GB-Lbl Add. MS 37402

British Library, London, England

partbook: Early 17th Century

Archive British Library, London, England (GB-Lbl)
Shelfmark Add. MS 37402
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Surface Paper
Numbering System Foliation
Measurements 139 x 185-94 mm
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  • CCM: LonBL 37402-6
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Contents Contains 139 compositions, 127 from 51 composers, 12 are anonymous.
General Description

A Discantus I partbook from a set of five volumes. Originally vocal pieces, most are copied for instrumental perfromance without title or text. Copied by several scribes. Copied in England. The original owner (and compiler?) was James Pearson, whose name appears at end of D1 book (MB). Names of Thomas and Elizabeth Babington (other owners?) also appear on back flyleaf of A book. Purchased by British Museum from W. Metcalfe in 1906.

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Physical Description

Some missing folios in A, affecting last 11 pieces, and beginning of D2, affecting 2 pieces.

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Binding

New covers of red leather and cloth on card-board; portions of original brown leather covers glued inside modern covers. Original covers of all books except A have gold-tooled design (crown over Tudor rose)

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Notation

not indicated

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Foliation

Other numberings: Original numbering of Italian pieces in each book, 1-75 (two pieces omitted). First 20 pieces copied from RISM 1601/16 also have original numbering, i-xx.

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Foliation

New pencil foliation, 1-98

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Decoration

No initials or decoration.

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Surface

paper

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Census Catalogue of Music Description

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6 motets (1 without text), 1 Service, 8 anthems, 77 Italian secular pieces, 34 English secular pieces,* 1 French secular piece, 12 textless pieces (Fantasias, dances, etc.) = 139

*25 copied from print The Triumphes of Oriana (RISM 1601/16).

(F. Anerio)-1, Bennet-1, Byrd-5, Carlton-2, Cavendish-1, Cobbold-1, (Croce)-2 + 1?, (Dowland-anon)-1, M. East-1, (M. East/ Simmes)-1, (Eremita)-1, Farmer-1, A. Ferrabosco I-8 + 6?, (A. Ferrabosco II)-1, Gibbons-2, Ellis Gibbons-1, Ellis Gibbons/(Gibbons)-1, (Giovanelli)-1, Hilton the Elder-1, J. Holmes-1, T. Hunt-1, E. Johnson-1, R. Jones II-1, Kirbye-1, (Lassus)-1, Lesley [John Lisley]-1, T. Lupo-3 + 1?, (Luzzaschi?)-1, Mando-1, (Marenzio)-8, G. Marson-1, (Masnelli)-5, Milton-1, (Monteverdi)-10, Morley-4, (Mosto?)-1, J. Mundy-1, W. Mundy-1, Nicholson-1, Norcome-1, P.-1, P./(Byrd)-1, (Pallavicino)-8, R. Parsons I-1, (Peerson)-1, (Quintiani)-2 + 4?, Tallis-1, Tomkins-1, Tye-1, (Orazio Vecchi)-7, (Venturi?)-3, Weelkes-2, Wilbye-1, T. Wilkinson/(T. Hunt)-1, anon-17

5 paper partbooks (D-iii + 98 + ii folios, A-iii + 93 + i, T-ii + i + 94 + i + i, B-ii + 87 + i, Q-iii + 90 + i), 139 x 185-94. New pencil foliation — D: 1-98; A: 1-91 (last two folios not numbered); T: 1-96 (includes original fly-leaves front and back); B: 1-86 (last folio not numbered); Q: 1-89 (last folio not numbered). Original numbering of Italian pieces in each book, 1-75 (two pieces omitted). First 20 pieces copied from RISM 1601/16 (see above) also have original numbering, i-xx. New covers of red leather and cloth on card-board; portions of original brown leather covers glued inside modern covers. Original covers of all books except D have gold-tooled design (crown over Tudor rose). No index. Copied by several scribes. No initials or decoration.

Early 17th Century. Copied in England. The original owner (and compiler?) was James Pearson, whose name appears at end of D book (MB). Names of Thomas and Elizabeth Babington (other owners?) also appear on back flyleaf of T book. Purchased by British Museum from W. Metcalfe in 1906.

Vol 4

Composers: Change "(A. Ferrabosco II)-1" to "(A. Ferrabosco I/A. FerraboscoII)-1."

Census-Catalogue of Manuscript Sources of Polyphonic Music 1400-1550

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Folio / Pages Composition / Item title Number of voices Source attribution Composers (? Uncertain)
1–1v Deh poi che era ne' fati 4 of 5 -
Appears on: 1–1v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 4 of 5
General Note

missing folios from D2, with loss of the part for this piece

2–2v O voi che sospirati 4 of 5 -
Appears on: 2–2v
Number of voices: 4 of 5
General Note

missing folios from D2, with loss of the part for this piece

3 Che fa hoggi il mio sole che fa'l mio 5 -
Appears on: 3
Genres: Chanson
Number of voices: 5
3v Giunto a la tomba - 1a pars (of 4): Giunto a la tomba 5 -
Appears on: 3v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
General Note

Only the 1a pars is copied

4–4v Dolorosi martir', fieri tormenti 5 -
Appears on: 4–4v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
5 O crude pene mie 5 -
Appears on: 5
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
5v Che se mentre 5 - Anonymous

Che se mentre

Anonymous
Appears on: 5v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
6 Al suon d'amata voce 5 -
Appears on: 6
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
6v–7v O come e gran martire 5 -
Appears on: 6v–7v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
8 Sovra tenere herbette 5 -
Appears on: 8
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
8v La tra il sangue e le morti egro 5 -
Appears on: 8v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
9–9v O dolce anima mia 5 -
Appears on: 9–9v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
10 Ma dove lasso 5 -
Appears on: 10
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
10v–11 La giovinetta pianta si fa 5 -
Appears on: 10v–11
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
11v Corre la nave (1 of ?) - Anonymous

Corre la nave

Anonymous
Appears on: 11v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: (1 of ?)
General Note

Beginning only, crossed through. Only copied in this book.

11v–12 O rossignuol che in queste verdi fronde 5 -
Appears on: 11v–12
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
12v–13 Stracciami pur il core 5 -
Appears on: 12v–13
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
13v O primavera bella 5 -
Appears on: 13v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
14 Il bianco e dolce cigno cantando more 5 -
Appears on: 14
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
14v Non mi fuggir 5 -
Appears on: 14v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
15 Non vedi oime 5 - Anonymous

Non vedi oime

Anonymous
Appears on: 15
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
15v Donna s'io sono il sole 5 -
Appears on: 15v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
16 Mentre ti fui si grato - 1a pars (of 6): Mentre ti fui si grato 5 -
Appears on: 16
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
16v Mentre ti fui si grato - 2a pars (of 6): Mentre ti fui si caro 5 -
Appears on: 16v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
17 Mentre ti fui si grato - 3a pars (of 6): Hor, pien d'alto desio 5 -
Appears on: 17
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
17v Mentre ti fui si grato - 4a pars (of 6): Hor un laccio 5 -
Appears on: 17v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
18 Arda pur sempre o mora 5 -
Appears on: 18
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
18v Rimanti in pace, a la dolente e bella 5 -
Appears on: 18v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
19 Ond'ei di morte la sua faccia 5 -
Appears on: 19
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
19 O di rare eccellenze 5 -
Appears on: 19
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
19v Pastorella gratiosella 5 -
Appears on: 19v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
20 Cara mia Dafne 5 -
Appears on: 20
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
20v Donna, se voi m'odiate 5 -
Appears on: 20v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
21 Monte, selvi, fontane 5 -
Appears on: 21
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
21v Di lauri e mirti il tuo bel tempio 5 -
Appears on: 21v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
22 Non puo tanto l'amore 5 -
Appears on: 22
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
22v Cinthia, el tuo dolce canto 5 -
Appears on: 22v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
23 Donna, se quel ohime 5 -
Appears on: 23
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
23v Baci amorosi e cari 5 -
Appears on: 23v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
24 Vorrei lagnarmi - 1a pars (of 2): Vorrei lagnarmi a pieno 5 -
Appears on: 24
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
24v Vorrei lagnarmi - 2a pars (of 2): S' io taccio il duol s'avanza 5 -
Appears on: 24v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
25 Occhi, mirando mi togliest' il cor 5 -
Appears on: 25
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
25v Quell' aura che spirand'a 5 -
Appears on: 25v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
26 Si un sguardo un fa beato 5 -
Appears on: 26
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
26v Fuggi se sai fuggire 5 -
Appears on: 26v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
27 Candide perle e care 5 -
Appears on: 27
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
27v Quella che in mille 5 -
Appears on: 27v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
28 Tu nascesti di furto 5 -
Appears on: 28
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
28v Se da voi m'allontano, cor mio 5 -
Appears on: 28v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
29 Se la virtu ch' in voi 5 -
Appears on: 29
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
29v–30 Tra le dolcezze e l' ire - -
Appears on: 29v–30
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
30v Non fingo, egli e pur (C106) 5 -
Appears on: 30v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
31–31v Zefiro torna e 'l bel tempo rimena 5 -
Appears on: 31–31v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
32 Creschin a gara sin al ciel 5 -
Appears on: 32
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
32v Non vi bastava 5 -
Appears on: 32v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
33 Soavissimo ardore 5 -
Appears on: 33
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
33v Occhi cari 5 -
Appears on: 33v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
34 Ah disleale 5 -
Appears on: 34
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
34v A che tormi il ben mio 5 -
Appears on: 34v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
35 A la dolce ombra - 6a pars (of 6): Tanto mi piacque 5 -
Appears on: 35
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
General Note

In the other books these 2 partes are copied in the reverse order

35v A la dolce ombra - 2a pars (of 6): Non vide il mondo 5 -
Appears on: 35v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
General Note

In the other books these 2 partes are copied in the reverse order

36–36v Donna l'ardente fiamma - 1a pars (of 2): Donna l'ardente fiamma 5 -
Appears on: 36–36v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
General Note

Only the 1a pars is copied

37 Clorinda hai vinto 5 -
Appears on: 37
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
37v Non e lasso martire 5 -
Appears on: 37v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
38 Dolce alpestre parola 5 -
Appears on: 38
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
38v Natura non mi fe 5 -
Appears on: 38v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
39–39v Hor veggio - 2a pars (of 2): Ne lo star ne 'l fuggir 5 -
Appears on: 39–39v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
General Note

Copied in all books, but cancelled (crossed out). The 1a pars is copied a few folios later

40 Con che soavita - 1a pars (of 2): Con che soavita 5 -
Appears on: 40
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
40 Con che soavita - 2a pars (of 2): Perche i vostri diletti 5 -
Appears on: 40
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
40v–41 Quelle rose che colt' in paradiso 5 -
Appears on: 40v–41
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
41v Hor veggio - 1a pars (of 2): Hor veggio chiar che recoperte 5 -
Appears on: 41v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
42 Perfidissimo volto 5 -
Appears on: 42
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
42v–43 Dolce mia cara mano 5 -
Appears on: 42v–43
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
43v Amor se i bei rubini 5 - Anonymous
Appears on: 43v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
44 Alte parole 5 -
Appears on: 44
Genres: Dance
Number of voices: 5
44v O che vezzosa 5 -
Appears on: 44v
Genres: Madrigal (Italian)
Number of voices: 5
45 If women can be courteous 5 -
Appears on: 45
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Number of voices: 5
45v–46 Peace I hear a voice / Hold up / My masters all / At Betham time 4 Gibbons [crossed through]
Appears on: 45v–46
Genres: Consort song
Source Attribution: Gibbons [crossed through]
Number of voices: 4
General Note

Titled 'A strange songe' (à 4). D1 begins 'Peace! I hear a voyce '; the Altus 'Hold up, hold up'; the Tenor (Quintus), 'My masters all'; and the Bass, 'Att betham tyme.' The name 'Gibbons' originally given in the Altus has been struck out.

46v–47 The cries of London - 1a pars (of 2): God give you good morrow, my masters 5 Orlando Gibings / Gibbons
Appears on: 46v–47
Genres: In nomine, Song
Source Attribution: Orlando Gibings / Gibbons
Number of voices: 5
47v–48 The cries of London - 2a pars (of 2): Will you go with me - A good sausage 5 -
Appears on: 47v–48
Genres: Song
Number of voices: 5
48v–49 [untitled piece] - 'P'
Appears on: 48v–49
Genres: Viol piece
Source Attribution: 'P'
General Note

The initial 'P' at the end in D1 may be that of James Pearson, as composer. 2 voice parts copied, the Sexta on f. 49

49v Timor et tremor - 1a pars (of 2): Timor et tremor venerunt super me 5 -
Appears on: 49v
Genres: Motet
Number of voices: 5
49v Timor et tremor - 2a pars (of 2): Exaudi Deus deprecationem meam 5 -
Appears on: 49v
Genres: Motet
Number of voices: 5
General Note

It is not clear whether the 2a pars is copied

50–51 Fantasia a6 6 William Birde
Appears on: 50–51
Genres: Fantasia
Source Attribution: William Birde
Number of voices: 6
General Note

Sexta pars copied in Bassus book

51v Arise O Lord - 1a pars (of 2): Arise O Lord why sleepest thou 5 Birde
Appears on: 51v
Genres: Anthem
Source Attribution: Birde
Number of voices: 5
51v Arise O Lord - 2a pars (of 2): Help us, O God 5 -
Appears on: 51v
Genres: Anthem
Number of voices: 5
General Note

It is not clear whether the 2a pars is copied

51v Libera me Domine 5 Talles
Appears on: 51v
Genres: Responsory
Source Attribution: Talles
Number of voices: 5
52 Prostrate, O Lord, I lie 5 Birde
Appears on: 52
Genres: Anthem
Source Attribution: Birde
Number of voices: 5
52v [untitled piece] 5 Dr Tye
Appears on: 52v
Genres: Viol piece
Source Attribution: Dr Tye
Number of voices: 5
52v–53 Fantasia a5 5 -
Appears on: 52v–53
Genres: Fantasia
Number of voices: 5
53v [untitled piece] 5 Morley
Appears on: 53v
Genres: Viol piece
Source Attribution: Morley
Number of voices: 5
54 [untitled piece] 5 Munday
Appears on: 54
Genres: Viol piece
Source Attribution: Munday
Number of voices: 5
54v Death the dissolver 5 - Anonymous
Appears on: 54v
Genres: Consort song
Number of voices: 5
55 Dum transisset sabbatum 5 - Anonymous
Appears on: 55
Genres: Motet
Number of voices: 5
55v O Lord, who in thy sacred tent 5 -
Appears on: 55v
Genres: Anthem
Number of voices: 5
56–56v Decantabat populus in Israel 5 Birde
Appears on: 56–56v
Genres: Motet
Source Attribution: Birde
Number of voices: 5
General Note

Source unknown. Not in Byrd Edition or Research Guide

57 Fie fie my fate 5 Mundye
Appears on: 57
Genres: Consort song
Source Attribution: Mundye
Number of voices: 5
57v–58 De la court - 1a pars 5 Parsons
Appears on: 57v–58
Genres: Chanson
Source Attribution: Parsons
Number of voices: 5
General Note

unclear whether the 2a pars found in some sources is copied here

58v–59 Sorrow stay, lend true repentant tears 5 -
Appears on: 58v–59
Genres: Consort song
Number of voices: 5
General Note

an anojnymous adaptation of Dowland's song

59v–71 Hence stars, too dim of light 5 East
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: East
Number of voices: 5
General Note

This and the next 24 songs make a complete copy of 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 With angel's face 5 Norcome
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Consort song
Source Attribution: Norcome
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 Lightly she whipped o'er the dales 5 Munday
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Consort song
Source Attribution: Munday
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 Long live fair Oriana 5 Ellis Gibbons
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Consort song
Source Attribution: Ellis Gibbons
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 All creatures now are merry minded 5 Bennet
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Bennet
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 Fair Oriana, beauty's queen 5 Hilton
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Hilton
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 The nymphs and shepherds danced 5 Marson
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Marson
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 Calm was the air and clear the sky 5 Carlton
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Carlton
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 Thus Bonnyboots the birthday celebrated 5 Holmes
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Holmes
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 Sing shepherds all and in your roundelays 5 Nicholson
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Nicholson
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 The Fauns and Satyrs tripping 5 Tomkins
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Tomkins
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 Come gentle swains 5 Cavendish
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Cavendish
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 With wreaths of rose and laurel 5 Cobbold
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Cobbold
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

59v–71 Arise awake 5 Morley
Appears on: 59v–71
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Morley
Number of voices: 5
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue.

71v–83 Fair nymphs I heard one telling 6 Farmer
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Farmer
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 The Lady Oriana was dight all in the treasures of Guiana 6 Wilbye
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Wilbye
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 Hark, did ye ever hear so sweet a singing? 6 Hunt
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Hunt
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 As Vesta was from Latmos Hill descending 6 Weelkes
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Weelkes
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 Fair Orian in the morn 6 Milton
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Milton
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 Round about her Chariot 6 Ellis Gibbons
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Ellis Gibbons
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 With angel's face / Bright Phoebus greets 6 Kirbye
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Kirbye
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 Fair Oriana seeming to wink at folly 6 Jones
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Jones
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 Fair Cytherea presents her doves 6 Lisley
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Lisley
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 Hard by a crystal fountain 6 Morley
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Morley
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

71v–83 Come blessed Byrd and with thy sugared relish 6 Johnson
Appears on: 71v–83
Genres: Madrigal (English)
Source Attribution: Johnson
Number of voices: 6
General Note

From 'The Triumphs of Oriana'. Foliation of the individual pieces is not clear from the BL catalogue. The Sexta voice part is usually in the D1 book.

83v–84 [untitled piece] 2 of 6 - Anonymous

[untitled piece]

Anonymous
Appears on: 83v–84
Genres: Viol piece
Number of voices: 2 of 6
General Note

Cantus & Sextus copied in the D1 book; no parts copied in the other books

84v–87v The cries of London 4 of 5 Thomas Weelkes
Appears on: 84v–87v
Genres: Consort song
Source Attribution: Thomas Weelkes
Number of voices: 4 of 5
General Note

a number of folios are missing in the Altus book affecting the remaining pieces in the collection

88–88v [untitled piece] 4 of 5 - Anonymous

[untitled piece]

Anonymous
Appears on: 88–88v
Genres: Viol piece
Number of voices: 4 of 5
89–89v Fantasia on 'Attendite' 4 of 5 - Anonymous
Appears on: 89–89v
Genres: Fantasia
Number of voices: 4 of 5
90–90v O God when thou wentest forth 4 of 5 - Anonymous
Appears on: 90–90v
Genres: Anthem
Number of voices: 4 of 5
91–91v Put me not to rebuke 4 of 5 Wilkinson
Appears on: 91–91v
Genres: Anthem
Source Attribution: Wilkinson
Number of voices: 4 of 5
92–92v Rise, O my soul - 1a pars (of 3): Rise, O my soul 4 of 5 -
Appears on: 92–92v
Genres: Anthem
Number of voices: 4 of 5
92v–93 Rise, O my soul - 2a pars (of 3): And thou, my soul 4 of 5 -
Appears on: 92v–93
Genres: Anthem
Number of voices: 4 of 5
93 Rise, O my soul - 3a pars (of 3): To thee, O Jesus 4 of 5 -
Appears on: 93
Genres: Anthem
Number of voices: 4 of 5
93v–94 I am brought - 1a pars (of 2): I am brought into so great trouble 4 of 5 -
Appears on: 93v–94
Genres: Anthem
Number of voices: 4 of 5
94–94v I am brought - 2a pars (of 2): My heart panteth 4 of 5 -
Appears on: 94–94v
Genres: Anthem
Number of voices: 4 of 5
95–96v Fantasia (in 3 partes) 5 of 6 (or 4 of 5?) Thomas Lupo
Appears on: 95–96v
Genres: Fantasia
Source Attribution: Thomas Lupo
Number of voices: 5 of 6 (or 4 of 5?)
97 When Israel came out of Egypt 4 of 5 - Anonymous
Appears on: 97
Genres: Anthem
Number of voices: 4 of 5
97v–98 What first did break thee 4 of 5 - Anonymous
Appears on: 97v–98
Genres: Consort song
Number of voices: 4 of 5
98v Pavan 4 of 5 'P' [=James Pearson?] / [Byrd]
Appears on: 98v
Genres: Pavan
Source Attribution: 'P' [=James Pearson?] / [Byrd]
Number of voices: 4 of 5
General Note

The 'P.' at the end may be the initial of the composer [? James Pearson, the owner]

Composer Compositions
Anerio, Felice (ca. 1560-1614)
Anonymous
Bennett, John (1599-1614)
Byrd, William (ca. 1540-1623)
Carlton, Richard
Cavendish, William (1593-1676)
Cobbold, William (ca. 1560-1639)
Croce, Giovanni (ca. 1557-1609)
Dowland, John (1563-1626)
East, Michael
Eremita, Giulio
Farmer, John
Ferrabosco, Alfonso (the elder) (1543-1588)
Gibbons, Ellis
Gibbons, Orlando (ca. 1583-1625)
Giovannelli, Ruggiero (ca. 1560-1625)
Hilton (Senior), John
Holmes, John
Hunt 'of Wells', Thomas
Johnson, Edward
Jones (II), Robert (1577-1617)
Kirbye, George
Lassus, Orlande de (ca. 1532-1594)
Lesley, John
Lupo, Thomas (ca. 1571-1627)
Luzzaschi, Luzzasco
Marenzio, Luca (ca. 1553-1599)
Marson, George
Masnelli, Paolo
Milton, John
Monteverdi, Claudio (1567-1643)
Morley, Thomas (ca. 1557-1602)
Mosto, Giovanni Battista
Mundy, John (ca. 1555-1630)
Mundy, William (ca. 1528-ca. 1591)
Nicholson, Richard (1563-1639)
Norcome, Daniel
Pallavicino, Benedetto
Parsons (I), Robert (ca. 1535-ca. 1572)
Pearson, James
Peerson, Martin
Quintiani, Lucrezio
Simmes, William
Tallis, Thomas (ca. 1505-1585)
Tomkins, Thomas (1572-1656)
Tye, Christopher (ca. 1505-ca. 1573)
Vecchi, Orazio (1550-1605)
Venturi (del Nibbio), Stephanus
Venturi, Pompilio
Weelkes, Thomas (ca. 1576-1623)
Wilbye, John (1574-1638)
Wilkinson, T(homas?)
Composition Composers (? Uncertain) Folios / Pages
[untitled piece] 48v–49
[untitled piece] 52v
[untitled piece] 53v
[untitled piece] 54
[untitled piece] Anonymous 83v–84
[untitled piece] Anonymous 88–88v
A che tormi il ben mio 34v
A la dolce ombra - 2a pars (of 6): Non vide il mondo 35v
A la dolce ombra - 6a pars (of 6): Tanto mi piacque 35
Ah disleale 34
Al suon d'amata voce 6
All creatures now are merry minded 59v–71
Alte parole 44
Amor se i bei rubini Anonymous 43v
Arda pur sempre o mora 18
Arise awake 59v–71
Arise O Lord - 1a pars (of 2): Arise O Lord why sleepest thou 51v
Arise O Lord - 2a pars (of 2): Help us, O God 51v
As Vesta was from Latmos Hill descending 71v–83
Baci amorosi e cari 23v
Calm was the air and clear the sky 59v–71
Candide perle e care 27
Cara mia Dafne 20
Che fa hoggi il mio sole che fa'l mio 3
Che se mentre Anonymous 5v
Cinthia, el tuo dolce canto 22v
Clorinda hai vinto 37
Come blessed Byrd and with thy sugared relish 71v–83
Come gentle swains 59v–71
Con che soavita - 1a pars (of 2): Con che soavita 40
Con che soavita - 2a pars (of 2): Perche i vostri diletti 40
Corre la nave Anonymous 11v
Creschin a gara sin al ciel 32
De la court - 1a pars 57v–58
Death the dissolver Anonymous 54v
Decantabat populus in Israel 56–56v
Deh poi che era ne' fati 1–1v
Di lauri e mirti il tuo bel tempio 21v
Dolce alpestre parola 38
Dolce mia cara mano 42v–43
Dolorosi martir', fieri tormenti 4–4v
Donna l'ardente fiamma - 1a pars (of 2): Donna l'ardente fiamma 36–36v
Donna s'io sono il sole 15v
Donna, se quel ohime 23
Donna, se voi m'odiate 20v
Dum transisset sabbatum Anonymous 55
Fair Cytherea presents her doves 71v–83
Fair nymphs I heard one telling 71v–83
Fair Orian in the morn 71v–83
Fair Oriana seeming to wink at folly 71v–83
Fair Oriana, beauty's queen 59v–71
Fantasia (in 3 partes) 95–96v
Fantasia a5 52v–53
Fantasia a6 50–51
Fantasia on 'Attendite' Anonymous 89–89v
Fie fie my fate 57
Fuggi se sai fuggire 26v
Giunto a la tomba - 1a pars (of 4): Giunto a la tomba 3v
Hard by a crystal fountain 71v–83
Hark, did ye ever hear so sweet a singing? 71v–83
Hence stars, too dim of light 59v–71
Hor veggio - 1a pars (of 2): Hor veggio chiar che recoperte 41v
Hor veggio - 2a pars (of 2): Ne lo star ne 'l fuggir 39–39v
I am brought - 1a pars (of 2): I am brought into so great trouble 93v–94
I am brought - 2a pars (of 2): My heart panteth 94–94v
If women can be courteous 45
Il bianco e dolce cigno cantando more 14
La giovinetta pianta si fa 10v–11
La tra il sangue e le morti egro 8v
Libera me Domine 51v
Lightly she whipped o'er the dales 59v–71
Long live fair Oriana 59v–71
Ma dove lasso 10
Mentre ti fui si grato - 1a pars (of 6): Mentre ti fui si grato 16
Mentre ti fui si grato - 2a pars (of 6): Mentre ti fui si caro 16v
Mentre ti fui si grato - 3a pars (of 6): Hor, pien d'alto desio 17
Mentre ti fui si grato - 4a pars (of 6): Hor un laccio 17v
Monte, selvi, fontane 21
Natura non mi fe 38v
Non e lasso martire 37v
Non fingo, egli e pur (C106) 30v
Non mi fuggir 14v
Non puo tanto l'amore 22
Non vedi oime Anonymous 15
Non vi bastava 32v
O che vezzosa 44v
O come e gran martire 6v–7v
O crude pene mie 5
O di rare eccellenze 19
O dolce anima mia 9–9v
O God when thou wentest forth Anonymous 90–90v
O Lord, who in thy sacred tent 55v
O primavera bella 13v
O rossignuol che in queste verdi fronde 11v–12
O voi che sospirati 2–2v
Occhi cari 33v
Occhi, mirando mi togliest' il cor 25
Ond'ei di morte la sua faccia 19
Pastorella gratiosella 19v
Pavan 98v
Peace I hear a voice / Hold up / My masters all / At Betham time 45v–46
Perfidissimo volto 42
Prostrate, O Lord, I lie 52
Put me not to rebuke 91–91v
Quell' aura che spirand'a 25v
Quella che in mille 27v
Quelle rose che colt' in paradiso 40v–41
Rimanti in pace, a la dolente e bella 18v
Rise, O my soul - 1a pars (of 3): Rise, O my soul 92–92v
Rise, O my soul - 2a pars (of 3): And thou, my soul 92v–93
Rise, O my soul - 3a pars (of 3): To thee, O Jesus 93
Round about her Chariot 71v–83
Se da voi m'allontano, cor mio 28v
Se la virtu ch' in voi 29
Si un sguardo un fa beato 26
Sing shepherds all and in your roundelays 59v–71
Soavissimo ardore 33
Sorrow stay, lend true repentant tears 58v–59
Sovra tenere herbette 8
Stracciami pur il core 12v–13
The cries of London 84v–87v
The cries of London - 1a pars (of 2): God give you good morrow, my masters 46v–47
The cries of London - 2a pars (of 2): Will you go with me - A good sausage 47v–48
The Fauns and Satyrs tripping 59v–71
The Lady Oriana was dight all in the treasures of Guiana 71v–83
The nymphs and shepherds danced 59v–71
Thus Bonnyboots the birthday celebrated 59v–71
Timor et tremor - 1a pars (of 2): Timor et tremor venerunt super me 49v
Timor et tremor - 2a pars (of 2): Exaudi Deus deprecationem meam 49v
Tra le dolcezze e l' ire 29v–30
Tu nascesti di furto 28
Vorrei lagnarmi - 1a pars (of 2): Vorrei lagnarmi a pieno 24
Vorrei lagnarmi - 2a pars (of 2): S' io taccio il duol s'avanza 24v
What first did break thee Anonymous 97v–98
When Israel came out of Egypt Anonymous 97
With angel's face 59v–71
With angel's face / Bright Phoebus greets 71v–83
With wreaths of rose and laurel 59v–71
Zefiro torna e 'l bel tempo rimena 31–31v

Set: MSS Additional 37402-37406

Type: Partbooks

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GB-Lbl Add. MS 37402

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GB-Lbl Add. MS 37403

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GB-Lbl Add. MS 37404

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GB-Lbl Add. MS 37405

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GB-Lbl Add. MS 37406

denotes primary source study

Charteris, Richard. 1984. Alfonso Ferrabosco the Elder (1543-1588): A Thematic Catalogue of his Music with a Biographical Calendar.  New York. Pages: 75ff.189. Notes: contents list (partial); concordances (partial).

Fenlon, Iain, and John Milsom. 1984. 'Ruled Paper Imprinted': Music Paper and Patents in Sixteenth-Century England. Journal of the American Musicological Society, 37: 139-63. Pages: 155,162. Notes: physical description (partial); mention of MS; discussion.

Monson, Craig. 1982. Voices and Viols in England, 1600-1650: The Sources and the Music.  Ann Arbor. Pages: 225-6. Notes: contents list.

Daniel, Ralph T, and Peter Le Huray. 1972. The Sources of English Church Music 1549-1660. Early English Church Music, vol. Supplementary Volume 1.  London. Notes: contents list (partial); concordances (partial).

Brett, Philip. 1965. The Songs of William Byrd. Cambridge University, Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation. Pages: 222. Notes: physical description (partial); contents list (partial).

Kerman, Joseph. 1961. Byrd's Motets: Chronology and Canon. Journal of the American Musicological Society, 14: 359-82. Pages: 365, 376. Notes: contents list (partial); concordances (partial); mention of MS; discussion.

Hughes, Dom Anselm. 1953. Catalogue of the Musical Manuscripts at Peterhouse, Cambridge.  Cambridge. Pages: III, 222-4, 232, 387, 399-400, 405. Notes: physical description (partial); contents list.

Lewis, Anthony (editor). 1951-. Musica Britannica: A National Collection of Music.  London. Pages: XXII, 24, 50-2, 64-5, 102-13, 174, 179, 181-5; XLIV,52-5,186. Notes: mention of MS; contents list (partial); concordances (partial); transcriptions (partial).

Fellowes, Edmund H (editor). 1937-50, 1962. The Collected Works of William Byrd. Pages: XVII, 73-4, 150, 158-9. Notes: mention of MS; contents list (partial); concordances (partial); transcriptions (partial).

Madden, F. 1843-. Catalogue of Additions to the Manuscripts in the British Museum. Pages: [1906-10], 33. Notes: physical description (partial); contents list (partial).

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