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Monticello Music Collection, Accession [Multiple Numbers], Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.
#3177-a was deposited by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, 1949 September 12. A 1723 .J4 no.1-95 was purchased for the Tracy W. McGregor Library. #7443-f was deposited by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, 1971 February 12 and returned to the Foundation 1986 May 13.
In the revision of this appendix, we have maintained the integrity of Helen Cripe's original document, organizing it as she did, by the present manner in which it is stored. We have added information that seemed to be of potential interest to future researchers and others with an interest in the collection, making every effort to be consistent and to clearly reflect what one finds when looking at the collection. We have added information from the title pages of complete collections of printed sheet music, which are indicated in italics, and have included information about publication when it was available. Some of this detective work was done by Cripe and is not available simply from looking at the collection. In these cases, that information is stated in square brackets. Titles of individual songs are stated in quotation marks. Inconsistency in capitalization and spelling within these titles reflects what is printed on the actual documents. We have also added some description of the music when that information was not necessarily clear from the title.
The collection consists of music owned by Thomas Jefferson, Martha Jefferson Randolph and her children and grandchildren.
3177
Inscribed on inside of front cover: "Thomas Jefferson. Monticello. Albemarle Co. Virginia. This book given by T.J. to his grand daughter Virginia Jefferson Randolph. " Handwritten notation about tuning the harpsichord, German Flute, and string instruments on reverse of title page. This book contains about 110 short minuets, some with names and some without. Those named are generally named after a person, or simply after the composer. The First Collection of Volume the 2nd of the Most Favourite Minuets with their Basses Which are Now in Vogue and Perform'd at all Publick Assemblies and Entertainments, Neatly Fitted for the German Flute, Violin, or Harpsichord. Printed and sold by David Rutherford at the Violin and German Flute in St. Martins Court near Leicester Fields, [London, ca. 1753]. Price: 6 dollars.
Manuscript music book containing a mixture of songs and hymns (some with text), excerpts from Corelli violin solos, Handel keyboard works, themes and variations, various works for pianoforte (some attributed, others anonymous), scales and preludes in all of the major and minor keys. Several hands are represented, and some of the writing has been identified as that of Martha Wayles Jefferson.
Contains:
"Stabat Mater, " composed by Sigr. [Giovanni Battista] Pergolesi. Musical score for two treble instruments, bass, and continuo with figures and choir. Latin text.
"An Ode by Mr. Pop, Adapted to the Principal Airs of the Hymn Stabat Mater Composed by Signor Pergolesi. An Ode Entitled 'The Dying Christian to his Soul' by Alex: Pop Esq. Adapted to the Stabat Mater of Sig. Pergolesi. " Printed for I. Walsh in Catherine Street in the Strand [London, ca. 1764]. Score for two violins, viola, bbass, and choir. English text.
"The Anthem Which Was Performed in Westminster Abbey at the Funeral of Her most Sacred Majesty, Queen Caroline. Composed by Mr. [Georg Friedrich] Handel. Vol. II. " Printed for William Randall Successor to the late Mr. Walsh in Catherine Street in the Strand [London, ca. 1770]. Score for two violins, viola, bass, two oboes, and choir. English text.
"Handel's Celebrated Coronation Anthems in Score, for Voices and Instruments. Vol. I. " Printed for I. Walsh in Catherine Street in the Strand [London, 1743]. Score for 3 Tromba, Tympano, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 3 violins, viola, cello, bass, choir, 2 soloists, and organ. English text.
The Psalms Set Full for the Organ or Harpsichord as they are laid in Churches and Chappels in the manner given out as also with their Interludes of great Variety by Mr. Dan Purcell, late Organist of St. Andrew's Halbrown. Price: 6 dollars. Printed for I Walsh Servant in Ordinary to his Majesty at the Harp and Hautboy in Ka...Street in the Strand and IH are at the Viol and Flute in Cornhill near the Royal Exchange [London, n.d.]. Several have the words written in, possibly in Martha Randolph's handwriting. Includes:
"Canterbury Tune "
"York Tune "
"Southwell Tune "
"St. Mary's Tune "
"100th Psalm Tune "
"Windsor Tune "
"London Tune "
"St. David's Tune " [one of TJ's favorites]
"119th Psalm Tune "
"148th Psalm Tune "
"113th Psalm Tune "
Seven Songs for the harpsichord or Forte Piano The Words and Music Composed by Francis Hopkinson. Published and sold by T. Dobson, Philadelphia [1788] [ca. 1784]. Hopkinson dedicated these songs to George Washington. He sent Washington and Jefferson each a copy of them in December, 1788. Original title page is missing from sheet music, but a photocopy of the version at the Library of Congress indicates title, composer, and publication information. Songs with pianoforte accompaniment and texted verses. Despite the title on the cover page, there are actually eight songs in this collection.
The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany Being a Gradation of Proper Lessons from the Beginner to the tolerable Performer Chiefly intended to save Masters the trouble of writing for their Pupils to which are prefixed some Rules for Time by Robert Bremner. Printed and Sold as his Music Shop on the Harp and Hautboy...[London, ca. 1765]. Keyboard lesson book with exercises.
Eight Lessons for the Harpsichord, Composed by the Celebrated Giovanni Battista Pergolessi, Author of the Stabat Mater. Printed and sold by Longman Lukey and Co. No. 26 Cheapside where may be had lately published justs [?] Lessons. [London, ca. 1771]. Price: 7s, 6d. Printed score of eight keyboard sonatas.
Variations for the Harpsichord to a Minuet of Corelli's, the Gavot in Otho [by Handell], and the Old Highland Laddie, by J. Snow late organist of St. John's College Oxon. Printed for J. Longman & Co. at the Harp and Crown, No. 26 Cheapside, where may be had lately published the harpside [London, ca. 1769]. Price: 2s.
Six Favorite Overtures Adapted for the Harpsichord for Organ, Composed by C[hristian] F[erdinand] Abel. Engraved, printed, & Sold by Longman, Lukey, & Co. No. 26 Cheapside, where may be had just puslish'd for the harpsichord or organ [London, ca. 1769-75]. Price: 4s.
Six Sonatas for the Piano-Forte or Harpsichord. Composed by Sigr. C. E. [Carl Philip Emanuel] Bach. Printed and Sold by Longman Luckey & Co., No. 26 Cheapside, London [ca. 1775]. Price: 8s.
Six Concerto, pour le Clavecin ou le Forte-Piano avec Accompagnement de deux Violons et Basse Dédiés á Madame La Duchesse de lancastre, composes par j. S. Schroetter, Oeuver III. Printed Chez Mr. Boyer au Magazin de Musique, Rude e Richelieu á la Clef d'Or, Passage du Café de foy. Chez Madame Le Menu Rue de Roule á la Clef d'Or. [Paris, ca. 1785]. Prix: 12t. Inscribed on title page: "Mademoiselle Jefferson, 'Panthemont' Paris, 1785. "
Ouverture et Airs de Ballets D'Alexandre aux Indies, arranges pour le Clavecin ou Forte-Piano par l'auteur avec un Violon ad libitum Dédiés á Madame La Contesse Charles de Peysac [by de Mereau]. Chez des Lauriers Md. De Papier rue St Honore á côté de celle des prouvairea, Paris [ca. 1765]. Contains dedication page to Mme. La Contesse Charles de Peysac by de Mereau.
Contains:
Pasquali's method of tuning the harpsichord
Sonata by Ferdinand Stoes
Rondeau
"Sonata " by Ernest Eixner [Eichnerl
"The Merman's Song " by Haydn
"That Overture from Alexandre Aux Indies " [by de Mereaux]
Two double-sided sheets tucked inside this volume:
"Mary's Dream of (?) Sandy's Ghost "
"Tis Not the Bloom on Damon's Cheek "
"Overture de Blaise et Babet arrangé par Mr. X "
Contains:
"Song in Alexander's Feast " by Mr. Handel. Song for voice and pianoforte with English text. From Lady's Magazine for October, 1790.
"Thou Soft Flowing Avon " Song for voice and pianoforte accompaniment with English text.
"Air - Lison Dormoit. " Song for voice and pianoforte accompaniment with vocable text.
"Lochaber. " For solo keyboard.
"Aria with Variations by AK. " For solo keyboard.
"Song and (?) Iris, " by Haydn. For solo keyboard.
Includes:
"Black Eyed Susan, " in eight verses
Two versions of "Catch "
"War Song " altered from Moore, three verses
"My Nanie O " three verses
"Dulce Domum, " two verses
"Oh Breathe Not his Name, " two verses
"Danza El [?] "
"Duke of York's March "
"Choeur des Voyageurs "
"Air de Danse de Roland "
"Musette D'armide "
"Menuet del Sigr. Slogneb "
Duo de Blaise et Babet
"Sonate del Sigr. Haydn "
Partial unidentified keyboard part
"Air " for solo keyboard
"The Shipwrecked Seaman's Ghost, " song with English text
"The Mermaid's Song " attributed to Haydn, song with English text
Contains:
Quatre Sonates pour la Harpe ou le Clavecin et Piano-Forte avec accompagnement de Violon Par M. [Valentino] Nicolai, Oeuvre 1 Gravé par Le Roy. Published Chez Cousineau Luthier Bréveté de la Reine et de Madame la Comtesse d'Artois, rue des Poulies. Sheet music for solo keyboard instrument. Price: 7tt.
Trois Sonates Pour le Clavecin ou le Piano-Forte avec Accompagnement de Violon dediées á Messieurs Montagu Burgoyne par Valantino Nicolai, Op: VII. Published Chez le Duc, Rue Traversiere St. Honoré, au Magazin de Musique. Price: 6tt.
Trois Duos Concertants pour le Clavecin ou Forte-Piano et Violon Obligé Composé par M. Nicolai, Oeuvre Xm. Published Chez le Sr. Sieber Musicien rue St. Honoré entre celles des Vielles Etave et celle Dorleans chez l'Apothicaire, No. 92. Price: 7tt. Sheet music for solo keyboard instrument.
All of these are typical of the many selections published in arrangements for solo instrument and thoroughbass. The keyboard instrument played the thoroughbass and any instrument could be used for the solo -- usually the violin or flute was used. These selections by Nicolai were published in France, ca. 1780-83.
Contains:
Sei Sonate di Cembalo e Violino Obligato Dedicate a Madama Brillon de Jouy da Luigi Boccherini Di Lucca, Gravee par Mme. La V. Leclair. Opera V. Published Chez M. Venier Editeur de plusieurs Ouvrages de Musique, Rue Traversiere vis-á-vis l'Hotel de Richelieu, Paris [ca. 1780]. Price: 9tt.
Six Sonates pour le Clavecin avec Accompagnement d'un Violon ad Libitum Dédiées á Mademoiselle de Chastel, par Mr. [Johann Friedrich] Edelmann, Oeuvre I. Published Chez M. R [?] Magasin de Musique rue de Richelieu a la Clef d'Or Passage du Caffé de foy, Paris [ca. 1780]. Price: 9tt.
Trois Sonates en Trio pour le Clavecin ou le Fortepiano avec accompagnement d'un Violon et Violoncelle ad libitum. Dediées á Mr. De Fontenet Conseiller de Regenee, Secretaire du Cabinet et des Commendements et Surintendant de la Musique de S.A.S. Monseigneur le Due Regnant des deux Ponta par Ernesto Eichner, Oeuvre 11. Published Chez Mme. Berault Mde. De Musique, rue de la Comedie fran?oise á coté de Mr. Guersant Lutier, Paris [ca. 1780]. Price: 7tt.
XII Solos for a Violin with a Thorough Bass for the Harpsichord or Violon Cello Composed by Arcangelo Correli: These solos are Printed from a curious Edition Publish'd at Rome by the Author, Op. 5. Printed and Sold by I. Walsh in Catherine Street in Strand of whom may be had all the Works of Corelli (viz) his Sonatas and Concertos in Parts and in Score [London, ca. 1740]. Inscribed: "Thomas Jefferson, Monticello."
The Second Part Containing Preludes, Allemands, Corants, Jiggs, Sarabands, Gavots, and Follia by Arcangelo Corelli. Printed for J. Walsh.
XII Solos for a Violin with a Thorough Bass for the Harpsichord or Bass Violin, Composed by Antonio Vivaldi, Op. 2. Printed for & sold by I. Walsh Servant to his Majesty at the Harp and Hoboy in Catherine Street in the Strand [London, ca. 1721].
XII Solos for a German Flute, or Hoboy or a Violin with a Thorough Bass for the Harpsichord or Bass Violin, composed by Carlo Tessarini di Rimini, Op. 2. Note: where they are sold may be had 12 Concertos for Violins in 6 Parts by the same Author, also great variety of Music for the German Flute. Printed for and Sold by I. Walsh Music Printer & Instrument maker to his Majesty at the Harp & Hoboy in Catherine Street in the Strand [London, ca. 1736].
Six Solos for a Violin and Bass, Composed by Wenceslaus Wodizka First Violin to the Elector of Bavaria. Printed for J: Johnson facing Bow Church in Cheapside [London, ca. 1750].
Six Favorite Solos for a Violin with a Bass for the Violincello and Harpsichord, Composed by Sigr.[Carlo Antonio] Campioni and Sigr. Chabran. Printed for I. Walsh in Catharine Street in the Strand [London, ca. 1760]. Price: 5s.
Contains:
"Overture to Artaxerxes, by T. A. Arne. " Printed and Sold by J. Bland at his Music Warehouse No. 45 Holborn [London, ca. 1790]. Price: 6 dollars.
Haydn's Celebrated Overture Adapted for the Harpsichord or Pianoforte. Printed and Sold by H. Andrews at the Musical Circulating Library No. 129 New Bond Street, London. Price 2.
Two Grand Sonatas, for the Piano Forte or Harpsichord, with an Accompaniment for the Violin ad Libitum Composed by Ignace Pleyel, Op. 7 or 11. Printed and Sold by J. Bland at his Music Warehouse, 45 Holborn where may be had the greatest Variety of Music. English or Foreign and all this Author's works [London, ca. 1790]. Price: 4s.
Three Sonatas for the Piano Forte or Harpsichord Selected from The Six Dedicated to the Baroness von Dieden Composed by E[rnesto] Eichner. Printed & Sold by J. bland at his Music Warehouse, 45 Holborn. [London, ca. 1790]. Price: 4s. Inscribed: "Martha Jefferson, Paris 1786."
The following are six issues of Bland's Collection of Sonatas, Lessons, Overtures, Capricios, Divertimentos, &c, &c for the harpsichord or pianoforte without accompaniment, by the Most Esteemed Composers. This series was published in London, ca. 1790-94.
No. 20, Vol 2: Edelman's Sonata I, Op. 1, Vento -- Sonata
No. 22, Vol 2: Edelman's Sonata I, Op. 16, Overture to The Bastile, Edelman's Sonata II, Op. 16
No. 28, Vol 3: Pleyel's "Cottage Maid " With Variations for the Piano Forte by T. A. Geary.Edelman's Sonata III , Op. 8
No. 29, Vol 3: Edelman's Sonata III , Op. 16, Martini's Grand Overture to Henry the Fourth
No. 38, Vol. 4: Gluck's Overture -- Paradie ed Elena , Edelman's Sonata IV , Op. 16
No. 42, Vol 4: Overture Oedipe á Colonne , Arranged by Lachnitth, Eichner's Sonata IV
Haydn's Grand Orchestra Sinfonie, adapted for Piano Forte or Harpsichord. With an Accompaniment for Violin by Rimbault , Printed and sold by H. Write, Catherine Street, Strand. [London, ca. 1785]. Price: 3s. No. 4. Haydn's Grand Orchestra Symphonies as Performed at the Nobility's Concerts; Adapted for Organ, Harpsichord, or Piano Forte. "Strains that might create a Soul Under the ribs of Death-Milton. "Printed for J. Bland at his Music Warehouse. No. 45 Holborn where may be had by the above Composer, the greatest Variety of Sinfonies, Quartetts, Trios, & Harpsichord Sonatas with every new Musical Publication both English and Foreign [London, ca. 1785]. Price: 2.
Concerto, pour le Clavecin, Hautboi, ou avec l'Accompagnement de Deux Violons, Taille, & Basse deux Cors de Chasse a Libitum Composées par J. C. Fischer . Chéz Hummel, á Berlin avec Privilege du Roi; á Amsterdam au Grand Magazin de Musique et aux Adresses ordinairs [n.d.].
235: "I'd Be a Butterfly " by T. Bayley
236: "Let Us Haste to Kelvin Grove " by C. E. Horn
237: "The Plain Gold Ring " by Weber
238: "Buy a Broom, " Germany
Overture to The Deserter. For solo keyboard.
12 pages of unidentifiable sheets for solo keyboard
Pieces de Clavecin Primier Livre dédié a Madame de Caze Trésorier générale des Postes, et relais de France et fermie e générale par Mr. Balbastre Organiste de l'Eglise Paroissiale de St Roch, due Concert Spirituel et Maitre de Clavecin de L'Abbaie Roialle de Panthemont [Paris, ca. 1765]. Includes:
Overture: La De Caze
"La D'héricour "
"La Ségur "
"La Monmartel ou la brunoy "
"La Boullogne "
"La Castelmore "
"La Courteille "
"La Bellaud "
"La Landmarck "
"La Berville "
"La Lugeac "
"La Suzanne "
"La Genty "
"La Malesherbe "
"La Berryer ou la Lamoignon "
"La Laporte "
""La Morisseau
Trois Quatuors de Mr. Ignace Pleyel, tires de l'Oeuvre dédié a Sa M. le Roi de Prusse, Arrangés pour Clavecin ou Piano-Forte avec Accompagnement de Violon et Basse par Mr. Lachnitt . Printed Chez Imbault, Md. De Musique au Mont d'or rue St. Honoré entre la rue des Poulies et l'h?tel d'Aligre, No. 627 [Paris, ca. 1785].
Trois Sonates pour le Clavecin ou le Forte-Piano avec Violon ad Libitum dediees a son altesse Serenisime Madame la Princesse Regnante de Liechtenstein par L. Kozeluch . Chez Mr. Boyer, rue de Richelieu á la Clef d'Or, passage du Caffé de foy [Paris, ca. 1788].
Trois Sonates pour Clavecin ou Forte Piano avec Violon et Violoncelle Composés Par Mr. J. S. Schroetter Oeuvre VIII . Chez le Sr. Seiber Musicien rue St. Honore entre celle des Vielles Etuve et celles D'orleans chez l'Apothicaire No. 92 [Paris, ca. 1785]. Prix: 7.4
A Duett for two Performers on One Forte Piano by Sig. Clementi, op. VI . Printed by J. Dale. No. 132 Oxford Street [London, ca. 1786]. Price: 2s: 6d.
Printed music for solo keyboard instrument. Contains:
Six Sonatas pour le Clavecin ou le Piano Forte composée par Jean Cretien Bach Martre de Musique de S.M. la Reine D'angleterre, Oeuvre V, Gravée par Mlle. Vend?me et le Sr. Moria. Published Chez Mr. Le Due Rue Traversiere St. Honore á cte de l'Hotel de Bayonne, Paris [ca. 1780]. Price: 9tt.
"La Chasse pour le Clavecin ou Forte-piano par Muzio Clementi, Oeuvre XVI. " Printed and sold by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Hay Market, London [ca. 1786]. Price: 3s.
"Trio pour le Clavecin ou Piano-Forte avec Accompagnement de Violon or Clarinette et Alto par W[olfgang] A[madeus] Mozart, Ouevre 16. " Published Chez Lr Duc, Successeur de Mr. de la Chevardiere, Rue du Roule á la Croix d'Or, Paris [ca. 1775]. Price: 3tt.
Includes variations, songs, waltzes, melodies from operas, tables of note values and rests, and miscellaneous unidentifiable pieces, in several different handwritings. Identified pieces include:
"Gathering of the Clans "
"Andante con. Var. Pleyel "
"Air by Mazzinghi "
"Timour the Tartar "
"Handel's Water Piece "
"Overture de Blaise et Babet "
"Musette d'Armide "
"Overture de la Caravane "
"Pleyel's German Hymn "
"Anthem for Funerals "
"Twilight Dews "
"The Plighted Vow "
"The Harp that once thro Sara's Halls "
"When he who Adores Thee "
"The Time I've Lost in Wrong "
"The Romaika "
"Alice Gray "
"A Favorite Waltz "
"The Warrenton Waltz "
"Neapolitan Waltz "
"Swiss Waltz "
"The College Hornpipe "
"Fisher's Hornpipe "
"Bring Flowers "
"Hurrah for the Bonnets of Blue "
"Bavarian Air "
Photocopied title page has been added from the Library of Congress copy of the score by RK, suggesting that this collection is:
Sei Sonate a Violino Solo e Basso Dedicate Alla Sacra Real Maesta di Carlo Emanuele Re Di Sardegna by Da Gaetano Pugnani, Opera III. Published Chez M. de la Chevardiere, rue du Roule á la Croix d'Or, Paris [1760].
Trois Quatuors de Mr. Ignace Pleyel tires de l'Oeuvre dédié á Sa M. le (?) Pruffe, Arrangé pour Clavecin ou Piano-Forte avec accompagnement de Violon by [Ludwig Wenzil] Lachn[itth] . Published Paris, [ca. 1788]. Cover page of this document is very worn and not all printing is legible. Printed sheet music.
"Ouverture de la Bonne Fille Arrangée Pour le Clavecin ou le Forte Piano avec Accompagnement de Violon par L. F. Despreaux, Maitre de Clavecin. " Published Chez Mr. Boyer au Magazin de Musique, Rue neuve des petits Champs, près la Rue neuve St. Roch, Maison de Mr. Lauron Apoticaire, No. 83, Paris [ca. 1785].
A group of selections from some operas popular in Paris during the Jeffersons' stay there: "Le Carillon des Trois Fermiers, ""Trio d'Azor, ""Air des Trois Fermiers, ""Rose Chérie de Zemire et Azor, ""Air de Trois Fermiers. " There are notes and lyrics throughout the pieces in the handwriting of Martha Jefferson (Randolph). Printed sheet music for solo keyboard instrument. No cover page to indicate publication information.
II Sonates Pour le Clavecin Avec accompagnement d'un Violon ad Libitum. Dediées á Madame Dillon Lee par M. Edelman, Ouevre VII. Inscribed: "Martha Jefferson, Paris 1786." Published Chez auteur, Chez M. D'argenville, rue Dutemple, au coin de celle de Pastourelle, Paris. Price: 4tt. Printed sheet music.
Contains:
Harpsichord Sonatas by Dibdin . Inscribed: "Mlle. Jefferson L'Abbaye Royale de Panthemont, Paris."
Sonatines or Easy Lessons for the Harpsichord Calculated for the improvement of young Practitioners on that Instrument by Sig. C. Wagenseil To which are added several favorite Airs and Lessons by Graff, Toeschi, Pescetti, Rutini T. Giordani. The whole intended to form a gradual Series of Practice for Learners . Printed for John Johnston near Exeter Change Strand and Longman Lukey and Co. No. 26 Cheapside. Price: 3s.
"A Favorite Lesson For the Harpsichord, " one composed by Mr. Geo Green, the second by Sig. Castrucci. Published [London, ca. 1770-80].
Includes mainly pastorals, romances, and rondos:
"Recueil de Petits Airs et Pastorales Tirées du Roman D'Estelle avec Accompagnement de Piano-Forte ou Harpe par Mr. Darondeau, Oeuvre VI. " Published Chez l'Auteur rue Traversiere á coté de l'Hotel d'Autriche No. 24, Paris [ca. 1785]. Price: 6tt.
"Recueil de Romances et D'Ariettes avec Accompagnement de Clavecin ou de Piano-Forte Dedié á son Altesse Madame la Princesse Caroline de Nassau Usingen par Mr. Darondeau, Oeuvre IV. " Published Chez Lauteur Rue des Mouline Butte St. Roch No. 9 Paris [ca. 1785]. Price: 7tt.
Begins on page 5 of Mozart's Terzette [Trio] in G-major (indicated at the bottom of page). Followed by title page: Le Tout Ensemble, de Musique, pour le Forte Piano, ou Clavecin avec Accompagnements par les grands Maitres de L'Europe et trés humblement dedié aux premiers delitanti de Musique de la Grande Bretagne par l'editeur . Printed and sold by J. Bland at his grand music warehouse, 45 Holborn. [London, ca. 1786]. The violin and cello parts follow this title page.
Several pages of untitled manuscript music, inscribed "Maria Jefferson" at the beginning. [There is a handwritten card tucked inside the manuscript that reads: These pages are copies (by Maria Jefferson?) of Nicolai's op. 3 Sonata I and Sonata II. The rondo of 1 was probably completed on a page now cut out and removed from the volume. R. Kidd 6/87].
Niccolai's Sonata op. 3, nos. III, IV, V, VI, [ca. 1785]. Sonatas for violin and piano.
Six Sonatas for the Piano Forte or Harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin composed by J[ohann Franz Xaver] Sterkel . Printed by Longman & Broderip, No. 26 Cheapside & No. 13 Hay Market where may be had all the compositions of this author [London, ca. 1790]. Price: 10.
Sei Sonate per Cembalo o Pianno Forte con Violinno ad Libitom composte da Matia Vento Gravée par Mme. La V. Leclair. Opus II, Nuovamente Stampata a Spese di G. B. Venir . Chez M. Venier, Editeur de plusieurs Ouvrages de Musique Rue Traversiere vis á vis l'Hotel de Richelieu et aux Adresses Ordinares a Lyon aux addresses de Musique avec privilege du roy [Lyon, ca. 1785]. Prix: 7/4.
Quatre Sonates pour la Harpe avec Accompagnement de Violon et Basse, ad labium par M. Gros op. III [Paris, ca. 1770].
Unidentified sonatas IV, V, VI for keyboard duet.
Six Sonates pour le Clavecin ou Piano-Forte avec Accompagnement de Violon ad Libitum par Valentin Nicolay, op. 11. Chez Leduc successeur de Mr. de la Chevardiere Rue de Foule a la Croix d'Or au Magazin de Musique et d'Instruments [Paris, ca. 1785]. Inscribed: "Miss Jefferson, Paris 1785."
Concertos of Monsr. Schobert's Works for the Harpsichord or Piano Forte, op. 11-15, nos . Printed by J. Bland No. 45 Holborn of whom may be had in Numbers, all this Composers Sonatas. [London, ca. 1790]. Price: 1$. Concertos Pr: 2$.
Sigr. [Joseph] Haydn's Grand Orchestra Sinfonie as Performed at the Nobility's Concerts, adapted for the Organ, Harpsichord or Piano Forte . Printed for J. Bland at his Music Warehouse, No. 45 Holborn [London, ca. 1785]. Price: 2. Keyboard adaptation by Mr. Tindal of Haydn's First Symphony in G major.
The Celebrated Overture 'La Chasse' composed by Sig. Giuseppe Haydn adapted for the Harpsichord or Piano Forte . Printed by Longman and Broderip, No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Hay Market [London, ca. 1785].
A Concerto for the Harpsichord or Piano Forte with Accompaniments for Two Violins, Two Horns, Two German Flutes or Oboes, a Tenor and Violoncello by J. F. Kooffer . Printed for W. Napier Music seller to their Majesties, No. 4, in Strand, [London, ca. 1780]. Concerto No. III.
A Favorite Concerto for the Harpsichord or Piano Forte, with Accompaniments for two Violins, Hautboys, or Flutes, two Horns ad libitum, Tenor, and Violoncello, Composed by Vincent Manfredini Master and Composer to the Empires of Russia . Printed for and sold by J. Bland No. 45 High Holborn where may be had great variety of New Music by the best Authors [London, n.d.].
The Celebrated Overture Composed by Sig. Haydn and Performed at Mels Bach and Abel's Concerts adapted for the Piano Forte or Harpsichord . Printed by Longman and Broderip, No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket [London, ca. 1790].
Three Sonatas for the Harpsichord or Piano Forte Composed by the Celebrated W. A. Mozart of Vienna , Op. 5. Printed by J. Bland at his Music Warehouse, No. 45 Holborn where may by had all the above composer's Works also the greatest variety of Music English & Foreign. NB: This is the Favorite Set Played at the Nobility's Concerts and Anacreontic Society [London, ca. 1786]. Price: 4$.
Sonates in Quatuor pour le Clavecin avec accompagnement de deux violins une basse et deux cors dédiées a Mademoiselle de Lamoignon par Mr. Balbastre organize de Monsieur Frere du Roi de la Metropole de Paris et de L'Eglise Paroissiale de St. Roch . Oeuvre III, [Paris, ca. 1780]. Prix: 12.
Six Sonates pour le Piano-Forte ou le Clavecin avec accompagnement d'une flutte ou violon compose par. M. Clementi , Oeuvre II. Chez Mr. Bailleux, Md. De Musique ordinaire du Roy et de la famille Royale a la Regle d'Or Rue St. Honore pres celle de la Lingerie.[Paris, ca. 1783]
Six Sonatas for the Piano Forte or the Harpsichord with an Accompanyment for a Violin or Flute Humbly dedicated to Mr. Phillips composed by Signor Clementi , op. IV. Printed by Longman and Broderip No. 26 Cheapside and No. 13 Haymarket [London, ca. 1783]. Price: 10.6
La Chasse pour Le Clavecin ou Forte Piano par Leopold Kozeluch, Oeuvre V , [Vienne, ca. 1781]
"IIme Recueil de Petits Airs de Chant avec Accompagnement de Piano-Forte ou de Harpe Dédié á Madame Le Brun de l'Academie Royale de Peinture par M. Martini. " Includes: "Chanson Parole du Roman de Galathée, ""Complainte de la Reine Stuard en prison, ""L'amante irrésolve, Le veritable maitre de Chant, ""La Veuve inconsolable, ""Le Berger Infidéle, ""Le Novice de la Trappe, " and "L'Epousée de Jour. " Published Chez des Lauriers M. de Papiers rue St. Honoré á coté de celle des Prouvaires, Paris [ca. 1770]. Price: 9tt.
Contains:
Sonates pour le Clavecin avec accompagnement du Violon ad libitum dediees a Monsieur Garnier Intereffe dans les affaires du roy par Mr. Schobert, Claveceniste de S. A. S. Monseigneur Le Prince de Conty, Oeuvre. V. Chez M. Bailleux Md. De Musique ordinaire du Royale de la famille Royale et de l'Ecole Royale de Musique [Paris, ca. 1785]. Prix: 4f.
Sonatas en Quatuor pour le Clavecin avec accompagnement de deux Violon et Basse ad Libitum dediees a Monsieur le Comte de Brancas Ancien Colonel d'Infanterie par Mr. Schobert Claveceniste de S. A. S. Monseigneur Le Prince de Conty, Oeuvre III. Chez M. Bailleux Md. De Musique ordinaire du Royale de la famille Royale et de l'Ecole Royale de Musique [Paris, ca. 1785]. Prix 4f.
Sinfonies pour le Clavecin avec Accompagnements de Violon, Cors, ad libitum dediees a Melle du Chaffou par Mr. Schobert Claveceniste de S. A. S. Monseigneur le Prince de Conty, Op. IX. Chez M. Bailleux Md. De Musique ordinaire du Royale de la famille Royale et de l'Ecole Royale de Musique ... Schobert [Pars, ca. 1785]. Prix: 4f.
Sinfonies pour le Violon et Cors de Chasse qui peuvent se jouer avec accompagnement de violon et cors de chaffe dediees a Mademoiselle de Moullaine par Mr. Schobert Claveceniste de S. A. S. Monseigneur le Prince de Conty, Op X. Chez M. Bailleux Md. De Musique ordinaire du Royale de la famille Royale et de l'Ecole Royale de Musique [Paris, ca. 1785]. Prix: 4f.
Six Sonates pour Clavecin Ou Forte Piano avec accompagnement de Violon et Violoncelle composes par Jean Cretien Bach Maitre de Musique de sa Majeste la Reine D'Angletaire, Oeuvre XV. Chez le St. Seiber, musician, rue St. Honore a L'hotel D'Aligre Ancien Grand Conseil ou l'on phisieur nouveaux oeuvre [Paris, ca. 1775-79]. Prix: 9. Four double-sided pages including a Sonata VI and a cello part are tucked into the back cover. These do not appear to be loose pages from this volume.
Unidentified piece for solo keyboard. Poem handwritten on right margin and bottom margin: "Forget me not when friends and smiling. "
"Quick Step from the Battle of Salamonca " bottom half of page 2
"Gavot "
"Overture to Lodoiska " by Knetzer
"Cony Owen " bottom half of page 5
"Allemande " by Stebelt (?) bottom half of page 8
"The Chace " bottom half of page 9
"Dutch Minuet "
"The Nightingale " bottom of page 10
"The Windsor Forester's March " bottom half of page 11
"Murphy Delany " by Latowr (?) second line of page
"Jack Lahn "
Additional Variations [6 and 7] to "Duncan Grey "
Song by Lord Lytellton, "Lord MacDonald's Reel "
"New Crazy Jane "song with English text: "Why fair maid in every feature "
"L'air comme un Eclair " de la Fausse Magie , Arietta with French
"Air des deux petits L'avoyards " (?)
"Rural Felicity " with variations
"Menuet "
Unidentified programmatic piece for solo keyboard with military descriptions written throughout the score.
"God Save the Commonwealth "
"Rise Cynthia Rise "
"When Sheep are in the Folds, " song with English text
"One Morning Very Early, " partial song with English text
"Lullaby, " song with English text in two verses
"Sonata of Edelman "
"German Waltz " (this interrupts the Edelman sonata, which continues on the next page)
"La Canonade " by Balbastre
"La Triomphante " (cannot make out composer's name)
Contains:
Unidentified fragments of music for solo keyboard instrument
Several vocal exercises
"Charming Village Maid " solo melody and texted verses
The following pieces for solo keyboard instrument:
"Aurora "
"Air "by Herring
"New York Serenading Waltz "
The following pieces arranged for four instrumental parts:
"Vedrai Carino "
"Fin Ch'han del vino "[from Don Giovanni by Mozart]
"Batti Batti "[from Don Giovanni by Mozart]
The following pieces arranged for keyboard instrument duet:
"Valse Hongroise "
"Air de Ballet "
"Rondo de Paganini "
The following songs for voice and keyboard instrument accompaniment, with texted verses:
"There's Nothing True But Heaven "
"Ye Lingring Winds "
Contains:
Vocal scales and exercises
"The Haunted Tower " for solo keyboard instrument in variations
"Life Let Us Cherish " arranged as keyboard instrument duet
"There's Nae Luck About the House " song with keyboard instrument accompaniment and texted verses in variations
The following pieces for solo keyboard instrument:
"The Knight Errant arranged as a rondo by Holst "
"Variations on Sicilian Hymn "
"Hungarian Waltz "
"A Favorite Scots Air "
"Air in The Battle of Marengo "
"The Waltz Cotillion "
"Fin Ch'han del Vino from Mozart's Don Giovanni "
"De Tanti Palpiti "
"Merrily Danced the Quaker's Wife "
"Air du Barbier de Seville: Je Suis Lindor "
"The Spanish Fandango "
"Clementi's Grand Waltz "
"Overture of Panurge " by Gretry
"Overture de Chimene "
"Choeur de Voyageurs de la Caravanne "
"Air Lison Dormoit "
"Home Sweet Home "
"Bonaparte's Grand March "
"A Much Admired Waltz by Mozart "
"God Save the Emperor "
"Lord Courtney "
"Gramachree with variations "
The following songs with keyboard instrument accompaniment and texted verses:
"The Portrait "
"Come Rest in This Bosom "
"The Ill Wife "
Published by John G. Clemm, Philadelphia, 1827, sold at P. Thompson's, Washington. Price: $1. Contains:
Several pages of instructions and exercises
"Come Rest in This Bosom "
"Where Roses Wild Were Blowing "
"The Gallant Troubadour "
"Comin' Thru the Rye "
"Draw the Sword Scotland "
Contains:
"A Poor Little Gypsy " by Arne
"The Silver Moon " by Hook
"Owen - a Welch Song "
"Ellen Aroon "
"Flutt'ring Spread Thy Purple Pinions "
"Air du Barbier de Seville "
"Life Let Us Cherish "
"Song in the Stranger "
"Crazy Jane "
"When Pensive I thought of My Love " from Bluebeard
"The Tear "
"Poor Richard "
"Ah! Gentle Hope "
"The SailorBoy "
"The Wedding Day "
"Dear Nancy I've Sailed the World All Around "
"M'ha Detto la mia mama " by Martini
"Thou Art Gone Awa' Mary "
"Flora "
"A Prey to Tender Anguish "
"Psalm 148 "
"Old 100th Psalm "
"Psalm 134 "
"Psalm 57, verse 8 " by Handel
"Psalm 146, verse 6 " by Handel
"Psalm 42, verse 9 " by Handel
"Easter Hymn "
"Sanctus "
"Lewis Gordon "
"Evening Hymn "
"The Mermaids Song " by Haydn
"The Blind Boy "
"Duke of Yorks March "
A collection of eighteenth-century songs. Inscribed "John Wayles," father-in-law of Thomas Jefferson. This bound volume consists of several books of songs and many loose pieces of sheet music all bound together as one volume. In the last part of the volume, many of the loose pieces of sheet music were mounted on pages from the Bristol Journal.
Forms part of the Tracy W. McGregor Library A 1723 .J4 no.1-95.
Songs with vocal parts and keyboard instrument accompaniment, including figured bass, and texted verses. Printed for the author by Wm. Smith Music Printer and seller in Middle Row, Holborn, [ca. 1740-41].
Contains: "The Kind Inconstant, ""The Invitation, ""The Charms of Isabel, ""The Complaint, ""The Rover Reclaim'd, ""Philosophy no Remedy for Love, ""Colin's Invitation, ""The Generous Distress'd, ""Kindness and Gracefull Air Preferr'd to Beauty, ""Cloe Generous as Fair, ""The Lovesick Invocation, ""The Fond Appeal, ""To a Lady, who, Being Asked by her Lover for a Token of Her Constancy, Gave Him a Knife, ""The Contest Between Love and Glory, ""The Dumps, ""The Happy Bride, ""Colin and Phaebe: A Pastoral. "
Songs with text and accompaniment for 2 violins, flute, horn, and bass. Printed by Welcker in Gerrard Street, St. Ann's, Soho, London [ca. 1762-68]. The songs are only titled by who sung the song. Songs listed by first lines of text:
"In This Shady Blest Retreat... "
"Smiling Venus Goddess Dear... "
"Tender Virgins Shun Deceivers... "
"Lovely Yet Ungrateful Swain... "
Songs with texted verses and accompaniment for either keyboard instrument or small chamber ensemble. Printed for I. Walsh, in Catherine Street in the Strand, London [ca. 1736-66]. Songs listed by first lines of text:
"Should fate in some kind hour decree... "
"Believe not youth with wit or sense to gain the heart of woman... "
"Haste, Lorenzo, hither fly ... " [as Jessica in The Merchant of Venice]
"Gentle Youth, ah! why this pressing "
"On pleasure's smooth wings "
"In Cupid's famed school "
"Bid me to live and I will live thy constant swain to be "
"Cantata "
(On separate sheet) "The Love Rapture: A New Song Set by Mr. Arne "
Printed and sold for the author by I. Cox at Simpson's Musick Shop in Sweeting's Alley, opposite the East Door of the Royal Exchange, London [ca. 1765-96]. Contains:
"The Self Contest "
"The Confused Lover "
"Aminta's Choice "
"Strephon's Invitation "
"The Advice "
"Then Maidens Like Me Resolve to be Free "
"The True Britton "
Printed for the composer and sold at his house in Chelsea, at the Lyre and Owl, in St. Martin's Lane; at Mr. Griffin's bookseller in Catharine Street & at Ranelagh House, [ca. 1764-76]. Songs listed by first lines of text:
"My Nancy was as neat jade... "
"There was a fair maiden, her name it was Gillian... "
"A Conclusion Piece, " 22 pages with four vocal parts and instrumental accompaniment
Printed for John Johnson music-seller at Harp and Crown in Cheapside, London [ca. 1740-62].
"Martillo "
"Thyrsis "
"Neptune and Amymone "
Songs with texted verses and accompaniment for German Flute, Violin, or harpsichord. Engraved, Printed and Sold by Longman, Lukey and Co. No. 26 Cheapside, London [ca. 1769-75].
"Young Collin "
"Dolly's Petition "
"Damon and Phyllis "
"The Invitation "
"The Rose "
"The Moth "
"Polly "
"A Hunting Song "
Songs with texted verses and accompaniment for German Flute, Violin, or harpsichord. Engraved, printed, and sold by Longman, Lukey & Co. No. 26 Cheapside, London.
"The Cuckoo "
"Damon "
"Stern Winter "
"Rise Glory "
"Patie "(Scotch Song)
"The Choice "
Published according to Act of Parliament and Entered in Stationer's Hall. Printed for Robert Bremner at the Harp and Hautboy opposite Somerset House in the Strand, London [ca. 1762-89]. Songs listed by first lines of text:
"Come Ye Hours... " by Vento
"Not on Beauty's Transient pleasure " by Giardini
Original cover page not included in collection, but a photocopy the Library of Congress indicates that the subsequent twelve sheets of music come from the title above. Contains: Recits and arias with the words from Tasso's Aminta and Waller's Poems.
"Phillis and Silvano "
"Chloris "
"The Bee " set to music by Mr. Collett, "The Adieux " set by Mr. Oswald, "Robin Hood " sung by Mr. Beard, "The Maying " sung by Mrs. Pope, "Bacchus " sung by Mr. Taylor, "The Fairest of the Fair " sung at Ranelagh, "By My Sighs, ""The Rose, " A New Song "Come Damon, come, oh haste away ..., ""A Drinking Song " sung at Sadler's Wells, "The Banquet " - A Drinking Song, "Jolly Bacchus, ""The Farmer's Description of London "- A Medley, "Cupid God of Soft Persuasion " sung by Miss Hallam in Love in a Village, "Damon " - A New Song the word by a Lady, set by Mr. Leonard Abingdon, "Volamente, a Rondeau " by Giardini, "The Jolley Brisk Tarr, " A Two-Part Song set by Mr. H. Purcell "Fill, fill, fill all the Glasses ... , ""The Mighty Bowl, " A Song for Three Voices "Made on the Peace ..., " A Song with a Trumpet set by Mr. Henry Purcell "Genius of England ..., " A New Song "Give us Glasses my Wench ..., ""Lovely Nancy With Variations, " A Song Set to Musick by Mr. Fisher "How Wellcome My Shepard ..., " Sung by Mr. Prentice at Sadler's Wells "I'm a Hearty Good Fellow ..., " Sung by Mr. Jagger at Vauxhall "In fancy our hopes and fears ..., ""The Pilgrim, ""The Serenade " sung by Mr. Mattocks in the Merchant of Venice, "My Bliss too long my Bride Denies ..., ""Jockey, " A Favorite new Scotch Ballad sung by Mr. Baddeley at Vauxhall (2 copies), "In Praise of Woman " sung by Mr. Prentise at Sadlers Wells, "The Second Ode of Anacreon, "" Woman " sung by Mr. Lowe at Vauxhall, set by Mr. J. Soaper, "A Bacchanalian Song, ""Content " - a pastoral from Mr. Cunningham's Collection, set by Mr. Goodwin, "Time Made Prisoner A Favorite Song, ""Throw the Wood Lassie or Sawny's Return To Music by Mr. Arne, ""The Honest Fellow " set by Dr. Arne, "The Ass "- A New Song in the Chaplet, A New Song "Push About the Brisk Glass ..., ""Platos's Advice, ""The Cottager " sung by Mr. Cooke at Sadlers Wells, "Delia " set by Dr. Arne, "A Song in Love in a Village Sung by Mr. Mattocks " set by Dr. Arne "Still in Hopes to Get the Better of My Stubborn Flame I Try ... " - Young Meadows' Song in Love in a Village, "Bird " sung by Mr. Raworth at Marybone Gardens, set by Mr. Snow, "May Eve, or Kate of Aberdeen " sung by Mr. Hudson at Ranelagh and Miss Polly Young at Vauxhall, "The Full Flowing Bowl " sung by Mr. Lowe at Marybone Gardens, "The Charms of a Bumper " sung at the Publick Gardens "On Friendship " set by Mr. J Gerard, A Song "This World is a Stage ..., ""Russell's Triumph, ""Thy Father Away " sung by Mr. Beard in Artaxerxes, "Make Hay Whilst the Sun Shines " set by Mr. Hudson, "The Spinning Wheel " sung by Miss Thomas at Ranelagh, set by Mr. W. Goodwin, "To Keep My Gentle Jessy " A favorite song in the Merchant of Venice, set by Dr. Arne, A Drinking Song "To Some Petty Sinner Go Wheedle and Whine ..., ""Well, Well, Say No More ... " sung by Mr. Dunstall [from Love in a Village], "There Was a Jolly Miller ... " sung by Mr. Beard [from Love in a Village], "The Right Thinker " sung by Mr. Cooke at Sadlers Well, "When All the Attic Fire was Fled ..., ""Rule Britannia " set to music by Dr. Arne, "The Confession " set by Mr. Walter Claget, "Anacreon on Himself, ""The Evening Adventure, ""Nottingham Ale, " The Bacchanalian "While I quaff the rosy wine ..., ""Love and Wine in Alliance " set to music by Mr. Arne, A Drinking Song "Whilst I'm Carrouzing ..., " The Bacchanalians Sung by Mr. Howard at the theatre Royal in Covent Garden "Wine, Wine is Alone ye Brisk Fountain of Mirth ..., ""Woman for Man Adressed to the Batchelors, ""The New Year's Gift, ""Delia " by Mr. Squibb at Marybone Gardens, set to music by Mr. W Jackson, "English Ale " sung by Mr. Prentis at Sadlers Well, "The Union of Love and Wine " sung by Mr. Lowe at Vauxhall, "Addressed to the Ladies at Ranelagh " by Mr. Whitehead, "Sparkling Champaign " sung by Mr. Lowe at Marybone Garden, composed by Mr. Collet, "Ye Fair Married Dames ... " from The Way to Keep Him by Dr. Arne, sung by Mrs. Cibber, A Drinking Song "Ye Famed Witty Nine ... " sung by Mr. Lowe in Praise of the Half-Moon Society, the music by Mr. Bates, Sung by Mr. Prentice at Sadlers Well "Ye Lads and Ye Lasses Who Bloom in Your Prime ..., " A Favorite Song composed by Mr. James "Ye Mortals that Love Drinking ..., ""The Triumph of Bacchus " wrote by Mr. Gibson, set by Mr. Goodwin, "A Song in Lethe " sung by Mercury, "Ye Mortals Whom Fancies and Troubles Perplex ..., ""Bacchus' Invitation, ""Bagnigge Wells, ""Miss Dawson's Hornpipe with variations, ""Jack Latin with Variations composed by Miss Elizabeth Mitford. "
Supposedly belonged to Martha Jefferson Randolph. Several unidentifiable selections and fragments of selections, along with the following listing.
"Sonata du Mecirc;me, " Simphonie del Signor Wonesch, Sonata Del Signor Ernest Eichner, Rondo par Mr. Balbastre, [Italian song] sung by Sigr. Pacchierotti, "Ma Chère Amie, " by Sigr. Hook, "The Mansion of Peace, " [Italian song] by del Signor Mortellari "Airs Variés, " par Mr. Charpentier, Organiste, "Aria Matinore Musette, ""Aria Triste Raison, ""La Petitte Poste de Paris, " Menuet de Fischer, "Air des Amours D'Eté, ""Les Folies D'Espagnes Variées, ""Ouverture La Buona Figliuola, ""La Triomphante, " -- sonata, "Ouverture de Chimene, ""Ballet de Chimene, ""Choeur des Voyageurs, " -- de la Caravanne, Rondeau par J. B. Krumpholtz, Ouverture D'Iphigenie en Aulide, Symphonie del Signor Krumpholtz, "March Querrier, " par Mr. Balbastre, "La Canonade, " du Mecirc;me, Symphonie du Mecirc;me, La De Villiers du Même, Sonata del Signor Scarlati, "Les Sauvages, " by Mr. Rameau, "In This Still Retirement " and "Let Not Age Thy Bloom Ensnare, " by Mr. Haydn, Pleyel's "Celebrated Quartette from his 5th suite called Le Tout Ensemble, " Pleyel's German Hymn with Variations - "Children of the Heavenly King, ""Adeste Fideles, " Duetto del Signor Vicenzo Martini.
This notebook allegedly belonged to Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson. Contains handwritten music and lyrics to several songs, transcriptions of various short keyboard pieces and solo melodies, music theory exercises, notes on performance practice, and figured bass. Appears to be a pedagogical workbook.
Minuet by Mr. Clarke, "Camilla, ""Almaine, " by Mr. Clarke, "Celia has a thousand charms, ""Arietta Bononcini - for Camilla, ""Aurelia Singing, " by Mr. Clarke, "The Silver Swans, " by Mr. Jeremiah Clarke, "Love and Folly, ""Fate has decried us, ""Boast No More, Fond Love, " Corant, Epithalamium "Once Cloris Did Fly Me..., ""A Ground, " Symphony, Grave, "Hither, hither, gentle shepherd ..., ""If You In Love Such Tickling Joys, ""My Song Shall Be Always of the Loving Kindness of the Lord, " Ground by Corelli [Sonata, op. 5, no. 12, Follia con variaziones], "The Ponjury Son, " in Indian Queen, "A Song, " by Mr. Purcell, "A Song in The Tempest, " by Mr. Purcell, An Italian Song, The Chorus in The Fairy Queen, Chorus in The Prophetess.
Collection of sheet music, hand-stitched together with string. Some of the pieces are individual editions of songs in sheet music form; a few are selections cut from other volumes. Inscribed: "Elizabeth Virginia Lightfoot" and "Elizabeth Virginia Nicholas" in several places. Most of these pieces of music date from the 1790s. There is no way of telling how or when they came into the possession of the Jefferson family. The following list contains as much information on each piece of music in this folder as is available. Acc. No. 71-6331.
Printed by Benjamin Carr and sold at his musical repositories in Philadelphia and New York, and by I. Carr in Baltimore. This edition represents pp. 2-3 in "The favorite songs " by Mr. Hook, published in Philadelphia, [ca. 1794-95]. Song with pianoforte accompaniment, with text in three verses, and optional guitar part. Voice/pianoforte in D-major. Guitar in C-major.
"Pauvre Jaque. " Also printed for Carr, [ca. 1796]. Song with pianoforte accompaniment. French and English words. Below the title is printed, "NB The small notes with the tails downwards must be sung to the French words. " This copy is rather washed out, and somebody has gone over parts of it with ink, to make the printing clearer. Sonneck (p. 327) gives Madame B. de Travanet as the composer.
"Ma Belle Coquette: A Favorite Song Composed by Mr. Hook. " Song with pianoforte accompaniment, with text in four verses. Printed for G. Willig, 165 Market St., Philadelphia, [ca. 1795-97] "where may be had a great Variety of the newest Vocal and Instrumental Music. " Autographed by Elizabeth Virginia Nicholas bottom of page 2.
"Here's the Pretty Girl I Love: Composed by Mr. Hooke. " Song with pianoforte accompaniment, with text in three verses. Printed for J. Hewitt's musical repository, 131 William St., New York; Published, Jan., 1798. Sold also by B Carr Philadelphia & J Carr Baltimore. Price: 25 Cts.
"Negro Philosophy: Written, composed, and sung by Mr. Dibdin in his new entertainment, " called the "General Election. " Song with Pianoforte accompaniment, text in four verses. Printed and sold at J. Hewitt's Musical Repository 121 William St., New York. Price: 25 Cts. Sold also by B. Carr Philadelphia and J. Carr Baltimore. About a third of the second page has been cut off.
"The Confession: A favorite canzonet with an accompaniment for harp or pianoforte, the music by an amateur. " Song with text in four verses. French words for first verse penciled in. About a third of the third page has been cut off. Printed by Longman and Broderip, 26 Cheapside and 13 Haymarket, London, "Ent. At Stationers Hall. " Price: $1.00.
"The Sailor's Journal by Dibdin. " Song with Pianoforte accompaniment, with text in six verses. [Also titled "Nancy " or "Nancy, or the Sailor's Journal. "] Printed at B. Carrs Musical Repositories New York & Philadelphia & J. Carrs Baltimore, 1797. Price: 25 Cents. About a third of the second page has been cut off.
"Meg of Wapping. " Written & Composed by Mr. Dibdin & sung by him in his New Entertainment called "General Election. " Song with pianoforte accompaniment, with text in five verses. Printed & sold at J. Jewitt's Musical Repository No. 131 Williams Street, New York. Sold also by B. Carr Philadelphia & J. Carr Baltimore, published Dec. 1797-Jan. 1798. About half of the second page has been cut off. Price: 25 Cts.
"The Patent Coffin: Written and Composed by Mr. Dibdin. " Song with pianoforte accompaniment. Printed & sold at J. Jewitt's Musical Repository No. 131 Williams Street, New York. Sold also by B. Carr Philadelphia & J. Carr Baltimore, 1797. Price: 25 Cts. Page 1 only.
"Sweet Nan of Hampton Green. " Published by G. Willig, Philadelphia, "Where may be had a great variety of the Newest Vocal and Instrumental Music. " Song with pianoforte accompaniment, with text in three verses. Optional guitar part on second page. Sonneck gives Hook as the composer and 1792-93 as the publication date.[2] This edition is a separate issue.
"A celebrated duett in Artaxerxes: Fair Aurora Composed by Dr. Arne. " Vocal duet with unspecified figured bass accompaniment. Published by Mr. Trisobio [Filippo Trisobio, 66 North Front St., Philadelphia, 1796-98]. About a quarter of the second page has been torn off.
"Did Not Tyrant Custom Guide Me. " Dal Sengo song with pianoforte accompaniment. Written by Giordani, published by Trisobio (see above). This is a rather peculiar-looking edition, having the voice part written on the second of the three staves.
According to the Music Division, DLC, this copy of pp. 53-54 is the only extant copy of this page. See Oscar G. Sonneck, A Bibliography of Early Secular American Music. Revised and enlarged by William Treat Upton. The Library of Congress, Music Division, 1945. See also correspondence: Mrs. Helen Cripe to Music Division, DLC, from Curator's Office, Monticello, 10 Nov 1971, and Music Division, DLC, to Mr. Bear and Mrs. Cripe, 22 Nov 1971.
Song with unidentified treble accompaniment. Poetic text below. Perhaps last three lines of "How Sweet When the Silver Moon, " from The Purse or The Benevolent Tar by William Reeve.
"Written for & Sung by Mrs. Melmoth in The Children in the Wood [An opera by Samuel Arnold]. ""The Delights of Wedded Love, (First line: 'Mark, my Alford all the joys'). " Vocal part, with text in three verses. Performed 2 Jan 1795, New York. Printed on the bottom half of p. 53.
"Sung by Mrs. Old Vixon in the Musical Farce called My Grandmother. Sold at Carr's Repository's Philadelphia. N. York & Baltimore. " [ "Say How Can Words a Passion Feign. "] Song with pianoforte accompaniment. From Stephen Storace's musical farce, My Grandmother, performed at the New Theater, Philadelphia, 27 April 1795. Price: 12 Cents.
"Favorite Country Dance Compos'd by Dibdin. " Unaccompanied treble melody. Choreography indicated below staff.
"Within a Mile of Edinburgh: Introduced and Sung by Miss Broadhurst in the Musical Farce called My Grandmother. " Song with pianoforte and flute accompaniment, with text in two verses. Price: 12 Cents.
"Ever Remember Me: From The Opera of The Pirates. [by Storace]. " Single treble line with unspecified instrumental introduction followed by vocal melody, with text in three verses.
"Sung by Mrs. Bland in the Opera of The Prisoner [by Thomas Atwood]. ""The Drummer " (1st line: 'How charming a camp is...'). Single treble line with unspecified instrumental introduction followed by vocal melody, incomplete.
No author or composer indicated. Song with pianoforte accompaniment. Printed and sold by G. Willig Market Street No. 185. Philadelphia, [ca. 1798-1804]. Top of second page torn. Partial melody written in ink on back of second page.
"Water Parted From the Sea. " In Artaxerxes by Dr. Arne, and adorned with Italian graces by Mr. Trisobio. Song with pianoforte accompaniment. [Filippo Trisobio, 66 N. Front St., Philadelphia, 1796-98].
"In My Pleasant Native Plains: The Favourite Roundelay Sung by Miss Sully at the Pantheon Philadelphia. " Song with pianoforte accompaniment with text in three verses. Printed and sold by G. Willig, 185 Market St., Philadelphia, [ca. 1798-18O4]. [From The Carnival of Venice, by Thomas Linley, Sr. Performed in Philadelphia, 1796-97, and in New York, 1798.]
"No More His Fears Alarming: An Admired New Song. " Composed by Stephen Storace & sung by Sr. Storace in the Opera of The Pirates . Song with pianoforte accompaniment. From Stephen Storace's opera, The Pirates . Published by G. Willig, 165 Market St., Philadelphia, [ca. 1795-97].
"Two Bunches a Penny Primroses. " Song with pianoforte, flute, and horn accompaniment with text in three verses. Optional guitar accompaniment. No publisher indicated, [ca. 1800].
"The Rose. " Song with pianoforte accompaniment with text in two verses. This copy has no imprint. [The song was from Selima and Azor by Thomas Linley, Sr. It first appeared in a collection published in Philadelphia in 1789 by Alexander Reinagle, then as a separate piece of sheet music published by Willig, at the 185 Market St. address, ca. 1798-1804.]
All of the pieces in this selection are written in one- or two-staff treble clef arrangements. Arrangements such as this were usually used for violin or flute. None of the songs have lyrics, any evidence of composers, or dates of composition and publication. They probably date from the early 19th century. The following tunes are in this collection: "Oft in the Stilly Night, ""Buy a Broom, " Wha'll "Be King But Charlie, ""Willis Grand March, ""Quick Step, ""I've Been Roaming, ""The Rustic Reel, ""When Thy Bosom Heaves the Sigh, ""Love was Once a Little Boy, ""A Russian Quick Step, ""Blink Over the Burn, My Sweet Laddie, ""The Oracle Waltz, ""Let us Haste to Kelvin Grove, ""Boston Brigade March, ""LaFayettes Quick Step, ""Caspar, " from Der Fryschutz, "Laughing Chorus, " in Der Freyschutz, "Bertha, ""Henry, ""Caroline, ""Giovinetto Cavalier, ""The Plain Gold Ring, ""The Huntsman's Chorus, " in Der Freischutz.
"Time: A Favorite Sonnet, composed by Pleyel. " Published by Edmund Lee, No. 2 Dame St., near the Royal Exchange, Dublin. Song with pianoforte accompaniment with text in three verses. [Also known as "Sonnet to Time, " and it appeared in published American collections, ca. 1799-1803.]
"How Sweet the Love that Meets Return: An Admir'd Song, " sung by Mrs. Kennedy and composed by Mr. Hook. Song with pianoforte accompaniment with text in five verses. [Sonneck lists no known place or date of publication, but places it sometime in the 1790s.] About a third of the page has been cut off at bottom.
"Ca Ira: The Celebrated Air with French and English words. " Published by Edmund Lee, No. 2 Dame St., near the Royal Exchange, Dublin. Song with pianoforte accompaniment. [Several American editions of this were available, 1793-96.] About a third of the page has been cut off at bottom.
"Come Blushing Rose: A Favorite Ballad, composed by Mr. Pleyel. " Published by Edmund Lee, No. 2 Dame St., near the Royal Exchange, Dublin. Song with pianoforte accompaniment with text in two verses. [Published in America in 1795.] About a third of the page has been cut off at bottom.
"From Branch to Branch, sung by Signora Sestini in Gretna Green and Inroduc'd by her in Lionel and Clarissa [music by Dibdin, libretto by Bickerstaff]. " Published by Anne Lee No. 2 Dame St., near the Royal Exchange, Dublin. Song with pianoforte accompaniment. [The opera was performed in Philadelphia in 1792, and in various places through the 1790s.]
"Dibdin's New Song of Poor Jack. " Composed by Charles Dibdin. Song with pianoforte accompaniment with text in three verses. [No publisher identification on this sheet, but several editions of the song were published in America, 1794-98.]
"Ariette de Blaise et Babet avec accompagnement de harpe par Mr. D.G.D.V. "[From Blaise et Babet , by N. Dezède. No publisher identification on this sheet, but several American editions of the Overture from Blaise et Babet were published in America, 1789-1800.] Song with pianoforte accompaniment and words in French. Bottom of pages 1 and 2 torn. Page 1 glued to another sheet of paper.
"My Heavy Heart: A favorite Scotch song sung by Miss Bertles, VauxHall. " [Page no. 21 appears in upper right-hand corner. This indicates that it could be from A Collection of Favorite Songs, Divided into Two Books. Arranged by Alexander Reinagle. Published, Philadelphia, ca. 1789.] Song with pianoforte accompaniment and text in three verses. Autographed by Eliza M. Barclay on top of page.
"Canzonet: Adapted to one voice, composed by W. Jackson. " [1st line: "Time has not thinned my flowing hair. " No. 22 in upper left-hand corner identifies it as the back of the preceding page from Reinagle's book. Half cadence on E suggests a missing second page.] Song with pianoforte accompaniment.
"Donald: A favorite Scots Song. " [No publisher identification on this sheet. No. 25 in upper right-hand corner.] Song with pianoforte accompaniment with text in two verses.
"Moggy's Complaint of Jockey. " No. 26 in upper left-hand corner on the back of the previous page. No other identification.
Jefferson's granddaughters, Cornelia Randolph, Virginia Randolph Trist, and Septimia Randolph Meikleham, all played the guitar. Jefferson bought Virginia an expensive Spanish guitar in 1816, and there are many passages in the family correspondence that mention the fact that she played it, probably rather well. The date of this guitar music indicates that it was very likely used by Virginia, and perhaps later by Cornelia and Septimia. "Loudon's Bonnie Woods and Braes, ""I'll Watch for Thee, ""Home " [ "Home, Sweet Home "], "The Harper's Song, ""Slowly Wears the Day Love, ""Waters of Elle, ""The Castilian Maid, ""Come Chase that Starting Tear Away, ""Tis Love in the Heart. "
Song with pianoforte accompaniment; verse fragments notated vertically on right margin. Reverse side contains reprise of anacrusis to measure seven through measure fourteen.
Song with pianoforte accompaniment with text in three verses and parts for guitar and German flute parts. Published by John Lee, No. 70 Dame St., at the corner of Eustace St., Dublin.
G. E. Blake came to the United States in 1793. The Timid Tear: The Words by Moore Esq, Music by Barry Esq. Song with pianoforte accompaniment and text in two verses. Published by G. E. Blake, No. 1 South 3rd. St., Philadelphia. Price: 25 cents. In Praise of the Fair: Adapted to the Popular French air, La Pipe de Tobac with a Flute Accompainment. Song with pianoforte accompaniment, text in three verses, and part for flute. Interestingly the voice part is indicated on the middle staff. Also published by Blake. Price: 25 cents.
Some in variations, written in various hands, one of them Martha Jefferson Randolph's. "Copenhagen Waltz with Variations and Set by Webbe. ""Cottage Rondo composed by Holst. ""The Tyrolese Song of Liberty " by Thomas Moore, Esq. "Robin Adair, Composed by W. Reeve. ""Musette de Nina""The Coronach Music by Dr. Clarke of Cambridge " [Words by Scott.] "The Queen of Prussia's Waltz: Variations by L'abbé Gelinek. "
The following items are written on two sides of sheet on manuscript paper. Untitled. First line: "Merrily every bosom boundeth. Merrily oh! Merrily oh... ""Mozart's Favorite Waltz, " begins in the middle of the reverse side. [Possibly composed by Thomas Moore.] One page of manuscript lyrics: "The Ill Wife " [verses 2-6], "Home, Sweet Home " [2 verses, in hand of Martha Jefferson Randolph, inscribed "Tufton, April 2nd, 1827"], "There's Nae Luck About the House " [verses 2-5].
Pages v-vi of introduction, the table of contents, nos. 1-24 of the lyrics, and nos. 1-23 of the music are intact. Published, Blair-Sweet, Edinburgh. "'The Smiling Morn by Mallet': Air-The Birks of Invermay, ""'Here Awa, There Awa' written for this work by Rob.T Burns. ""English verses to the Same Air written for this work, by Peter Pindar, Esq., ""'What Beauties Does Flora Disclose?' by Mr. Crawford, (of the Auchnames Family): Air-Tweedside, ""'Beyond Yon Hills by Robert Burns': Air-My Nanie, O. English verses to the same air by Dr. Percy, ""'Hear Me, Ye Nymphs,' by Mr. Crawford. ""Air-The Bush Aboon Traquair, ""'One Day I Heard Mary Say,' by Mr. Crawford. ""Air-I'll Never Leave Thee, ""'My Patie is a Lover Gay by Allan Ramsay. ""Air-Corn Riggs. ""English Verses to the Same Air [No Author Attributed], ""Will Ye go to the Ewe-Bughts, Marion? English Verses to the Same Air Written for this Work by Peter Pindar, Esq., ""'My Sheep I Neglected by Sir Gilbert Elliot. ""Air-My Apron Deary, ""'Farewell to Lochaber' by Allan Ramsay. ""English verses to the same air, by William Hamilton, Esq., ""'Braw Lads on Yarrow braes, written for this work by Robert Burns. ""Air-Galla Water. ""English verses to the same air written for this work by the Hon. Andrew Erskine, Of Kellie, ""'Busk Ye, Busk Ye' by William Hamilton, Esp. Air-The Braes of Yarrow. ""English Verses to the Same Air by the Rev.D Mr. Logan, ""'In April, When Come Primroses' by Allan Ramsay. ""Air-The Yellow Hair'd Laddie, ""'Twas in that Season of the Year' by Richard Hewit. ""Air-Roslin Castle, ""'From Thee, Eliza, I Must Go' by Robert Burns. ""Air-Donald, ""'Gin Living Worth' Air-The Waefu' Heart. ""English verses to the same air, " [No Author Attributed], "'There's Auld Rob Morris' written for this work by Robert burns. ""English verses to the same air " [No Author Attributed], "'One Morning Very Early' said to have been written in bedlam by a negro. ""Air-Gramachree. ""The following beautiful verses from Duenna, being now frequently attached to this Air are here added although the preceding song is not in the Scotish Dialect, ""'O Waly Waly' English verses to the same air by Thomson, ""'Ah Chloris, Could I Now But Sit' Air-Gilderoy, ""'Oh, Open the Door' as altered by Robert Burns, ""'When Wild War's Deadly Blast' written for this work by Robert Burns. ""Air-The Mill Mill O. English verses to the same air by Allan Ramsay, ""'The Night Her Silent Sable Wore' Air-She Rose and Loot Me In, ""Sweet Annie Frae the Sea-Beach Came. ""English verses to the same air by Collins, " [text only].
Prix 4 livre 4 sols A Paris. Chez le Sr. Sieber Musicien rue St. Honore entre la rue D'orlean et Celle des vielles Etuves vis avis l'Hotel D'Aligre chez l'Apothicaire No. 92. Printed sheet music.
Air de Chimene ( "Toi qui seul peut lire en mon Coeur... ") , Air de Didon ( "Ah! que je fus bien inspiree... ") , Air de Chimene ( "Par donnes mon coeur vous offence... "), Air de Rodrigue dans Chimene ( "Tout ce qui dut me rendre heureux tout ce que j'maimais dans la vie... "), De l'Acte de Tibule et Delie ( "Je me prisais l'Amour... ") , Air de l'Epreuve Villageoise ( "Bon Dieu com heir a cete fete... ") , Catalogue de Musique Vocale et Instrumentale appurtenant a Monsieur Sieber.
Weekly journal published in Paris. Songs with pianoforte accompaniment and solo keyboard works.
Air de Dardanus ( "Jour heureux... ") 2nd year, No. 17 , Airs de Ballet d'Alexandre aux Indes. Solo keyboard. Air d'Oedipe a Colone. Musique de Sacchini. ( "Votre coeur devint mon azile ") 3rd year, No. 19. Air de Dardanus ( "C'est un charme supreme qui suspendra mon tourment... ") No. 44.
Price: 2.00. Printed by Longman & Broderip, No. 26 Cheapside, London. Music Sellers to the Royal Family. Title page only.
"Overture in Thomas & Sally. " Possibly keyboard reduction.
Printed and sold by Preston at his Wholesale Warehouses, 97 Strand, London. Price: 1.00. Printed sheet music. Pages 1-4.
Printed by Goulding D'Almaine, Potter & Company. 20 Soho Square, Westmorland St., Dublin. Price: 2.00, Pianoforte part 1.00. Pages 9, 14-15.
Printed and Sold by Welcker, No. 9 Hay Market facing the Opera House. Price: 6.00. Printed sheet music. Pages 1-4.