Music at Brodie Castle

Music in Scottish Castles and Country Houses
Catalogued and surveyed by Dr Roger B. Williams MBE
Hon. Music Advisor to NTS



Master Index  –  Brodie Castle

BUC : The British Union-Catalogue of Early Music
CPM : Catalogue of Printed Music in the British Library to 1980

Monday 6th October 2025

Links are provided to the relevant    > Composer  > Shelf List   > Song Writer/Librettist   > Printer/Publisher   .. &c ..    in all collections

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Brodie Br 01
SONATAS | WATER MUSIC &C.
25.4 x 35 cm
  Br 01/1   RBW 1

Six Sonatas | For | Two Violins, Two Hautboys | OR | Two German Flutes, & a Violoncello | First Published at Amsterdam 1731 | Composed by | G.F. Handel
   [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.3-44;45-60 - Score only  

1.  In b minor: Andante; Allegro ma non troppo; Largo; Allegro
2.  In g minor: Andante; Allegro; Largo; Allegro
3.  In B flat: Andante; Allegro; Larghetto; Allegro
4.  In F major: Larghetto; Allegro; Adagio; Allegro; Allegro
5.  In g minor: Larghetto; Allegro; Adagio; Allegro
6.  In g minor: Andante; Allegro; Arioso; Allegro

Issued as nos. 47-48 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797

Short Title  > Six trio sonatas Op. 2: [score]
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.

  Br 01/2   RBW 2

Seven Sonatas | or | Trios | For Two Violins or Two German Flutes | And a | Violoncello | Composed & Published in the Year 1739 | By | G.F. Handel
   [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.3-32;33-59 - Score only  

1.  In A Major: Andante; Allegro; Larghetto; Allegro: Gavotte
2.  In D Major: Adagio; Allegro; Musette/Andante; Allegro; Musette/Andante; March; Gavotte
3.  In e minor: Andante Larghetto; Allegro; Sarabande/Largo assae(sic); Allemande/Andante Allegro; Rondo; Gavott/Allegro
4.  In G Major: Allegro; A tempo Ordinario; Allegro non Presto; Passacaille; Gigue Presto; Menuet/Allegro Moderato
5.  In g minor: Largo; Come alia breve; Larghetto; A tempo Guisto; Aire/Andante Allegro; Bourre
6.  In F Major: Largo; Allegro; Adagio; Allegro; Menuetto/Allegro Moderato
7.  In B flat: Larghetto; Allegro ma non presto; Adagio; Allegro; Gavott/Allegro; Minuet/Andante Allegro

Issued as nos. 48-49 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797

Short Title  > Seven trio sonatas Op. 5
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.

  Br 01/3   RBW 3

The Celebrated | Water Musick | In Score | Composed in the Year 1716 | By | G.F. Handel
   [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.3-40;41-56 - Score only  

a.  Overture (in F); [undesignated slow; quick] pp.3-9
b.  Adagio e Staccato (in d minor) pp.10-11
c.  [Minuet] (in F major) pp.12-18
d.  Andante (in d minor) pp.19-20
e.  3 Fois [Minuet] (In F major) pp.21-23
f.   Air. 3 Fois (In F major) pp.24/5
g.  3 Fois [Minuet] (In F major) pp.25-28
h.  Boure, 3 Times. (In F major) p.29
i.   Hornpipe. (In F major) p.29
j.   [Undesignated. Allegro?] (In d minor) pp.30-34
k.  [Undesignated. Allegro?] (In D major) pp.35-39
l.   [Hornpipe] (In D major) pp.39-44
m. [Minuet] (In G major) p.45
n.  Aria (In G major) pp.46/7
o.  Lentement (In D major) pp.47-9
p.  [Alla Breve] (In D major) pp.49-50
q.  Menuet (In g minor) p.50
r.   [Minuet] (In g minor) p.51
s.  [Undesignated. Moderato?] (In g minor) p.51
t.   [Undesignated. Moderato?] (In G major) p.52
u.  Coro (In D major) pp.52-3

Issued as nos. 23-24 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797. List of subscribers pp.55-6

Short Title  > The celebrated Water Music in score
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.

  Br 01/4   RBW 4

The Musick | for the | Royal Fireworks | Performed in the Year 1749 | Composed by | G.F. Handel
[1788]    [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.1-20 - Score only  

a.  Overture (In D major) pp.1-4
b.  Allegro (In D major) pp.5-14
c.  Lentement (In D major) p.15
d.  Bouree (In d minor) p.15
e.  Largo alia Siciliana (in D major) p.16
f.   Allegro (In D major) pp.17-19

Issued as no. 24 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797

Short Title  > The musick for the Royal Fireworks: score only
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.

  Br 01/5   RBW 5

The Music | in the | Alchymist, | Composed by | G.F. Handel
[c1790?]    [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.1-8 (p.3 loose) - Score only  

a.  Overture (In B flat) Largo; Allegro pp.1-2
b.  [Alla breve] (In B flat) p.3
c.  Minuet (In B flat) p.4
d.  Sarabande (In B flat) pp.4/5
e.  Boree (In B flat) pp.5/6
f.   Aire (In B flat) p.6
g.  Minuet (In B flat) p.7
h.  Aire (In B flat) pp.7/8
i.   Jigg (In B flat) p.8

Issued as no. 64 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797

Short Title  > The music in the Alchymist: [score only]
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.

  Br 01/6   RBW 6

[MS song beginning:] 'In Infancy our hopes and fears to each other known' [from Arnes Artaxerxes]

Single vocal line with bass acct. in A major  

Short Title  > [MS] 'In Infancy our hopes and fears' : song {from Artaxerxes}
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
Auth/Ed  > Arne, Thomas Augustine (1710-1778)


Brodie Br 02
OPERA OF THE MAID OF THE MILL | OPERA OF MIDAS
Oblong vol. 32.5 x 24 cm. Vocal scores
  Br 02/1   RBW 74

The | Maid of the Mill | a | Comic Opera | As it is Performed at the Theatre Royal, in Covent Garden. | for the | Voice, Harpsichord, or Violin
[c1765]    Printed and Sold by R. Bremner, at the Harp and Hautboy, opposite Somerset-House in the Strand of whom may be had This Opera Printed separately for the German Flute and Guittar

See also the Guitar arrangement at Brodie Br 04/6

pp.1-73 + end matter - Vocal score   'No. 3d' inked at foot of tp.

Also: 'A Catalogue of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Printed by R. Bremner .. '

A pasticcio in 3 acts, with an Overture by the Earl of Kelly. Libretto by Isaac Bickerstaffe, with music by Samuel Arnold and other composers (see Note Br 02/1). Arrangement by the publisher?

Short Title  > The Maid of the Mill (comic opera): for voice, harpsichord or violin
Cmp/Arr  > Samuel Arnold (1740-1802)   |   Robert Bremner (1713-1789) (arr.)
Auth/Ed  > Bickerstaffe, Isaac (1733-1812?)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner

  Br 02/2   RBW 75

Midas | A Comic Opera | As it is Perform'd at the Theatre Royal | In Convent-Garden. | For the Harpsicord, Voice, German Flute, Violin, or Guitar
[1764]    Printed for I. Walsh in Catharine Street in the Strand

Vocal score

pp.2-67    Inked cues, extra repeats and other marks throughout – apparently in two different hands – suggesting use for performance. The cues appear to be of some now missing dialogue  

Also: Foot of Contents page: 'New Music Just Publish'd by I Walsh Bach's 6 Opera Overtures' - 4 columns, at foot of each:
1. Handel's 65 Overtures in 8 Parts & in 4 Parts, 2. Dr. Boyce's 12 Sonatas, 3. Jomellis Sonatas, 4. Gui. St. Martini's Solos. 3 Sets.'

Words and music by Kane O'Hara

Short Title  > Midas (a comic opera): vocal score
Cmp/Arr  > Kane O'Hara (1711/12-1782)
Auth/Ed  > O'Hara, Kane (1711/12-1782)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > John Walsh


Brodie Br 03
THE DUENNA | THE DESERTER | & BUXOM JOAN
Oblong vol. 33.6 x 24 cm. Vocal scores
  Br 03/1   RBW 76

The | Duenna | or | Double Elopement | a | Comic-Opera | As performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, | for the | Voice, Harpsichord, or Violin
[1775]    Printed for C. and S. Thompson, 75 St. Pauls Church Yard

Vocal score

pp.2-60  

In three acts. Libretto by Richard Sheridan, with music by Thomas Linley Sr. and Jr.

Short Title  > The Duenna, or Double Elopement: comic opera
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Linley Sr (1733-1795)   |   Thomas Linley Jr (1756-1778)
Auth/Ed  > Sheridan, Richard Brinsley (1751-1816)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > C. and S. Thompson

  Br 03/2   RBW 77

The Songs &c | in The | Deserter | A Musical Drama. | as Perform'd with universal applause, at the | Theatre Royal in Drury Lane | Composed by Messrs. | Monsigny, Philidor & C. Dibdin
[1773]    Printed for John Johnston, near Exeter Change Strand; & Longman, Lukey, & Co. No. 26 Cheapside

pp.1-42 - Vocal score  

An English adaptation by Charles Dibdin the Elder of M.J. Sedaine's French libretto for 'Le Déserteur' by Monsigny, with new music by Dibdin and two airs by F.A. Philidor.

Short Title  > The songs &c in The Deserter (a musical drama)
Cmp/Arr  > Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny (1729-1817)   |   François-André Danican Philidor (1726-1795)   |   Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
Auth/Ed  > Dibdin, Charles Sr (1745-1814)   |   Sedaine, Michel-Jean (1719-1797)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > John Johnston   |   Longman, Lukey & Co.

  Br 03/3   RBW 78

The | Recitatives Airs Duet Trio and Chorus | in | Buxom Joan | a New | Burletta | now performing with great applause | at the Theatre Royal in the Hay Market | Composed by | R. Taylor | Organist of Chelmsford
[1778]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside

pp.2-38 - Vocal score  

Libretto by Thomas Willet

Short Title  > The recitatives etc in Buxom Joan: voc. score
Cmp/Arr  > Raynor Taylor (1747-1825)
Auth/Ed  > Willet, Thomas (18th c.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip


Brodie Br 04
[BRODIE HOUSE]
BEGGARS OPERA FOR GUITAR | BEGGARS OPERA FOR GERM. FLUTE | GENTLE SHEPHERD FOR GUITAR
LOVE IN A VILLAGE FOR GUITAR | ARTAXERXES FOR GERM. FLUTE | MAID OF THE MILL FOR GUITAR
Oblong vol.24 x 16.7 cm. 'Brodie House' inked inside front cover. Flute and guitar arrangements of operas with some songs
  Br 04/1   RBW 79

The | Tunes | in the | Beggar's Opera | Adapted for the | Guitar | or | Common Flute
[c1775]    Printed & Sold by R. Bremner, at his Music Shop in the Strand

'N.B. Where Chords are, the highest Note is for the Flute' (t.p.)

pp.2-18 - Vocal score   'No 9' on t.p.

Ballad opera in 3 acts. Music by J. C. Pepusch, arrangement by Robert Bremner?

Short Title  > The tunes in The Beggar's Opera: for guitar or recorder
Cmp/Arr  > Johann Christoph Pepusch (1667-1752)   |   Robert Bremner (1713-1789) (arr.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner
Former Owner  > Brodie House

  Br 04/2   RBW 80

The | Beggar's Opera | adapted for the | German Flute, Violin, | or | Guitar
   Printed and Sold by Longman Lukey and Co. No. 26 Cheapside [Pub. Longman & Broderip c1790]

pp.1-20 - Vocal score  

Ballad opera in 3 acts.  Music by J. C. Pepusch

Short Title  > The Beggar's Opera: for flute, violin or guitar
Cmp/Arr  > Anon. (arr.)   |   Johann Christoph Pepusch (1667-1752)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman, Lukey & Co.

  Br 04/3   RBW 81

The | Songs in the Gentle Shepherd. | Adapted for the | Guitar.| by | Robert Bremner
[1759/1781]    [Printed for and] Sold by R. Bremner Opposite Somerset House in the Strand

pp.1-17 - Vocal score  

Original version composed and arranged by Thomas Linley Sr.
See Note Br 04/3 for contents and further information.

Short Title  > The songs in The Gentle Shepherd: for guitar
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Linley Sr (1733-1795)   |   Robert Bremner (1713-1789) (arr.)
Auth/Ed  > Ramsay, Allan (1686-1758)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner

  Br 04/4   RBW 82

The Airs with all the Simphonies and | Compleat Overture | in the Comic Opera of | Love in a Village | correctly transposed for the | Guitar
[1770]    Printed and Sold by Longman, Lukey & Co. No. 26 Cheapside  ::  Pr. 1/6

pp.1-30  

Composed and arranged by Thomas Arne from a libretto by Isaac Bickerstaffe, with borrowings from numerous other composers

Short Title  > The airs in the comic opera of Love in a Village: set for guitar
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
Auth/Ed  > Bickerstaffe, Isaac (1733-1812?)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman, Lukey & Co.

  Br 04/5   RBW 83

The Airs | in the Opera of | Artaxerxes | Set for the | German-Flute, Violin & Guittar
[1762]    Printed for Henry Thorowood at the Violin and Guitar under the North Piazza of the Royal Exchange  ::    ::  Sold at Longman & Cos. Music Shop No. 26 Cheapside

Vocal score

pp.1-32  

An 'opera seria' in 3 acts composed by Thomas Arne (after Metastasio)

Short Title  > The airs in the opera of Artaxerxes: set for flute, violin & guitar
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Henry Thorowood   |   Longman & Co.

  Br 04/6   RBW 84

The | Maid of the Mill | a | Comic Opera | Adapted for the | Guittar
[c1765]    Printed for R. Bremner, opposite Somerset House in the Strand  ::  1/6 inked on t.p.

See also the Keyboard/Violin arrangement at Brodie Br 02/1

pp.1-[30] - Vocal score  

A pasticcio in 3 acts, with an Overture by the Earl of Kelly. Libretto (not present in this arrangement) by Isaac Bickerstaffe, with music by Samuel Arnold and other composers (see Note Br 02/1). Arrangement by the publisher?

Short Title  > The Maid of the Mill (comic opera): for guitar
Cmp/Arr  > Samuel Arnold (1740-1802)   |   Robert Bremner (1713-1789) (arr.)
Auth/Ed  > Bickerstaffe, Isaac (1733-1812?)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner


Brodie Br 05
[BRODIE HOUSE]
THE PADLOCK | THE DESERTER | THE SYLPHS | THE GOLDEN PIPPIN | THE INSTITUTION OF THE GARTER | FOR THE GUITAR
Oblong vol. 24 x 16.3 cm. 'Brodie House' inked inside front cover. The volume has been close cropped at the top deleting some of the titles [Music arranged for guitar]
  Br 05/1   RBW 85

The | Songs | in the Comic Opera of the | Padlock | adapted for the | Guittar
[c1768]    Printed for and Sold by John Johnston at No. 11 York Street Covent Garden

pp.1-[20] - Vocal score  

A two-act 'afterpiece' opera by Charles Dibdin to a libretto by Isaac Bickerstaffe, first performed in 1768

Short Title  > The songs in the comic opera of The Padlock:: for guitar
Cmp/Arr  > Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
Auth/Ed  > Dibdin, Charles Sr (1745-1814)   |   Bickerstaffe, Isaac (1733-1812?)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > John Johnston

  Br 05/2   RBW 86

The Overture Songs &c | in the | Deserter | A Musical Drama as Perform'd with universal applause | at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane | Composed By | Monsigny, Philidor & Dibdin | adapted with the Words for the | Guitar
[1773]    Printed for John Johnston near Exeter Change Strand & Longman Lukey and Co. No. 26 Cheapside

pp.2-43 - Vocal score  

For authorship etc. see Brodie 03/2

Short Title  > The overture, songs &c in The Deserter: for voice & guitar
Cmp/Arr  > Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny (1729-1817)   |   François-André Danican Philidor (1726-1795)   |   Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
Auth/Ed  > Dibdin, Charles Sr (1745-1814)   |   Sedaine, Michel-Jean (1719-1797)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > John Johnston

  Br 05/3   RBW 87

The Sylphs or | Harlequin's Gambols, | as it is perform'd at the | Theatre Royal Covent Garden: | with the Words adapted for | 1 and 2 Guitars | Composed by A. Fisher
[1774]    Printed for Longman Lukey & Co. No. 26 Cheapside

pp.2-26 - Vocal score  

By J.A. Fisher to his own libretto?

Short Title  > The Sylphs or Harlequin's Gambols: for voice & guitar (1/2)
Cmp/Arr  > John Abraham Fisher (1744-1806)
Auth/Ed  > Fisher, John Abraham (1744-1806)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman, Lukey & Co.

  Br 05/4   RBW 88

The | Golden Pippin | an | English Burletta, | as perform'd at | Covent Garden Theatre; | Adapted with the Words for the | Guitar
[1773-75]    Printed for Longman, Lukey, and Co. No. 26 Cheapside & John Johnston near Exeter Change Strand

N.B. The Overture (pp. i-viii) is arranged for two performers marked Primo and Secondo - ie two flutes, or flute and guitar?

pp.i-viii,1-27 - Vocal score  

By Kane O'Hara with an overture by J. A. Fisher 1773

Short Title  > The Golden Pippin (English burletta): for voice & guitar
Cmp/Arr  > Kane O'Hara (1711/12-1782)   |   John Abraham Fisher (1744-1806)
Auth/Ed  > O'Hara, Kane (1711/12-1782)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman, Lukey & Co.   |   John Johnston

  Br 05/5   RBW 89

The | Institution of the Garter, | or | Arthurs Round Table Restored, | Complete Overture, Songs, Duets, Trios, Chorusses, Marches, &c. | as performed at the | Theatre Royal in Drury Lane | adapted with the Words for the | German Flute, Violin, or Hautboy. | Composed by | C. Dibdin
[c1771]    Printed for Longman Lukey and Co. No. 26 Cheapside  ::  Pr. 1/6

pp.2-23 - Vocal score  

Short Title  > The Institution of the Garter, or Arthur's Round Table Restored (overture, songs, duets etc.): for flute, violin or oboe
Cmp/Arr  > Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
Auth/Ed  > Dibdin, Charles Sr (1745-1814)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman, Lukey & Co.


Brodie Br 06
[BRODIE HOUSE]
ANTHEMS 1-6
'Brodie House' inked inside front cover. 25.5 x 35 cm.
  Br 06   RBW 90

Anthem, | In Score, | Composed at Cannons, | For his Grace the | Duke of Chandos | Between the Year's 1718 & 1720. | By | G.F. Handel [nos. 1-6]
[c1790]    [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

1 score (42,32,52,39,59,31 p.)  

Anthem I:  I will magnify Thee O God my King
Anthem II:  Let God Arise [Version in A major]
Anthem III:  Let God arise [Version in B flat, with new opening Sinfonia]
Anthem IV:  Have mercy upon me O God
Anthem V:  O Come let us Sing unto the Lord
Anthem VI:  O Sing unto the Lord a new song

Also: Includes a subscribers list before Anthem II and contents list following each anthem

Issued as nos. 72-77 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797

Short Title  > Anthem[s] in score: composed at Cannons 1718-20 [nos.1-6]
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.


Brodie Br 07
[BRODIE HOUSE]
ANTHEMS 7-12
'Brodie House' inked inside front cover. 26.5 x 35 cm '3/117/2'
  Br 07   RBW 92

Anthem, | In Score, | Composed at Cannons, | For his Grace the | Duke of Chandos | Between the Year's 1718 & 1720. | By | G.F. Handel [nos. 7-12]
   [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

1 score (47,40,66,48,60,30 p.)  

Anthem VII:  My Song shall be always
Anthem VIII:  As pants the Hart for cooling streams
Anthem IX:  The Lord is my light
Anthem X:  In the Lord put I my Trust
Anthem XI:  O Praise the Lord with one consent
Anthem XII:  O Praise the Lord ye angels of his

Also: Includes a contents list following each anthem

Issued as nos. 78-83 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797

Short Title  > Anthem[s] in score: composed at Cannons 1718-20 [nos.7-12]
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.


Brodie Br 08
[BRODIE HOUSE]
HERCULES
'Brodie House' inked inside front cover 25.5 x 35 cm. '9(?)/109/2'
  Br 08   RBW 93

Hercules | An | Oratorio | In Score | Composed in the Year 1744 | By | G.F. Handel
   [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.3-247 + Contents p.248  

Issued as nos. 34-39 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797.   Libretto by Rev. Thomas Broughton

Short Title  > Hercules: oratorio in score
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)   |   Broughton, Thomas (1704-1774)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.


Brodie Br 09
[BRODIE HOUSE]
CHOICE OF HERCULES | ODE FOR Q. ANN | ALCIDES
'ALCIDES' added in ink
'3/109' 'Brodie House' inked inside front cover. 34.8 x 25 cm.
  Br 09/1   RBW 94

The | Choice | of | Hercules, | In Score; | Composed in the Year, 1745. | By | G.F. Handel
   [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.3-48; 49-79 + Contents p.80  

Issued as nos. 55-56 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797   Partial libretto by Thomas Morell

Short Title  > The choice of Hercules
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)   |   Morell, Thomas (1703-1784)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.

  Br 09/2   RBW 95

Alcides, | An English Opera | In Score, | Composed by | G.F. Handel
   [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]  ::    ::  'Skarratt Sculp.' (foot of p.3)  

pp.3-44; 45-79 + Contents p.80  

Issued as nos. 84-85 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797 (see Note Br 09/2).   Partial libretto by Thomas Morell

Short Title  > Alcides : an English opera in score
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)   |   Morell, Thomas (1703-1784)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.

  Br 09/3   RBW 96

An Ode | Or | Serenata | For the Birth Day of | Queen Ann | Composed in the Year 1713 | By | G.F. Handel
   [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.3-43 + Contents p.44  

Issued as no. 54 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797.   Libretto by Ambrose Philips

Short Title  > An ode or serenata for the birthday of Queen Anne
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)   |   Philips, Ambrose (1674-1749)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.


Brodie Br 10
[BRODIE HOUSE]
OCCASIONAL | ORATORIO
'3/110/2' 'Brodie House' inked inside front cover. 35 x 25 7cm
  Br 10   RBW 97

The | Occasional Oratorio | (In Score) | Composed in the Year 1745. | By | G.F. Handel
   [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.3-10; 11-58; 59-106; 107-154; 155-202; 203-250; 251-269 + Contents p.270 (pp.263-6 bound in upside down and in reverse order)  

Issued as nos. 99-105 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797.   Based on a libretto by Newburgh Hamilton after Milton and Spenser

Short Title  > The occasional oratorio: in score
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)   |   Hamilton, Newburgh (1691-1761)   |   Milton, John (1608-1674)   |   Spenser, Edmund (c1552-1599)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.


Brodie Br 11
[BRODIE HOUSE]
SAMSON
'Brodie House' inked inside front cover 25.4 x 35 cm. '3/109/2'(?)
  Br 11   RBW 98

Samson, | A Sacred | Oratorio | in Score; | The Words taken from Milton, | The Musick Composed in the Year 1742, | by | G.F. Handel
[c1800]    [London, Printed for the Editor and sold by Longman and Co.]

pp.3-20; 21-68; 69-116; 117-164; 165-212; 213-215 + Contents p.216; Appendix items pp.197-215  

Issued as nos. 49-54 of Arnold's collected edition, 1787-1797. Librettist Newburgh Hamilton after Milton

Short Title  > Samson, a sacred oratorio: in score
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Auth/Ed  > Arnold, Samuel James (1774-1852) (ed.)   |   Hamilton, Newburgh (1691-1761)   |   Milton, John (1608-1674)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Samuel Arnold   |   Longman & Co.


Brodie Br 12
DITTON PARK | GOW | DITTON PARK | NO. 4
24.5 x 33 cm. 'Ditton Park | N.G.' inside front cover.
  Br 12/1   RBW 99

Part First | of the | Complete Repository | of | Original Scots Slow | Strathspeys and Dances | (the Dances arranged as Medleys,) for the | Harp, | or | Piano-forte, Violin and Violoncello &c. | Humbly Dedicated to Her Grace the | Duchess of Gordon | by | Niel Gow & Son's | Third Edition corrected & improved by Nath. Gow
[c1830]    Edinburgh Printed and Sold by Robt. Purdie at his Music and Musical Instrument Warehouse No. 70 Princes Str. Where may be had all Gows Reels  ::    ::  Engraved by Walker & Anderson.    ::  8/-

pp.1-38  

Short Title  > Complete repository of original Scots slow strathspeys and dances Part 1 (3rd ed.): for harp or piano &c
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)   |   Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie
Dedicatee(s)  > Duchess of Gordon
Former Owner  > Ditton Park

  Br 12/2   RBW 100

Part Second | of the | Complete Repository | of | Original Scots Tunes | Strathspeys Jigs and Dances | (The Dances arranged as Medleys in their respective Keys,) | for the | Harp, | or | Piano-forte Violin and Violoncello &c. | Humbly Dedicated to Her Grace the | Duchess of Buccleugh | by | Niel Gow & Sons. | Third Edition corrected | & improved by Nath. Gow
[1830]    Edinburgh Printed & Sold by Robt. Purdie at his Music & Musical Instrument Warehouse No. 70 Princes Street  ::    ::  Engraved by Walker & Anderson.    ::  8/-

pp.1-38  

Short Title  > Complete repository of original Scots slow strathspeys and dances Part 2 (3rd ed.): for harp or piano &c
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)   |   Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie
Dedicatee(s)  > Duchess of Buccleuch

  Br 12/3   RBW 101

Part Third | of the | Complete Repository | of | Original Scots Slow | Strathspeys & Dances, | (the Dances arranged as Medleys) for the | Harp or Piano-Forte | Violin & Violoncello &c. | Humbly Dedicated to the Right Honble. the | Countess of Loudoun & Moira | By | Niel Gow & Son's | Third Edition corrected | & improved by Nath. Gow
[c1825]    Edinburgh Printed & Sold by Robt. Purdie at his Music and Musical Edinburgh Instrument Warehouse No. 70 Princes Street  ::    ::  Engraved by Walker & Anderson.    ::  8/-

pp.1-38  

Short Title  > Complete repository of original Scots slow strathspeys and dances Part 3 (3rd ed.): for harp or piano &c
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)   |   Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie
Dedicatee(s)  > Countess of Loudoun & Moira

  Br 12/4   RBW 102

Part Fourth | of The | Complete Repository | of | Original Scots Slow | Strathspeys and Dances | (The Dances Arranged as Medleys,) | For The | Harp, Piano Forte, Violin and Violoncello &c. | Respectfully Dedicated to the Nobility and Gentry | of | Scotland | by | Niel Gow & Sons
[c1820]    Edinburgh, Published for the Proprietors, to be had of Nath. Gow 2 South Hanover Street, & John Gow 30 Great Marlbro' Street, London  ::    ::  Written and Engraved by Walker & Anderson High Street, Edinburgh    ::  8/-

pp.1-38   Sig. Nath Gow on first page

Short Title  > Complete repository of original Scots slow strathspeys and dances Part 4 (3rd ed.): for harp or piano &c
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)   |   Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Nath. Gow
Dedicatee(s)  > Nobility and Gentry of Scotland
Former Owner  > Nath. Gow

  Br 12/5   RBW 103

A | Select Collection of | Original Dances | Waltzes, Marches, Minuets & | Airs | Respectfully Dedicated to the | Most Noble | The | Marchioness of Queensberry | Many of which are Composed, and the whole Arranged for the | Piano Forte and Harp | By | Nath. Gow
[c1815?]    Edinburgh Printed and Sold by Penson Roberston & Co. Music Saloon 47 Princes Street, (Where may be had all Gows works)  ::    ::  [Also sold by] Logiers Music Saloon Sackville St. Dublin, And by Clementi & Co. 26 Cheapside, London, (And of John Gow No. 30 Great Marlborough St. London)  ::  Price 8/-

pp.1-36 + end matter  

Also: End: 'Catalogue. Of Vocal & Instrumental Music Printed & Sold by Penson Robertson & Co. Music Saloon 47 Princes Street Edinburgh. And J.B. Logier Music Saloon Sackville St. Dublin.' (2pp.)
Hand written 'Index to the last Book of Dances &c.'

Short Title  > A select collection of original dances, waltzes, etc.: for piano & harp
Cmp/Arr  > Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Penson (&) Robertson & Co.   |   J.B. Logier   |   Clementi & Co.   |   John Gow
Dedicatee(s)  > Marchioness of Queensberry


Brodie Br 13
MUSIC | GOW | DITTON PARK NO. 5
24.4 x 33.5 cm. 'Ditton Park | N.G.' inside front cover
  Br 13/1   RBW 104

First Collection | of | Niel Gow's Reels | 3rd. Edition | with Considerable Additions and Valuable alterations | Dedicated to Her Grace the | Duchess of Athole | By | Neil Gow & Sons
[c1830]    Edinburgh Printed & Sold by Robt. Purdie at his Music & Musical Instrument Warehouse 70 Princes St. where may be had new editions of all Gow & Sons Reels  ::    ::  Walker and Anderson Engravers and Printers Edr.    ::  Price 7/6

pp.1-36  

Short Title  > First collection of Niel Gow's reels (3rd ed.)
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie
Dedicatee(s)  > Duchess of Athole

  Br 13/2   RBW 105

Second Collection | of | Niel Gow's Reels | 3rd. Edition | Dedicated to the | Noblemen and Gentlemen | of the | Caledonian Hunt | Carefully Corrected & Improved | by | Neil Gow & Sons
[c1805]    Edinburgh Printed and Sold by Robt. Purdie at his Music & Musical Instrument Ware House, 70 Princes Str.  ::  Price 7/6

pp.1-36  

Short Title  > Second collection of Niel Gow's reels (3rd ed.)
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie
Dedicatee(s)  > Caledonian Hunt

  Br 13/3   RBW 106

Third Collection | of | Niel Gow's Reels | 3rd. Edition | Dedicated to the Most Noble | Marchioness of Tweeddale | with | Six New Tunes Added | Composed | & | Corrected | by Nath. Gow
[c1830]    Edinburgh Printed & Sold by Robert. Purdie at his Music & Musical Instrument Warehouse, 70 Princes St  ::    ::  Walker & Anderson Engravers & Printers Edr.    ::  Price 8/.

pp.1-38  

Short Title  > Third collection of Niel Gow's reels (3rd ed.): [piano?]
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)   |   Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie
Dedicatee(s)  > Marchioness of Tweeddale

  Br 13/4   RBW 107

Fourth | Collection, | of | Strathspeys & Dances, | For the | Harp | Piano Forte Violin & Violoncello | Dedicated to the Right Honorable the | Earl of Eglintoun | by | Niel Gow & Sons. | Second edition | Improved and New Tunes added | By | Nath. Gow
[c1830]    Edinburgh Printed and Sold by Robt. Purdie at his Music & Musical Instrument Ware House. 70 Princes St.  ::    ::  Engraved by Walker and Anderson.    ::  Price 8/-

pp.1-38 + front matter  

Also: [Front:] Index

Short Title  > Fourth collection of strathspeys & dances (2nd ed.): for harp, piano, violin & cello
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)   |   Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie
Dedicatee(s)  > Earl of Eglinton

  Br 13/5   RBW 108

Fifth | Collection of Strathspeys, Reels &c. | For the | Piano Forte, Harp, Violin & Violoncello | Dedicated to the Right Honorable the | Countess of Dalhousie | by | Niel Gow & Son's | Third Edition, corrected & improved by Nath. Gow
[c1830]    Edinburgh Printed and Sold by Robt. Purdie Music Seller. 70 Princes Street  ::    ::  Engraved by Walker & Anderson Edinr.    ::  8/-

pp.1-36 + front matter  

Also: [Front:] Index

Short Title  > Fifth collection of strathspeys, reels etc: for piano, harp, violin & cello
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)   |   Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie
Dedicatee(s)  > Countess of Dalhousie

  Br 13/6   RBW 110

Waterloo Medley | Composed by | Nath. Gow. | To which are added the favorite tunes, | Composed by Him | For the Queens Assembly held in Geo. Street Rooms, Friday the 19th. Jany. 1816
[c1816?]    Edinr. Printed & Sold by Penson Robertson & Co. at their Music Saloon 47 Princes Street; [also] Logiers Music Saloon Sackvile Street Dublin [&] John Gow 30 Great Marlboro Street Golden Square London  ::    ::  Engraved by Walker & Anderson    ::  Price 1/6

pp.[1]-3  

Also: [John Gow:] 'Where may be had Just Published Beethovens Second Set of Waltzes, arranged by W. Penson, Lendleys Favorite varied for the Piano Forte by A. Robertson'

Short Title  > Waterloo medley : medley
Cmp/Arr  > Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Penson (&) Robertson & Co.   |   J.B. Logier   |   John Gow

  Br 13/7   RBW 111

No. 1. | Lady Ann Montagu Scot, | a Medley. | Composed by | Nath. Gow. | To which are added the Favorite Dances of | 1814 | as Perform'd at his | Annual Ball | In George Street Assembly Rooms the 8th. March
[1814?]    Edinburgh Printed & Sold by Robert Purdie at his Music and Musical Instrument Ware House No. 71 Princes Street.  ::  Price 1/6

pp.[1]-3  Plate no. 21  

Short Title  > Lady Ann Montagu Scot: medley
Cmp/Arr  > Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie

  Br 13/8   RBW 112

The King shall Enjoy His Own Again, | And Bony's Finale; | To Which are added | Three favorite Tunes appropriate to this most | Glorious Occasion, | Arranged for the | Piano Forte, by Nath: Gow. | Second Edition
   Edinburgh Printed & Sold by Penson, Robertson & Co. at their Music Saloon No. 47 Princes Street  ::    ::  And to be had at J.B. Logier's Music Saloon Sackville Street Dublin.  ::  Price 1/6

pp.1-3  

Ballads by Martin Parker and ??

Short Title  > The King shall enjoy his own again, And Bony's finale 2nd ed.: for piano
Cmp/Arr  > Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831) (arr.)
Auth/Ed  > Parker, Martin (c1600-c1656)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Penson (&) Robertson & Co.   |   J.B. Logier

  Br 13/9   RBW 113

No. 2 | Lady Hunter Blairis | Reel and Waltz | A Medley | Composed by | Nath. Gow. | To which are added Six Favorite Dances of | 1815 | All as performed at his annual Ball in George Street Assembly Rooms the 14th. March
[1815?]    Edinburgh Printed & Sold by Robt. Purdie at his Music and Musical Instrument Warehouse No. 70 Princes St.  ::  Price 1/6

pp.[1]-3  

Note on p.3: 'This Old Reel suits well as a Medley with the Gallant Hope. & N.G.could not help availing himself of it as the Guns of the Castle were firing in honour of the Ratification of the American Treaty at the moment he was finishing this publication March 17th.'

Short Title  > Lady Hunter Blair's reel and waltz: medley
Cmp/Arr  > Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Purdie

  Br 13/10   RBW 114

Mr. Frank Walker's | Strathspey | Composed by | Nath. Gow | To which is added Four Favourite Dances &c.
[c1800?]    Edinburgh Printed and [Sold] by Penson Robertson & Co. at their Music Saloon 47 Princes Street. And at J.B. Logier's Music Saloon Sackville Street Dublin  ::    ::  J. Johnson Sculpt.  

pp.1-2  Plate no. 82  

CPM: 1800? But printed by Gow and Shepherd

Short Title  > Mr Frank Walker's strathspey: keyboard
Cmp/Arr  > Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robertson

  Br 13/11   RBW 115

The Mad (or Poor) Boy | From the Original as Sung by him in the Streets of Edinburgh | And Made as under by | Nath. Gow
[c1800? ]    Edinburgh Printed & Sold by Penson Robertson & Co. at their Music Saloon 47 Princes Street  ::    ::  And [sold] at J.B. Logier's Music Music[!] Saloon Sackville Street Dublin Where may be had the Greatest Variety of Music and Musical Instruments at the London Prices.  ::  Price 1/

pp.1-2  Plate no. 50  

CPM: 1800? (printed by Gow and Shepherd)

Short Title  > The mad (or poor) boy: song
Cmp/Arr  > Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Penson (&) Robertson & Co.   |   J.B. Logier

  Br 13/12   RBW 116

Shantruse | Consisting of Five Favorite Airs as Danced by | Mr. Jenkins's Scholars | Dedicated by Permission | To Her Royal Highness | Princess Charlotte of Wales | Some of which are Composed and the whole arranged for the Piano Forte by | Nath. Gow
   Edinburgh Printed and Sold by Gow & Shepherd Music Sellers No. 16 Princes Street  ::    ::  To be had of John Gow No. 31 Carnaby Street London.  ::  Pr. 1/

pp.1-2  Plate no. 63  

Short Title  > Shantruse : five favourite airs: for piano
Cmp/Arr  > Nathaniel Gow (1763-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Gow & Shepherd
Dedicatee(s)  > HRH Charlotte Princess of Wales

  Br 13/13   RBW 117

Niel Gow's Recovery | A Favorite Strathspey | Composed by | Himself | with | Lady Montgomery's Reel the Argyle Bowling Green, & other favorite Tunes | as Danced at the Edinr. Assembly Rooms Georges Str.
[1807]    Edinburgh Printed and Sold by Penson Robertson & Co. at their Music Saloon 47 Princes Street. And to be had at Logier's Music Saloon Sackville Street Dublin

pp.1-2  Plate no. 70  

CPM: 1807 but edition by Gow & Shepherd

Short Title  > Neil Gow's recovery: strathspey
Cmp/Arr  > Niel Gow (1727-1807)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Penson (&) Robertson & Co.


Brodie Br 14
[BRODIE HOUSE]
Bound volume without title. 'Brodie House' inked on title page. Oblong vol. 36 x 26. cm; lightly stitched, loose bound in soft grey covers
  Br 14   RBW 118

The | Overture, Songs, & Duetts, | In the Pastoral Opera | of the | Gentle Shepherd, | as Performed at the | Theatre Royal in Drury Lane
[1781]    Printed for S. A. & P. Thompson No. 75 St Pauls Church Yard  ::  Price 5s

Keyboards

pp.2-25   Watermark 'RG'? on some pages

Also: Four-page ‘Catalogue of Music Printed and Sold by Samuel, Ann, and Peter Thompson.'

Music by T. Linley Jr, with words arr. from A. Ramsay's pastoral comedy by R. Tickell

Short Title  > The overture, songs and duets in the pastoral opera of The Gentle Shepherd: for keyboard
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Linley Jr (1756-1778)
Auth/Ed  > Ramsay, Allan (1686-1758)   |   Tickell, Richard (1751-1793)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > S. A. & P. Thompson


Brodie Br 15
[BRODIE HOUSE]
Bound volume without title. 'Brodie House' inked on title page.
  Br 15   RBW 119

Six | Italian Canzonets, | with an Accompaniment | for the | Piano-Forte or Harp, | composed by | Sigr. Cipolla | Op. ii
[c1795]    Printed for the Author by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket  ::  Price 6s

pp.1-19 - Keyboard with Voice   Sig. Cipolla on t.p.

a. Il Solitario: 'Selve ombrose o pache grotte'. Largo, F major C
b. Il Messaggio: 'Soavi Zeffiretti'. Andantino, B flat major, 6/8
c. La Scaltra: 'Come l'astuto passere'. Un poco Andante, G major, 3/4
d. Il Funerale: 'Spargiam viole e rose'. Andante, E flat major, 6/8
e. Il Disinganno: 'Si dice che amore affanno'. Presto, g minor, 3/4
f.  Invito alla Campagna: 'Dalla città fuggite'. Maestoso, C major, C

Short Title  > Six Italian canzonets Op. 2
Cmp/Arr  > Francesco Cipolla (fl.1784-1800)
Auth/Ed  > Anon.
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Former Owner  > Cipolla


Brodie Br 16
[Songs with bass]
Printed volume without cover or title page 26.4 x 36 cm.
  Br 16   RBW 143

[A | Select Collection | of the | Most Admired Songs, Duetts, &c. | From Operas in the highest esteem .. with Several Improvements .. By Domenico Corri -- Vol. 4?]
[c1800?]    [Edinburgh: Printed for John Corri and Charles Elliot?]

pp.1-54; 55-62  

For a list of contents see Note Br 16

Printed volume without cover, title page or plate nos. Subscription list (2 pp.) with a definite bent towards Aberdeen (55 names) and Durham (23). Appears to be a later edition of Domenico Corri's Select collection of the most admired songs, duets &c originally printed c.1797 but with the addition of Scottish material and parts for German Flute.

Short Title  > [A select collection of the most admired songs, duets &c .. vol. 4?]
Cmp/Arr  > Domenico Corri (1746-1825) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > John Corri   |   Charles Elliot


Brodie Br 17
[Songs]
Stitched but unbound collection of songs 26 x 37 cm.
  Br 17/1   RBW 144

'What wakes this new pain in my Breast'
   Edinburgh, Stewart & Co. Parliament Close and 40 South Bridge  ::  Price /6

pp.1-2  

Affettuoso, F major, C [2 Staves]

(Composer unattrib.) Words by Leonard Macnally for comic opera 'Fashionable Levities'

Short Title  > What wakes this new pain in my breast: love song
Cmp/Arr  > Unidentified Composers
Auth/Ed  > Macnally, Leonard (1752-1820)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Stewart & Co.

  Br 17/2   RBW 145

Sweet Poll of Plymouth | Sung by Mrs. Kennedy | In the | Positive Man. | Composed by | Mr. Arne
   Longman and Broderip 26 Cheapside  ::  Price 1s.

Song with acct. for 2 Violins and keyboard (F major, C). with pt. for German Flute (in G)

pp.1-4   Initials MA (i.e. Michael Arne?) on t.p.

Three staves (Vn 1 and 2 and Bass), 3 vv.

First pub. c1785: BUC

Short Title  > Sweet Poll of Plymouth: song
Cmp/Arr  > Michael Arne (1740-1786)
Auth/Ed  > Anon.
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mrs Kennedy
Former Owner  > Michael Arne

  Br 17/3   RBW 146

Ma Chère Amie | A favorite Song | Sung by Mr. Incledon at Vauxhall | Written by a Lady, and Set to Music by | Mr. Hook
[c1786 ]    Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Hay Market  ::  Price 1s.

pp.1-4  

pp.1-3   Andantino, B flat, 2/4 Song with acct. for 2 Clarinetts or Oboes., 2 Corni., Violino 1, Violino 2, Tenor, Basso, Piano Forte or Harp
p.4   Arr. for German Flute [in C] or Guitar. 3 vv.

Short Title  > Ma chère amie: song
Cmp/Arr  > James Hook (1746-1827)
Auth/Ed  > Anon.
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mr Incledon

  Br 17/4   RBW 147

The Plough Boy | Sung by Mr. Blanchard in | The Farmer | Written by J. O'Keefe Esqr. | and Set to Music by Wm. Shield
[1788]    Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Hay Market  ::  Price 1s.

pp.2-4  

pp.2-3   B flat major, alla breve. Voice and keyboard with cues for 'small flute'
p.4   Arr. for Guitar or German Flute [in C] 2 vv.

Short Title  > The plough boy : song {from The Farmer}
Cmp/Arr  > William Shield (1748-1829)
Auth/Ed  > O'Keeffe, John (1747-1833)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mr Blanchard

  Br 17/5   RBW 148

The Village Spire, | a favorite Ballad | The Words by Thos. Vaughan Esqr. | Composed by | Sigr. Giordani
[c1799]    G. Goulding, 6 St. James Street Covent Garden  ::  Price 1s

pp.10-12  

pp.10-11   Andantino, E flat major, 2/4 4 vv. (2 staves)
p.12   Arr. for Guitar, and for German Flute

Short Title  > The village spire: ballad
Cmp/Arr  > Tommaso Giordani (c1730-c.1805)
Auth/Ed  > Vaughan, Thomas (18th c.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > G. Goulding

  Br 17/6   RBW 150

Queen Mary's | Lamentation ['I sigh and lament me in vain'] | Sung by | Sigr. Tenducci | at the | Pantheon & Mr. Abel's Concerts &c. | the Instrumental Parts | By | Sigr. Giordani
[1782]    Printed & Sold by T. Preston at his Music Warehouse No. 97 near Beaufort Buildings Strand  ::  Pr. 1s.

3 pp.  

Largo, E flat major, 3/4 'I sigh and lament me in vain.' (Violino 1, Violino 2, Viola, Basso and voice in score.) 3 vv.

Short Title  > Queen Mary's lamentation: I sigh and lament me in vain: voc. score
Cmp/Arr  > Tommaso Giordani (c1730-c.1805)
Auth/Ed  > Anon.
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Thomas Preston
Performer(s)  > Sigr Tenducci

  Br 17/7   RBW 151

Time | a favorite Sonnet | by Laura Maria [ie Mrs Robinson], | the Music | by Pleyel. | adapted by the Composer of Young's Night Thoughts [ie Thomas Billington] 
[c1790]    Printed & Sold by Preston & Son. at their Wholesale Warehouses, 97 Strand  ::  Pr. 6d

pp.[2-3]   Sig. Cath. Brodie at top of page

Andantino, F major, 6/8. 'Piano Forte or Harp' acct. 3 vv.

Short Title  > Time, a favourite sonnet
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Billington (1754-1832) (arr.)   |   Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831)
Auth/Ed  > Robinson, Mrs Mary (1757-1800)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Preston & Son
Former Owner  > Catharina Brodie

  Br 17/8   RBW 152

A Favourite | Medley | For the Light Infantry | By a Soldier, Written at New York
   Printed by Wm. Napier No. 474 Strand  ::  Pr. 1sh.

pp.(1)-5  

a. 'Soldier, whilst the flowing bowl.' 2vv.
b. 'Listen to that swelling note!'
c. 'Behold with what ardour the action they press' 2vv.
d. 'Mark yon wretch submissive bending' 2vv.
e. 'We have shown them'

Moderato, g minor, C. 2 staves, Unattrib.

Short Title  > A favourite medley for the Light Infantry
Cmp/Arr  > Unidentified Composers
Auth/Ed  > Anon.
Pr/Pub/Bks  > W(ill)m. Napier

  Br 17/9   RBW 153

Oh My Bonny Bonny Adam Bell, | the Celebrated Rondo | as Sung by Mrs. Martyr, at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, | in the comic Opera of the | Noble Peasant [by Thomas Holcroft] Composed by | Wm. Shield
[1784]    G. Goulding No. 6 James St. Cov[en]t Garden  ::  Pr. 1s.

pp.2-4  

pp.2-3   Allegro, A major, C [Voice and keyboard but 2nd vn. is cued in]
p.4   arr. for Guitar now in C ? earlier in A

Short Title  > Oh my bonny bonny Adam Bell: rondo
Cmp/Arr  > William Shield (1748-1829)
Auth/Ed  > Holcroft, Thomas (1745-1809)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > G. Goulding
Performer(s)  > Mrs Martyr

  Br 17/10   RBW 154

Poor Orra tink of Yanko dear | A Favourite Song | Sung by | Mrs. Kennedy in the Islanders, | Composed by Mr. Dibdin
[1780]    Printed for S. A. & P. Thompson No. 75 St. Paul's Church Yard  ::  price 6d.

pp.2-4   'B[rodie] H[ouse]' on t.p. above composer

pp.2-3   Andante, A major, C. 2 vv.
p.4   Arrs. for German Flute (in D) and Guitar (in C - earlier in A)

Short Title  > Poor Orra, tink of Yanko dear: song {from The Islanders}
Cmp/Arr  > Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
Auth/Ed  > Dibdin, Charles Sr (1745-1814)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > S. A. & P. Thompson
Performer(s)  > Mrs Kennedy

  Br 17/11   RBW 155

Mrs. Billington's additional Song [Ah, will no change of clime] | Introduced at the | Theatre Royal Covent Garden | in the Opera of | Inkle and Yarico [by Samuel Arnold] | with the Harp Accompaniment by Mr. Meyer Junr.
[c1795]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Hay Market  ::  Price 1s

pp.1-4  

pp.1-3   Andantino, G major, 6/8 (Voice and Harp).
p.4   For the Guitar with an Accompaniment in C (earlier in G)

An adaptation of 'Nel cor più non mi sento' from Paisiello's 'La Molinara'

Short Title  > Ah, will no change of clime: song {from Paisiello's La Molinara}
Cmp/Arr  > Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816)   |   Philippe-Jacques Meyer (1737-1819) (arr.)
Auth/Ed  > Billington, Elizabeth (c1768-1818)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mrs Billington   |   Mr Meyer Junr

  Br 17/12   RBW 156

My Lodging is on the Cold Ground | Scotch Song
[c1790s]

Larghetto, F major, 6/8. 3 vv.

Usually considered to be an Irish folk song, not Scottish. N.B. This is p.78 from another volume.

Short Title  > My lodging is on the cold ground: Scotch song
Cmp/Arr  > Trad.
Auth/Ed  > Anon.

  Br 17/13   RBW 157

In My Pleasant Native Plains, | The Favourite Roundelay | Sung by | Mrs. Cargill in the Carnival of Venice [by Richard Tickell] | Composed by Mr. Linley
[1781]    Printed for S. A. & P. Thompson No. 75 St. Paul's Church Yard  ::  Price 6d.

pp.[1-3]   'Brodie House' inked at top of page

pp.[1-2]   Allegro, E major, 2/4 (sung by Marinetta). 2 staves
p.[3]   Accts. for German Flute (in G) and Guitar (in F - earlier in E)

Short Title  > In my pleasant native plains: roundelay {from The Carnival of Venice}
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Linley Sr (1733-1795)
Auth/Ed  > Tickell, Richard (1751-1793)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > S. A. & P. Thompson
Performer(s)  > Mrs Cargill

  Br 17/14   RBW 158

The Bowmen of Kent, | written and composed by | Mr. Dibdin, | for his Entertainment called | The Quizes, | or | A Trip to Elysium
[1793]    Printed and Sold by the Author, at his Music Warehouse, No. 411 Strand opposite the Adelphi  ::  Pr. 1s.

pp.2-4   Sig. C. Dibdin on p. 2

pp. 2-4 Allegretto, E flat major, 6/8. 4vv. 2 staves -- p.4 has arr. for 2 Flutes in G (earlier in E flat)

Short Title  > The bowmen of Kent {from The Quizes, or A Trip to Elysium}
Cmp/Arr  > Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
Auth/Ed  > Dibdin, Charles Sr (1745-1814)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Charles Dibdin
Former Owner  > C. Dibdin

  Br 17/15   RBW 159

Yankee Doodle. | Or | The Negroes Farewell to America | The Words and Music by T. L. [ie Thomas Linley]
[c1775]

p.[1]   'B[rodie] H[ouse]' inked at top of page

Andante, A major, 3/4, 5 vv. -- Arr. for the Guitar in C

Short Title  > Yankee Doodle: song
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Linley Sr (1733-1795)
Auth/Ed  > Linley, Thomas Sr (1733-1795)

  Br 17/16   RBW 160

The Parting Kiss | A favorite Song by Mr. Hartley [composed by James Oswald]
[c1745]    J Blundell No. 10 Hay Market

p.[1]  

Amoroso, A major, 3/4. 3 vv. Arr. for German Flute in G (earlier in A)

Short Title  > The parting kiss: song
Cmp/Arr  > James Oswald (1710-1769)
Auth/Ed  > Hartley, James [James Oswald?] (1710-1769)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J. Blundell

  Br 17/17   RBW 161

The Solemn Chaunt | in the Champ de Mars &c. | Sung by Mr. Gray, with universal applause, at | Sadler's Wells | To which is added the same Air for four Voices, and the Chorus | Vive la loi! &c. | The Words by Mr. Lonsdale - The Music Composed by | R. Taylor
[c1790]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket  ::  Price 6d

pp.1-3  

Grave, C major, alla breve. [2 staves for p.1 five for pp.2/3]

Short Title  > The solemn chaunt in the Champ de Mars
Cmp/Arr  > Raynor Taylor (1747-1825)
Auth/Ed  > Lonsdale, Mark (d.1815)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mr Gray

  Br 17/18   RBW 162

Piche Cornacchie e nottole | Sung by Sigra. Storace & Sigr. Morelli | in the Opera of | Gli Schiavi per Amore [by Giuseppe Palomba] | Composed by | Sigr. Paesiello
[1787]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Hay Market  ::  Price 2s-6d

pp.[1]-14  

Allegretto, F major, 6/8. Score for: 2 corni, 2 oboe, Viol.1o., Viol.2o., Viola and keyboard.
Also: Score followed by a 'Catalogue IIII Musical Publications, Printed and Sold by Longman & Broderip, at the Apollo No. 26 Cheapside, & No. 13 Hay Market, London.'

Short Title  > Piche cornacchie e nottole: voc. duet {from Gli Schiavi per Amore}
Cmp/Arr  > Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816)
Auth/Ed  > Palomba, Giuseppe (fl.1765–1825)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Sigra Storace   |   Sigr Morelli

  Br 17/19   RBW 163

Young Henry | A favourite Song | Sung by Mrs. Martyr, with Universal Applause, at the | Theatre Royal Covent Garden. | Composed by F. Remy
[c1780?]    Printed & sold by H. Holland Bedford Row & St. James St. Piccadilly  ::  Price 6d.

pp.2-4  

Lively, B flat major, C. 3 vv. 2 staves. p.4: Guittar (in C - earlier in B flat)

Short Title  > Young Henry: song
Cmp/Arr  > F Remy (18th c.)
Auth/Ed  > Anon.
Pr/Pub/Bks  > H. Holland
Performer(s)  > Mrs Martyr

  Br 17/20   RBW 164

Rest beauteous Flow'r, | A Favourite Song, | Sung by | Miss Prudom in the Lord of the Manor, | Composed by Willm. Jackson of Exeter
[c1785]    Printed & Sold by J. Preston at his Music Warehouse, No. 97 Strand  ::  price 6d.

pp.2-4  

Affettuoso, E major, C
p.4 arr for Ger. Flute [in G] and For the Guittar [in F]

Short Title  > Rest, beauteous flow'r: song
Cmp/Arr  > William Jackson (1730-1803)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J(ohn) Preston
Performer(s)  > Miss Prudom

  Br 17/21   RBW 165

The | Celebrated Air & Chorus of Nuns | Composed by Geminiani, | Introduced & Sung by Miss Romanzini, & others | in | The Island of St. Marguerite [Welcome all who sigh with Truth]
[1789]    Printed & Sold by Preston & Son at their Warehouses 97 Strand & Exeter Change  ::  Price 6d.

2 pp.   Sig. Cath. Brodie in pencil at top of page

Affettuoso, a minor, 3/8 [2 staves first p., 3 second]

A pasticcio, with music adapted by Thomas Shaw to a libretto by John St John

Short Title  > Welcome all who sigh with truth: air & chor. {from The Island of St Marguerite}
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Shaw (c1752-c1830) (arr.)   |   Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762)
Auth/Ed  > St John, John (c1746-1793)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Preston & Son
Performer(s)  > Miss Romanzini
Former Owner  > Catharina Brodie


Brodie Br 18
[Catches, canons and glees]
Oblong 40 x 29.5 cm. Unbound, untitled and in soft grey covers, lightly stitched
  Br 18/1   RBW 166

A Collection of | Catches Canons and Glees | for | Three, four, five, six and nine Voices | never before published | Selected by | Thomas Warren
[a.1775?]    Printed by Welker No. 10 Hay Market  ::    ::  John Phillips Sculpt.    ::  10/6

pp.1-31   'Brodie House' inked on t.p.

For a list of contents see Note Br 18/1

First pub. 1763. Almost certainly a later reprint by Welcker who was at 10 Haymarket after 1775

Short Title  > A collection of catches, canons and glees: for 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 voices
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Warren (c1730-1794) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > John Welcker

  Br 18/2   RBW 167

[A Second Collection of | Catches Canons and Glees | for | Three, four, five, six and nine Voices | never before published | Selected by | Thomas Warren]
[a.1775?]    [Welker No. 10 Hay Market?]

pp.1-31  

For a list of contents see Note Br 18/2

Lacks title page. First pub. 1763. Almost certainly a later reprint by Welcker who was at 10 Haymarket after 1775

Short Title  > [A second collection of catches, canons and glees]: for 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 voices
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Warren (c1730-1794) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > John Welcker


Brodie Br 19
[Catches, canons and glees]
Oblong 40 x 30 cm. Unbound, untitled and in soft grey covers, lightly stitched
  Br 19   RBW 168

A Fourth collection of | Catches Canons and Glees | for | Three, Four, Five and Eight Voices | Most humbly inscribed to the | Noblemen and Gentlemen of the Catch-Club at | St. Albans Tavern. | by their much Oblig'd | and Devoted Servant | Thos. Warren
[c1765]    Printed by Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside  ::  Price 10.6

pp.2-41   'Brodie House' inked on t.p.

For a list of contents see Note Br 19

Short Title  > A fourth collection of catches, canons and glees: for 3, 4, 5 and 8 voices
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Warren (c1730-1794) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Dedicatee(s)  > Noblemen and Gentlemen's Catch Club


Brodie Br 20
[Catches, canons and glees]
Oblong 40 x 30 cm. Unbound, untitled and in soft grey covers, lightly stitched
  Br 20   RBW 169

A Seventh Collection of | Catches Canons and Glees | for three and four | Voices | Most humbly inscribed to the | Noblemen and Gentlemen | of the Catch Club at the | Thatch'd House Tavern St. James's | by their much oblig'd and Devoted Servant | Thos. Warren
[c1768?]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside  ::  Pr. 10s.6d.

pp.1-50   'Brodie House' inked on t.p.

For a list of contents see Note Br 20

Two references to songs pub. 1767 in list of other volumes available at foot of title

Short Title  > A seventh collection of catches, canons and glees: for 3 and 4 voices
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Warren (c1730-1794) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Dedicatee(s)  > Noblemen and Gentlemen's Catch Club


Brodie Br 21
[Catches, canons and glees]
Oblong 40 x 30 cm. Unbound, untitled and in soft grey covers, lightly stitched
  Br 21   RBW 170

An [Eighth] Collection of | Catches, Canons and Glees | for three, four, five and Six | Voices. | Most humbly Inscribed | To the Noblemen and Gentlemen of the | Catch Club | at the Thatch'd House Tavern, St. James's | by their much oblig'd | and devoted Servant | Thos. Warren
[c1769?]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside  ::  Pr 10.6.

pp.1-45   'Brodie House' inked on t.p.

For a list of contents see Note Br 21

'8th' in the title is inked in

Short Title  > An eighth collection of catches, canons and glees: for 3, 4, 5 and 6 voices
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Warren (c1730-1794) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Dedicatee(s)  > Noblemen and Gentlemen's Catch Club


Brodie Br 22
[Catches, canons and glees]
Oblong 40 x 30 cm. Unbound, untitled and in soft grey covers, lightly stitched
  Br 22   RBW 171

A Ninth Collection of | Catches Canons and Glees | for three, four, and five | Voices. | Most humbly inscribed to the | Noblemen and Gentlemen | of the | Catch Club at the | Thatch'd House Tavern St. James's | by their much oblig'd and Devoted Servant | Thos. Warren
[c1770]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside  ::  Pr. 10s.6d.

pp.1-41   'Brodie House' inked on t.p.

For a list of contents see Note Br 22

Short Title  > A ninth collection of catches, canons and glees: for 3, 4 and 5 voices
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Warren (c1730-1794) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Dedicatee(s)  > Noblemen and Gentlemen's Catch Club


Brodie Br 23
[Catches, canons and glees]
Oblong 40 x 29 cm. Unbound, untitled and in soft grey covers, lightly stitched
  Br 23   RBW 172

An [Eleventh] Collection of | Catches, Canons and Glees etc. | for three, four, five and Six | Voices. | Most humbly Inscribed | To the Noblemen and Gentlemen of the | Catch Club. | at the Thatch'd House Tavern, St. James's | by their much oblig'd | and devoted Servant | Thos. Warren
[c1772?]    Printed by Welcker in Gerrard Street St. Ann's Soho  ::  [10/6]

pp.1-46   'Brodie House' inked on t.p.

For a list of contents see Note Br 23

'Eleventh' and '10/6' are inked in on t.p.

Short Title  > An eleventh collection of catches, canons and glees: for 3, 4, 5 and 6 voices
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Warren (c1730-1794) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Peter Welcker
Dedicatee(s)  > Noblemen and Gentlemen's Catch Club


Brodie Br 24
[Catches, canons and glees]
40 x 30 cm
  Br 24   RBW 173

A Twelfth Collection of | Catches, Canons and Glees | for thee, four, five and Six Voices. | Most humbly Inscribed | To the Noblemen and Gentlemen of the | Catch Club. | at the Thatch'd House Tavern, St. James's | by their much oblig'd | and devoted Servant | Thos. Warren
[c1773?]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside  ::  '10/6' inked in on t.p.

pp.1-46   'Brodie House' inked on t.p.

For a list of contents see Note Br 24

Short Title  > A twelfth collection of catches, canons and glees: for 3, 4, 5 and 6 voices
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Warren (c1730-1794) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Dedicatee(s)  > Noblemen and Gentlemen's Catch Club


Brodie Br 25
[Scots Musical Museum]
Bound volume without title 14.6 x 24 cm.
  Br 25   RBW 174

The | Scots Musical Museum. | Humbly Dedicated to The | Catch Club | Instituted at Edinr. June 1771. | By | James Johnson | Vol. III (nos. 201-300)
   Edinburgh; James Johnson, Engraver Bells Wynd  ::  price 6/

pp.209-310  

Also: Advertised as being sold in many other shops in Glasgow, Dumfries, Dundee, Aberdeen, Perth, Newcastle, Manchester & London

100 Scottish songs, selected and edited by James Johnson and Robert Burns. Preface dated Feb. 2nd 1790

Short Title  > The Scots musical museum vol. 3: Scottish songs
Cmp/Arr  > Various Composers
Auth/Ed  > Johnson, James (1753?-1811)   |   Burns, Robert (1759-1796)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > James Johnson
Dedicatee(s)  > Catch Club Instituted at Edinburgh June 1771


Brodie Br 26
MOZART
23.5 x 30.7 cm.
  Br 26   RBW 175

Masterpieces of Music | Mozart | by | Sir Frederick Cowen | Mus.Doc., F.R.A.M.
[1912]    London & Edinburgh T.C. & E.C. Jack New York. Frederick A. Stokes Co.

pp.[7]-63  

     Songs
a.  The Page's Song (Figaro)
b.  The Violet
c.  Stolen Love (Figaro)
     Pianoforte Solos
d.  Allegro, from Sonata in F, No. 9
e.  Adagio, from Sonata in F, No. 7
f.   Allegretto, from Sonata in F, No. 3
g.  Rondo Alla Turca, from Sonata in A, No. 6
h.  Menuet, from Symphony in E flat

Short Title  > Mozart and his music: songs (Masterpieces of Music)
Cmp/Arr  > Frederic Cowen (1852-1935) (arr.)   |   W A Mozart (1756-1791)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > T.C. & E.C. Jack, Ltd.   |   Frederick A. Stokes Co.


Brodie Br 27
BRODIE HOUSE
30.4 x 23.5 cm. Volume of manuscript - mostly song. Inside front cover 'J.A.C.B.' ; On back flyleaf:: 'Katherine Jane Anne Brodie'
  Br 27/1   RBW 2995

[Miscellaneous MS collection : See Note Br27 for a list of contents]


Brodie Br 28
[Keyboard music with songs, duets etc.]
Bound volume without title. Inside front cover '1796'. On first flyleaf: 'A Fanny Briod | Donné par Madam Leith a Harrow | le 17 Juillet 1826'.
34 x 25.5 cm.
  Br 28/1   RBW 217

[Three Sonatas for the Piano-Forte or Harpsichord with an Accompaniment for a Violin, Composed by F. Kotzwara Op. 38]
[c1791]    Joseph Dale at his Music Warehouses No. 70 Cornhill [&] No. 132 Oxford Street opposite Hanover Square

pp.2-17  

Sonata 1. Allegro in C, C; Rondo in C, 6/8
Sonata 2. Andante in F, C; Andantino in C, 6/8; Pas de Russe/Allegretto in F, 2/4.
Sonata 3. Allegro Comodo in G, C; Rondo in G, 2/4. [Evidence of much use, added fingerings in r.h.]

'Kotzwara' added in ink above Sonata 1 (p.2)

Short Title  > Three sonatas for the pianoforte or harpsichord Op. 38
Cmp/Arr  > Frantisek Kotzwara (1730-1791)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Joseph Dale
Former Owner  > Fanny Briod

  Br 28/2   RBW 218

The | Ladies Collection, | of | Catches, Glees, Canons, | Canzonets, Madrigals, &c. | Selected from the Works of the Most, | Eminent Composers. | By John Bland | No. 48
[c1796]    [Printed and published by John Bland]  ::    ::  Sold by [John Bland and] Lewis, Houston & Hyde, No. 45 Holborn.  ::  Pr. 1s/6d.

Vocal score

pp.472-481  

For contents and composers including Webbe and Stevenson see Note Br28/2

NB 'These numbers will be continued at least four in a year'

Short Title  > The Ladies Collection of Catches, Glees, Canons, &c no. 48
Cmp/Arr  > Various Composers   |   Samuel Webbe Sr (1740-1816)   |   John Stevenson (1761-1833)
Auth/Ed  > Bland, John (1750-1840) (ed.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J[ohn] Bland   |   Lewis, Houston & Hyde
Former Owner  > Madam Leith

  Br 28/3   RBW 219

Bland's Collection | of | Sonatas, Lessons, Overtures, | Capricios, Divertimentos &c &c. | for the | Harpsichord or Piano forte, | without Accompts. by the most Esteem'd Composers. | [No. 47]
[c1793]    Printed & Sold by J. Bland at his Music Warehouse 45 Holborn  ::  Price 1s/6d

pp.462-471  

For contents see Note Br28/3

'No. 47' is added in ink at top of title page. 'Bland's Harpd Col. No.47.Vol:4' is printed at foot of each page

Short Title  > Bland's harpsichord collection no. 47
Cmp/Arr  > Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J[ohn] Bland

  Br 28/4   RBW 220

Six | Grand Lessons | for the | Piano Forte | or | Harpsichord; | with an Accompaniment for a | Violin; | Composed by | Sigr. Edelman | Op. 1
[c1780?]    Printed by Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside & No. 13 Hay Markt.  ::  Pr. 10s 6d

pp.2-47  

Sonata 1.  Allegro in E flat, C; Polonoise in c minor, 3/4; Allegro/molto in E flat, Alla breve
Sonata 2.  Allegro in E, Alla breve; Polonoise in E, 3/4; Minuetto in E, 3/4; Allemande in E, 2/4; Finale Allemande in E, 2/4
Sonata 3.  All[egr]o Maestoso in D, C; Andante in D, 2/4; All[egr]o Vivace in D, C
Sonata 4.  All[egr]o Pomposo. In A, C; Adagio in A, C; Minuetto in A, 3/4
Sonata 5.  All[egr]o Moderato in D, 3/4; Andante in A, 2/4; Tempo di Minuetto /Allegro in D, 3/4
Sonata 6.  llegro in F sharp major, C; Andante in f sharp minor, C; Allegro molto in F sharp Alla breve

Short Title  > Six grand lessons for the pianoforte or harpsichord Op. 1
Cmp/Arr  > Jean-Frédéric Edelman (1749-1794)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip

  Br 28/5   RBW 221

To me a smiling Infant came, | a favorite Ballad | the Music by | Mr. M. Sharp of Norwich, | the Poetry by | Mr. Toms
[c1800]    Printed for F. Linley (Successor to J. Bland) No. 45 High Holborn  ::  Price, 1 Shillg.

Two different verses written in ink

pp.2-4  

pp.2-3 Larghetto con Expressione in F, 3/8
p.4 Part for flute (in G)

Attributed to J, Ambrose in BUC (Ambrose version pub E. Riley, London 1800).but ascribed in Davidson's Universal Melodist [Vol. 1] (London: G. H. Davidson, 1853) to 'M. Sharp, the Poetry by Toms'

Short Title  > To me a smiling Infant came: ballad
Cmp/Arr  > M Sharp (of Norwich) (18th-19th c.)   |   John Ambrose (b.1763)
Auth/Ed  > T(h)oms, Mr (18th-19th c.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > F. Linley

  Br 28/6   RBW 222

The Favorite | Quick Step, | as Performed by his Royal Highness | The Duke of York's Band, | Composed by | C.F. Eley
   Printed & Sold by Cahusac & Sons, Musical Instrument Makers, No. 196 Strand  ::  Price 6d.

In E flat, 2/4. Incomplete - only one page, scored for Tromba, Corni, Clar 1, 2, Piano/Forte, Basso.

Short Title  > The favourite quick step as performed by the Duke of York's Band
Cmp/Arr  > Christoph Eley (1756-1832)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Cahusac & Sons
Performer(s)  > Duke of York's Band

  Br 28/7   RBW 223

New German Waltz. | A Celebrated Dance | with Variations for the | Piano-Forte, | by | J. Latour
   Printed & Sold at A. Bland & Weller's Music Warehouse No. 23 Oxford Strt.  ::  Price 1s.

pp.1-4  

Allegretto in G, 3/8

An unicum? Is this J.T. Latour?

Short Title  > New German waltz: a celebrated dance: piano variations
Cmp/Arr  > 'T Latour' (1767-1845)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > (A[nne]) Bland & Weller

  Br 28/8   RBW 224

Little Bird with Bosom Red. | [Glee] Sung with the Greatest Applause at | The Readings & Music Freemasons Hall | By Messrs. Incledon, Street, &c, | And at Vauxhall Gardens, | Composed by Mr. Hook
[1795]    Printed & Sold at A. Bland & Weller's Music Warehouse No. 23 Oxford Street  ::  Price 1s.

pp.1-4 - Vocal trio with Piano  

Short Title  > Little bird with bosom red: glee
Cmp/Arr  > James Hook (1746-1827)
Auth/Ed  > Hook, James (1746-1827)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > (A[nne]) Bland & Weller
Performer(s)  > Mr Incledon   |   Mr Street

  Br 28/9   RBW 225

Hither Love Thy Beautys Bring | A Favorite Song Performed at the | Principal Concerts | The Music by | Krumpholtz | The Words by Mr. Rannie
   Printed & Sold at A. Bland & Weller's Music Warehouse 23 Oxford Street  ::  Price 1s.

Scored for Corni, Flauto / Oboe, Violino 1, Violino 2, Viola, Bass and Keyboard. 4 verses

pp.1-4  

Andante con Espressione. In E flat, 2/4.

Short Title  > Hither love thy beautys bring: song
Cmp/Arr  > Jean-Baptiste Krumpholtz (1742-1790)
Auth/Ed  > Rannie, John (fl. 1789-1806)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > (A[nne]) Bland & Weller

  Br 28/10(1)   RBW 226

The Favorite Hymn of Eve. | In the Oratorio of Abel. | Composed by Dr. Arne
  ::  pr. 1s.

'How chearful along the gay Mead'. In D, 6/8. 2 vv.

After Metastasio. Not identified as a separate work in BUC - part of a collection? First pub. 1756

Short Title  > Hymn of Eve: voc. score {from The Death of Abel}
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Arne (1710-1778)
Auth/Ed  > Metastasio, Pietro (1698-1782)

  Br 28/10(2)   RBW 227

Before Jehovah's Awful Throne | The Words by Dr. Watts, adapted for the Harpsichord and | The Sym[phonie]s and Hallelujah added by Willm. Gawler, Organist to the Asylum, 1788
  ::  Pr. 1s.

pp.1-3(?)  

Part of a collection? The Asylum referred to is the Asylum for Female Orphans in London.

Short Title  > Before Jehovah's awful throne: adapted for the harpsichord
Cmp/Arr  > William Gawler (c1750-1809) (arr.)
Auth/Ed  > Watts, Isaac (1674-1748)

  Br 28/11   RBW 228

Two Favorite Duetts | by Sacchini, | With English Words
   Printed & Sold by J. Bland at his Music Warehouse 45 Holborn  ::  Price 6d.

2 pp.  

a. 'All my past life is mine no more'. Andante in C, 6/8. 3 staves
b. 'Why so pale & wan fond lover'. Andante in D, 2/4. 3 staves

Short Title  > Two favourite duetts, with English words
Cmp/Arr  > Antonio Sacchini (1730-1786)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J[ohn] Bland

  Br 28/12(1)   RBW 229

The Storm ['Cease, rude Boreas'] | Sung by Mr. [James William] Dodd
   [R. Falkener, c1770?]  ::  Price 6d.

In F, 3/4. 9vv.

 Watermark 'W'  

Text of 'The Storm, or the Dangers of the Sea' often attributed to George Alexander Stevens (1710-84)

Short Title  > Cease rude Boreas: song
Cmp/Arr  > Anon.
Auth/Ed  > Anon.   |   Stevens, George Alexander (1710-1784)
Performer(s)  > Mr Dodd

  Br 28/12(2)   RBW 230

Come Cheer up my Lads | Sung by Mr. Champnes in Harlequin's Invasion
[c1765?]

Part for German flute (in D?, earlier in C)

pp.72-73  

In C, alla breve. 4vv.

ie Samuel Thomas Champnes (died 1803). Watermark 'S'. Text by David Garrick

Short Title  > Come cheer up my lads: song {from Harlequin's Invasion}
Cmp/Arr  > William Boyce (1711-1779)
Auth/Ed  > Garrick, David (1717-1779)
Performer(s)  > Mr Champnes

  Br 28/13   RBW 231

Of Plighted Faith. | A Favorite Duett | Sung by | Mrs. Crouch & Mr. Kelly, | in the | Siege of Belgrade, | Composed by | Stephen Storace
[1791]    Printed & Sold by J. Dale No. 19 Cornhill, & No. 132 Oxford Street facing Hanover Square  ::  Pr. 1s/6d.

Parts for Catherine and Seras, and Arrangement for one or two Guitars (in C - earlier in A)

pp.1-4  

Andantino Grazioso in A, 6/8.

Short Title  > Of plighted faith so truly kept: duet {from Siege of Belgrade}
Cmp/Arr  > Stephen Storace (1763-1796)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J(oseph) Dale
Performer(s)  > Mrs Crouch   |   Mr Kelly

  Br 28/14   RBW 232

Mad Peg, | written & composed | by | Mr. Dibdin, | and Sung by him | in his | new Entertainment called | Will of the Wisp
[1795]    Printed & sold by the Author at his Music Warehouse, 411 Strand, opposite the Adelphi  ::  Pr. 1s.

For 2 flutes transposed to B flat? - earlier in D. Keyboard score - for 2 Violins

pp.[2]-4.  

Andantino in D, C. 'The gloomy night stalk'd slow away'.

Short Title  > Mad Peg: song (with flute/violin acct)
Cmp/Arr  > Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Charles Dibdin
Performer(s)  > Mr Dibdin

  Br 28/15   RBW 233

Oh My Love, Lov'st Thou Me? | A favorite Duett | as Sung with great applause | at the | Vocal Concerts
[1790]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket  ::  Price 1s.

pp.1-4  

p.1-3   Andante in F, C.
p.4   For two Guitars transposed to C ? earlier in F

Words and music of the first part taken from a round in Ravenscroft's Deuteromelia

Short Title  > Oh my love, lov'st thou me?: duet
Cmp/Arr  > Anon.   |   Thomas Ravenscroft (c1588-1635)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip

  Br 28/16   RBW 234

The Favorite Fishing Duet ['Thus for Men the Women fair'], | sung by Mrs. Martyr, & Mrs. Mountain, at Covent Garden Theatre, | in the Pantomime of Don Juan. Composed by Mr. Reeve
[c1790]    Printed for G. Goulding, No. 6 James Street, Covent Garden  ::  Pr. 1s.

pp.4  

pp.2/3   Allegretto, in A, 6/8. 2 vv.
p.4   arranged for guitar transposed to C and for a G[erman] flute transposed to D ? earlier the key was A]

Short Title  > Thus for men the women fair: duet {from Don Juan}
Cmp/Arr  > William Reeve (1757-1815)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > G. Goulding
Performer(s)  > Mrs Martyr   |   Mrs Mountain

  Br 28/17   RBW 235

[Kate of Weymouth.] Fair Kate of Weymouth lov'd a Tar, | A Favorite Song, by | J. Moulds
   Printed for J. Bland, at his Music Warehouse, 45 Holborn  ::  Pr. 6d.

2pp.  

Affettuoso, in F, 2/4. 'Fair Kate of Weymouth lov'd a Tar', 5vv. [3 staves wth what could be an obbligato for violin]

Short Title  > Kate of Weymouth: song
Cmp/Arr  > John Moulds (fl.1785-1800)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J[ohn] Bland

  Br 28/18   RBW 236

The celebrated | Overture | To | Merry Sherwood or Harlequin Forester | Composed by | W. Reeve | Accompanied on the Harp by Mr. Weippert
[1795]    Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket  ::  Price 2s.

Piano and harp. Added ornament of chromatic flourish added for Da Capo? inked in

pp.1-7.  

All[egr]o Con Spirito in C, C; Siciliano in G 6/4; -- Allegro moderato in C, C.

Short Title  > The celebrated overture to Merry Sherwood or Harlequin Forester: for piano with harp
Cmp/Arr  > William Reeve (1757-1815)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mr Weippert


Brodie Br 29
[Miscellany]
Bound volume without title 33 X 24 cm.
  Br 29/1   RBW 237

Six | Lessons | from the | Favourite Miscellaneous Quartetto's [by Vachon, Barthélemon and J C Bach (or Gluck?)] | Adapted for the Harpsichord | By J.S. Schroeter
[1777]    Published by Willm Napier the corner of Lancaster Court Strand

pp.2-45 - Keyboard with solo instrument or Voice included  Plate no. 67 (p.15 Lesson III)   'No 23' and sig. 'Lady Margt. Brodie 1777' on t.p.

For contents see Note Br29/1

'N.B. To make this Work of more general use, the words are put to the middle Movements which are chiefly selected from the most favourite Scotch Airs' - t.p.

Short Title  > Six lessons from the favourite miscellaneous quartettos: for harpsichord
Cmp/Arr  > Johann Samuel Schroeter (1753-1788) (arr.)   |   Various Composers
Pr/Pub/Bks  > W(ill)m. Napier
Former Owner  > Lady Margt. Brodie

  Br 29/2   RBW 238

A Collection | of | Strathspey Reels. | With a Bass for the | Violoncello or Harpsichord | by | Alexander Mc.Glashan
[1778]    Edinburgh Printed for A. Mc.Glashan and Sold by Neil Stewart at his Music Shop Parliament Square   ::    ::  J. Johnson Sculpt.  

pp.1-33  

Short Title  > A collection of strathspey reels: with a bass for cello or harpsichord
Cmp/Arr  > Alexander McGlashan (c1740-1797)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > A. McGlashan   |   N(eil) Stewart

  Br 29/3   RBW 239

A | Collection | of | Strathspey, | or | Old Highland Reels: | By Angus Cumming, | at Grantown in Strathspey
[1780]    Edinburgh, 1780

pp.1-20 + front matter  

Also: [At front:] List of Subscribers (4 pp.), and Preface

Subscribers include Right Hon. Lady Margaret Brodie, Miss Brodie of Lethen (x2) and Miss Sophia Brodie

Short Title  > A collection of strathspey or old Highland reels: keyboard
Cmp/Arr  > Angus Cumming (b. c1740)

  Br 29/4   RBW 240

Twelve | Sonatinas, | or | Easy Lessons for the | Harpsichord | Chiefly intended for the Improvement of | Young Practitioners. | Composed in various Styles, by | George Berg | Op. IV
[1759]    Printed for the Author by J. Johnson in Cheapside

pp.26-49   Sig. Lady Mt. Brodie on t.p.

Sonatina XIII.  Allegro in C, C; Minuet, Andante in C, 3/4
Sonatina XIV.  Allegro in G, C; Minuet, Andante in G, 3/4
Sonatina XV.  Allegro in D, C; Minuet, Allegro in D, 3/4
Sonatina XVI.  A Tempo Di Gavotto, in A, C; Affettuoso in A, 3/4
Sonatina XVII.  Allegro in A, C; Jigg in A, 12/8
Sonatina XVIII.  Allegro in a minor, C; Minuet, Largheto in a, 3/4; Tempo di Gavotto in a, C
Sonatina XIX.  Allegro in F, C; Aria in F, 3/4
Sonatina XX.  Allegro in F, C; Larghetto in F, 6/8
Sonatina XXI.  Allegro in C, C; Gavotta in C, C
Sonatina XXII.  Allegro in e minor, 12/8; Andante in e minor, 3/4
Sonatina XIII.  Larghetto in G, C; Jigg in G, 12/8
Sonatina XXIV.  Andante in e minor, 12/8; Minuet Allegro in e minor, 3/4

Short Title  > Twelve sonatinas, or easy lessons for the harpsichord
Cmp/Arr  > George Berg (1730-1775)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for George Berg   |   J. Johnson
Former Owner  > Lady Margt. Brodie

  Br 29/5   RBW 241

[Vol. of songs with Guitar (designated Citera) - by Arne, Arnold, Galuppi, Handel and Hasse]
[pre-1767]

pp.1-21   Sig. Margaret Duff at head of p.1

For contents see Note Br 29/5

Short Title  > Songs with 'citera' (guitar)
Cmp/Arr  > Various Composers
Former Owner  > Margaret Duff


Brodie Br 30
Handel's | Songs | Vol. III
Oblong vol.33.4 x 24.3 cm. Songs on two staves with voice upper and figured bass on lower stave
  Br 30   RBW 242

Handel's Songs | Selected from His Oratorios, | for the Harpsicord, Voice, Hoboy, or | German Flute. | Vol. III
[c1760]    Printed for I. Walsh in Catherine Street in the Strand

pp.334-498   Sig.Catharina Brodie on t.p.

For contents see Note Br 30

Short Title  > Handel's songs selected from his oratorios, vol. 3: for harpsichord, voice &c
Cmp/Arr  > George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > John Walsh
Former Owner  > Catharina Brodie


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