Composition: The Beauties of Melody (Plumstead, W. H.)

Title The Beauties of Melody ; a Collection of the most popular Airs, Duets, Glees, &c. of the most esteemed authors, ancient and modern: comprising those of Arne, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Winter, Weber, Bishop, &c. also a selection of the best and most approved Irish Melodies; with appropriate words, written expressly for them. The symphonies and accompaniments entirely new, and composed for this work. Interspersed with many of the beautiful Scotch Melodies, singing at the theatres, concerts, &c. Arranged for the voice, with an accompaniment for the Piano-Forte, &c. To which is prefixed, Observations and Instructions on Music, particularly Vocal and Accompaniment. The whole compiled, composed, selected, and arranged, by W. H. Plumstead, of the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane.
Creators W. H. Plumstead (composer)
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Instrumentation voice and piano
2 voices and piano
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First published 1827
Dedication John Braham, Esq.
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Composition types Songs, Airs, Duets, Glees
Language English
Period Romantic
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