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Comus : a grand masque, performed at all the theatres

Title
Comus : a grand masque, performed at all the theatres / the words by Milton, composed for the voice & piano, by Dr. Arne.
Author
Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778
Publication
London : Printed by G. Walker, publisher of books and music, 105 & 106, Gt. Portland Street, [between 1812 and 1820]

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Notated musicSupervised use Mus. Res. *MS (Arne. Comus. 1812)Performing Arts Research Collections - Music

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Additional Authors
  • Dalton, John, 1709-1763
  • Milton, John, 1608-1674.
Description
1 vocal score (28 pages); 34 cm
Subject
Note
  • For voices with keyboard accompaniment.
  • Libretto by John Dalton based on the masque by John Milton.
  • Dating based on Humphries, C. Music publishing in the British Isles (1970).
  • First performed in 1738 in London.
Indexed In (note)
  • RISM A/I
Call Number
Mus. Res. *MS (Arne. Comus. 1812)
OCLC
83431122
Author
Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778, composer.
Title
Comus : a grand masque, performed at all the theatres / the words by Milton, composed for the voice & piano, by Dr. Arne.
Publisher
London : Printed by G. Walker, publisher of books and music, 105 & 106, Gt. Portland Street, [between 1812 and 1820]
Edition
In this new edition the best songs are transposed with new bases & accompaniments.
Type of Content
notated music
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Indexed In:
RISM A/I, A 1751.
Language
staff notation
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Added Author
Dalton, John, 1709-1763, librettist.
Based on (work): Milton, John, 1608-1674. Comus.
Research Call Number
Mus. Res. *MS (Arne. Comus. 1812)
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