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Manuscript scribal copy of the full score of Handel's oratorio Belshazzar, dates not examined

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Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Probably in the hand of John Christopher Smith (the elder). This volume is no. 8 in a series made for (Frederick) Prince of Wales about 1745. The contents generally follow the Novello vocal score, with the exception of n. 4, 5, 7, 8, and the two Chandos Anthems. Handel did not include numbers 4 and 5 "The Fate of Babylon" and "Lament Not Thus" in the performance. Contains the final instruction "Ends with the Anthem 'I Will Magnifie Thee o God my King &c."

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

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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Credit this material:

Manuscript scribal copy of the full score of Handel's oratorio Belshazzar; James S. Hall Collection of George Frideric Handel, C0640, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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