Musica Antiqua (Smith, John Stafford)

Title Musica Antiqua
Alternative title {{TPtr}} :Musica Antiqua. A Selection of Music of this and other Countries, from the Commencement of the Twelfth to the beginning of the Eighteenth Century; Comprizing some of the earliest and most curious Motetts, Madrigals, Hymns, Anthems, Songs, Lessons & Dance Tunes, some of them now First Published from Manuscripts and Printed works of great rarity & value. The Whole calculated to shew the original sources of the Melody & Harmony of this Country; & to Exhibit the different Styles & Degrees of Improvement of the Several Periods. Selected and Arranged by John Stafford Smith, Organist to His Majesty.
Creators John Stafford Smith, composer
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Instrumentation voices
harpsichord
Number of movements 2
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First published 1812
Dedication William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth
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Composition types Motets, Madrigals, Hymns, Anthems, Songs, Dances
Language English
Period Renaissance
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Details Section Type Publisher Date File (click to view)
View Complete — London: Preston 1812 Volume 1
Volume 2

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