Tune book, early nineteenth century, containing hymn-tunes, psalm-tunes and anthems by various composers, including Hugh Jones, Maesglasau (ff. 6 verso-7, 20 verso-1, 39 verso-40 ), David Harries, [Carno] (passim) and John Williams, Dolgellau (passim), apparently first compiled 1804 by the Reverend Richard Richards (1780-1860), Meifod, but partly in the hand of his brother, Lewis Richards (1799-1860, his signature, 1819, on f. 85) and with annotations in the hand 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 33 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls006069861
- Dates of Creation
- [19 cent., first ¼] /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Musical notation, Welsh, English.
- Physical Description
- i, 153 ff. (old pagination 1-312 with errors, old foliation 1-152 with errors) ; 105 x 195 mm. and less.
Full calf with blind tooling and brass clasp, 'R. Richards 1804' stamped on back cover, spine repeatedly repaired with paper.
- 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 33 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Alternative Form Available
Available on microfilm at the Library.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Custodial History
Printed labels of Reverend Richard Richards, Meifod, inside front cover, his calligraphic signature, dated 1804, on f. 1. Signature of Lewis Richards, 1819, on f. 85.
Additional Information
Published