Author
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759
Uniform title
Vocal music. Selections. Vocal score
Title
Dedicated by permission to his Majesty The beauties of Handel, in three volumes consisting of upwards of one hundred & fifty of his most favorite songs, duetts & trios,. Volume 3, / selected from the various works of this great master arranged with a separate accompaniment for the piano forte. and figured from the m.s. scores of the author, by Jos. Corfe. Gentleman of his Majesty's Chapels Royal & organist of the Cathedral Salisbury..
Varying form of title
Portion of title: Beauties of Handel. Volume 3
Varying form of title
Spine title: Corfe's Beauties of Handel. Vol. III
Imprint
London. : Printed & sold for the author, by Preston, 71, Dean Strt. Soho & to be had of all the music sellers in the United Kingdom., [1823]
Physical description
1 vocal score ([4], 143, [1] p.) ; 27 x 38 cm
Note
A collection of 49 vocal pieces, chiefly for one or two vocal soli; also includes vocal trios and vocal quartets. The accompaniment is arranged for piano; some works include obbligato instrumental cues. Figured bass included.
Note
Title page, 'Advertisement.', and 'Index to Handel's songs, vol. III.' printed before the score.
Note
Reprint; first published in September 1806; announced as "to be had at Preston's, 97, Strand; and at Messrs. Banks's and Mr. Corfe's, Salisbury" in The Morning Post, September 5, 1806, page [2].
Note
Thomas Preston announced the removal of his business from The Strand to 71, Dean Street, Soho in April 1822 (see: John Bull. No. 69, April 7, 1822, page [1]). Preston announced the publication, at 71, Dean Street, of "new editions" of "The beauties of Handel, in 3 volumes" in April 1823; see: The Morning Herald, April 26, 1823, page [4].
Note
Plate no.: Vol: 3.
Formatted contents note
Contents: [From] Messiah, [HWV 56]. Rejoice, O daughter of Sion -- He layeth the beams : [adapted from] Nasce al bosco [from Ezio, HWV 29, included in The sacred oratorio of] Redemption / [a pasticcio oratorio (1786) consisting of music selected by Samuel Arnold from the works of Handel] -- [From] Messiah, [HWV 56]. Their sound is gone out : quartetto (canto, alto, tenore, bass) ; For behold darkness shall cover the earth ; Thus saith the Lord ; But who may abide -- [From] Sampson [sic, i.e. Samson, HWV 57]. Thus when the sun -- [From the Dettingen] Te Deum, [HWV 283]. Thou sittest at the right hand of God : trio (alto, tenor, bass) ; Thou art the King of Glory ; When thou tookest upon thee ; Vouchsafe O Lord ; O Lord in Thee : [arranged] -- [From] Alex. Balus, [HWV 65]. O what pleasures past expressing : duetto ; Pow'rful guardians ; O Mithra with thy brightest beams ; Hail wedded love : duetto -- [From] Athalia, [HWV 52]. Through the land -- [From] Saul, [HWV 53]. O godlike youth -- [From Chandos] Anthems [nos. 3 and 4]. O sing unto the Lord [from HWV 249b] ; Wash me thoroughly [from HWV 248] : duet ; O worship the Lord [from HWV 249b] : duet treble & tenor -- [From] Messiah, [HWV 56]. Behold I tell you a mystery -- [From] Theodora, [HWV 68]. Sweet rose and lilly [sic] -- [From] Occasional oratorio, [HWV 62]. Jehovah to my words give ear ; Then will I Jehovah's praise -- [From] Solomon, [HWV 67]. Ev'ry joy that wisdom knows : [duet] -- [From] Acis & Galatea, [HWV 49]. I rage ; Love sounds th'alarm ; Hush ye pretty warbling quire ; Consider fond shepherd -- [From] Judas Macchabæus [sic, i.e. Judas Maccabæus, HWV 63]. Arm arm ye brave ; Sound an alarm -- [From] Israel in Egypt, [HWV 54]. The Lord is a man of war : duetto [for 1st and 2nd bass] -- [From] Hercules, [HWV 60]. Constant lovers ; Daughter of gods -- [From] Alexs. feast, [HWV 75]. Bacchus ever fair and young ; Revenge Timotheus cries ; Thais led the way : [printed in A], original key, B-[flat] -- [From] L'Allegro il Penseroso, [HWV 55]. But oh! sad virgin : [printed in D], original key, E ; Sweet bird ; Mirth admit me of thy crew ; Come pensive nun -- [From] Esther, [HWV 50a]. Mount Lebanon : duett.
Provenance
Bookplate on upper pastdown: E. B. Ramsay.
Provenance
This volume is one of a set of 3 previously owned by E. B. Ramsay. An inscription on the upper endleaf of vol. 1 of this set includes these words: "E. C. Corfe from E & S Deer[?] from Oct 16th - Christmas 1903." "Decr. 1904 3 Vols." "Rebound, Octr. 1911." This volume appears, therefore, previously to have been owned by E. C. Corfe.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century, reprinted 2019) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Binding
Half green (faded to brown) sheepskin; boards covered with marbled paper; gilt tooling on boards and spine; text block edges stained pink.
Copy-specific note
On title page: Pr[ice]. 1 . 5. - [£1 5s.] Unbound.
Subject
Oratorios, Excerpts Vocal scores with piano.
Subject
Operas, Excerpts Vocal scores with piano.
Subject
Operas, Excerpts, Arranged.
Subject
Te Deum laudamus (Music)
Subject
Anthems.
Added entry--name
Corfe, Joseph, 1740 or 1741-1820 editor.
Added entry--name
Arnold, Samuel, 1740-1802 Redemption. He layeth the beams.
Added entry--name
Preston, T. (Thomas), -1834 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Ramsay, Edward Bannerman, 1793-1872 former owner.
Added entry--name
Corfe, Edward Charles, 1852-1937 associated name.
Added entry--uncontrolled related/analytical title
The beauties of Handel. Vol. III
Added entry--place
England London.
B19116
UKSbSC
20250428143038.2