Author
Galliard, John Ernest, -1747
Uniform title
Hymn of Adam and Eve, voices (2), continuo; arr.
Title
The morning hymn, / taken from the fifth book of Milton's Paradise lost. Set to music by the late John Ernest Galliard. The overture, accompanyments & chorusses added by Benjn. Cooke Mus. D. organist of Westminster Abby [sic]..
Imprint
London : printed by Welcker in Gerrard Street St. Ann's Soho, and may be had at Dr. Cooke's in Dorset Court Westminster., [1773]
Physical description
1 score ([2], 70 p.) ; 34 cm
Note
The original work was published in 1728 with the title: The hymn of Adam and Eve.
Note
Originally for two vocal soli (Adam and Eve) and basso continuo; here substantially re-arranged for three vocal soli [STB], chorus [SATB] and orchestra; includes figured bass, unrealized.
Note
Text begins: "These are thy glorious works parent of good ... ... And with songs and choral symphonies ... ."
Note
Published by Peter Welcker whose Will was proved at London on 18th July, 1774; see also: British Book Trade Index.
Note
The ESTC record (T190293) mentions a letterpress list of subscribers and a dedication dated January 7th 1773; these are not present in this copy. In this copy, the engraved pages are numbered 1-70.
Note
Horizontal chain-lines.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T190293
Provenance
Inscription at head of upper pastedown: "A Corfe."
Provenance
Inscriptions at head of 2nd upper endleaf: "W B Earle." (in pencil, overwritten in ink), and "A C" (in ink).
Provenance
Inscription at foot of page 1: "Ben. Cooke".
Provenance
Bequeathed to the Archives of St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle by Brigadier Tim Hackworth, military knight of Windsor and a direct descendant of Joseph Corfe (ca. 1741-1820) and Arthur Thomas Corfe (1773-1863); subsequently donated by the Archives of St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle to Salisbury Cathedral Library, with the agreement of the family of the late Brigadier Hackworth.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century, reprinted 2019) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Binding
Late 18th-century or early 19th-century dark brown half-calf; boards covered with marbled paper; sewn on five supports; spine with five raised bands; leather label on upper board with title (partially missing): "Milton's Hymn / [... Gail]llard and Cook / Acic and Galatea / Handel".
Copy-specific note
At head of 1st upper endleaf: 2/17.
Copy-specific note
Bound with: Handel, Acis and Galatea (London : W. Randall).
Subject
Milton, John, 1608-1674
Subject
Cantatas, Secular, Arranged Scores.
Added entry--name
Earle, William Benson, 1740-1796 former owner.
Added entry--name
Corfe, Arthur Thomas, 1773-1863 former owner.
Added entry--name
Hackworth, Timothy William, 1933-2017 former owner.
Added entry--name
Cooke, Benjamin, 1734-1793 arranger.
Added entry--name
Cooke, Benjamin, 1734-1793 associated name.
Added entry--name
Milton, John, 1608-1674 Paradise lost. Book 5. Selections.
Added entry--name
College of St. George, Windsor Castle donor.
Added entry--place
England London.
B14581
UKSbSC
20230905115206.8