Collection of vocal music

A collection of transcripts of songs and airs from operas, published circa 1780, with one or two instrumental pieces. In two hands, one apparently Italian, and one possibly that of an English lady. Comprising among others the following: (fo. 9) J. Christian Bach: 'In this shady blest Retreat' (1775?); (fo. 12) B. Cooke: 'Hark, hark the Lark'; (fo. 26v) anon: 'My lodging is on the cold ground' (1780?); (fo. 38) P. Anfossi: 'Negl' Elisi ombra onorata' (1775?); (fo. 43) G. F. Händel: 'Harmonious Blacksmith'; (fo. 44v) T. Linley: air from Carnival of Venice (1781); (fo. 45v) anon: 'How imperfect is expression' (1773 and 1780?); (fo. 48v) W. Shield: air from Rosina (1783); (fo. 50) 'The Forsaken Nymph', air attributed to G. F. Händel (1780?, 1790?); (fo. 50v) J. Christian Bach: concerto.

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Presented by the executors of J.E> Nixon, King's College, 5 June 1916.

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