Unidentified collection of instrumental and vocal music - early Americ...
Caption title. Included music is either for solo piano, medium voice and piano, or high voice and piano.
Auld lang syne a much admired Scotch ballad : arranged with variations...
For piano. Caption title. Interlinear Scots words by R. Burns for the theme. (language)
Postcard, 1873 Sep. 1, Tutzing to H. Levi
J. Br. [Johannes Brahms]. (statement of responsibility) Holograph, signed. An autograph postcard of Johannes Brahms, written to Hermann Levi, conductor. Published in: Johannes Brahms in Briefwechsel mit Hermann... More
Clementi's Grand Waltz - early American sheet music
Staff notation. (language)
Piano music. Selections - early American sheet music
Cover title. Staff notation. (language) Aria -- Pas seul -- Waltz.
Musiche, musical notation - Public domain music sheet scan
Public domain illustrated book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Libro de cifra de vihuela manuscrito espanol de principio del siglo XV...
Manuscript (late 17 th century). Title from verso of last leaf. A collection of compositions for vihuela, consisting chiefly of dances, and marches of Spanish and French origin, but including also a number of r... More
Novvm et insigne opvs mvsicvm sex, qvinqve et qvatvor vocum, cvivs in ...
Principally motets. Title from supplied t.p. of tenor part. Parts for discantus, altus, tenor, bassus, vagans, and sexta vox. Each part contains an index of first lines. In the LC tenor part the title, the dedi... More
Musiche, musical notation - Public domain music sheet scan
Public domain illustrated book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Madrigals. Selections, 16th century
For cantus, altus, tenor and bassus. Includes madrigals by F. Rosselli and G.D. da Nola.
Duets, voices op. 1 - Public domain music sheet scan
For 2-4 voices, unacc. "Dedicati all'illvstriss. et eccellentiss. Signore D. Ferrante Caracciolo Duca d'Airola, Conte di Biccari, Signore d'Arpaia della Baronia Valmaggiore, e del Rotello."
Novvm et insigne opvs mvsicvm sex, qvinqve et qvatvor vocum, cvivs in ...
Principally motets. Title from supplied t.p. of tenor part. Parts for discantus, altus, tenor, bassus, vagans, and sexta vox. Each part contains an index of first lines. In the LC tenor part the title, the dedi... More
Novvm et insigne opvs mvsicvm sex, qvinqve et qvatvor vocum, cvivs in ...
Principally motets. Title from supplied t.p. of tenor part. Parts for discantus, altus, tenor, bassus, vagans, and sexta vox. Each part contains an index of first lines. In the LC tenor part the title, the dedi... More
Sketches for Minotaur - Public domain music sheet scan
Sketches for a ballet in one act and two scenes. Holograph, in pencil. Title in red pencil on the last page. acquire 1 shelf copy [policy default] (selection decision)
Quartett für 2 Violinen, Viola und Violoncell
von Arnold Schönberg. (statement of responsibility) Holograph. "Copyright 1951 by Gertrud Schoenberg." Published: London : Faber Music, c1966. In the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Foundation Collection of the Libra... More
Cantiones aliqvot novae qvinqve et sex vocvm tvm viva voce tvm omnis g...
Parts for discantus, altus, tenor, bassus,and quinta et sexta vox. Title from altus part.
Cantiones aliqvot novae qvinqve et sex vocvm tvm viva voce tvm omnis g...
Parts for discantus, altus, tenor, bassus,and quinta et sexta vox. Title from altus part.
Missarum Joannis Mouton, liber primus
4 vol. one for each part: Soprano, alto, ténor, basse. Missa sine nomine -- Alleluja -- Alma redemptoris -- Ite[m] alia sine nomine -- Regina mearum.
Modulationvm, cum sex vocum liber primvs
Ioannis Contini Ecclesiæ Cathedralis Brixiæ Magistri. (statement of responsibility) Sacred part songs. Title from cantus part. Parts for cantvs (28 p.), altvs (28 p.), tenor (28 p.) bassvs (28 p.), quitvs (24 p... More
Ludwig van Beethoven autograph letter to Theodor Körner, 1812 Apr. 21
In ink. In the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Foundation Collection of the Library of Congress. Anderson, E., Letters of Beethoven, 363. (citation/reference) Composer.
Ballade en sol mineur (no 1) op. 23
de Fr. Chopin ; interprètée par [sic] le violon doigté par Eugène Ysaÿe. (statement of responsibility) Holograph. For violin and piano. Subsequent statement of responsibility modified in pencil: adaptation... More
Walzer, op. 39 - Public domain American sheet music
J.B. (statement of responsibility) Holograph, in ink, of simplified arrangement for piano. Published: Leipzig : J. Rieter-Biedermann, 1867. In the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Foundation Collection of the Library o... More
Night wanderers 1935 - Public domain dedication image
Recording: LC concert, 7 December 2004 (with pianist Wolfram Rieger). (additional form) Courtesy of G. Schirmer, Inc., www.schirmer.com (Copyright Notice) Due to copyright restrictions, original master files ar... More
Madrigali gverrieri, et amorosi con alcuni opuscoli in genere rapprese...
"Basso continuo" (with instrumental score; 1 prelim. leaf, 2-81, [i.e., 2-83] p.) and parts (each 23 cm.) for canto primo, quinto, alto primo, alto secondo, tenore primo, tenore secondo, basso primo, and basso ... More
Opusculum etlicher newer und alter Reuterliedlein welche zuvor niemals...
Title from cantvs. Parts for cantvs, altvs, tenor, and basis.
Opusculum etlicher newer und alter Reuterliedlein welche zuvor niemals...
Title from cantvs. Parts for cantvs, altvs, tenor, and basis.
Schottische Fantasie Skizzen - Public domain music sheet scan
For violin and orchestra. Holograph. Staff notation. Title appears on cover as: Schottische Fantasie für Violine u. Orchester / Max Bruch. "Berlin, 17. Juni 80. Meinem jünger Freund Siegfried Ochs zur Erinner... More
Rest von Polnischen und andern Täntzen nach Art , wie im Venusgarten ...
Title from cantus part. Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, and quinta vox.
Rest von Polnischen und andern Täntzen nach Art , wie im Venusgarten ...
Title from cantus part. Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, and quinta vox.
Salmi di compieta a trè e quattro voci concertati, con violini e ripi...
Parts for canto, alto, tenore, basso concertato, canto ripieno, alto ripieno, tenore ripieno, and basso ripieno, violino primo and secondo, violone o viola, and organo. First published 1691. Latin texts. (langu... More
Il secondo libro di madrigali a cinque voci
Title from canto part. For canto, alto, tenore, quinta and basso.
Motetti a dve voci, opera decima
Title from canto primo, ò tenor primo part. Parts for canto primo or tenor primo, canto secondo or tenor secondo, and basso continuo, bound in 1 v.
Il primo libro de madrigali a cinque voci
Title from canto part. Each part has separate t.p. and paging; part for quinto erroneously numbered. Title vignette (printer's mark); ornamental borders; initials. Parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quin... More
Liber primvs Cantionvm sacrarvm, vvlgo moteta vocant, quinque [et sex]...
For superius, tenor, contratenor, bassus, and quinta et sexta pars. Title from svperivs part. Liber 1, 2nd ed. (1555); liber 2, 2nd ed. (1555) except contratenor and bassus parts, 1st ed. (1554); liber 3-6, 1st... More
Liber primvs Cantionvm sacrarvm, vvlgo moteta vocant, quinque [et sex]...
For superius, tenor, contratenor, bassus, and quinta et sexta pars. Title from svperivs part. Liber 1, 2nd ed. (1555); liber 2, 2nd ed. (1555) except contratenor and bassus parts, 1st ed. (1554); liber 3-6, 1st... More
Il primo libro de madrigali a qvattro voci con un dialogo à otto nel...
Title from canto part. Four parts bound in one vol. Includes index. From the Huth collection. DLC (ownership)
Sacrarvm cantionvm quae binis, ternis, quaternis, quinis, senis, septe...
Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, quintus, sextus, bassus, and bassus ad organum, bound in 1 v.
Ariette di mvsica : a vna e dve voci /
For 1-2 voices and continuo. Compiled by Florido de Silvestri.
Canzoni di Florenzio Maschera à 4 voci nouamente ristampate per i pro...
A score of the composer's Libro primo de Canzoni da sonare, of which the following editions (in separate part-books) have been preserved: Brescia, V. Sabbio, 1584. The present ms. is either a transcript from th... More
Sacra corona motetti a due, e trè voci di diuersi eccelentissimi auto...
Title from canto primo part. Parts for canto primo, canto secondo, basso, and basso continuo, bound in 1 v. Latin words. (language)
Tertia pars magni operis musici continens clarissimorum symphonistarum...
Principally motets. Parts for discantus, altus, tenor, and bassus. Each part contains an index of first lines. The bassus of the LC copy lacks signatures AA1-AA4, which have been supplied in a modern hand. With... More
Newe teutsche weltliche Madrigalia und Balletten so wol mit lebendigen...
For discantvs, qvinta vox, altvs, tenor, and bassvs. Title from discantvs.
Newe teutsche weltliche Madrigalia und Balletten so wol mit lebendigen...
For discantvs, qvinta vox, altvs, tenor, and bassvs. Title from discantvs.
Motetti sacri a voce sola, opera prima
Thorough-bass acc. Coat of arms stamped in gold on cover; bound in parchment. "Dedicata a l'illustrissimo signor conte Teodore Barbo." Latin text. (language)
Motetti sacri a voce sola, opera prima
Thorough-bass acc. Coat of arms stamped in gold on cover; bound in parchment. "Dedicata a l'illustrissimo signor conte Teodore Barbo." Latin text. (language)
Symphonie, F Dur - Public domain music sheet scan
Johs. Brahms. (statement of responsibility) Holograph. The 2nd and 3rd movements are paged continuously. Signed note of presentation to Hans von Bülow, dated "Wien, 8 Januar 1890," at foot of t.p. In the Gertr... More
Cabinet, musical notation - early American sheet music
Originally for two voices with orchestra; accompaniment arranged for piano. Title from caption. Staff notation. (language)
Piano music. Selections - early American sheet music
Cover title. Staff notation. (language) Aria -- Pas seul -- Waltz.
Sonetti penitentiali - Public domain music sheet scan
composed in the Italian tongue by Giovanni Croce. (statement of responsibility) Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, quintus, sextus. Words translated by R.H. from the Italian of Francesco Bembo--Preface.
La Carmagnole - early American - Public domain music sheet scan
For high voice and piano; includes guitar arrangement on page 3 [104]. Caption title. Page numbering in ink. French words. (language) Staff notation. (language)
Music, musical notation - early American sheet music
Song, pfte. acc.
Motets of the 17th century in score
Ms., 18th cent., said to be in the hand-writing of Thomas Pinto (1714-1783), whose autograph appears on p. 3, and containing 56, 2 to 4 part motets, etc., with and without continuo, by 24 composers. Twenti-five... More
English fleet in 1342 All's well arranged - early American
English words (language) Staff notation (language)
Love Laughs at Lock Smiths Farm Yard - early American
For high voice with piano. Staff notation. (language)
Madrigali di Luzzasco Luzzaschi per cantare, et sonare a vno, e doi, e...
Music is in score with instrumental accompaniment. This copy evidently was at one time in the Wagener collection at Marburg. Preface to Cardinal Poietro Aldobrandino, dated Ferrara, October 1601, signed by Luzzasche.
Novvm et insigne opvs mvsicvm sex, qvinqve et qvatvor vocum, cvivs in ...
Principally motets. Title from supplied t.p. of tenor part. Parts for discantus, altus, tenor, bassus, vagans, and sexta vox. Each part contains an index of first lines. In the LC tenor part the title, the dedi... More
Sonetti penitentiali - Public domain music sheet scan
composed in the Italian tongue by Giovanni Croce. (statement of responsibility) Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, quintus, sextus. Words translated by R.H. from the Italian of Francesco Bembo--Preface.
Missæ octo vocvm, cvm dvplici basso ad organum accomodato
For cantus primi chori, altus primi chori, tenor primi chori, bassvs primi chori, cantus secunda, altus secunda, tenor secunda, basses secunda, and organ. Title from cantvs primi chori. Title within ornamental ... More
Novvm et insigne opvs mvsicvm sex, qvinqve et qvatvor vocum, cvivs in ...
Principally motets. Title from supplied t.p. of tenor part. Parts for discantus, altus, tenor, bassus, vagans, and sexta vox. Each part contains an index of first lines. In the LC tenor part the title, the dedi... More
Il secondo libro de madrigali à cinque voci
Title from canto part. First published in 1590. The parts for canto, alto, tenore, basso, and quinte bound in one vol.
[Cadenzas for the first and last movements of the D minor piano concer...
Holograph. A rough copy, with numerous revisions, of two cadenzas, one for each movement. The cadenza for the initial movement is a variant of the cadenza in the fair copy (ML30.8b.S37C3) and is related, though... More
Madrigali di Felice Anerio a cinque voci nuovamente stampati & dati in...
Parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto bound in one vol.
Sextett für 2 Violinen, 2 Violen u. 2 Violoncelli, op. 18
componirt von Johannes Brahms. (statement of responsibility) Holograph, in ink. At end: Johs. Brahms. 1860. Published: Berlin : N. Simrock, 1862. In the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Foundation collection of the Lib... More
Il secondo libro delle canzonette a tre voci
Title from canto part. The three parts, canto, tenore and basse, bound in one volume.
Serenata à cinque voci con vv[ioli]ni., ouboè, trombe e corni da cac...
A ms. copy in ink. First line of text: Chi, chi al vasto, ondoso, formidabil regno. Instrumentation includes bassoon, flute, viola, and violoncello. Dedication was crossed out by a later hand. Purchase; 1906. D... More
Serenata à cinque voci con vv[ioli]ni., ouboè, trombe e corni da cac...
A ms. copy in ink. First line of text: Chi, chi al vasto, ondoso, formidabil regno. Instrumentation includes bassoon, flute, viola, and violoncello. Dedication was crossed out by a later hand. Purchase; 1906. D... More
Symphonie No. 1 in B dur, op. 38
Copyists ms., in ink, with additions and corrections in Schumann's hand. Copyist indentified as Carl Brückner of Leipzig. "Revidirt zum druck v. 26 April 1852" in Schumann's hand at end (p. 209). Note inside f... More
Fanfare for the common man - Parlor and Concert Stage American sheet m...
Original manuscript score, in pencil. (c) Copyright 1944 by The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc. Copyright Renewed. Used by permission of Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., Sole Publisher & Licensee. (Copyright Notice)
Compieta con le tre seqvenze dell' anno cioè Victime Pascali, per la ...
da Gio. Paolo Colonna. (statement of responsibility) For double chorus and organ (figured bass). Title from canto primo choro part. The parts for canto primo choro, canto secondo choro, alto primo choro, alto s... More
Concerto di cembalo - Public domain music sheet scan
del sig. cav. Amadeo Wolfg. Mozart. (statement of responsibility) Holograph, in ink. Title from caption. At head of title: No. 8. In the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Foundation Collection of the Library of Congress... More
Zwölf Stücke für die Orgel, op. 65
Max Reger. (statement of responsibility) Holograph. Published: Leipzig : C.F. Peters, c1902. Pl. no.: 8842-8843. Heft 1, p. 7-10 lacking. In black and red ink. Heft 2 includes between the Canzone and Scherzo a ... More
[Letter, 1882 May] 21, Ischl [to] S. [Simrock]
J. Br. [Johannes Brahms]. (statement of responsibility) Holograph, signed. An autograph letter of Johannes Brahms, written to music publisher. Published in: Johannes Brahms Briefe an P.J. Simrock und Fritz Simr... More
Sure on this shining night from Four Songs, op. 13, 1938
Text from 'Permit Me Voyage', 1934. (bibliographic history) Recording: Song of America tour, St. Paul, MN, 17 January 2006 (with pianist Wolfram Rieger). (additional form) Courtesy of G. Schirmer, Inc., www.sch... More
Night wanderers 1935 - Public domain dedication image
Recording: LC concert, 7 December 2004 (with pianist Wolfram Rieger). (additional form) Courtesy of G. Schirmer, Inc., www.schirmer.com (Copyright Notice) Due to copyright restrictions, original master files ar... More
Violinconcert, op. 77 - Public domain music sheet scan
Copyist's ms. of the solo violin part, in ink, with pencilled corrections by the composer and Joseph Joachim. Published: Berlin : Simrock, 1879. In the Heineman Foundation Collection of the Library of Congress.
Autograph collection, 1819-1843
Purchase; 1930. (acquisition)
Concert, op. 15 - Public domain music sheet scan
Johs. Brahms. (statement of responsibility) Holograph, in ink, prepared for the publisher (Leipzig : J. Rieter-Biedermann, 1864). Caption title. Arr. for piano, 4 hands. Note, in ink, concerning the holograph b... More
[Erwartung, musical notation - Public domain music sheet scan
Arnold Schoenberg]. (statement of responsibility) Holograph, in ink. Title and statement of responsibility from descriptive insert. "An early manuscript containing readings diverging from the published editions... More
Arien, musical notation - Public domain music sheet scan
Principally for voice (s) and continuo. Title from v. 1. v. 1, 1646; v. 2, 1651; v. 3, 1651; v. 4, 1651; v. 5 1661; v. 6, 1645; v. 7, 1648; v. 8, 1650. RISM (Répertoire international des sources musicales), A/... More
Arien, musical notation - Public domain music sheet scan
Principally for voice (s) and continuo. Title from v. 1. v. 1, 1646; v. 2, 1651; v. 3, 1651; v. 4, 1651; v. 5 1661; v. 6, 1645; v. 7, 1648; v. 8, 1650. RISM (Répertoire international des sources musicales), A/... More
Rest von Polnischen und andern Täntzen nach Art , wie im Venusgarten ...
Title from cantus part. Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, and quinta vox.
[Musical treatises], Italy - Library of Congress performing arts encyc...
[compiled by Johannes Franciscus Preottonus]. (statement of responsibility) Title from: Census of medieval and renaissance manuscripts in the United States and Canada. F. 47r: Venice; f. 155r: Piacenza. Black a... More
Johannes Brahms - [Four concert programs]
Includes programs on May 12, 1869, German Requiem; on April 5, 1871, German Requiem; on October 1871, Schicksalslied; on March 13, 1874, Variations on a theme by Joseph Haydn, op. 56; Concerto for piano and orc... More
Six quintéti pour 2 violons, guitare, alto & basse
composés à Madrid pour Mr. le Marquis de Bénavent par Bocchérini. (statement of responsibility) Title from t.p. of guitar part. In ink. Copied from the holograph in possession of Bénavent in 1811 by Franç... More
Il primo libro de madrigali a cinque voci
Title from canto part. The canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto parts bound in one volume.
Il primo libro de madrigali a cinque voci
Title from canto part. The canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto parts bound in one volume.
Motectorum octonis vocibus Benedicti Bagni ... , unà cum basso genera...
No more published? Consists of the parts for "Primi chori" and "Secundi chori" in one vol.
Hymni totivs anni iuxta ritum Sanctæ Romanæ Ecclesiæ cvm qvattvor voci...
For cantus, altus, tenor, and bassus. Title from cantvs part. White mensural notation. LC copy bouond in 1 v. Latin words. (language)
Variations for orchestra - Public domain music sheet scan
[Elliott Carter]. (statement of responsibility) Holograph. Gift of the composer, Dec. 27, 1968. In pencil.
Variations for orchestra - Public domain music sheet scan
[Elliott Carter]. (statement of responsibility) Holograph. Gift of the composer, Dec. 27, 1968. In pencil.
Liber primvs Cantionvm sacrarvm, vvlgo moteta vocant, quinque [et sex]...
For superius, tenor, contratenor, bassus, and quinta et sexta pars. Title from svperivs part. Liber 1, 2nd ed. (1555); liber 2, 2nd ed. (1555) except contratenor and bassus parts, 1st ed. (1554); liber 3-6, 1st... More