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Author

Corfe, Joseph, 1740 or 1741-1820

Title

A treatise on singing : explaining in the most simple manner, all the rules for learning to sing by note, without the assistance of an instrument, with some observations on vocal music, interspersed with original examples, solfeggi, airs, duettos &c. &c / selected, & compressed from the most eminent authors both ancient and modern, (particularly some beautiful vocal pieces of sacred music from the m.s.s of Jomelli [sic], and Sacchini, never before published, in the collection of the late James Harris. & W. B. Earle Esq^r. Salisbury [)] with directions for a graceful management & delivery of the voice, by Joseph Corfe, Gentleman of his Majesty's Chapels Royal & organist of the Cathedral at Salisbury.

Varying form of title

Cover title: Treatise on singing

Imprint

London, : printed & sold for the Author, by Preston, at his wholesale warehouses, 97, Strand. [1799]

Physical description

1 score ([4], 11, [1], 40 p.) ; 26 x 36 cm

Note

Title page and music engraved; introductory essay (11 p.) letterpress.

Note

At foot of title page: "Ent. at Stationers Hall". This work was entered at Stationers' Hall on 20th April, 1799 (see: Music entries at Stationers' Hall, 1710-1818 / compiled by Michael Kassler).

Note

At foot of preface, the signature, in ink: "Jos. Corfe".

Note

At foot of page 1 of the musical text: Engrav'd by E. Riley N^o. 8, Strand.

Note

At end of Sanctus (music page 22): "This Sanctus ... repeatedly performed at the musical festivals Salisbury; in the collⁿ. of the late W. B. Earle Esq^r."

Note

At end of "Averte faciem tuam" (music page 25): "This ... duo is part of a Miserere, presented to the late James Harris Esq^r. by Sacchini, about the year 1777 ... ." A Miserere by Sacchini arrived at Salisbury in July 1773; see: Music and theatre in Handel's world : the family papers of James Harris / D. Burrows and R. Dunhill (OUP, 2002), page 735, letter dated 21 July 1773.

Note

The duets by Anfossi (music pages 31-35) "in the colⁿ. of the late James Harris Esq^r. ... ."

Note

Some of the musical examples include figured bass, unrealized.

Formatted contents note

Partial contents: [Musical examples.] Example : cantabile [in F major] ; Exercise : largo [in C major] / Sacchini -- Sanctus [in D major] / Jomelli [sic] -- Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis : duo [in E-flat major] ; Yet awhile sweet sleep : song [in F major] / Sacchini -- Take this nosegay gentle youth : duett ; Changing soon they soon decay : [duet] / del Sig^r. Anfossi -- Non cerchi innammorarsi : aria / Sacchini -- Secure within this peaceful cot : air [in E major].

Citation/references note

ESTC, T57199

Language

Largely in English; some sung words in either Italian or Latin.

Provenance

Signature, in ink, on upper endleaf: "E. C. Corfe - Truro." The Revd. Edward Charles Corfe (1852-1937) was a great-grandson of Joseph Corfe, the author of this work; Edward Charles Corfe was Precentor and Canon Residentiary of Truro Cathedral from 1904 until 1931.

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- or early 19th-century half tan sheepskin; boards covered with marbled paper; blind fillets and rolls on boards; smooth spine with gilt fillets; leather label on upper board with title: "Treatise on Singing. Joseph Corfe"; text block edges sprinkled red;marbled endleaves. Note: a detached fragment of the spine has been placed inside the upper board.

Copy-specific note

Ticket at foot of upper pastedown: "Netherton & Worth, printers, stationers, &c., Truro." James Resuggan Netherton (1818-1888) took Thomas Worth (1831-1904), formerly his apprentice, into partnership in Truro as from 1st January, 1877 whereafter the business was known as Netherton and Worth. The firm of Netherton and Worth continued trading under that style for several decades after the deaths of the original owners.

Copy-specific note

At foot of title page: Pr. 10^s. 6.

Subject

Singing Instruction and study.

Subject

Music Instruction and study.

Subject

Masses, Excerpts Scores.

Subject

Vocal music with continuo.

Subject

Vocal music with instrumental ensemble.

Added entry--name

Anfossi, Pasquale, 1727-1797 Vocal music. Selections.

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Jommelli, Nicolò, 1714-1774 Missa solemnis (1766), D major. Sanctus.

Added entry--name

Sacchini, Antonio, 1730-1786 Vocal music. Selections.

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Earle, William Benson, 1740-1796 associated name.

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Harris, James, 1709-1780 associated name.

Added entry--name

Preston, T. (Thomas), -1834 bookseller.

Added entry--name

Riley, Edward, 1769-1829 engraver.

Added entry--name

Corfe, Edward Charles, 1852-1937 former owner.

Added entry--name

Netherton, J. R. (James Resuggan), 1818-1888 bookseller.

Added entry--name

Worth, Thomas, 1831-1904 bookseller.

Added entry--place

England London.

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1001#$aCorfe, Joseph,$d1740 or 1741-1820

24512$aA treatise on singing :$bexplaining in the most simple manner, all the rules for learning to sing by note, without the assistance of an instrument, with some observations on vocal music, interspersed with original examples, solfeggi, airs, duettos &c. &c /$cselected, & compressed from the most eminent authors both ancient and modern, (particularly some beautiful vocal pieces of sacred music from the m.s.s of Jomelli [sic], and Sacchini, never before published, in the collection of the late James Harris. & W. B. Earle Esqr. Salisbury [)] with directions for a graceful management & delivery of the voice, by Joseph Corfe, Gentleman of his Majesty's Chapels Royal & organist of the Cathedral at Salisbury.

24634$aTreatise on singing

260##$aLondon, :$bprinted & sold for the Author, by Preston, at his wholesale warehouses, 97, Strand.$c[1799]

300##$a1 score ([4], 11, [1], 40 p.) ;$c26 x 36 cm

500##$aTitle page and music engraved; introductory essay (11 p.) letterpress.

500##$aAt foot of title page: "Ent. at Stationers Hall". This work was entered at Stationers' Hall on 20th April, 1799 (see: Music entries at Stationers' Hall, 1710-1818 / compiled by Michael Kassler).

500##$aAt foot of preface, the signature, in ink: "Jos. Corfe".

500##$aAt foot of page 1 of the musical text: Engrav'd by E. Riley No. 8, Strand.

500##$aAt end of Sanctus (music page 22): "This Sanctus ... repeatedly performed at the musical festivals Salisbury; in the colln. of the late W. B. Earle Esqr."

500##$aAt end of "Averte faciem tuam" (music page 25): "This ... duo is part of a Miserere, presented to the late James Harris Esqr. by Sacchini, about the year 1777 ... ." A Miserere by Sacchini arrived at Salisbury in July 1773; see: Music and theatre in Handel's world : the family papers of James Harris / D. Burrows and R. Dunhill (OUP, 2002), page 735, letter dated 21 July 1773.

500##$aThe duets by Anfossi (music pages 31-35) "in the coln. of the late James Harris Esqr. ... ."

500##$aSome of the musical examples include figured bass, unrealized.

5052#$a[Musical examples.] Example : cantabile [in F major] ; Exercise : largo [in C major] / Sacchini -- Sanctus [in D major] / Jomelli [sic] -- Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis : duo [in E-flat major] ; Yet awhile sweet sleep : song [in F major] / Sacchini -- Take this nosegay gentle youth : duett ; Changing soon they soon decay : [duet] / del Sigr. Anfossi -- Non cerchi innammorarsi : aria / Sacchini -- Secure within this peaceful cot : air [in E major].

5104#$aESTC,$cT57199

546##$aLargely in English; some sung words in either Italian or Latin.

561##$aSignature, in ink, on upper endleaf: "E. C. Corfe - Truro." The Revd. Edward Charles Corfe (1852-1937) was a great-grandson of Joseph Corfe, the author of this work; Edward Charles Corfe was Precentor and Canon Residentiary of Truro Cathedral from 1904 until 1931.

561##$aSalisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century, reprinted 2019) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”

563##$aLate 18th- or early 19th-century half tan sheepskin; boards covered with marbled paper; blind fillets and rolls on boards; smooth spine with gilt fillets; leather label on upper board with title: "Treatise on Singing. Joseph Corfe"; text block edges sprinkled red;marbled endleaves. Note: a detached fragment of the spine has been placed inside the upper board.

590##$aTicket at foot of upper pastedown: "Netherton & Worth, printers, stationers, &c., Truro." James Resuggan Netherton (1818-1888) took Thomas Worth (1831-1904), formerly his apprentice, into partnership in Truro as from 1st January, 1877 whereafter the business was known as Netherton and Worth. The firm of Netherton and Worth continued trading under that style for several decades after the deaths of the original owners.

590##$aAt foot of title page: Pr. 10s. 6.

650#0$aSinging$xInstruction and study.

650#0$aMusic$xInstruction and study.

650#0$aMasses, Excerpts$vScores.

650#0$aVocal music with continuo.

650#0$aVocal music with instrumental ensemble.

7001#$aAnfossi, Pasquale,$d1727-1797$tVocal music.$kSelections.

7001#$aJommelli, Nicolò,$d1714-1774$tMissa solemnis$n(1766),$rD major.$pSanctus.

7001#$aSacchini, Antonio,$d1730-1786$tVocal music.$kSelections.

7001#$aEarle, William Benson,$d1740-1796$eassociated name.

7001#$aHarris, James, 1709-1780,$eassociated name.

7001#$aPreston, T. (Thomas),$d-1834$ebookseller.

7001#$aRiley, Edward,$d1769-1829$eengraver.

7001#$aCorfe, Edward Charles,$d1852-1937$eformer owner.

7001#$aNetherton, J. R.$q(James Resuggan),$d1818-1888$ebookseller.

7001#$aWorth, Thomas,$d1831-1904$ebookseller.

752##$aEngland$dLondon.