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Sing wee Merrily : 7 voc. / [at the end] Dr. Child.: MU.MS.88.f.114v

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sing wee Merrily : 7 voc. / [at the end] Dr. Child.
Sing we merrily unto God our strength

Maker(s)

Composer: Child, William
Scribe: Purcell, Henry

Categories

Description

Anthem for unaccompanied mixed voices (SSAATBB).
Setting of Psalm 81, verses 1-4.
Caption title.
Manuscript in the hand of Henry Purcell in ink.
Starts on leaf 114v.
Published in William Boyce's 'Cathedral music' volume 2 page 90 (RISM B/II, p. 123)

Measurements and weight

1 ms. score (f. 112-114v) ;44cm

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Dating

1679 - 1681

Identification numbers

Accession number: MU.MS.88.f.114v
Primary reference Number: 253443
ALMA control 001: 99548373803606
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Audit data

Created: Monday 12 October 2020 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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