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

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

Text that may appear erroneous is highlighted to show that it is either confirmed or under review

Fraser  C04
HONBLE. MRS HAY NO. 4
Fra C04/1  RBW 2350

Six sonatas | for the | Piano Forte or Harpsichord; | With an Accompaniment for a | Flute or Violin, and Violoncello: | Composed, and Dedicated (by Permission) to | Her Majesty | The Queen of Great Britain; | By Ignace Pleyel
[c1790]    Longman & Broderip, London  ::  Sold by J. Watlen North Bridge

pp.2-101  

Keyboards with Flauto included

Sonata 1 in C. All[egr]o Vivace; Rondo Moderato; Presto
Sonata 2 in G. Allegro; Adagio; Rondeau Allegro molto
Sonata 3 in B flat. Allegro molto; Variazioni
Sonata 4 in D. Undesignated; Andante; Rondo Allegro assai
Sonata 5 in e minor. Undesignated; Andantino; Rondeau / Allegretto
Sonata 6 in D. Allegro; Allegro molto / Rondeau

Also: Catalogue of 'Musical Publications' Longman & Broderip .. Apollo No. 26 Cheapside & No. 13 Haymarket

Short Title  > Six sonatas for the pianoforte or harpsichord
Cmp/Arr  > Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip   |   John Watlen
Dedicatee(s)  > HM Queen of Great Britain

Fra C04/2  RBW 2351

Three | Grand Sonatas, | for the | Piano-Forte or Harpsichord | In which are introduced for the Subjects of | The Adagios & Last movements, | Select | Scotish Airs | with Accompanyments for a | violin and Violoncello, | Composed by | Ignace Pleyel. (second set)
[c1790]    Preston & Son. 97 Strand

pp.39-71  

Keyboard only

Sonata 4 in G. Allegro; Chanson Ecossoise / Rondo Moderato
Sonata 5 in B flat. Allegro; Air Ecossois / Adagio Espressivo; Rondo Air Ecossois / Allegro
Sonata 6 in A. Moderato; Rondo Air Ecossois / Allegretto / Scherzando - All[egr]o molto

Short Title  > Three grand sonatas [ie trios] for the pianoforte or harpsichord, 2nd set: [kbd]
Cmp/Arr  > Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Preston & Son

Fra C04/3  RBW 2352

Oh Happy Tawny Moor | sung by | Mrs. Bland & Mr. Bannister Junr. | in the Mountaineers | Composed by Dr. Arnold
[c1795]    Preston 97 Strand

pp.1-4  

From the libretto by George Colman

Short Title  > Oh happy tawny Moor: duet
Cmp/Arr  > Samuel Arnold (1740-1802)
Auth/Ed  > Colman, George (the Younger) (1762-1836)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Preston
Performer(s)  > Mr Bannister Junr   |   Mrs Bland

Fra C04/4  RBW 2353

How Charming a Camp is | A favorite song | sung by Mrs. Bland in | The Prisoner | Composed by T. Attwood
[c1792]    Longman & Broderip 26 Cheapside & 13 Haymarket

pp.2-4  

Short Title  > How charming a camp is: song
Cmp/Arr  > Thomas Attwood (1765-1838)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mrs Bland

Fra C04/5  RBW 2354

When the Morning peeps forth | A favorite Hunting Song | Composed by Mr. Cheese
[c1795]    J. Bland 45 Holborn

pp.1-3  

Short Title  > When the morning peeps forth: hunting song
Cmp/Arr  > Mr Cheese (1751-1804)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J[ohn] Bland

Fra C04/6  RBW 2355

Twin Roses you've archly contriv'd | Sung by Mr. Johnstone | in the | Travellers in Switzerland Composed by | W. Shield
[c1794]    Longman and Broderip 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket

pp.2-3  

Poetry by Henry Bate Dudley

Short Title  > Twin roses you've archly contriv'd: song
Cmp/Arr  > William Shield (1748-1829)
Auth/Ed  > Dudley, Sir Henry Bate (1745-1824)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mr Johnstone

Fra C04/7  RBW 2356

'Breathe soft ye Flutes' | A favorite Song, | as sung with the greatest applause by | Mrs. Harrison, | at the Vocal Concerts, | Composed by | J. W. Callcott, B.M.
[c1794]    J. Dale 19 Cornhill & No. 132 Oxford Street

pp.1-5  

Poem by Ambrose Philips

Short Title  > Breathe soft ye flutes: song
Cmp/Arr  > J W Callcott (1766-1821)
Auth/Ed  > Philips, Ambrose (1674-1749)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > J(oseph) Dale
Performer(s)  > Mrs Harrison

Fra C04/8  RBW 2357

There was a little Woman | the favorite Comic Song | introduced and Sung by Mr. Fawcett | in | Crotchet Lodge. [Farce by Thomas Hurlstone]
[c1795?]    Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket

pp.2-3.  

Short Title  > There was a little woman: comic song
Cmp/Arr  > Anon.
Auth/Ed  > Hurlstone, Thomas (18th c.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mr Fawcett

Fra C04/9  RBW 2358

Each joy in Thee Possessing | a Favorite Duett | Sung with universal applause by Mr. Kelly and Mrs. Crouch at the Theatre Royal | Edinburgh
[c1800]    Corri, Dussek & Co. London and No 37 North Street Edinburgh

pp.1-4  

Composed by Gluck; English words by Elizabeth Sheridan

Short Title  > Each joy in thee possessing: duet
Cmp/Arr  > Christoph von Gluck (1714-1787)
Auth/Ed  > Sheridan (née Linley), Elizabeth Ann (1754-1792)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Corri, Dussek & Co.
Performer(s)  > Mrs Crouch   |   Mr Kelly

Fra C04/10  RBW 2359

Fa lal la, | The favorite Air | sung by Mr(s?) Bland in the | Cherokee
[c1795]    Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket

pp.2-4  

By Stephen Storace to a libretto by James Cobb?

Short Title  > Fa lal la: song
Cmp/Arr  > Stephen Storace (1763-1796)
Auth/Ed  > Cobb, James (1756-1818)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mrs Bland

Fra C04/11  RBW 2360

Blow high, blow low | The Words, and music, by C. Dibdin | As Sung by Mr. Rheinhold, in The Seraglio, & Mr. Bannister in Thos. & Sally
[1783-1810]    Printed for & Sold by A. Mc.Gouan, Glasgow

pp.1-2  

Short Title  > Blow high, blow low: song
Cmp/Arr  > Charles Dibdin (1745-1814)
Auth/Ed  > Dibdin, Charles Sr (1745-1814)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > (A.) McGouan
Performer(s)  > Mr Bannister   |   Mr Rheinhold

Fra C04/12  RBW 2361

The Heaving of the Lead, | A favorite Song | sung by Mr. Incledon in | Hartford Bridge | Composed by | W. Shield, | With an additional Stanza
[1782-92]    Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket

pp.2-4  

From the libretto by William Pearce

Short Title  > The heaving of the lead: song
Cmp/Arr  > William Shield (1748-1829)
Auth/Ed  > Pearce, William (18th-19th c.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mr Incledon

Fra C04/13  RBW 2362

She dropt a Tear & cried be true | A favorite Sea Song | composed by | J. Moulds late pupil to Mr. Linley
[c1790]    G. Goulding 6 James Street, Covent Garden

Re-issue? of Feast of Apollo Vol.1 No. 5, pp.40-42

Short Title  > 'She dropt a tear & cried be true' (ie Ye ling'ring winds): sea song
Cmp/Arr  > John Moulds (fl.1785-1800)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > G. Goulding

Fra C04/14  RBW 2363

Anna's | Lullaby | The Words written, and Sung at the | Theatre Royal in the Haymarket | by | Mr. Johnstone | Composed by | T. Carter
[c1775?]    Printed for the Composer and sold by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket

pp.2-3  

Short Title  > Anna's lullaby: song
Cmp/Arr  > Charles Thomas Carter (1735-1804)
Auth/Ed  > Johnstone, John Henry (1750-1828)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > for Thomas Carter   |   Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Mr Johnstone

Fra C04/15  RBW 2364

The Waefu' Heart | as Sung by | Master Knyvett | at the | Vocal Concerts | Willis' Rooms 1794
[1782-92]    Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket

pp.2-4  

Poem by Susanna Blamire set to music by Haydn?

Short Title  > The waefu' heart: song
Cmp/Arr  > Anon.
Auth/Ed  > Blamire, Susanna (1747-1794)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Master / Mr Knyvett

Fra C04/16  RBW 2365

Sweet Lilies of the Valley | a favorite Song, Sung with universal Applause at | Vauxhall Gardens, by Master Shepherd | Composed by Mr. Hook | to words by Richardson Esq. | for 2 Violins and a Bass
[1792]    Longman & Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket

pp.1-3  

Short Title  > Sweet lilies of the valley: song
Cmp/Arr  > James Hook (1746-1827)
Auth/Ed  > Richardson, Samuel (1689-1761)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Longman & Broderip
Performer(s)  > Master Shepherd

Fra C04/17  RBW 2366

My Love to War is going | A Song [by Miss Alderson] | with an Accompaniment | for the | Piano-Forte [by Mr Twiss (or Biggs?]
[1797]    Rt. Birchall 133 New Bond St

pp.2-4  

Also adapted for Vocal trio

Short Title  > My love to war is going: song
Cmp/Arr  > E S Biggs (d.1833)   |   John(?) Twiss (18th-19th c.)
Auth/Ed  > Alderson, Amelia (1769-1853)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Robert Birchall

Fra C04/18  RBW 2367

Old Benbow's Fate | A Favorite New Song | Composed and Sung by | Mr. R. B. Holland, | at the Theatre Royal Edinburgh
[c1800]    Corri, Dussek & Co. No. 37 North Bridge Street Edinburgh and No. 67 and 68 Dean Street Soho London

pp.1-3  

Short Title  > Old Benbow's fate: song
Cmp/Arr  > R B Holland (19th-20th c.)
Pr/Pub/Bks  > Corri, Dussek & Co.
Performer(s)  > Mr R. B. Holland

Fra C04/19  RBW 2368

Sally in our alley | A Favorite Song [by Henry Carey] | Sung by Mr. Dignum | at the Anacreontic Society
[c1785]    No attributed printer or publisher

pp.1-2  

Short Title  > Sally in our alley: song
Cmp/Arr  > Henry Carey (1687-1743)
Auth/Ed  > Carey, Henry (1687-1743)
Performer(s)  > Mr Dignum