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The poor soldier : a comic opera, as performed with universal applause, at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden

Title
The poor soldier : a comic opera, as performed with universal applause, at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden / selected and compos'd by William Shield, author of The flitch of bacon, Rosina, Seige of Giberalter, Lord Mayor's day &c. &c.
Author
Shield, William, 1748-1829
Publication
London : Printed by J. Bland, at his Music Warehouse, 45, Holborn ..., [1783]

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Additional Authors
  • Bannister, Elizabeth, 1757-1849
  • Bland, John, -approximately 1795
  • Edwin, John, 1769?-1805
  • Johnstone, John Henry, 1749-1828
  • Kennedy, Margaret, -1793
  • Martyr, Margaret, -1807
  • O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833
  • Wilson, Richard, active 1774-1792
Description
1 vocal score (30 pages); 22 x 32 cm
Uniform Title
Poor soldier. Vocal score
Alternative Title
Poor soldier.
Subject
Operas > Vocal scores with piano
Note
  • Libretto by John O'Keeffe.
  • Cover title; statement of responsibility includes misspellings.
  • Overture for harpsichord or piano forte.
  • "A catalogue of music, printed & sold by J. Bland" -- verso of title page.
  • Names mentioned in captions: Mr. [John Henry] Johnstone, Mr. [John] Edwin, Mrs. [Margaret] Martyr, Mrs. [Elizabeth] Bannister, Mrs. [Margaret] Kennedy, Mr. [Richard] Wilson.
  • Pages 13 and 27 intentionally left blank.
Indexed In (note)
  • RISM A/I
  • Kassler, M. Music entries at Stationers' Hall, 1710-1818, 2004
Call Number
Mus. Res. *MS (Shield. Poor soldier)
OCLC
22594418
Author
Shield, William, 1748-1829, composer.
Title
The poor soldier : a comic opera, as performed with universal applause, at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden / selected and compos'd by William Shield, author of The flitch of bacon, Rosina, Seige of Giberalter, Lord Mayor's day &c. &c.
Publisher
London : Printed by J. Bland, at his Music Warehouse, 45, Holborn ..., [1783]
Type of Content
notated music
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Indexed In:
RISM A/I, S 3108.
Kassler, M. Music entries at Stationers' Hall, 1710-1818, 2004, page 38 (November 14, 1783).
Language
Staff notation
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Added Author
Bannister, Elizabeth, 1757-1849, singer.
Bland, John, -approximately 1795, printer.
Edwin, John, 1769?-1805, singer.
Johnstone, John Henry, 1749-1828, singer.
Kennedy, Margaret, -1793, singer.
Martyr, Margaret, -1807, singer.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833, librettist.
Wilson, Richard, active 1774-1792, singer.
Research Call Number
Mus. Res. *MS (Shield. Poor soldier)
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