Alfred ballad opera collection, 1751-1900.

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Alfred ballad opera collection, 1751-1900.

Contains scores, librettos, and materials pertaining to the masque Alfred, the libretto by James Thomson and David Mallet; music composed by Thomas Augustine Arne.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7550839

University of Colorado, Boulder

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Arne, Thomas

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Originally composed for string orchestra, 1738. First performance of masque at Drury Lane Theatre, London, 4 March 1738. This arrangement 1923. Based on Milton's "Comus". Adapted by John Dalton.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Dance from Comus, in F / Thomas Augustine Arne ; arranged and edited by Adam Carse. [192-] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42696273 The pastiche ballad opera in 3 acts with libretto based on the play by Isaac Bi...

American Music Research Center

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Center for the study of American music founded by Sister Mary Dominic Ray, in 1964. Collection transferred to University of Colorado, Boulder in 1990. From the description of Records, 1964-[ongoing]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 49939300 ...

Thomson, James, 1700-1748

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Thomson was a Scottish poet and dramatist. From the guide to the Copyright documents, 1729-1750/1., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Myers and Co. From the description of Autograph letters signed (12) : to Miss Elizabeth Young, 1743 Mar. 10-1745 Nov. 4 [one undated]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270572239 English poet and dramatist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to [William Cranstou...

Mallet, David, 1705?-1765

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Scottish poet. From the description of John Conyers his Account with Mrs. Elstob & David Mallet, Esq. for one years rent received by him of their Estate in Yorkshire ending at Ladyday 1764 : London : document signed, 1765 Apr. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270609233 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to [Lord Bute?], 1762 Nov. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606452 Mallet was a Scottish dramatist. Aaron H...