Manuscript of the treble and bass parts of 157 pieces of music (numbered to 154) chiefly by Jean Baptiste Lully., Late 17th century.
Scope and Contents
Many of these pieces are already represented in MSS.9459-9461, but in addition there are a sarabande, three minuets and a chaconne (numbers 28, 29, 32, 33, 74) from the 'Trios pour le coucher du roi', one ritournelle from 'Proserpine', and a suite of twelve pieces from 'Belérophon'. There are also two pieces (numbers 40 and 41) attributed to Monsieur de la Voye.
Dates
- Creation: Late 17th century.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
2 Volumes ; Oblong octavo.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Custodial History
The manuscripts were bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1957.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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