Music in Scottish Castles and Country Houses;

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



Master Index – Volume Selection

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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Drum  Dr 02-A  S.7.22
VIOLINO 1

See also Dr 02 B-E, ie S.7.24 (2nd Violin), S.7.21 (Viola), S.7.25 (V'cello), S.7.20 (Wind, Brass and Timpani)
Dru Dr 02-A/1  RBW 245

Six | Duets | for Two | Violins | Composed in an easy Stile | for the Use of | The Duke of Parma | by | D. Emanuele Barbella
[1763]    R. Bremner at the Harp and Hautboy opposite Somerset House

pp.2-13  Sigs. Mr. Irvine and Dr. Blacklocky

Violino Primo only

1. In G. Non tanto All[egr]o.; Largo; Andante staccato; Minuetto
2. In C. Non tanto Allegro; Largo; Allegretto
3. In F. Non tanto All[egr]o.; Marchia; Andante Staccato; Andante Alla Francese
4. In D. Comodo; Largo; Minuetto Alla Francese
5. In C. Comodo; Largo e con Espressione; Minuetto
6. In G. Allegretto; Largo; Allegretto con Spirito

Short Title  > Six duets for two violins
Cmp/Arr  > Emanuele Barbella (1718-1777)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner
Dedicatee(s)  > Duke of Parma
Former Owner  > Mr Irvine   |   Dr Blacklocky

Dru Dr 02-A/2  RBW 246

Six | Duets | For two | Violins | Composed by | Sigr. Barbella
[c1765]    Welcker in Gerrard Street St. Ann's Soho

pp.1-10  Sig. Alexr. Irvine

Violino Primo only. For Violino Secondo see Dr 02-B/1

1. In G. Largo; Allegro; Rondo alla Franzue
2. In C. Andante; Allegro
3. In E flat. Largo Assai; Minuetto Alla Parigina / Andantino
4. In E flat. Larghetto Andante; Allegro
5. In C. Allegretto; Largo; Presto
6. In E flat. Largo; Undesig. [Minuet]

Short Title  > Six duets for two violins
Cmp/Arr  > Emanuele Barbella (1718-1777)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Peter Welcker
Former Owner  > Alexr. Irvine

Dru Dr 02-A/3  RBW 247

Six | Simphonies | a deux Violons, deux Hautbois, deux Cors de Chasse, | alto Viola e Basse, | Composées & Dediées | A Son Excellence | Monsieur le Comte de Thanet | par | Charles Frederic Abel | Musicien de la Chamber de S. M. la Reine | de la Grande Bretagne | Oeuvre VII
[1767]    R. Bremner facing Somerset House in the Strand

pp.2-16  Sig. Alexr. Irvine

Violino Primo only. For Violino Secondo see Dr 02-B/2

1. In G. Largo; Allegro; Rondo alla Franzue
2. In C. Andante; Allegro
3. In E flat. Largo Assai; Minuetto Alla Parigina - Andantino
4. In E flat. Larghetto Andante; Allegro
5. In C. Allegretto; Largo; Presto
6. In E flat. Largo; Undesignated [Minuet]

Short Title  > Six symphonies à deux violons, &c Op. 7: [vn1]
Cmp/Arr  > Carl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner
Dedicatee(s)  > Earl of Thanet
Former Owner  > Alexr. Irvine

Dru Dr 02-A/4  RBW 248

The favorite | Overture | in all the Parts | As Performed with universal Applause | at | Messrs. Bach and Abel's Concerts | Composed by Giuseppe Haydn | of Vienna [ie Symphony No. 53]
   J. Preston ... 97 Strand

pp.2-5  

Violino Primo only. See also
Dr 02-B/3  Violino Secondo
Dr 02-C/1  Viola
Dr 02-D/1  Basso
Dr 02-E/1  Corni &c

In D. Vivace; Andante; Menuetto/Allegretto; Presto

Short Title  > Symphony No. 53 in D major ('l'Impériale'): [vn1]
Cmp/Arr  > Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J(ohn) Preston

Dru Dr 02-A/5  RBW 249

Six | Overtures | in Eight Parts | For | Two Violins, Two Hoboys, Two French Horns, one Tenor | with a Thorough Bass for the | Harpsicord or Violoncello | Dedicated to | His Royal Highness the Duke of York | Composed by | Charles Frederick Abel | Opera 4th
[c1785 ]    R. Bremner opposite Somerset House in the Strand

pp.2-13  Sig. Alexr. Irvine

Violino Primo only. See also
Dr 02-B/4  Violino Secondo
Dr 02-D/2  Basso

1. In D. Allegro; Andantino; Presto
2. In B flat. Allegro; Andantino; Minuet
3. In E flat. Allegro Maestoso; Andante; Allegro Assai
4. In C. Allegro; Andante piu tosto - un poco Vivace; Allegro assai
5. In G. Allegro; Andantino; Un poco Vivace
6. In D. Allegro; Andante; Presto

Short Title  > Six overtures in eight parts for two violins, &c Op. 4: [vn1]
Cmp/Arr  > Carl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner
Dedicatee(s)  > Duke of York
Former Owner  > Alexr. Irvine

Dru Dr 02-A/6  RBW 250

The | Periodical | Overture | In 8 Parts | Composed by | Jomelli | [Sinfonia] Number XIV
[1766]    R. Bremner at the Harp and Hautboy opposite Somerset House in the Strand

pp.32-33  Sig. Alexr. Irvine

Violino Primo only. See also
Dr 02-B/5  Violino Secondo
Dr 02-C/2  Viola

In E flat. Allegro di Molto; Chaconne

Short Title  > Sinfonia in E flat: [vn1]
Cmp/Arr  > Niccolò Jommelli (1714-1774)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner
Former Owner  > Alexr. Irvine

Dru Dr 02-A/7  RBW 251

Haydn's | Grand Symphony | The Surprize | for a | Full Band | as Performed at | Mr. Salomon's Concerts | no. 3
[c1795?]    Clementi & Co. 26 Cheapside

pp.2-7  

Violino Primo only. See also
Dr 02-B/6  Violino Secondo
Dr 02-C/3  Viola
Dr 02-D/3  Basso

In G. Adagio Cantabile: Vivace; Andante; Minuetto All[egr]o di molto; Finale All[egr]o di molto

Short Title  > 'Surprise' symphony [no. 94]: [vn1]
Cmp/Arr  > Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Clementi & Co.

Dru Dr 02-A/8  RBW 252

The | Periodical | Overture | in 8 Parts | Composed by | A. Filtz | [Sinfonia] Number VIII
[c1764]    R. Bremner, at the Harp and Hautboy, opposite Somerset House in the Strand

pp.18-19  Sig. Alexr. Irvine

Violino Primo only. See also
Dr 02-B/7  Violino Secondo
Dr 02-C/4  Viola
Dr 02-D/4  Basso

In E flat. Allegro; Larghetto; Minuetto; Presto

Short Title  > Sinfonia in E flat: [vn1]
Cmp/Arr  > Anton Fils (1733-1760)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner
Former Owner  > Alexr. Irvine

Dru Dr 02-A/9  RBW 253

The | Periodical | Overture | in 8 Parts | Composed by | P. Crispi | [Sinfonia] Number V
[c1763]    R. Bremner, at the Harp and Hautboy, opposite Somerset House in the Strand

pp.10-11  Sig. Alexr. Irvine

Violino Primo only. See also
Dr 02-B/8  Violino Secondo
Dr 02-C/5  Viola
Dr 02-D/5  Basso

In D.  Allegro Spiritoso; Andantino; Allegro assai

Short Title  > Sinfonia in D: [vn1]
Cmp/Arr  > Pietro Crispi (c1737-1797)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner
Former Owner  > Alexr. Irvine

Dru Dr 02-A/10  RBW 254

Six | Chamber Concerto's | For the | German Flute | accompanied by two Violins & a Bass | with a figured Bass for the Harpsichord | Composed by | Thomas Giordani | Opera III | Dedicated to the Right Honble. | Lord Coleraine
[c1780]    Longman & Broderip 26 Cheapside

pp.1-20  

Violino Primo only. See also
Dr 02-B/9  Violino Secondo
Dr 02-D/6  Basso

1. In D. Spiritoso; Largo; Rondeau /Gracioso
2. In C. Allegro moderato; Largo; Allegretto
3. In G. Allegro; Largo; Rondeau /Affettuoso
4. In F. Moderato; Largo; Rondeau /Allegretto
5. In D. Allegro Commodo; Largo; Lango Lee /an Irish Air /Moderato
6. In G. Allegro Maestoso; Largo; Allegretto

Short Title  > Six chamber concertos for the German flute, &c Op. 3
Cmp/Arr  > Tommaso Giordani (c1730-c.1805)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Dedicatee(s)  > Lord Coleraine

Dru Dr 02-A/11-12  RBW 255

Six | Concertos | for the | Violin | in nine Parts | by | Lewis Borghi | Humbly Dedicated | to | Richard Wynne Esqr. | Opera 2d [Violino Principale and Violino Primo]
[c1782]    Longman & Broderip 26 Cheapside and 13 Hay Market

pp.2-25  Plate no. 46  Sig. Alexr. Irvine

Violino Primo only. See also
Dr 02-B/10  Violino Secondo
Dr 02-C/6  Viola
Dr 02-D/8  Basso

1. In B flat. Moderato; Andante; Rondeau /Allegretto
2. In E flat. Allegro Maestoso; Andante /Largo; Rondeau /Gracioso
3. In D. Allegro; Andante; Rondeau /Allegretto
4. In C. Allegro Maestoso; Andante; Rondeau
5. In g minor. Adagio: Allegro; Tempo di Minuetto [N.B. After the initial intro, this is in G major]
6. In E. Allegro; Andantino; Rondeau/Allegro

Possibly the edition first published by Wm Napier of London in 1780[?] (see CPM)

Short Title  > Six concertos for the violin
Cmp/Arr  > Luigi Borghi (1745-1806)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Dedicatee(s)  > Richard Wynne Esqr.
Former Owner  > Alexr. Irvine

Dru Dr 02-A/13-14  RBW 257

Concerti Grossi | Con duoi Violini, e Violoncello di Concertino obligati, e duoi altri Violini, Viola, e Basso di Concerto | Grosso, ad arbitrio, che si potranno radoppiare: | Da | Arcangelo Corelli da Fusignano | Opera Sesta
[c1800 ]    Preston .. 97 Strand  ::  [Sold by J. Davie, Aberdeen]

pp.2-34  

Violino Primo del Concertino and Violino Primo del Concerto Grosso only. See also
Dr 02-B/11  Violino Secondo del Concertino (pp.1-32)
Dr 02-B/12  Violino Secondo del Concerto Grosso
Dr 02-C/7   Viola
Dr 02-D/8   Basso

Secondary English title: 'XII | Great Concertos, or | Sonatas, | for two Violins and a Violincello | or for two | Violins more, a Tenor | and a Thorough Bass | which may be doubled at Pleasure. | being the sixth and last work of | Arcangelo Corelli'

Short Title  > XII concerti grossi Op. 6
Cmp/Arr  > Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Preston   |   J[ames] Davie

Dru Dr 02-A/15  RBW 259

[The Periodical Overture | in 8 Parts | Composed by J. Stamitz | [Sinfonia] No. VII in E flat
[1764]    [R. Bremner at the Harp and Hautboy opposite Somerset House in the Strand]

p. 17  

Violino Primo only. See also
Dr 02-B/13  Violino Secondo
Dr 02-C/8  Viola
Dr 02-D/9  Basso

Begins in middle of Andante movement; continues with Minuetto; ends with Allegro (6/8)

Short Title  > Sinfonia in E flat: [vn1]
Cmp/Arr  > Johann Stamitz (1717-1757)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > R. Bremner

Dru Dr 02-A/16  RBW 260

Three | Grand Sonatas, | for the | Piano-Forte or Harpsichord, | With Accompanyments for a | Violin and Violoncello, | In which are introduced for the Subjects of | The Adagios & Last movements, | Select | Scotch Airs, | and Favorite Pieces, | Composed by | Ignace Pleyel
[c1795]    J. Dale 19 Cornhill & 132 Oxford Street

pp.2-17  

Violino Primo only. For Basso see Dr 02-D/10

1. In C. Allegro; Chanson Ecossoise Adagio; Presto / Rondo
2. In G. Allegro; Chanson Ecossoise Adagio; Rondo Ecossois Prestissmo - Lord MacDonalds Reel
3. In B flat. Presto assai; Chanson Ecossoise Adagio; The Countess of Sutherland's Reel / Rondo Presto assai

Short Title  > Three grand sonatas [ie trios] for the pianoforte or harpsichord, [1st set]: [vn1]
Cmp/Arr  > Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J(oseph) Dale

Dru Dr 02-A/17  RBW 261

[Pleyel's | Concertante. Violino]
[c1795?]    [London: J. Bland?]

pp.1-3  

In E flat. Allegro assai; Andante Gracioso (with 2 variations); Menuetto; Adagio espressivo; Rondo Allegro (with 4 variations)

Short Title  > Symphonie concertante: [vn]
Cmp/Arr  > Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J[ohn] Bland