SearchGetRecordAcademy of Ancient Music (1742)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Academy of Ancient Music (1742)
Unique Identifier
1508/68
Description
Wordbook for Esther: an oratorio; or, sacred drama, set to music by Mr Handel, and performed by the Academy of Ancient Music, on 24 February 1742.
This document includes no indication of the performers involved or of the venue for the performance, although the latter might be assumed to have been the Academy's regular meeting place, the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand.
This document includes no indication of the performers involved or of the venue for the performance, although the latter might be assumed to have been the Academy's regular meeting place, the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand.
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Date range of collection
1742 - 1742
Accumulation Dates
-
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Not Specific
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Location Details
British Library
The British Library
St Pancras
,96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB United Kingdom Open Map
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Collections Overview
The Library's collection of song and piano sheet music is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, providing a valuable insight into Victorian society and culture as well as the music itself.
For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record
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Accrual Status
closed
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