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referencedIn Recommendations; 1815-46. All bearing the signatures of those making the recommendation, and most annotated with the dates on which the recommendations were read and with the result. Entered on printed forms from 1820 or 1821 onwards.ff. 218 + 169*. ..., 1815-1846 British Library
referencedIn ‘Original letters’: Tabb – Vert (ff. 269); 1821-1913, 1950-53, n.d.includes:f. 1 Richard Prestridge Valentine Tabb, cellist: William Hayman Cummings, Mus.D: Letter to William Hayman Cummings from Richard Prestridge Valentine Tabb: circa 1908.f. 2 ..., 1821-1953 British Library
creatorOf CROSS PAPERS. Vol. XXVII (ff. 200). Miscellaneous papers; 1702-bef. 1903. 1. ff. 1-95. Drafts of Part II, Appendix B, The character of the Queen as shown in her letters on public affairs, and Part III, Appendix B, The character of the Queen as shown ..., 1702-1903 British Library
referencedIn Acts II & III].ff. i+172 243 x 315mm.includes:f. 193 Philip Cipriani Hambly Potter, composer: Thomas Attwood, composer and organist: William Horsley, composer: Miss Dettmer, musician: Recommendation to become a female professional subscriber of the... British Library
referencedIn PEARSALL COLLECTION. Vol. VII (ff. ii + 101). Arrangements and adaptations from works by the early madrigalwriters and others, interspersed with original compositions chiefly sketches or rough drafts by Pearsall, including anthems, a canon, a carol, ..., 1835-1838 British Library
referencedIn " 'O LORD God of my Salvation,' Anthem for twelve voices by Wm. Horsley, Mus. Bac. Oxon." Paper; XIXth cent. Quarto, Presented by Mrs. Elizabeth H. Horsley., 19th century British Library
referencedIn Recommendations for associateship, with signatures of the applicants and those recommending; 1867-1902, n.d. With two recommendations for fellows, 1916, 1924 (ff. 180-1). All but one are entered on printed forms. Arranged alphabetically by name of pe..., 1867-1902 British Library
creatorOf NOVELLO COLLECTION. Vol. CVII. Vocal and instrumental music; 1772-1843, n.d. Full, vocal, chorus or instrumental scores. Mostly autograph. ff. iii+106. 305 x 245mm. Vincent Novello's binding of 1847, numbered 1[5]0. 1. ff. 2-10. Samuel Wesley: 'Ode f..., 1772-1847 British Library
referencedIn PEARSALL COLLECTION. Vol. XX (ff. i + 32). Neat copies of madrigals, part-songs, glees, etc., for four or five voices, in parts, a few by Pearsall (or slightly altered by him), but most of them by the English and Italian madrigalists of the 16th cent..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn "EXAALTABO te, Deus," Motett No. 3, in score; by William Horsley, Mus. Bac. Oxon. Begun 9 Jan. 1834. Paper. Quarto. Presented by Mrs. Elizabeth H. Horsley. British Library
creatorOf Miscellaneous official papers; 1813-1925.ff. 152. Various sizes.As follows:—1. ff. 1-55. Correspondence, notes, etc., chiefly relating to resolutions, hire of rooms, tickets, accounts, investments, the library; 1813-1925, n.d.2. ff. 56-75. Notes rela..., 1813-1925 British Library
referencedIn A DICTIONARY of Musicians, by John Wall Callcott, containing A to PA. Imperfect; wanting several leaves. With pencil notes by [William] Horsley and Dr. [William] Crotch. Paper. Quarto.William Horsley, composer: Notes to Callcott's Dictionary of Music..., 19th century British Library
referencedIn CORRESPONDENCE of Leigh Hunt; 1807-1844.James Henry Leigh Hunt, essayist and poet: Correspondence, etc.: 1806-1859.includes:f. 1 Thomas Mitchell, translator of Aristophanes: Correspondence with Leigh Hunt: 1807-1816, n.d. ff. 2, 4 Francis Wrangham, ..., 1807-1844 British Library
referencedIn PEARSALL COLLECTION. Vol. XVII (ff. 33). Neat copies of madrigals, part-songs, glees, etc., for four or five voices, in parts, a few by Pearsall (or slightly altered by him), but most of them by the English and Italian madrigalists of the 16th centur..., 19th century British Library
creatorOf MS Mus. 1592. Letters of composers: A collection of letters of British composers, performers, promoters and publishers; 1825-1929; n.d. All names are in the index to this catalogue. Includes letters relating to Sacred Harmonic Society performances, f..., 1825-1929 British Library
creatorOf ‘Original letters’: Cabel – Clinton (ff. 216); 1815-1913, 1953, n.d.includes:f. 1 Stanley Lucas, Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Marie-Josèphe Cabel, née Dreulette; singer: Letter to [S. Lucas] from Marie-Josèphe Cabel: circa 1870: Fr.f. 2 Stanl..., 1815-1953 British Library
referencedIn Vol.II (ff. 213). 1. " D'Alembert 's Principles of Musical Composition," i.e. a free English translation (watermark 1798) of portions of Élémens de musique by Jean le Rond d'Alembert. f.12. " Anthems to be sung .... in the Cathedrall .... in Dublin 1..., 1685-1886 British Library
referencedIn SEVENTEEN LEFTERS of A[ugust] F[riedrich] Kollmann to John Wall Callcott, D.Mus., on musical subjects; 28 May, 1798-26 No-f. 1806. Included also are:-a note from Dr. Callcott to W[illiam] H[orsley], with answer., [Mar. 1799] f. 16 b; and a copy by D... British Library
creatorOf SERVICES and anthems, in organ-score, by Dr. Tye, T. Tallis, W. Byrd, T. Morley, Edmund Hooper, Albert Byrne, A. Batten, O. Gibbons, Thomas Tomkins, Giovanni Ferrabosco, Dr. Child, Dr. W. Turner, and H. Purcell. Paper; ff. 196. Circ. 1700. Formerly b..., approximately 1700 British Library
referencedIn ‘Original letters’: Healey – Holst (ff. 244); 1829-1912, n.d.includes:ff. 1-2 Lillian Nordica, singer: W. B. Healey, opera and concert agent: Francesco Berger, pianist and composer; Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Letter to Francesco Berger from W..., 1829-1912 British Library
creatorOf 1813-54.ff. 247 + 74a. 312 x 200mm.includes:ff. 1-3r, 7v-8r, 9v-11, 13-14r, 25v, 54, 88v-89r William Horsley, composer: Minutes of general meetings of the Philharmonic Society, approved by: 1813-1818.ff. 2v-3, 23v-24, 32, 43v-46, 49r Samuel Webbe..., 1813-1854 British Library
referencedIn PEARSALL COLLECTION. Vol. XVIII (ff. i + 33). Neat copies of madrigals, part-songs, glees, etc., for four or five voices, in parts, a few by Pearsall (or slightly altered by him), but most of them by the English and Italian madrigalists of the 16th c..., 19th century British Library
creatorOf Letter book; 1831-44. All in the hand of William Watts.ff. 197. Largest size 230 x 185mm.includes:ff. 1, 64 William Watts, Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Pierre François Laporte, actor and impresario: Letters to Pierre François Laporte from Willi..., 1831-1844 British Library
creatorOf Letter book; 1850-58.ff. 179. 225 x 184mm.includes:ff. 2, 10, 34, 54, 56, 60v, 75r, 75v, 77, 95, 96, 97 Sir Michael Costa, composer: George Hogarth, music critic and composer; Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Letters to Sir Michael Costa from Georg..., 1850-1858 British Library
referencedIn PEARSALL COLLECTION. Vol. XVI (ff. 33). Neat copies of madrigals, part-songs, glees, etc., for four or five voices, in parts, a few by Pearsall (or slightly altered by him), but most of them by the English and Italian madrigalists of the 16th century..., 19th century British Library
creatorOf NOVELLO COLLECTION. Vol. CXIV. 'Studies in Vocal Counterpoint'; 1845-1849. Some numbers are present in more than one setting. ff. iii+46. Overall size 310 x 244mm. Vincent Novello's binding of 1849, numbered 127b. 1. f. 1. Samuel Webbe the elder: 'St..., 1845-1849 British Library
creatorOf Motet [no. 4] ‘Exultabo te Deus’. Vocal score. Copy; n.d. [1834].ff. 31 240 x 305mm.William Horsley, composer: William Goodwin, music copyist: Motet 'Exultabo te Deus' by William Horsley, probably in the hand of William Goodwin: [1834]: Lat: Copy., 1834 British Library
creatorOf Ivory counters admitting Directors, etc., of the Society to concerts; 1821, 1825, n.d. Each has the words ‘Philharmonic Society’ on one side, with the name of the person issued with the ticket on the other. All but three tickets issued in individual ..., 1821-1825 British Library
creatorOf Motet no.4, ‘Exultabo te Deus’, for six voices and orchestra; 1834. Autograph.ff. ii+35 345 x 240mm.William Horsley, composer: Motet 'Exultabo te Deus' by William Horsley: 1834: Lat: Autogr., 1834 British Library
creatorOf NOVELLO COLLECTION. Vol. XXXVI. William Horsley: glee 'Come follow me'; 1848. Autograph chorus score, with a separate piano accompaniment. With a note consigning the copyright to Alfred Novello, 1848. Published as a supplement to The Musical Times, n..., 1848 British Library
referencedIn "GLORIA in Excelsis," Motett No. 1, in score; by William Horsley, Mus. Bac. Oxon. Paper; XIXth cent. Quarto. Presented by Mrs. Elizabeth H. Horsley., 19th century British Library
referencedIn "HOSANNAH ! to the Son of David,' Anthem for twelve voices by William Horsley, Mus. Bac. Oxon. First composed in 1797, revised 1837." Paper. Quarto. Presented by Mrs. Elizabeth H. Horsley., 1837 British Library
creatorOf ‘Original letters’: Hope – Jenson (ff. 236); 1824-1913, n.d.includes:f. 1 Sir Michael Costa, composer: Edwin Hope, musician: Letter from Edwin Hope rel. to Sir Michael Costa: circa 1850.ff. 2-3 Edward John Hopkins, organist and composer: Stanley ..., 1824-1913 British Library
creatorOf MS Mus. 1527. Correspondence H–P.ff. 313. Bound in two volumes: ff. 1-153 (H–McG); ff. 154-313 (MacP–P).includes:f. 1 Anna Maria Hall, author: Miss Bowen: Letter to Miss — Bowen from Anna Maria Hall: n.d.: Autogr. ff. 2-3, 6-8 Sir Charles Hallé, pia... British Library
creatorOf AYRTON PAPERS. Vol. IV A (ff. ii+200). Letters, etc., 'From Composers, Performrs and other Musical Characters'; 1802-1847, n.d.includes:ff. 1-2 Robert Nicolas Charles Bochsa, composer and harpist: Correspondence: 1822.ff. 3-5b John Wall Callcott,..., 1802-1847 British Library
referencedIn "'GOD is our hope and strength,' a Motett for two choirs composed by Wm. Horsley, M. B. Oxon," in score. Paper; XIXth cent. Folio. Presented by Mrs. Elizabeth H. Horsley., 19th century British Library
referencedIn "O GOD the King of Glory," Motett No. 2, in score; by William Horsley, Mus. Bac. Oxon. Paper; XIXth cent. Folio. Presented by Mrs. Elizabeth H. Horsley., 19th century British Library
referencedIn Foundation book, with signatures and addresses of members; 6 Feb. 1813. With annotations and additions to 1847. The members are numbered 1-59, but some of the later names in this series are inserted in pencil rather than signed, and the series has be..., 1813-1847 British Library
referencedIn PEARSALL COLLECTION. Vol. XV (ff. 92). Neat copies of madrigals for four, five aud six voices, in score, most of them with German translations of the original words apparently by Pearsall. The names of the composers are John Bennet, B. Cooke, John Do..., 19th century British Library
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Dublin, Ireland
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