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Sing we merrily / [at the end] Dr Blow.: MU.MS.88.f.14v

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sing we merrily / [at the end] Dr Blow.
Sing we merrily unto God our strength

Maker(s)

Composer: Blow, John
Scribe: Purcell, Henry

Categories

Description

Anthem for solo voices (SSATTB), chorus (SSATTB) with string orchestra (G-2, G-2, C-2, F-4) and organ continuo.
Setting of Psalm 81, verses 1-4.
Title taken from first line of text.
Holograph manuscript in ink, completed and ascribed by Henry Purcell (probably after 1677).
Leaves 15, 17 & 18 were removed before or during copying. No music is missing.
1.1.1 S Sing we merrily unto God our strength G-2 bB 3 4-/=17/4'AF4.''C8C4C2''D4C/'B2AG-/

Measurements and weight

1 ms. score (f. 14v, 16-16v, 19-20) ;44cm.

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Dating

Production date: AD 1674 : [London],[approximately 1674]

Identification numbers

Accession number: MU.MS.88.f.14v
Primary reference Number: 253459
ALMA control 001: 99657303803606
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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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