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The duenna : a comic opera, in three acts : as it is performed, by His Majesty's servants
Pottinger, Israel (1759-1761); Linley, Thomas (1733-1795); Linley, Thomas (1756-1778); Sheridan, Richard Brinsley (1751-1816)
1776
A parody of Sheridan's play, by I. Pottinger; the music composed by Thomas Linley and his son.
Marian : an opera, as perform'd at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden
Shield, William (1748-1829); Brooke, Frances (1724?-1789)
[1788]
Overture "adapted as a harpsichord lesson"; vocal numbers mostly in condensed score, some with continuo (figured bass) Without the spoken dialogue.
Love in the east, or Adventures of twelve hours : a comic opera as performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane
Linley, Thomas (1733-1795); Cobb, James (1756-1818)
[1788]
Libretto by J. Cobb. Overture arr. for keyboard; vocal numbers mostly arr. for voices and keyboard or for vocal lines and bass. Without the spoken dialogue.
The shepherd's invitation : a favorite Scotch air : sung by Mrs. Catley in Love in a village
Arne, Thomas Augustine (1710-1778)
[ca. 1760]
Song; for 2 violins and voice, with figured bass.
Smiling Love, to thee belong. Roundelay in the comedy of Dissipation
Linley, Thomas (1733-1795)
[1781?]
First line: Smiling Love to thee belong.
Music & mirth
Hook, Mr (1746-1827)
[1780?]
First line: I fing of the transports of music and mirth. Caption title. With version for the German flute at the end.
The lover and the friend
Worgan, James (1713-1753)
[1760?]
Caption title. Anonymous, composed by James Worgan the Elder. Page numbered 11.
The birds nest
Surr, George; Shenstone, William (1714-1763)
[ca. 1780?]
Imprint at foot of page: J.P. A song, the words by W. Shenstone. First line: I've found out a gift for my fair. With version for the German flute.
Invocation to night
[1770?]
Song; for voice and continuo. Includes part for German flute or guitar. Imprint from foot of page: 'Str: & Sk:' [i.e. Straight & Skillern].
The duenna or Double elopement : a comic-opera as performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden for the voice, harpsichord, or violin
Linley, Thomas (1733-1795); Linley, Thomas (1756-1778); Sheridan, Richard Brinsley (1751-1816)
[1775?]
Music composed and compiled by T. Linley and his son, much of it based on traditional tunes. Libretto by R.B. Sheridan. Overture arr. for keyboard; vocal numbers mostly for voices and continuo (fi...
How blest the maid : sung by Miss Brent in Love in a village
Galuppi, Baldassare (1706-1785); Arne, Thomas Augustine (1710-1778); Brent, Charlotte (1802)
[ca. 1780?]
Song, adapted by T. Arne from B. Galuppi's 'Pastorella al prato' from his 'Filosofo di campagna'. Arr. on two staves for voice and keyboard with figured bass. Caption title.
The banks of the Dee : a favorite song
Tait, John (1748-1817)
[ca. 1780?]
For voice and continuo (figured bass) In this edition, the music is laid out on six systems. To the tune 'Langolee' (cf. BUCEM) Caption title. Without imprint. Words by J. Tait.