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The beggar's opera : as it is performed at both theatres with the additional alterations, and new basses by Doctor Arne for the voice, harpsichord and violin.

Title
The beggar's opera : as it is performed at both theatres with the additional alterations, and new basses by Doctor Arne for the voice, harpsichord and violin.
Publication
London : Printed by Longman and Broderip no. 26 Cheapside and no. 13 Hay Market ..., [1790?]

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Notated musicSupervised use Mus. Res. *MS (Pepusch. Beggar's opera. 179-)Performing Arts Research Collections - Music

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Additional Authors
  • Pepusch, John Christopher, 1667-1752
  • Gay, John, 1685-1732
  • Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778
  • Longman and Broderip (London, England), printer.
Description
1 vocal score ([2], 29, [1] p.; 24 s 32 cm
Uniform Title
Beggar's opera. Vocal score.
Subject
Ballad operas > Vocal scores with continuo
Note
  • Ballad opera in 3 acts.
  • Music arranged by John Christopher Pepusch ; libretto by John Gay (information from Oxford [Grove] Music Online).
  • The overture arranged for keyboard; the songs for voices and continuo with figured bass; interlinear text.
  • Engraved throughout.
  • Includes the publisher's catalogue at page [30].
Indexed In (note)
  • BUCEM
Call Number
Mus. Res. *MS (Pepusch. Beggar's opera. 179-)
OCLC
54965811
Title
The beggar's opera : as it is performed at both theatres with the additional alterations, and new basses by Doctor Arne for the voice, harpsichord and violin.
Publisher
London : Printed by Longman and Broderip no. 26 Cheapside and no. 13 Hay Market ..., [1790?]
Type of Content
notated music
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Indexed In:
BUCEM, p. 96
Language
Staff notation
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Place of Publication
England London.
Added Author
Pepusch, John Christopher, 1667-1752, arranger of music.
Gay, John, 1685-1732, librettist.
Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778, arranger of music.
Longman and Broderip (London, England), printer.
Research Call Number
Mus. Res. *MS (Pepusch. Beggar's opera. 179-)
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