A tune book, 1810s-1820s, containing psalm-tunes, anthems and hymn-tunes attributed to various Welsh composers including John Williams, Dolgellau (passim), David Harries, Carno (passim), Hugh Jones, Maesglasau (passim) and others, probably compiled by Thomas Richards (?the younger; his calligraphic signature, 1817, inside front cover). Some items are in the hand of his brother, Lewis Richards (1799-1860) and many annotations in that of his sister, Mair Richards, Darowen. Accompanying words, where present, are in Welsh.
Tune book,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 Cwrtmawr Music MS 32 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls006069845
- Dates of Creation
- [1810s-1820s] /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Musical notation, Welsh, English.
- Physical Description
- ii, 201 ff. (paginated 1-402, ff. i-ii and p. 401-2 are modern fly-leaves; a few leaves left blank) ; 175 x 240 mm. Half-leather, spine repaired ?late 19 cent.
- Location
- DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVESARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Access Information
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Note
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: Cwrtmawr Music MS 32 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Alternative Form Available
Available on microfilm at the Library.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Custodial History
Printed labels of Wood & Watton, booksellers and binders, Shrewsbury, and of Mair Richards, Darowen, both inside front cover. Calligraphic signature of Thomas Richards (?the younger), 1817, inside front cover.
Additional Information
Published