The agreeable surprise ballad opera collection, 1781-1970.

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The agreeable surprise ballad opera collection, 1781-1970.

Contains scores, performance parts, librettos, photographs, and publicity materials pertaining to the ballad opera The agreeable surprise, the libretto by John O'Keeffe; music composed and selected by Samuel Arnold. Also known as The secret enlarged. First performed in London Sept. 4, 1781.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7558529

University of Colorado, Boulder

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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 ...

Arnold, Samuel, 1740-1802

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Composer and organist. From the description of Samuel Arnold correspondence, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449880 ...

O'keeffe, John, 1747-1833

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