Music in Scottish Castles and Country Houses Catalogued and surveyed by Dr Roger B. Williams MBE Hon. Music Advisor to NTS
Master Index – Newhailes House
BUC : The British Union-Catalogue of Early Music
CPM : Catalogue of Printed Music in the British Library to 1980
Monday 6th October 2025
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Arion. | Sammlung von Liedern und Gesängen | für eine Singstimme | mit Begleitung des | Pianoforte | 10 Band | Zehnter Band | (Heft 55-60) | No. 359-391 [c1850?] Leipzig, bei Friedlein & Hirsch :: Preis 1 Thir.
obl. 8vo. pp.vii,124 (1-119)
For contents see Note NH 01 Also: [Advertisements for] a) Der Singemeister Vollständige Anweisung zur Erlernung des Gesanges .. von Friedrich Busse b) Opern-Bibliothek für Pianofortespieler (Breitkopf und Härtel, Leipzig). Between pp.116/7 is a label - 'Beethoven's Sonata No.2 op.27 in E Flat'
Six | Favorite New Minuets | Taken from the Quadrill's | Published by Francis Werner | for the Harpsichord, Harp or Violin | Humbly Dedicated to the Nobility and | Gentry, Subscribers to Allmacks, &c. [c1780] London Printed and Sold by John Rutherford in St. Martin's Court near Leicester Fields :: :: Where may be had 3 Books of Cottillons by the same Author Price 1s.6d each
Keyboard
obl. 8vo pp.1-6
(See Biblioteca Digital Hispánica for following:) p.1: The Quadrille Minuet p.2: Minuet Chass A guarde p.3: Lady Sefton's Minuet p.4: Lady Crayen's Minuet p.5: Martini's Minuet p.6: Lord Stanley's Minuet
Les Pseaumes | de | David | Mis en Vers François, | et revus par ordre du Synode | Walon des Provinces-Unies | Nouvelle edition [imprimée pour les Eglises françoises de Londres] [1729] A Londres Chez N. Provost, & Compagnie MDCCXXIX
12mo pp.viii,364 (1-362) incomplete
282 pp. of printed music, followed by pp. 283-355 of prayers, but lacking several pages of the ‘Index pour trouver les Pseaumes’
The Complete Instructor | for the | Harpsichord or Piano Forte; | Wherein the fundamental Principles of these | Instruments are fully Explained. | The proper Mode of Fingering illustrated by a Variety of Examples. | Consisting of some of the most favorite Airs, | Together with a Collecton of Progressive Lessons, selected from | the best authors, & some original Pieces never before Published | By | G. Jones [c1784] London. Printed for W. Campbell No. 11 New Street Covent Garden, and to be had of the Author No. 1 Felix Street Lambeth :: Price 3s.
obl. 8vo pp.1-40 Final page (A Dictionary) has been repaired at the top
Six Easy Sonatinas | for the | Harpsichord or Piano Forte | Composed by | J.A. Just, | Master of Music to her Serene Highness the Princess | of Orange and Nasau &c. &c. &c. | Opera | XI [c1784] London, Printed for J. Bland, No. 45, Holborn :: Price 3s.
A Fourth Set of twelve | Love Canzonets, | peculiarly Adapted for Ladies, With a Harp or Piano Forte Accompaniment, | Composed by | Thomas Billington, | Harpsichord and Singing Master, and Author of Grays Elegy, | To which is added a Sonata & a few hints to Young Vocal Performers, | Opera X [1784] Printed for the Author & to be had at his house, No. 24 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place, & at all the Music Shops :: Price 5s.
NB On 3 staves except Canz. IX; and Canz. VII is for 2 Voices
obl. 8vo pp.[1]-28 Added ornaments and octave doublings in Rondo of Sonata pp.6/7. Added ornaments in Canz. I p.9; III p.13; IV pp.14/15. Added ornaments and trills Canz. V pp.16/17
pp.[1]-8 Observations on Singing, and A Few Hints to young Vocal Performers (dated June 20th.1784) pp.9-28 Canzonets I-XI [lacks Canz. XII]
XII Sacred Songs | for the Family Circle. | Arranged for Voice and Piano. | Dedicated to the Countess of Munster [1861] Chappell & Co. New Bond Street [London] .. Edinburgh & Glasgow Paterson Sons & Coy. :: Price 2s 6d net
obl. 8vo pp.[1]-27 Sig. Christian and David Dalrymple on cover
A | Collection | of the best | Minuets | for the Violin or German Flute | with a Bass for the | Violincello or Harpsichord [1765] R. Bremner at the Harp & Hautboy in the Strand
Newhailes NH 08 Nha.Mus.8 Landscape format bound in red with large ink stain on front cover and 'Titus' on spine. Handsome watermark on first and end pp. Opens easily suggesting use.
Titus [ie La Clemenza di Tito] | Oper in zwei Aufzügen | von | W.A. Mozart. | Clavier-Auszug | mit | ital. u. deutsch. Texte. | Zweite verbesserte Auflage [c1832] Braunschweig bei G.M. Meyer jr :: Praem-Pr. 1 Laden-Pr. 1 Fr 12gr.
Newhailes NH 09 Nha.Mus.9 Unbound in grey paper covers and held together by string – presumably as purchased? Pages are fairly stiff, suggesting lack of use
Lessons | for the | Guittar | Composed by R. Straube | With an Introduction Containing | Rules for holding and fingering that Instrument with | some observations on the proper Structure of it. | Opera II Printed for, and sold by the Author at Mr. Ladenberg's opposite Pons Coffee House in Castle Street near Leicester Fields 1758 :: Price 5s.
obl. 4to pp.1-41
Introduction [1-4]. Ends with a piece in C major in four movements for 2 Guitars comprising Minuet, Allegro, Minuetto with 12 variations and a Fugue
The | Overture, Songs, Chorusses &c. | in the | Battle of Hexham | or Days of Old | as it is Performed at the Theatre Royal in the Haymarket, | The words by G. Colman Esqr. Junr. | The Music Composed by | Dr. Arnold | Opera XXXII [1789] London Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Hay Market :: Price 10s.6d
The | Haunted Tower | A | Comic Opera | in three Acts. | as Performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, | The Music | Selected, Adapted & Composed | by | Stephen Storace [1789] London Printed by Longman & Broderip, No 26 Cheapside. MDCCLXXXIX :: Price 10s.6d.
Danby’s second Book | of | Catches, Canons & Glees, | for three, four and five | Voices, | Humbly Dedicated by Permission | to the | Right Honourable Lady Sarah Crespigny | Op. 3 [1789] London Printed for the Author, No. 26 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden :: Price 10s.6d.
obl. fol. pp.2- 60 Signs of use
For contents see Note NH10-3 Also: List of subscribers
A | Collection | of | Reels, | Consisting chiefly of Strathspeys, Athole Reels & with a Bass for the | Violoncello or Harpsichord | by | Alexander McGlashan [1781] Edinburgh, Printed and Sold by N. Stewart & Cc.[sic] No. 37 South Bridge Street :: :: J. Johnson Sculpt. Edinr. :: Price 6/
Two staves throughout. Dunkeld House and Hamilton House (unattrib. p.10) written in scordatura
obl. fol. pp.1-46 'Miss Jean Dalrymple [erasure] Helen Fergusson 1825' inked on t.p.
Pencilled crosses above Lady Georgina Gordon's Reel and The Duke of Gordon's Birth Day (both by 'Mr Marshall' p.2). 'C' in pencil above Taymouth House (unattrib. p.10) and Captain Oakham, a Favourite Irish Tune; The Braes of Mar; The Braes of Balquadder [sic]
The | Wicklow Mountains, | A Comic Opera | as performed | at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden | Consisting of National Airs, &c. | Composed & Compiled | By Willm Shield. | The Poetry by J. O’Keefe, Esqr. [1795] London, Printed by Longman & Broderip, 26, Cheapside, & 13, Haymarket :: Pr. 8s
Vocal score. 'Adapted for the Piano' but with indications of oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, second Violins and Viola, large drum, also reference to pedal harp
obl. fol. pp.2-45
In two acts the finale being a chorus in four voices
A Second Sett | of | Twelve Ballads, | the Music by | Sigr. Giuseppe Haydn, | of Vienna | adapted to English Words; | with an Accompaniment | for the | Harpsichord, | or | Piano Forte [1787] Printed & sold by Preston, at his Music & Instrument Warehouses, Exeter Change, & No. 97, Strand :: Pr. 6s.
A Third Sett | of | Twelve Ballads, | the Music by | Sigr. Giuseppe Haydn, | of Vienna, | adapted to English Words | with an Accompaniment for the | Harpsichord or Piano Forte [1787?] Printed & Sold by Preston at his Music & Instrument Warehouses Exeter Change & 97 Strand :: Price 6Sh.
A Twenty Seventh 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 obliged and devoted servant | Thomas Warren [c1789] Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Hay Market :: Price 1.1.0
A Favorite Glee. | As perform'd at the Crown & Anchor, Strand, | Compos'd by M. Cooke. | Organist to the Right Honble. The Lady Capells [c1790] Printed by Henry Holland, Musical Instrument Maker, Bedford Row, & St. James's Street, Piccadilly
Sonate | per | Cembalo | composte dal | Sigr. Giovanni Adolffo Hasse | Opera VII [1758] London. Printed for I. Walsh in Catharine Street in the Strand :: 5/- (inked top r.h. corner of tp.)
The | Travellers in Switzerland; | a Comic Opera as Performed at the | Theatre Royal Covent Garden | Selected & Composed | By William Shield. | Musician in Ordinary to His Majesty, | The Words by Mr. Bate Dudley [1794] London Printed by Longman & Broderip, No. 16, Cheapside & No. 13 Haymarket :: Price 10s/6
Vocal score (3 acts)
obl. fol. pp.1-98 Sig. Miss Catherine Fergusson in ink at top of t.p.
Vocal score except for one chorus in Act III – 'Yield, yield cruel monsters' for 5 soloists and chorus scored for flutes, oboes, violins, via, bass and a trumpet fanfare introduction
Nine Glees | and | Two Duets, | (Never before Printed) | Composed by the late | Dr. Benjamin Cooke. | Published from the original manuscripts by his Son. | Robert Cooke; | Organist of St. Martin in the Fields. | Opera V [1795] London Printed by Longman & Broderip, and may be had of The Editor No. 47, Upper Titchfield Street (MDCCXCV) :: :: Simpkins Sculpt Clements Inn :: Price 10s.6
Six | French Ariettes, | newly arranged | For the | Voice and Piano-Forte, | by | S. Webbe, junr. [c1790] London Printed by Longman and Broderip .. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket and [to be had] of S. Webbe Junr. No. 1 Grays Inn Square :: Price 5s.
On this world's Foundation, | A New Glee as Sung at the | Thespian Panorama in the Haymarket, | The Words by Mrs Piozzi, The Music by an Amateur [c1790] Printed & Sold by J. Dale, No. 19 Cornhill & No. 132 Oxford Street :: Price 6d.
Lads & Lassies hither come, | A Favorite new round | for three voices, | As Performed with the greatest Applause at | Harrison & Knyvett's Concert; | Composed by | Mr Atterbury [1793] Printed for & Sold by J. Dale, at His Music Warehouses No. 19, Cornhill & No. 132 Oxford Street, facing Hanover Square :: Price 1s.
Lullaby | A Favorite Glee for Four Voices, | as sung with the greatest Applause at | Harrison & Knyvett's Concerts, Willis's Rooms | Harmonized by Mr. Harrison [c1793] Printed for & Sold by J. Dale, No. 19, Cornhill, & No. 132, Oxford Street, facing Hanover Square :: Price 1s
A Shepherd once had lost his Love, | Harmoniz'd for Three Voices, | And Sung at the Ladies Private Concerts [c1795] Printed for & Sold by J. Dale, No. 19, Cornhill, & No. 132 Oxford Street, facing Hanover Square :: Price 1s 6d
[From Oberon in Fairy Land] Fairy Glee for Four Voice's, as Performed at Messrs Harrison & Knyvett's Vocal Concerts, | The Poetry attributed to Ben Jonson, | Set to Music by R.J.S. Stevens [1793] Printed for the Author, Lambeth Walk :: Price 1s/6d
Fifteen | Duets | for | voices & harpsichord | Composed and Humbly Dedicated to | The Honble. Miss Frances Pelham, | by | Gioacchino Cocchi [c1765] London. Printed by Welcker in Gerrard Street St. Ann's Soho :: Price 10.6d
obl. fol. pp.2-29. Inked crosses above items on pp.2,10,14,18
1. Grate voci di contento 2. Con dolce forza 3. Quel traditor che ogne 4. Il Cor di giubilo 5. Nella selvetta amica selvetta 6. La bella nave e pronta 7. Silva la notte tacita 8. Ombre amene a mi che pianto 9. Si beviam vezzosa 10. Vo cercando in ogni parte 11. Cresci arbos cel Felice 12. Sempre farò 13. Sò che per gioco 14. Ninfe vezzose amabli 15. Voi fin le lagrime
A First Collection, | of | Catches, Glees, Canons &c. | for three, four & five voices, | none of which have ever been printed, & several that never were candidates for the | Prize Medals; | Composed & most humbly dedicated by Permission, | To the Right Honble. Lord Fortescue, | By J.W. Callcott M.B. [c1790] Printed for Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside & No. 13 Haymarket :: Pr. 12s.
Love in a Village | A Comic Opera. | As it is Perform'd at the Theatre Royal in | Covent-Garden. | The Musick by | Handel, Boyce, Arne, | Howard, Baildon, Festing, | Geminiani, Galuppi, Giardini, | Paradies, Agus, Abos | For the Harpsicord, Voice, German Flute, or Violin | Book [I-III] [1763] I Walsh in Catharine Street in the Strand
Vocal score (3 bks)
obl. fol. pp.7-54 'Mr. Weldon' at foot of p.7 Added fingerings, etc
Bk 1 pp.7-21 begins on p.7 'Sung by Miss Brent and Miss Hallam' Andante, 3/4 in C Major: Hope! Thou nurse of young desire (2/3 staves, top shared between kbd. and voice except for Symphony) Bk 2 pp.22-37 begins with A Medley, Allegro 6/8 in A Major – Housemaid: 'I pray ye, gentles, list to me' Bk 3 pp.39-54 (p.46 is blank) begins Allegro 6/4 in G Major – Hawthorn: 'Oons! Neighbour, ne'er blush for a trifle like this'
Composed and arranged by Thomas Arne from a libretto by Isaac Bickerstaffe, with borrowings from numerous other composers
[Six | Sonatas | for the | Piano Forte | or | Harpsichord | Composed by | John Christian Bach | Opera 5] [London Printed by Welcker in Gerrard Street St. Ann's Soho c1768]
obl. fol. pp.2-34 Hint of writing at foot of p.14 (end of fourth movement of Sonata III in G Major)
Sonate per Gravicembalo | Nuovamente Composte | e in segno d'ossequiosa Gratitudine | dedicate | all Illustrissima Signora | Grazia Boyle | Degnissima ed unica Figlia | Dell'Eccellentissimo Lord Vice conte Shanon | dal suo | Umilissimo et obligatissimo Servo | Giovambattista Pescetti [1739] Londra MDCCXXXIX
obl. fol. pp.1-52,53-59
pp.53-9 (at end of Sonata 10): Ariette nell' Opera del Sigr. Pescetti - 'Nor brilla, si lieta' in E Major; 'Vado, ma il Core amante' in full score (?strings?) in E flat; 'La Nube del timor' in E Major with three sharps in signature; 'Goda pur contenta' in B flat – ending with Coro tutti
In Two Parts | A | Concise Treatise | on | Italian Singing, | Elucidated by Rules Observations and Examples succeeded by | A New Method | of | Instruction. | Comprising | Scales, Exercises, Intervals, Solfeggios | Peculiarly arranged and Harmonized | Dedicated to | Thos. Broadwood Esqre. | by | G.G. Ferrari Chappell .. 50 New Bond Street, 1825 :: Price 12s
Second Part of | A | Concise Treatise | on | Italian Singing, | Elucidated by Rules Observations and Examples succeeded by | A New Method | of | Instruction. | Comprising | Scales, Exercises, Intervals, Solfeggios | Peculiarly arranged and Harmonized | Dedicated to | Miss Naldi | by | G.G. Ferrari Chappell .. 50 New Bond Street, 1825
obl. fol. pp.1-61 Plate no. 361
Also: Between pp.56-57, two sheets of handwritten MS: (1) 'Signor Anelli's Alphabetic Exercises', (2) Musical MS containing songs (a) 'Jesus & can it ever be, a mortal man enhanced of Thee' (unattrib. in G Major]; and (b) 'Chance(?) on ye galeants(?) to the ..' in g minor
Bond | Street .. A Magazine of | Popular Music .. [Vol.1 no. 1-3 January - March 1868] Hopwood & Crew, 42, New Bond Street, W. And Sampson Low, Son, & Maston, Ludgate Hill :: One Shilling [each]
3 bk. 8vo pp.1-16 adverts (in each no.); pp.4-39 (no.1), 41-78 (no.2), 79-116 (no.3); in no. 1 pp.17-20 incorrectly bound before pp.1-16
Les | Huguenots | Opera en 5 Actes | Paroles de E. Scribe | Musique de | G. Meyerbeer [c1857] Paris Brandus & Cie. 103 Rue Richelieu | St Petersbourg, Maison Brandus
Vocal score
8vo pp.1-453 Plate no. 9209 Sig. 'Henrietta D Fergusson from her brother J.F. [James Fergusson?] Xmas [18]57' (opening page)
Songs | and Ballads | of | Scotland | with Pianoforte accompaniment | by | Hamish MacCunn Paterson & Sons 27 George Street, Edinburgh; 152 Buchanan Street, Glasgow; and at Perth, Dundee, Ayr, Dumfries and Paisley.
[Also] London: 24 Castle Street, Berners Street, W. | 1891 :: Price 10s.6d net
4to pp.2-201
Also: Catalogue Paterson & Sons, 27 George Street, Edinburgh etc. (4 pp.) Sprig of heather at p.60 - The Sodger's Return written by Burns
The | Musical | Bijou, | An Album | of | Music, Poetry, and Prose | for | mdcccxxx | Edited by | F.H. Burney [1830] Goulding and D'Almaine, 20, Soho Square
4to pp.1-136 Sig. 'To Anne Fergusson from her Affecte. Eleanora Dalrymple 1830'
Six | Concertos | For the | Harpsicord or Organ | Composed By | Mr. Handel .. [c1739] London. Printed for & Sold by I. Walsh, Musick Printer & Instrument maker to his Majesty, at the Harp and Hoboy in Catherine Street in the Strand
Solos | For a | German Flute | a Hoboy or Violin | With a | Thorough Bass | for the | Harpsicord | or | Bass Violin | Being all choice pieces Compos'd by Mr. Handel | curiously fitted to the German Flute | Vol. II. Part I [London, John Walsh, 1732?] :: :: Label pasted over imprint: Sold by John Young Musical Instrument Maker, at ye Dolphin & Crown, ye West end of St. Pauls Church ..
fol. pp.2-25
'Aire by Mr. Handel in Parthenope, also airs from Lotharius and Ormida'
The Morning Hymn | From the Fifth Book of | Milton's Paradise Lost. | Set to Musick | By Philip Hart [1728-9] London: Ingrav'd by Tho. Cross for the Author :: :: Sold by John Brotherton at the Bible in Cornhill, John Shuckburgh next ye Rainbow Coffee House, Temple Gate, John Young at ye Dolphin & Crown in St. Pauls Churchyard & Joseph Hare at ye Viol & Hautboy in Cornhill
Cantata for 2 voices, violoncello and harpsichord.
With words (pp.[35-36])
fol. pp.(1)-34 + 2 pp. of text (stanzas IV-VI then I-II)
Final p. bound in incorrect order. Some red inked corrections on pp.30-1 as on p.34, plus red ink correction for first bar p.4 initialled PH at foot of page; also some added figures in same ink
Stanza I: These are thy Glorious Works, Parent of Good Stanza II (p.7) Fairest of stars, last in the train of Might Stanza III (p.13) Air, and ye Elements, the Eldest birth of Nature's Womb Stanza IV (p.21) Fountains, and ye that Warble as
'Entered in ye Hall. Love Lane Alderman - Bury March ye 10th. 1728-9'
Newhailes NH 28 Nha.Mus.28 In back of vol. a slip of paper possibly instructions to binder with ref. to vol. 48. 'As Vol.II see 51 except for Cresco [identified in vol.] and Overture Demetrio'
Sonate | a Violino e Violono o Cembalo | Da | Arcangelo Corelli | Da | Fusignano | Opera Quinta | Parte Prima [et Seconda] [c1735] London. Printed for and Sold by Benjamin Cooke, at the Golden Harp in New Street, Covent Garden
fol. pp.2-37,39-69 Added passing notes and trills at close of 2nd movt (Corrente), in Sarabande of no.7 ( p.41); no. 8 (all 4), no. 9, no.10 (all 4)
Also: Portrait of Corelli (facing 1st t.p.) 'Sc. J. Cole' ie James Cole (1715-1774), Engraver
Twelve sonatas, the last of which is a set of variations on La Follia. With 2nd t.p. (p.38) for part 2: 'Preludi Allemande Correnti Gigue Sarabande Gavotte e Follia. Parte Seconda'
Thirty | Scots Songs. | Adapted for a | Voice & Harpsichord. | By | Robert Bremner. | The Words by Allen Ramsey | Book First [1770] London Printed and Sold by: R. Bremner. Opposite Somerset House in the Strand :: Price 2sh.6d
Includes Flute parts for 10 of the 30 songs in varied transpositions
A Second set | of | [26] Scots Songs | Adapted for the | voice | and | harpsichord | by Robert Bremner, | The Words by Allen Ramsey [1770] London Printed and Sold by R. Bremner opposite Somerset House in the Strand
Includes Flute parts for 18 of the 26 songs in varied transpositions
fol. pp.4-30; Flute parts appended p.31-33
Also: A Catalogue of Vocal & Instrumental Music Printed & Sold by R. Bremner .. (p.1)
A Hunting Song | set by Mr. Handel. | for 2 voices, Violins, or German Flutes. ['When Phoebus the Tops of the hills does adorn'] [London Printed by Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside c1780]
The | Poll Booth, A Musical | Entertainment | as Performed with Universal Applause, at | Vaux-Hall-Gardens, | Composed by | James Hook. | Op | XXXIV [1784] London Printed & sold by Jno. Preston at his Music Warehouse No. 97 Strand :: Pr:2-6
A | Favourite Collection of | Songs, | Sung by | Mr. Arrowsmith, Mrs. Weichsell, | Mrs. Wrighten and Mrs. Kennnedy, | at | Vaux-Hall-Gardens | Composed by | James Hook. | 1784 [1784] London Printed for S. A. & P. Thompson No 75 St. Pauls Church Yard :: Price 3s.
A | Second Collection | of | Songs, | Sung by | Mr. Arrowsmith, Mrs. Weichsell, | Mrs. Wrighten and Mrs. Kennnedy, | at | Vaux-Hall-Gardens | Composed by | James Hook. | 1784 [1784] London Printed for S.A.& P. Thompson No 75 St. Pauls Church Yard
fol. pp.2-17 Pencil cross at top of p.14 - the Trumpet Shrill notes - 'When ye Trumpets shrill notes call'd the Soldier to Arms'
Also: Catalogue of new music by John Preston .. no.97 Strand
A | Second Collection of | Songs | Sung by Mrs. Weichsell, Mrs. Wrighton, | and Mrs. Kennedy. | At | Vaux-Hall-Gardens; | composed by | James Hook. | 1783 [1783] London J. Preston .. 97 Strand :: Price 3s.
fol. pp.2-17 Pencil cross on p.2 and added ornaments inked in to the first song
Also: Catalogue of New Music from J. Preston 97 Strand
Canzonet, | Composed by a Dilettante, | with an Accompaniment for a | Piano-Forte or Harp ['Bubling fountains daily flowing'] [c1784] London Printed for A. Bland No. 23 Oxford Street :: Price 6d.
Includes part for Guitar transposed up a sixth into C major (original in E flat)
The favourite additional | Rondo, | Sung by Sigra. Sestini, | in the Castle of Andalusia, | Composed by | Sigr. Giordani [Mi sento nel mio seno - If I my heart surrender] [c1783] Printed & Sold by J. Preston at his Music Warehouse No. 97 Strand :: Price 2s.
pp.1-9 Full score for 2 horns, 2 flutes, strings and (figured) bass p.10-11 Vocal score (Italian & English) 'Adapted for the Harpsichord by the Author'
Why dost thou awake me O Gale | A Song of Ossian from the Sorrows of Werter | Vide vol. 2 page 135 [c1785] London. T. Skillern No. 17 St. Martins Lane :: Price 6s.
Condensed full score for 2 Violins and Viola with figured bass
fol. pp.6-8 Plate no. 5
Music (and words?) by James Hook, taking inspiration from Goethe's epistolary novel. 'Vide vol. 2 page 135' on t.p. is most likely a reference to one of the English language editions of 'The Sorrows of Werter' published from 1779 onwards
Werter to Charlotte | from the Sorrows of Werter | for the | Harpsichord or Piano Forte. ['The conflicts o'er, my Love, adieu.'] [c1785] London. Printed for the Author and Sold by T. Skillern, No. 17 St Martin's Lane :: Price 6d.
Keyboard with Flute transposed up a tone
fol. pp.[1-2]
Music (and words?) by James Hook, inspired by Goethe's epistolary novel published in English translation as 'The Sorrows of Werter' from 1779 onwards
The favourite additional | Rondo, | Sung by Sigra. Sestini, | in the Castle of Andalusia, | Composed by | Sigr. Giordani [Mi sento nel mio seno - If I my heart surrender] [c1783] Printed & Sold by J. Preston at his Music Warehouse No. 97 Strand :: Price 2s
pp.1-9 Full score for 2 horns, 2 flutes, strings and (figured) bass pp.10-11 Vocal score (Italian & English) 'Adapted for the Harpsichord by the Author'
A Second Sett of | Eight Canzonets | peculiarly adapted for | Ladies, | with an Accompanyment for the | Piano Forte or Harp: | Composed by | Thomas Billington | Author of the favorite Ballad | 'In airy Dreams' [c1783] London Printed by Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside :: Price 5s
Twelve Canzonets | for two Voices | composed by | Thomas Billington [c1783] London Printed and Sold by John Preston.. No. 97 near Beaufort Buildings Strand :: Price 7s.6d
fol. pp.2-25 Pencil marks 3/4 marked on Canzonet XII p.25
The | Lord of the Manor | a | Comic Opera | composed by | William Jackson | of Exeter | Opera XII [1781] London Printed for John Preston No. 97, Strand :: Price £1.1s
Full score comprising (2) horns in E flat; 2 traversiere in E Flat (but first note is a written D which should sound E Flat! - these change to oboes later); 2 Clarionets in B flat; Violini; Viola; Basso (figured).
fol. pp.1- 97
Also: Catalogue of New Music printed by John Preston No.97 near Beaufort Buildings, Strand, London
A 3-act entertainment, libretto by General John Burgoyne
The | Edinburgh | Sacred Harmony | for the use of | Churches | & Families. | Consisting of | Psalm & Hymn Tunes, Sanctusses, Doxologies | Thanksgivings & Dismissions, | Arranged for | Four Voices, | with an accompaniment for the | Organ Or Piano Forte, | Edited by | R | A | Smith. | Volume I [1829] Edinburgh .. Robt. Purdie at his Music and Musical Instrument Warehouse, 70 Princes St. And Sold in London by S. Chappell, 135 New Bond St. Goulding & D'Almaine, 20 Soho Square, & Paine & Hopkins, 69 Cornhill :: Price £1.11.6
fol. pp.xiv,185
Preface pp.(iii)-xiv followed by Index to the Composers, and Index to the Music
Orpheus Britannicus. | A | Collection | of all | The Choicest Songs, | for | One, Two, and Three Voices, | Compos'd | By Mr Henry Purcell. | Together With such Symphonies for Violins or Flutes .. as were by Him design'd for any of them: and | A Thorough-Bass to each Song. | Figur'd for the Organ, Harpsicord, or Theorbo-Lute. | The Third Edition with large additions .. || The Second Book, which renders the First Compleat ..
[1721] London: Printed by William Pearson, for S.H. and Sold by J. Young Musical Instrument-Maker, at the Dolphin and Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCXXI
fol. 2 vol. (in 1) pp.[i]-vi,1-286,1-204 Torn off marker between pp.22/3 in Bk 1
With preface (Bk 2) to the right Honourable Charles, Lord Halifax, Auditor of His Majesties Exchequer
[A | Select Collection | of the | Most Admired Songs, Duetts, &c. | From Operas in the highest esteem, | And from other Works, in Italian, English, French, Scotch, Irish, &c., &c. | In Three Books .. By Domenico Corri] Volume 2d. | Consisting of English | Songs & Duetts [Edinburgh: Printed for John Corri and Charles Elliot 1779?] :: :: Butterworth Script. | J. Johnson Sculpt. Edinr.
fol. pp.1-80+Index (with incipits)
See Note NH32 for contents and pencil markings; and NH 34 for a 2nd copy
[A | Select Collection | of the | Most Admired Songs, Duetts, &c. | From Operas in the highest esteem, | And from other Works, in Italian, English, French, Scotch, Irish, &c., &c. | In Three Books .. By Domenico Corri] Volume 3rd. | Consisting of National Airs | Notturni, Duetts, Terzetts Canzonets, Rondo's, Catches & Glees | In the Italian, French, English, | Scotch and Irish languages .. [Edinburgh: Printed for John Corri and Charles Elliot 1779?] :: :: Butterworth Script. | J. Johnson Sculpt. Edinr.
fol. pp.1-112(?) Some ink marks (wiggly lines) on p.30; cross in pencil on p.41 ('A General Toast'), above 'Queen Mary's Lamentation' p.71 'Here a Pastoral' p.104; and 'The Lass of Peaties Mill' p.69 seems ready to open.
[A | Select Collection | of the | Most Admired Songs, Duetts, &c. | From Operas in the highest esteem, | And from other Works, in Italian, English, French, Scotch, Irish, &c., &c. | In Three Books .. By Domenico Corri] Volume 2d. | Consisting of English | Songs & Duetts [2nd copy] [Edinburgh: Printed for John Corri and Charles Elliot 1779?] :: :: Butterworth Script. | J. Johnson Sculpt. Edinr.
fol. pp.1-80
See Note NH32 for contents and pencil markings; and NH 32 for the 1st copy
A Selection of Scots Songs. Harmonized Improved | with Simple, and | Adapted Graces. | Most Respectfully Dedicated | to the | Right Honourable | The | Countess of Balcarres. | by | Peter Urbani | Professor of Music. Book 1st [1794] Edinburgh: Printed for the Author and Sold at his house foot of Carrubbers Close and at all the Music Shops Edinburgh. McGouan, Glasgow, Longman & Broderip London Mrs Rhimes [sic] & Mr Lee. Dublin :: :: J. Johnson sculpt. Edinr. :: Price 12/
Accompaniments for Violini, Viola and Basso as well as Harpsichord
fol. pp.[4],1-51 Sig. Jean Dalrymple on t.p. Bound with Bk 2
For a list of contents see Note Fraser B03/5 Also: List of Subscribers includes Lady Hailes but nobody else from Newhailes unless Miss Dalrymple of Fordel is such
A Selection of Scots Songs. Harmonized Improved | with Simple, and | Adapted Graces. | Most Respectfully Dedicated | to the | Right Honourable | Lady Katherine Douglas. | by | Peter Urbani | Professor of Music. Book 2d. [1794] Edinburgh: Printed for the Author and Sold at his house foot of Carrubbers Close and at all the Music Shops Edinburgh. McGouan, Glasgow, Longman & Broderip London Mrs Rhimes [sic] & Mr Lee. Dublin :: :: J. Johnson sculpt. Edinr.
Accompaniments for Violini, Viola and Basso as well as Harpsichord?
fol. pp.1-50 Sig. Jean Dalrymple on t.p. Bound with Bk 1: p.3 torn and repaired, some pencil marks on pp.2,3,11,32
Also: List of Subscribers includes Miss [Jean] Dalrymple, George Street, as well as Miss Dalrymple of Fordel
Subscription edition. Note new dedicatee (see Bk1)
A | Select Collection of | Original Scottish Airs | for the Voice, | With Introductory & Concluding Symphonies | & Accompaniments for the | Piano Forte, Violin & Violoncello | By | Pleyel, Kozeluch & Haydn | With | Select & Characteristic Verses both Scottish and English | adapted to the Airs including upwards of | One Hundred New Songs by | Burns | Vol. [1-]2 [ed. George Thomson] [1803] T. Preston, 97 Strand :: :: Sold also by G. Thomson, the Editor & Proprietor, Edinburgh.
Voice and Keyboard only
fol. 2 vol. (in 1) pp.1-50,51-100 Sig. Henrietta Ferguson on t.p.
This copy is a later ed. of the Pleyel/Kozeluch volumes (ie without Haydn), 1st published 1793-7. Preface dated September 1803. On t.p.: 'Price of each volume, The Voice & Piano Forte, One Guinea The Violin & Violonc[ell]o .. parts separate 6 sh.'
A | Select Collection of | Original Scottish Airs | for the Voice, | With Introductory & Concluding Symphonies | & Accompaniments for the | Piano Forte, Violin & Violoncello | By | Haydn | With | Select & Characteristic Verses both Scottish and English | adapted to the Airs including upwards of | One Hundred New Songs by | Burns | Vol. III [and IV] [ed. George Thomson] [1802, 1805?] T. Preston, 97 Strand :: :: Sold also by G. Thomson, the Editor & Proprietor, Edinburgh.
Voice and Keyboard only
fol. 2 vol. (in 1)
pp.1-50,151-200 Sig. Henrietta Fergusson on t.p. Pencilled crosses for Vol. 3 p.14 'Thou ling'ring Star', p.21 'Lassie wi' the lintwhite looks', p.23 'O Tibbie I have seen', p.29 'Argyle is my name' -- Vol. 4 p.168 'I wish I were where Helen lies', p.187 'Tis nae very lang sinsyne', p.188 'A Highland lad my love was born'
Also: (Vol. 3) added portmanteau cover: 'Fifty Scottish Songs, with Symphonies & Accompaniment, wholly by Haydn. Vol. III | Edinburgh: Printed for G. Thomson, York-Place by J. Moir 1802'
Chief of the windy Morven, | A Glee from Ossian, | For Two Trebles and a Bass, | with an Accompaniment | For Two Performers in One | Piano Forte, | Composed by J | W | Callcott. Mus.Bac.Oxon. Printed for the Author May 11th. 1799 :: Pr. 3s.
Vocal score
fol. pp.2-14
Also: Catalogue of Music Composed by J.W. Callcott Mus.Bac.Oxon. Organist of St. Paul's Covent Garden, and the Asylum Chapel. 1799
Away with Melancholy, | A Favorite Air, | Composed by Mozart, | and sung | at the Ladies Concerts, | Harmonized for four voices, | by Wm. Knyvett [c1800] Printed & Sold by L. Lavenu .. No. 29 New Bond Street :: Price 2s.
fol. pp.2-8 One inked addition on p.2, and correction on p.8
The White Man, | A Favorite Ballad | the Words taken from | Mr. Park's Travels, | Set to Music with an Accompaniment | for the | Piano Forte or Harp, | by an | Amateur [Harriett Abrams?] [c1795] J. Dale, No. 19 Cornhill, & The corner of Holles Street, Oxford Street :: Price 1s.
The | Favorite Hymn | Adeste Fideles, | With English Words | Harmonized for Three Voices, | by | Mr. Saml. Webbe [c1800] Longman, Clementi & Compy. 26, Cheapside :: Price 1s/
Six | Favorite Canzonets | with an | Accompaniment | for the | Piano Forte, | Composed & Dedicated to | Miss Sophie Krempien, | by | Reginald Spofforth [c1790] Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket :: Price 7s.6d
The Ballad of | William and Nancy .. the Music | Composed and arranged for the | Harp or Piano Forte | by | Miss Abrams [1799] L. Lavenu .. 29 New Bond Street :: Pr. 1s 6
For high voice and harp or piano
fol. pp.2-4
Subtitle: "Written to commemorate an interesting incident which happened on the embarkation of the 85th Regt. August 10th, 1799, at Ramsgate"
The Friend of my Heart | A Favorite Song: the words by M.P. Andrews, Esqr. | And set to Music with an Accompaniment for the | Harp or Piano Forte, | by Miss Abrams [1799] L. Lavenu .. 29 New Bond Street
The Orphans' Prayer | A Pathetic Ballad, | the Words by | M.G. Lewis, Esqr | and Set to Music | with an Accompaniment for the | harp or Piano Forte | by | Miss Abrams [c1800] L. Lavenu .. 29 New Bond Street :: Price 1s.6
The Shade of Henry | a Favorite Song, | the Words | By M.P. Andrews, Esqr. | and Set to Music | with an Accompaniment for the | Harp or Piano Forte | by | Miss Abrams [c1800] L. Lavenu .. 28 New Bond Street :: Price 1s.6
Cora's Lamentation over Kolla, | A Pathetic Ballad, | Set to Music with an Accompaniment for the | Harp or Piano Forte [c1798] L. Lavenu .. 29 New Bond Street :: Pr. 1s.
A Complete Repository | of | Original Scots Slow | Strathspeys and Dances | the Dances arranged as Medleys | for the Harp | Piano-Forte Violin and Violoncello &c | Humbly Dedicated to Her Grace the | Duchess of Gordon | by | Niel Gow & Son's [1799] Edinburgh .. Gow and Shepherd .. No. 41 North Bridge Street & to be had of John Gow, No. 31 Carnaby Street Golden Square, London :: Pr. 7/6
fol. pp.38 73 of the 106 items have pencilled crosses beside them
Newhailes NH 39 Nha.Mus.39 'Misses Smollett at Cameron' 'Christian E.L. Dalrymple | February 1895 | one of the many volumes of music that belonged to the Misses Smollett at Cameron' (inside facing page) Something has been removed after item 5 with a sharp knife
Newhailes NH 40 Nha.Mus.40 'Misses Smollett at Cameron' 'Christian E.L. Dalrymple | February 1895 | one of the many volumes of music that belonged to the Misses Smollett at Cameron' (inside cover)
Dans un délir, | Romance, | dans l'Opera de Joconde, | Musique de | Nicolo. | No | 6 [1817] London, Chappell & Co .. 50 New Bond Street :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co. 27 George Street Edinr. :: Price 1/6
For high voice & piano or harp
fol. pp.1-3 Plate no. 491
Opéra comique by Nicolas Isouard, also known as Nicolò, to a libretto by Charles-Guillaume Étienne
No. 5 | Marie | Opera Comique en trois Actes, | Paroles de Mr. Planard | Musique de F. Hérold, | Duo, chanté par Mme Rigaut et Mr Chollet ['Laissez-moi lire dans votre coeur'] [1826?] A Paris, chez J. Meissonnier .. rue Dauphine 28 :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co 27 George Street, Edinr. ('Colquon Edinr' in ink on r.h. corner of t.p.) :: Prix 4Fr.50
For soprano, tenor & piano
fol pp.[1]-13
Also: Meissonnier's 'Catalogue Thematique des Morceaux detaches de l'Opera de Maris'
Eh! vogue ma Nacelle | Paroles | de P. J. de Beranger, | Barcarolle a deux voix | Dediée a son ami | Gabriel Foignet, | par | August Panseron | 2e. Edition [c1830] Paris [for Auguste Panseron? :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co., 27 George Street Edinr.. :: Prix 2Fr.
Ah sposo adorabile, | The favorite Air, Sung by | Madlle. Brambilla, In the Opera of | Margherita d'Anjou, | Composed by | Meyerbeer [1828] Mori & Lavenu, 28, New Bond Street :: :: Sold by R. Purdie 83 Princes Strt. Edinr.
Il Sonno di Clori, | Arietta, | adattata sopra un tema di | Beethoven, | dalla Sonata Op. 26 [c1830] Lonsdale & Mills, 140, New Bond Street. Princes Street Edinr.
Povero cor, perche tu palpiti cosi? | Cavatina, | Composed by | Signor Manfroci. | Arranged by M. Roppino Lacy [1829] Birchall & Co. 140, New Bond Street :: Price 1s.
[Donizetti's] Non giova il sospirar, | Canzonetta Venziana | With an Accompaniment for the | Piano Forte [1828] Birchall & Co., 130, New Bond Street :: Price 1s.
Presso un ruscello limpido, | The Favorite Romance, | in the Opera of | La Vilanella Feudataria. | Composed by | Vaccai [1828] S. Chappell .. 135, New Bond Street :: Price 1/6
Journal Hebdomadaire. | no. 13 [Canzonetta | Grand Waltz | Nocturne] [1828] T. Boosey & Co. 28 Holles Street, Oxford Street :: Price 1/6
fol pp.[49]-52
pp.[49]-50: Canzonetta Il Duolo | F.Wollank p.51: Grand Waltz | D[aniel?] Schlesinger p.52: Ni jamais ni toujours | Nocturne a deux voix, par Madame Gail
Recitvo. Numi che intesi mai! | ed Cavatina, | Se M'Abbandoni | Nell' Opera Nitocri. | As Sung by | Madame Malibran Garcia | Composed by Mercadante [1829] F.T. Latour .. 50, New Bond Street :: Price 2/6
For soprano & piano
fol pp.1-8 Plate no. L.590 Added ornaments in pencil pp.3,4,8
Recit. 'Cesse al fin la Tempesta.' | Celebrated Cavatine, 'Ma dov'e' | Composed by | Pacini, | with the embellishments as Sung with the greatest applause by | Made. Pisaroni, | in the Opera of | L'Italiana in Algieri, | Arrangés expressly for her by | N.C. Bochsa. | Director & Composer of the music to the King's Theatre [1829] Mori & Lavenu, 28 New Bond Street :: :: Sold by R. Purdie .. :: Price 3/-
For soprano & piano
fol pp.1-10 Plate no. 2464 Several pencil corrections to the Italian
The opera buffa L'Italiana in Algeri is by Rossini to a libretto by Angelo Anelli
Padre! oh spavento! Recitvo. | Deh! fermate non t'ascolto, | Duetto, in the Opera of | La Sposa Fedele. | Composed by | Signor Pacini [1823] Birchall & Co, 140, New Bond Street :: Price 2/6
For soprano, baritone & piano
fol pp.1-11 Plate no. 1476 Some pencil marks towards end, and well worn page turns.
Ah! mirate quell sembiante, | Aria in the Opera of | Emman di Ressurgo, | Composed by | Signor Filippo Celli [1828] Birchall & Co. 140, New Bond Street
For mezzo soprano & piano
fol pp.1-8 Plate no. 2215
The opera Emma di Resburgo is by Meyerbeer to a libretto by Gaetano Rossi
Or che la notte invita, | Cavatina | With an Accompaniment for the | Piano Forte, | Composed by | Signor G. Crescentini [c1828] Rt. Birchall, 140, New Bond Street :: Price 1/6
Mi vedrai nel ciglio ancora. | Cavatina, | Nell' Opera | Il Sonnambulo, | del | Sigr. Mo. Carafa [c1829] T. Welsh Royal Harmonic Institution, Argyll Rooms, 246, Regent Street :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co. 27 George Street Edinr. :: Price 3/-
Non Reggo a tal contento, | Rondo, Nell' Opera | Nitocri, | Del Sigr. Mo. | Mercadante [c1828] T. Welsh at the Royal Harmonic Institution, Argyll Rooms, 246, Regent Street :: :: Sold by Robertson 47 Princes Street Edinburgh :: Price 2s/-
Ah! per te se I giorni miei, Duettino, | in the Opera of | Donna Caritea, | Composed by | Signor Mercadante [1827] Birchall & Co., 140, New Bond Street :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co., 27 George Street Edinr. :: Price 2s.
'Twere vain to tell thee all I feel | Der Abschied: | a Celebrated Swiss Air, as Sung by | Madame Stockhausen, | also by | Madame Vestris, | The Words Written by | J. Augustine Wade Esqre. | Arranged with an Accompaniment | for the | Piano Forte or Harp, | and Dedicated to | Mlle. Thadea de Zeltner, | by | F. Stockhausen, | Harpiste du Roi de France. | No.1 [1827] F.T. Latour .. 50, New Bond Street :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co 27 George Street, Ednr. :: Price 2/-
For high voice & piano or harp (Swiss Ger. & Eng.)
Once my Song, | Das Madchen auf der Wiese. | a Celebrated Swiss Air, as Sung by | Madame Stockhausen, | at the | Nobilities & Public Concerts | Arranged with an Accompaniment | for the | Piano Forte or Harp, | and Dedicated to Mlle. Thadea de Zeltner | by | F. Stockhausen, | Harpiste du Roi de France | No. 3 [1827] F.T. Latour .. 50, New Bond Street :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co. 27 George Street Edinr. :: Price 2/-
For high voice & piano or harp (Swiss Ger. & Eng.)
Souvenir de la Suisse, | 1. The Goatherd's Boy | Translated & Adapted to the | Original Swiss Melodies, | as Sung by | Made. Stockhausen, | at his Majesty's & the Nobilities Concerts, | with the greatest Applause, | The Words by | W. Ball, | with an Accmpt. for the Harp or Piano Forte, | by | F. Stockhausen [1828?] Mori & Lavenu, 28, New Bond Street :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co. 27, George Street.Edinr. :: Price 2/-
Evening Song to the Virgin, | (At Sea,) | A Duett, [Ave Sanctissima] | The Words from | The Forest Sanctuary, | by | Mrs. Hemans | The Music by | Her Sister [1828] I. Willis & Co Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co. 27 George Street Edinr. :: Price 2/-
For two voices & piano
fol pp.1-3 Plate no. RMR 554 Some pencil corrections, a mezza di voce, and added ornaments
O Happy, happy Fair, | Shakspeare's Loadstars, | Set to Music for Three Voices, | by | Wm. Shield, Arranged by Dr. John Clarke [1829] Birchall & Co. 140, New Bond Street :: Price 2s.
The | Banks of the Blue Moselle, | Ballad, | Sung by | Mrs. Keeley, | in | Mr. Peake's Musical Romance of the | Skeleton Lover, | as Performed at the | Theatre Royal, English Opera, | The Poetry by E. Fitz Ball, | The Music by | G. Herbert Rodwell [c1829] Goulding & D'Almaine, 20, Soho Square :: :: Sold by Paterson Roy & Co. 27 George Street Edinr. :: Pr. 2s.
For high voice & piano
fol pp.1-5 Some changed notes and an ornament in pencil
Alice Gray, | A Ballad, | Sung by | Miss Stephens, | and | Miss Bacon, | Composed and Inscribed to | Mr. A. Pettet, | by | Mrs. Philip Millard [c1829] A. Pettet's .. No. 154, Oxford Strt. opposite Bond Strt. :: Pr. 2/-
For medium(?) voice & piano
fol pp.1-5
Also: Catalogue: New Music Published by Alfred Pettet, 154, Oxford Street, opposite Bond Street, London.
No. 18 | The Spot where I was born, | The Portuguese Minstrel, | Romance. | Written by | Harry Stoe van Dyk, | Composed by | John Barnett [c1830] Mayhew & Co. ..17, Old Bond Street :: Price 2/-
Meet me by moonlight, | A Ballad, | Written and Composed | by | J. Augustine Wade Esqr. [1826] F.T. Latour .. 50, New Bond Street :: :: Sold by J. McFadyen 63 Wilson St. Glasgow :: Price 2/-
For low/medium voice & piano
fol pp.1-5 Plate no. L.115
Also: Catalogue of the Songs, Duets, and Choruses, in the popular comic opera of the Two Houses of Grenada by I.A. Wade esqr.
Newhailes NH 41 Nha.Mus.41 'Misses Smollett at Cameron' 'Christian E.L. Dalrymple | February 1895 | one of the many volumes of music that belonged to the Misses Smollett at Cameron' (inside cover) Incorrect numbering, with item 9 omitted and number '23' duplicated: thus items 10 to 24 are numbered '9' to '23', and 25 to 33 are '23' to '31'
La Gondoletta, | Barcarola | per | Soprano e Contralto | Composta e Dedicato | a | Miss Gent. | dal | Cave. Mo. V. Gabussi [c1835] T. Boosey & Co .. 28 Holles Street, Oxford Street :: Price 2/6
La Dichiarazione innocente, | Duetto, | for | Soprano and Tenor | Composed and Dedicated | to the | Honble Miss A. Jervil | by | Signo Cav. Gabussi [c1835] W.H. Aldridge, 264, Regent Street :: Price 2/6
La Moda, | Duetto | per | Soprano e Contralto | Composto e Dedicato | a | Lady Dudley Stuart, | Dal | Mo. Cave. V. Gabussi [c1835] W.H. Aldridge, 264 Regent Street :: :: [Sold by] Dean Music Publisher 148 New Bond Street :: Pr. 3s
fol. pp.1-11
Also: Catalogue by W.H. Aldridge.
Also at foot of t.p. 'Richard Mills (late Birchall) 140 New Bond Street'
Quando il di fra l'ombre incerto | Preghiera – in the opera of | Il Bravo | composed by | Signor M. Marliani [c1835] C. Lonsdale 26 Old Bond Street :: Price 1/-
For high voice & piano
fol pp.1-3
Libretto by Arcangelo Berrettoni aka Angelo Berrettini
All'idea che reo non sono, | Aria – in the opera of | Il Bravo | Composed by | Signor M.A. Marliani [c1835] C. Lonsdale 26 Old Bond Street :: Price 1/-
For tenor & piano
fol pp.1-4
Libretto by Arcangelo Berrettoni aka Angelo Berrettini
Reo di colpe ognum me vuole, | Tyrolienne - in the opera of | Il Bravo | Composed by | Signr. M.A. Marliani [c1835] C. Lonsdale 26 Old Bond Street :: Price 1/6
For tenor & piano
fol pp.1-5
Libretto by Arcangelo Berrettoni aka Angelo Berrettini
Come il dí chi I nostri amori, | Aria, | In the Opera of | Un'Avventura di Scaramuccia, | Composed by | Signor Ricci [1837] R. Mills, Nephew of & Successor to the late Robt. Birchall, 140 New Bond Street :: Price 1/6d
La Nebbia, | Canzonetta, | With an Accompaniment for the | Piano Forte, | Composed by | M De Ledesma [1838] C. Lonsdale (late Birchall & Co.) 26 Old Bond Street :: :: Sold by R.Purdie 83 Princes Strt Edinburgh :: Price 1s.
fol pp.1-3 Plate no. 214 Some pencil marks indicating breaths and a couple of pencil corrections in the Italian of vs. 2
'Gran Dio deh rendi', | Aria. | sung by | Madlle. G. Grisi, | in the Admired Opera | Malek Adel | Composed by | M. Costa [1837] Mori & Lavenu, 28 New Bond Street :: Price 2s.
Let the Bright Seraphims | Aria, | Composed by | Handel | and Arranged from the Score | With an Accompaniment. | for the | Piano Forte, | by | Wm. Horsley. | Mus. Bac. Oxon. | Member of the Royal Academy of Stockholm [1827] J.B. Cramer, Addison & Beale, 204 Regent Street, Corner of Conduit Street :: :: Sold by Paterson & Roy, 27 George Street.Edinr. :: Price 1/6
Holy, Holy, | Composed by | Handel, | and Arranged from the Score, | with an Accompaniment, | for the | Piano Forte, | by | Wm. Horsley, | Mus. Bac. Oxon. | Member of the Royal Academy Stockholm [c1826] J.B. Cramer, Addison & Beale, 204 Regent Street, Corner of Conduit Street :: :: Sold by Paterson & Roy 27 George Street Edinr. :: Price 1/-
Ruth, | Composed & Dedicated to | The Hon'ble Georgiana Bloomfield, | by | Miss Davis | Author of 'The Better Land' [1835?] Dublin, Marcus Moses :: :: Sold by Paterson & Roy 27 George Street Ednr. :: Price 1s/6d
Oh! Were I but a Bird, | or | Wär'ich ein Vögelein, | A Celebrated German Air, | With the original words and and English translation; | the music composed by | Louis Spohr, | Edited by W.H. Callcott [1835] C. Lonsdale, 26 Old Bond Street :: :: Sold by: Dean Music Publisher 148 New Bond Street New Argyll Rooms :: Price Two Shillings
'Twas in that garden beautiful,' | Sung by | Miss Shirreff, | In the Grand Opera | of | The Siege of Rochelle, | As Performed at the | Theatre Royal Drury Lane, | The Words by | Mr. Fitzball, | The Music composed | By | M.W. Balfe [1835] Cramer, Addison & Beale, 201 Regent Street :: Price 2/
When I beheld the Anchor weigh'd, | Ballad, | Sung by | Mr. H. Phillips, | In the Grand Opera | The Siege of Rochelle, | Performed at the | Theatre Royal Drury Lane. | Composed by | M.W. Balfe [1835] Cramer,Addison & Beale 201 Regent Street :: Price 2/-
Lo the early beam of Morning. | Quartetto. | Sung by | Miss Shirreff, Miss Healy, | Mr. H. Phillips & Mr. Bedford, | In the Grand Opera | The Siege of Rochelle, | Performed at the | Theatre Royal Drury Lane. | The Words by | Mr | Fitzball, | The Music composed | by | M | W | Balfe [1835] Cramer, Addison & Beale, 201 Regent Street :: Price 2/6
'Oh weep not fair maid', | The favorite Movement from the | Duet, | 'Oh Leave me not thus lonely', | Sung by | Madam Malibran de Beriot | and | Mr. H. Phillips, | In the Grand Opera | The Maid of Artois, | Performed at the | Theatre Royal Drury Lane, | The Words by | Alfred Bunn Esqr. | Composed by | M.W. Balfe [1836] Cramer, Addison & Beale, 201 Regent Street and 67 Conduit Street :: Price 2/6
The Light of other Days, | Ballad, | Sung by | Mr. H.Phillips, | In the Grand Opera | The Maid of Artois, | Performed at the | Theatre Royal Drury Lane, | The Words by | Alfred Bunn Esqre. | The Music by | M | W. Balfe [1836] Cramer, Addison & Beale, 201 Regent Street and 67, Conduit Street :: :: Sold by R. Purdie 83 Princes Str. Edinr. :: Price 2/-
New Edition | 'The Deep Deep Sea', | the | Popular Cavatina | as sung by | Madame Malibran [and the composer, in ‘Honest Frauds’], | with Extraordinary Success at all | the | Music festivals, | Composed by | C.E. Horn [c1830] T. Welsh, at the Royal Harmonic Institution New Argyll Rooms, 246 Regent Street :: Price 2/-
For high voice & piano
fol pp.1-5 Plate no. 3539
Also: Catalogue of new and select music published by the Royal Harmonic Institution, Regent Street (New Argyll Rooms)
'One Struggle More', | A Ballad, | By | Lord Byron, | from | A Set of Songs, | Composed and Dedicated to | Thomas Moore Esqre. | by | Mrs. Robert Arkwright [c1830] J. Power, 34, Strand :: :: Sold by Paterson & Roy 27 George Street Edinr. :: Price 2/-
For voice & piano
fol pp.35-38 Plate no. 1188 Address on t.p. '28 Charlotte Squ.'
O Let me hear that voice again, | A Ballad, | Written & Composed by | The Honble. G. O Callaghan, | By whom it is dedicated to | Mrs. W.V. Stuart [c1835] T. Welsh, at the Royal Harmonic Institution, New Argyll Rooms, 246 Regent Street :: Pr. 2/-
'They bid me to the Festive Board,' | A Ballad, | The Words by | Miss Sarah Stickney | taken by permission from | The Friendships Offering in 1835, | The Music Composed and Inscribed to | The Lady Flora Hastings, | by | Miss Conroy [1836] Willis & Co. Royal Musical Library, 75 Lower Grosvenor Street :: Price 2/-
'When all we have Lov'd', | A Duet, | The Poetry by | William Berry Esqr. | The Music by | Joseph Philip Knight [1837] Mori & Lavenu's New Musical Subscription Library, 28 New Bond Street :: Price 2/-
Lord Byron's | 'Farewell if ever fondest prayer', | Composed & Respectfully Dedicated to | Lady Strachan, | By | A. Schulz [c1836] Johanning & Co. 6, St. John Street, Oxford Street :: :: Sold by Dean Music Publisher 148 New Bond Street :: Price 2/-
New Edition | of the | Vocal Melodies of Scotland, | United to the Songs of | Robert Burns, Allan Ramsay, Sir Walter Scott, | R. Gilfillan, | and other Distinguished Poets, | Arranged with | Symphonies and Accompaniments, | for the | Piano Forte. | By | Finlay Dun and John Thomson, | No. 15 ['Lord Reoch's Daughter'] [c1836] Paterson & Roy, 27 George Street, Edinburgh and Cramer, Addison & Beale, Regent Street, London :: Price 1/6
For voice & piano
fol pp.49-51 Sig. 'Lord Reoch's Daughter | To the Misses Smoll(ett)' In ink at top of t.p.
New Edition | of the | Vocal Melodies of Scotland | United to the Songs of Robert Burns, Allan Ramsay, Sir Walter Scott | and other Distinguished Poets. | Arranged with | Symphonies and Accompaniment | for the | Piano Forte | By | Finlay Dun and John Thomson. | ['Hughie Graham'] [c1836] Published by Paterson & Roy 27 George Street Edinburgh Cramer, Addison & Beale, 201 Regent Street London :: Price 1/6
For medium/high voice & piano
fol pp.102-3 Sig. 'Hughie Graham | To the Misses Smollett' on t.p.
New Edition | of the | Vocal Melodies of Scotland, | United to the Songs of | Robert Burns, Allan Ramsay, Sir Walter Scott, | R. Gilfillan, | and other Distinguished Poets, | Arranged with | Symphonies and Accompaniments, | for the | Piano Forte. | By | Finlay Dun and John Thomson, | No. 10 ['Fye, Buckle your belt an' Braid Sword on'] [c1836] Paterson & Roy, 27 George Street, Edinburgh and Cramer, Addison & Beale, Regent Street, London :: Price 1/6
For 2 trebles, bass & piano
fol. pp(1)-(3). Sig. 'To the Misses Smollett | with Mrs. F. Dun's Commp' on t.p.
Mynheer Vandunk, | Glee for Three Voices, | as sung in | The Law of Java, | at the | Theatre Royal,Covent Garden, | The Poetry by George Colman the Younger | Composed by | Henry R. Bishop [c1836] Goulding & D'Almaine, 20, Soho Square :: Pr. 2/6
For ATB & piano
fol pp.10-18
Also: Catalogue of music composed by Henry Bishop (Including a 'New method of studying the Pianforte The Dactylion')
Blow gentle Gales | Glee for Five Voices | Sung by | Miss Carew, Mastr. Barnett, Mr. Taylor, | Mr. Comer and Mr. Tinney, | in the Opera of the | Slave | at the | Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, | Composed by | Henry R. Bishop [c1836] Goulding & D'Almaine, 20, Soho Square :: Price 2/6
For SATTB & piano
fol pp.7-13
Also: Catalogue 'Auber's Celebrated Opera of Gustavus the Third' etc.
Newhailes NH 42 Nha.Mus.42 'Misses Smollett at Cameron' 'Christian E.L. Dalrymple | February 1895 | one of the many volumes of music that belonged to the Misses Smollett at Cameron' (facing first t.p.) Songs, mostly printed in 1840s/50s, mostly in London
The Rose had been wash'd | The Words by | The Poet Cowper | The Music Composed | With Symphonies & Accompaniments | for the | Piano Forte | by | J.W. Hawkins Esqr. [c1850] Edinburgh Robt. Purdie, 83 Princes Street :: Price 2/
No. 5 | Twelve | Sabbath Melodies | The Words Selected | from | The Holy Scriptures, | The music composed | by R. Topliff, | Organist of Trinity Church, Southwark. ['Consider the Lilies'] [1850?] T.E. Purday, 50 St. Paul's Church Yard successor in this branch of the business to Collard & Collard, late Clementi & Co. :: :: Sold by Paterson & Roy 27b George Street Edinr.
No. 10 | Twelve | Sabbath Melodies | The Words Selected | from | The Holy Scriptures, | The music composed | by R. Topliff, | Organist of Trinity Church, Southwark. ['I will arise and go to my Father'] [1850?] T.E. Purday, 50 St. Paul's Church Yard successor in this branch of the business to Collard & Collard, late Clementi & Co. :: :: Sold by Paterson & Roy 27b George Street Edinr.
Beautiful Venice. | Duetto | for | Two Voices, | Written J.E. Carpenter, Esqr. | Composed by | Joseph Philip Knight [1840?] Z.T. Purday, 45, High Holborn :: :: Sold by Paterson & Roy 27b George Street Edinr. :: Pr. 2/-
Meet Again! | Duet, | For Two Soprano Voices. | The Poetry | by | James Montgomery Esqe. | The Music | by | Henry R. Bishop [1835] Cramer, Addison & Beale, 201, Regent Street and 67, Conduit Street. :: Pr. 2/
The Siren, | A Collection of Vocal Duets, | with Accompts. for the Piano Forte, | with | German Music | English Poetry. | The Latter | Written & Adapted | by | W. Bartholomew Esqre. | (No. 5) ['Tears of Love']. Composed by F. Otto [c1846] J.J. Ewer & Co. 69 Newgate Street
fol. pp.1-3
Arrangement as well as English text by Bartholomew?
The Siren, | A Collection of Vocal Duets, | with Accompts. for the Piano Forte, | with | German Music | English Poetry. | The Latter | Written & Adapted | by | W. Bartholomew Esqre. | (No. 10) ['Home, far away'] Composed by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy [c1849] J.J. Ewer & Co. 69 Newgate Street
fol. pp.2-4
Arrangement as well as English text by Bartholomew?
O thou that tellest | Recit.and Air | Composed by | Handel | and Arranged from the Score | with an Accompaniment | for the | Piano Forte, | by | Wm. Horsley. | Mus.Bac.Oxon. | Member of Royal Academy Stockholm [c1845] J.B. Cramer, Addison & Beale, 201, Regent Street Corner of Conduit Street :: Price 2/
For voice & piano
fol. pp.83-89 Plate no. 455 Sig. Mary Campbell at top of t.p.
Dream on, young hearts, | Song, | The Words by, | J.E. Carpenter Esqre. | The Music by | N.J. Sporle [c1846] Chappell's 50 New Bond Street :: :: sold by Wm. Mitchinson 42 Buchanan St. Glasgow :: Price 2s
For medium / high voice & piano
fol. pp.1-5 Plate no. 6077
Also: Catalogue of New and Popular Songs by Chappell, 50 New Bond Street
By the sad sea waves, | Ballad, | Sung by | Mrs | Alfred Shaw, | At the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, | In the Opera of | The Brides of Venice, | Composed by | J. Benedict [1827] Chappell, 50 New Bond Street, and Cramer, Addison Beale & Co, 201 Regent Street & 67 Conduit St. :: Price 2/
'They tell me Thou'rt the Favou'rd Guest' | Ballad, | Sung by | Mrs. Alfred Shaw, | The Poetry by | Thomas Moore Esqr. | The Music by | M.W. Balfe [1836] Cramer, Addison & Beale, 201 Regent Street and 67 Conduit Street :: Price 2/-
'Of what is the old man thinking'. | Ballad, | Sung by Mr. Horncastle with | enthusiastic success | and Mr. Parry Junr | at the London & Provincial Concerts | The Poetry by | Thomas Haynes Bayly Esqr. | The Music Composed | by | J.P. Knight [1836] Mori & Lavenu's. 28 New Bond Street :: :: Sold by R. Purdie 83 Princes Str Edinr. :: Price 2/-
No. 13 | from | The Oratorio | of | St | Paul. | composed by | Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. ['But the Lord is mindful of his own'] [1836] J. Alfred Novello .. 69 Dean Street, Soho :: :: Sold by Paterson & Roy 27 George Street Edinr. :: Price 1s.6d.
The Blind Man's Bride, | Ballad, | Written by | The Honble. Mrs. Norton, | And Inscribed to The Honble Mrs. Leicester Stanhope, | The Music by | Miss A. Cowell [1839] Chappell .. 50 New Bond Street :: :: Sold by R. Purdie 83 Princes Str; Edinr. :: Price 2/-
Some love to roam o'er the dark sea-foam | Sung with Acclamation | by | Mr. H. Phillips, | at the | Theatre Royal Covent Garden, | The Poetry | by | Charles Mackay Esqr. | The Music by | Henry Russell [c1846] G. Walker & Son, 17 Soho Square :: :: Sold by Wm Michinson 42 Buchanan Street Glasgow :: Price 2/-
Oh! Why left I my Hame. | Words by | R. Gilfillan Esqr. | Melody by | P. McLeod Esqr. | Arranged, sung at the Theatre Royal Edinburgh | And Respectfully Dedicated to | Miss Mary Anne Elizabeth Kerr | by | R. Shrivall [c1840] Edinburgh Wood & Co. 12 Waterloo Place and Cramer, Addison & Beale & Monro & May Holborn Bars :: Price 2/-
Josephine to Napoleon, | A Ballad, | Written, Composed, | and respectfully Inscribed to | The Honble. Charlotte Georgiana, | Dowager Lady Bedingfeld, | by | Mrs. Onslow [1835] Mori & Lavenu's .. 28 New Bond Street :: :: Sold by Wm. Michinson 42 Buchanan St. Glasgow :: Price 2/-
'In Silent woe, I wander by' | Sung at various Concerts by Mr. Kroff, from Prague, Composed for | Voice and Adapted to the admired German Air | 'Der Wanderer' | by | Jno. Rhing [1842] Wessel & Co. 81 Frith Street, Soho Square :: :: Sold by Hamilton & Müller, Importers of Foreign Music, and Organ Builders 116 George Street Edinburgh :: Price 3s
For voice & piano
fol. pp.1-5
Also: Second Catalogue of select vocal music published by Wessel & Stapleton
'Bonnie Bessie Lee' | from | Wilson's | Edition of | The Songs of Scotland | as Sung by him | in his | Entertainments on Scottish Music | at the | Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover Square | and | The Music Hall, Store Street, London [c1840] London: Printed [by John Greig, Edinburgh] for Mr. Wilson :: Price 1/-.
When time hath bereft Thee, | The Admired Song | as Sung by | Mr. H. Phillips | at the | Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, | in the Grand Opera | of | Gustavus the Third | The Subject from the Overture | and arranged by | T. Cooke. | The Words by | J.R. Planché [c1846] D'Almaine & Co. Soho Square :: Pr. 2/-
I waited for the Lord. | Duett, | from | A Hymn of Praise, | Sinphonia Cantata, | No. 1 | by | Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy [1841] J. Alfred Novello. 69 Dean Street, Soho :: :: Sold by Paterson & Roy 27 George Street Edinr. :: Pr. 2/-
Vocal score
fol. pp.65-71 Plate no. 1025 Pencil 'Miss Smollett' on t.p.
Also: Selections from the Catalogues of J. Alfred Novello]
The Ship on Fire. | A Descriptive Scena, | The Words written by | Charles Mackay Esqre. | The Music composed & Dedicated to | T. Frith Esqre. | by Henry Russell [1837] Cramer, Addison & Beale, 201 Regent Street 67 Conduit Street :: :: Sold by Wm Mitchinson etc. :: Price 3/-
The Lyre and Flower. | Song | The words by | Mrs. Hemans, | The Music by | A Lady [followed by 'Oh ye voices gone – a Duett'] [c1840?] Published in aid of a Charity
Vocal score
fol. pp.(1)-5
The music ascribed in ink on t.p. to 'Miss Forbes of Medwyn'
No. 1 of the | Vocal Music | in the Dramatic Romance of | The White Horse of the Peppers, | Performed at the | Theatre Royal Haymarket. | Written and Composed by | Samuel Lover, Esq. ['Oh! Native Music. Ballad'] [1839] Duff & Hodgson, 65, Oxford Street :: Price 2s. each
