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

Title
The woodman : a comic opera, as performed with universal applause at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden / composed chiefly by Willm. Shield ; the poetry by Bate Dudley.
Author
Shield, William, 1748-1829
Publication
London : Printed by Longman & Broderip, 26 Cheapside & 13 Haymarket, [1791]

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Additional Authors
  • Simpkins, William, active 18th century-19th century
  • Chanu, Marie, -1793
  • Dudley, H. Bate (Henry Bate), Sir, 1745-1824
  • Dall, Miss, active 1776-1794
  • Huntley, Miss, active 1790-1791
  • Incledon, Charles Benjamin, 1763-1826
  • Johnstone, John Henry, 1749-1828
  • Martyr, Margaret, -1807
  • Quick, John, 1748-1831
  • Webb, Mrs., -1793
  • Williamson, David, -1810
Description
1 vocal score (97 pages); 24 x 34 cm
Uniform Title
Woodman. Vocal score
Alternative Title
Woodman.
Subject
  • Clements Inn (London, England)
  • Operas > Vocal scores with keyboard instrument
Genre/Form
  • Operas.
  • Vocal scores.
Note
  • Arranged for voice and harpsichord or pianoforte, some pieces include accompaniment by oboe, etc.
  • First performed 26 February 1791 (information from Grove/Oxford Music Online).
  • Date from Kassler.
  • Illustrated title page of Clements Inn by Simpkins.
  • Caption title to the overture: Overture to the Woodman adapted as a lesson for the harpsichord or piano forte.
  • Names mentioned in captions: Mr. Bannister, Mr. Blanchard, Miss Dall, Miss Huntley, Mr. [Charles Benjamin] Incledon, Mr. [John Henry] Johnstone, Mrs. [Margaret] Martyr, Mrs. Pieltain [Marie Chanu], Mr. [John] Quick, Mrs. Webb, and Mr. [David] Williamson.
Indexed In (note)
  • Kassler, M., compiler. Music entries at Stationers' Hall, 1710-1818
  • RISM (Répertoire international des sources musicales) A/I
  • RISM (Répertoire international des sources musicales)
Call Number
Mus. Res. *MS (Shield. Woodman)
OCLC
1069688358
Author
Shield, William, 1748-1829, composer.
Title
The woodman : a comic opera, as performed with universal applause at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden / composed chiefly by Willm. Shield ; the poetry by Bate Dudley.
Publisher
London : Printed by Longman & Broderip, 26 Cheapside & 13 Haymarket, [1791]
Type of Content
notated music
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Indexed In:
Kassler, M., compiler. Music entries at Stationers' Hall, 1710-1818, page 156 (March 14, 1791).
RISM (Répertoire international des sources musicales) A/I, S 3255.
RISM (Répertoire international des sources musicales), 00000990059630.
Local Note
NYPL copy originally cataloged December 1953.
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Added Author
Simpkins, William, active 18th century-19th century, engraver.
Chanu, Marie, -1793, singer.
Dudley, H. Bate (Henry Bate), Sir, 1745-1824, librettist.
Dall, Miss, active 1776-1794, singer.
Huntley, Miss, active 1790-1791, singer.
Incledon, Charles Benjamin, 1763-1826, singer.
Johnstone, John Henry, 1749-1828, singer.
Martyr, Margaret, -1807, singer.
Quick, John, 1748-1831, singer.
Webb, Mrs., -1793, singer.
Williamson, David, -1810, singer.
Research Call Number
Mus. Res. *MS (Shield. Woodman)
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