Sonata by Francesco Geminiani

This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 96 MS 958
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1829
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Copy of a violin Sonata composed by Francesco Geminiani in 1739, dated 20 Mar 1829.

Administrative / Biographical History

Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762) was an Italian violinist and composer. He studied in Rome with Arcangelo Corelli and Alessandro Scarlatti before moving to London in 1714. He quickly established himself as a performer and composer and also published a series of theoretical works on performance techniques and on harmony. He visited Ireland on numerous occasions and died in Dublin in 1762.

Arrangement

Single item.

Access Information

Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Music Library in 1995.

Other Finding Aids

Collection level description.

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.

Conditions Governing Use

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

Custodial History

Given to the University of London Library by St George B.D. Gray in 1934.