Author
Corfe, James
Uniform title
Songs, op. 2
Title
Six English songs for two & three voices / set to musick by Mr. James Corfe.
Varying form of title
Spine title: Music / Corfe
Imprint
London : printed for John Johnson musick-seller at ye Harp & Crown in Cheapside, [174-]
Physical description
1 score ([2], 10 p.) ; 34 cm
Note
The pictorial title page displays a female figure, 3 putti, several musical instruments, and the British royal coat of arms all set against a classical background with balustrade, columns and alcoves; the title itself is displayed upon a plinth.
Note
For two or three voices, unaccompanied.
Note
A certain James Corfe was baptized at Salisbury Cathedral on 26th February, 1713 (new style); he is likely to have been identical with James Corfe, apprentice of Edward Thompson, organist of Salisbury Cathedral, during the period 1729-1730. A certain James Corfe is recorded in the Westminster Rate Books as residing in Bentinck Street [now Livonia Street, Soho] between 1743 and 1746.
Note
Opus number taken from the foot of the title page of James Corfe's A collection of songs, op. 3, where the present work is advertised thus: "... sold by John Johnson at the Harp & Crown in Cheapside. Where may be had, compos'd by the same author ... Six songs for two & three voices opera seconda .... ".
Formatted contents note
Contents: Tune your lutes : for 2 voices ; Come Damon : for 3 voices / by Mr. James Corfe -- Come shepherds swains : for 3 voices / set by Mr. James Corfe -- 'Tis love and harmony : for 3 voices / set by Mr. J. Corfe -- Hence far : for 2 voices / by Mr. James Crofe [sic] -- Those are slaves : for 3 voices.
Provenance
On upper endleaves, in ink, a list of the contents of this bound collection, together with brief biographical notes, in the hand of Edward Charles Corfe. On verso of 3rd upper endleaf, the signature: E. C. Corfe. Truro., together with a cutting from a sale catalogue, pasted onto the upper l.h. corner, above which, in ink and in E. C. Corfe's hand, the inscription: "Catalogue IX. Part 3. 1907. Ellis. 29 New Bond Street. W."
Provenance
Accompanied by a letter, dated 9th December 1982, and an inventory (2 leaves) sent to Suzanne Eward from the firm of Travis & Emery, Cecil Court, London; at head of the inventory: "A collection of music by members of the Corfe family of Salisbury, from the Library of Canon E.T. [sic] Corfe, Precentor of Truro, removed from Corfe House, Bath". Additionally accompanied by correspondence exchanged early in 2002 between Suzanne Eward and Sophie Ashling regarding a copy of 'The beauties of Handel'.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century, reprinted 2019) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Binding
19th-century
Copy-specific note
One of a collection of music manuscripts and prints bound together; most of the pieces in this collection were either composed or arranged by members of the Corfe family.
Subject
Corfe family
Subject
Vocal duets, Unaccompanied.
Subject
Vocal trios, Unaccompanied.
Subject
Glees, catches, rounds, etc.
Added entry--name
Johnson, John, active 1740-1774 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Corfe, Edward Charles, 1852-1937 former owner.
Added entry--name
Travis & Emery (Firm) music sellers.
Added entry--title
Songs, voices (2-3), opera seconda.
Added entry--place
England London.
B19960
UKSbSC
20250630162158.0