 December 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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