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Words of the Music Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music (1733-1791)
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Stacks R 780.73 AC12
Description
A volume of bound 'programmes with words' for performances given by the Academy of Ancient Music:
* The Words of the Music Perform'd by the Academy of Ancient Music - 31/1/1733
* Motets, Madrigals and Other Pieces; Peformed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 19/12/1734
* The Song of Moses and the Funeral Anthem for her late Majesty; set to Music by Mr. Handel, and performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 10/5/1739
* Esther: An Oratorio; or Sacred Drama, set to music by Mr. Handel and performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 24/2/1742
* Motets, Madrigals and other pieces, Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 24/4/1746
* Motets, Madrigals and other pieces, Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 29/3/1750
* Motets, Madrigals and other pieces, Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 28/2/1751
* Motets, Madrigals and other pieces, Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 27/2/1755
* Motets, Madrigals and other pieces, Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 29/4/1756
* Motets, Madrigals and other pieces, Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 5/5/1757
* Motets, Madrigals and other pieces, Performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 1/3/1759
* Magnificat, Te Deum, and Anthems; performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 29/11/1759
* Motets and Other Pieces; performed by the Academy of Ancient Music - 13/4/1775
* Academy of Ancient Music - 19/1/1786
* Academy of Ancient Music - 11/5/1786
* Academy of Ancient Music - 3/2/1791
Date range
1733 - 1791
Associated People and Organisations
Academy of Ancient Music -
Handel, George Frideric -
Associated Places
London [England]
Associated Times
18th century - late 1776-1799
18th century - mid 1730-1775
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Word books
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Leeds Central Library
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Calverley Street
Leeds LS1 3AB Open Map
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http://www.leeds.gov.uk/pageView.asp?style=0&identifier=2002315_977184475
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With a specialist collection of over 10,000 books, we cover all aspects of music. A wide range of scores from miniature and full to vocal scores for operas and musicals, as well as wind band scores. Our large collection of sheet music covers both popular and classical material and includes arrangements for chamber groups as well as for solo instruments. We have a range of over 1,000 sets. They are available to orchestras within the Leeds district. Over 40 periodical titles are in stock. We can also help with reference enquiries and music homework. Special Collections include a Victorian song collection and 18th and 19th century music for use in the library. There are over 12,000 CDs in stock (in the Central Library) covering a wide range of music to cater for all tastes. Video collections including music videos are now available. Registered blind and visually impaired people may borrow CDs free of charge. The CD Central @ Leeds Central Library scheme enables local musicians to deposit copies of private CD recordings in the library for lending.
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