| Description: | This is a ca. 1743 score of Acis and Galatea, a musical masque (also considered an English pastoral opera) by Handel to a libretto by John Gay. The performance forces include: oboes (2), flute, violins, basso continuo, and chorus of mixed voices (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and vocal soloists. On the front cover the name Morgan appears imprinted on a red stamp with golden ornaments and letters. The names Anna Maria [Lawes] and Mary Anne Morgan were written at the top of the title page and the inscription, "the gift [of] her uncle T. Morgan, 1808." Underneath the dedication: WH London, 1890. |
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| Creator(s): | Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. |
| Creation Date: | 1743 |
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Publisher Name: I. Walsh
Publisher Info: Catharine Street (in the Strand)
Place of Publication: London, England
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| Description: | This is a ca. 1743 score of Acis and Galatea, a musical masque (also considered an English pastoral opera) by Handel to a libretto by John Gay. The performance forces include: oboes (2), flute, violins, basso continuo, and chorus of mixed voices (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and vocal soloists. On the front cover the name Morgan appears imprinted on a red stamp with golden ornaments and letters. The names Anna Maria [Lawes] and Mary Anne Morgan were written at the top of the title page and the inscription, "the gift [of] her uncle T. Morgan, 1808." Underneath the dedication: WH London, 1890. |
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Complete title in the t.p.: Acis and Galatea, a mask as it was originally compos'd with the overture, recitativo's, songs, duets, & choruses, for voices and instruments. |
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1 score (89 p.) ; 35 cm. |
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| Keyword(s): | pastoral opera | dramatic music | |
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| Resource Type: | Musical Score/Notation | |
| Format: | Image | |
