Alexander Balus : an oratorio : manuscript, [ca. 1748].

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Alexander Balus : an oratorio : manuscript, [ca. 1748].

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Music manuscript copy of the full score of Handel's oratorio "Alexander Balus," probably in the hand of John Christopher Smith (the elder). This volume is no. 13 in a series made for (Frederick) Prince of Wales about 1745. The contents generally follow the Prout-Novello score, except that n. 38 and 39, "Triumph Hymn" and "Glad Time at Length" are omitted and the order of "Heroes may Vaunt" and "Mighty Love" have been retained in their correct original position in the score.

1 vocal score (246 p.) : paper ; 37 cm.

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Hall, James, 1761-1832

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Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759

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Most material is from the oratorio; see Callno. 7087. This arrangement 1943.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphonic suite no. V : the triumph of Truth : based on / Handel ; free arrangement by Zoltan Fekete. c1943. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50064356 From the opera in three acts, librettist unknown. Composed 1707 or 1708.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Dance of the sailors : from Rodrigo / G.F. H...