GB 0096 MS 958 - Sonata by Francesco Geminiani

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Given to the University of London Library by St George B.D. Gray in 1934.
GB 0096 MS 958 1829 Collection (fonds) 1 item Unknown
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.

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

Transferred from the Music Library in 1995.

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

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Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Feb 2002 Geminiani , Francesco , 1687-1762 , Italian violinist and composer Music Performing arts

Transferred from the Music Library in 1995.

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

Single item.

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.

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.

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Musical notation

Collection level description.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

• Engels