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18th-century manuscript lesson book of pieces for harpsichord, dates not examined

1 item
Collection Creator:
Hall, James S.
Dates:
dates not examined
Located In:
Item 12
Extent:
1 item
Languages:
English German
Scope and Contents

Probably belonging to a Miss Baring, who signed and dated the front flyleaf on 25th August 1755. Inverted at back are pastoral songs by Handel, some from Thomas Augustine Arne's Comus including "Let Me Wander," with ornaments. Titles include: "Concerto in F," "Minuet in F," "Minuet in D," and "Sonata in G" by Hasse; "Chorus Happy Pair" and "Water Music (variations on I)" by Handel; "Air & variations in G" by Jack Latin; "Air in C" by [Alessandro] Scarlatti; "Air and variation in A" "Minuet in A," "Minuet in D," "Air in F," "Air in C," "Song in F: In vain you tell," "Lesson in B flat," "Larghetto in G minor," "Gigue in B flat," "Song in G: Cupid, God of soft," "Sonata in D," "Allegro in D," "Minuet & Variations in C," "Air in F (minuet)," "Sonata in E," "Aria in E & Variation," "Air in E," "Air in A," "Minuet in G," "Air in C," "Minuet in B flat," and "Air in C" by Felton; "Air in A" and "Minuet in G" by Thomas Linley 1732-1795; "Air in F," "Minuet in E," "Minuet in D," "Air in E," "Minuet in E," "Air (Ailen Aroon)," "El Fandango (in D minor)," "Aria in E," and "Minuet in D" by Groot; "Minuet in E" by [Vauxhall?]; "Minuet in G" by William Herschell 1738-1822; "Adagio (1st Concerto)," and "Adagio (4th Concerto) by Handel; "Fandango in B flat" by Thicknape; "Allegretto in D," "Minuet in D," and "Air in A;" "March from Montezuma" by Karl Heinrich Graun 1704-1759; "March in E flat;" and "Air in Alonzo & Imogene" by Morhead.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

18th-century manuscript lesson book of pieces for harpsichord; James S. Hall Collection of George Frideric Handel, C0640, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Margaret Sherry Rich and Teresa T. Basler in 2002. New material was added to the finding aid by John Delaney in 2005, 2011, and 2013, and by Kelly Bolding in 2019.

During 2022, restrictions on Series I, Manuscripts of Handel's Works and Works by Contemporary Composers, were lifted as part of a restrictions review project.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Probably belonging to a Miss Baring, who signed and dated the front flyleaf on 25th August 1755. Inverted at back are pastoral songs by Handel, some from Thomas Augustine Arne's Comus including "Let Me Wander," with ornaments. Titles include: "Concerto in F," "Minuet in F," "Minuet in D," and "Sonata in G" by Hasse; "Chorus Happy Pair" and "Water Music (variations on I)" by Handel; "Air & variations in G" by Jack Latin; "Air in C" by [Alessandro] Scarlatti; "Air and variation in A" "Minuet in A," "Minuet in D," "Air in F," "Air in C," "Song in F: In vain you tell," "Lesson in B flat," "Larghetto in G minor," "Gigue in B flat," "Song in G: Cupid, God of soft," "Sonata in D," "Allegro in D," "Minuet & Variations in C," "Air in F (minuet)," "Sonata in E," "Aria in E & Variation," "Air in E," "Air in A," "Minuet in G," "Air in C," "Minuet in B flat," and "Air in C" by Felton; "Air in A" and "Minuet in G" by Thomas Linley 1732-1795; "Air in F," "Minuet in E," "Minuet in D," "Air in E," "Minuet in E," "Air (Ailen Aroon)," "El Fandango (in D minor)," "Aria in E," and "Minuet in D" by Groot; "Minuet in E" by [Vauxhall?]; "Minuet in G" by William Herschell 1738-1822; "Adagio (1st Concerto)," and "Adagio (4th Concerto) by Handel; "Fandango in B flat" by Thicknape; "Allegretto in D," "Minuet in D," and "Air in A;" "March from Montezuma" by Karl Heinrich Graun 1704-1759; "March in E flat;" and "Air in Alonzo & Imogene" by Morhead.

Arrangement

Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.

Collection History

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Margaret Sherry Rich and Teresa T. Basler in 2002. New material was added to the finding aid by John Delaney in 2005, 2011, and 2013, and by Kelly Bolding in 2019.

During 2022, restrictions on Series I, Manuscripts of Handel's Works and Works by Contemporary Composers, were lifted as part of a restrictions review project.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

18th-century manuscript lesson book of pieces for harpsichord; James S. Hall Collection of George Frideric Handel, C0640, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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