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Alfred : a masque : as it is performed at the Theatres-Royal in Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden
- Title
- Alfred : a masque : as it is performed at the Theatres-Royal in Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden / composed by Dr. Arne ; for the voice, harpsichord, and violin.
- Author
- Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778.
- Publication
- London : Printed for Harrison & Co., no. 18, Paternoster-Row, [1785?]
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- Additional Authors
- Thomson, James, 1700-1748.
- Mallet, David, 1705?-1765.
- Young, Cecilia, 1712?-1789.
- Baker, David Erskine, 1730-1767.
- Scott, Mrs.
- Wrighten, Mary Ann, 1751-1796.
- Hunt, Mrs.
- Beard, John, 1715 or 1716-1791.
- Young, Miss (Isabella), 1741?-1791.
- Frasi, Giulia, active 1742-1772.
- Guadagni, Gaetano, approximately 1725-1792.
- Galli, Caterina, approximately 1723-1804.
- Smith, Mrs.
- Harrison and Co. (London, England). pbl
- Description
- 1 vocal score (44 p.); 23 x 33 cm.
- Uniform Title
- Alfred. Vocal score
- Alternative Title
- Alfred.
- Subject
- Operas > Vocal scores with harpsichord
- Note
- For voices with and figured bass.
- Libretto by Thomson and Mallet.
- First performed on August 1, 1740.
- "In its original form, Alfred contained only seven musical numbers, including the famous patriotic song 'Rule, Britannia!' With successive additions, Arne significantly expanded the music, and the final version was an all-sung opera in three acts" -- Cf. Wikipedia, (accessed 26 March 2012).
- Names mentioned in captions: Mr. [David Erskine] Baker, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. [Mary Ann] Wrighten, Mrs. Hunt, Mr. [John] Beard, Miss Young, Sigra [Giulia] Frasi, Sigr. [Gaetano] Guadagni, Sigra. [Caterina] Galli, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Arne [i.e. Cecilia Young].
- Indexed In (note)
- RISM A / I
- Call Number
- Mus. Res. *MS (Arne. Alfred)
- OCLC
- 82357420
- Author
- Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778.
- Title
- Alfred : a masque : as it is performed at the Theatres-Royal in Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden / composed by Dr. Arne ; for the voice, harpsichord, and violin.
- Imprint
- London : Printed for Harrison & Co., no. 18, Paternoster-Row, [1785?]
- Indexed In:
- RISM A / I, A 1581.
- Local Note
- Stamp on title page indicates copy was deaccessioned from the London College of Music, Theodore S. Hill, local representative; title page contains signature of Theodore S. Hill, and Fred K. Visaish [?].
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Thomson, James, 1700-1748. LibrettistMallet, David, 1705?-1765. LibrettistYoung, Cecilia, 1712?-1789. SingerBaker, David Erskine, 1730-1767. SingerScott, Mrs. SingerWrighten, Mary Ann, 1751-1796. SingerHunt, Mrs. SingerBeard, John, 1715 or 1716-1791. SingerYoung, Miss (Isabella), 1741?-1791. SingerFrasi, Giulia, active 1742-1772. SingerGuadagni, Gaetano, approximately 1725-1792. SingerGalli, Caterina, approximately 1723-1804. SingerSmith, Mrs. SingerHarrison and Co. (London, England). Publisher
- Publisher No.
- 67-69 Harrison & Co.
- Research Call Number
- Mus. Res. *MS (Arne. Alfred)