ABSms8
islandora:25102
Mount of Olives: an oratorio by Beethoven [1814]
Christus am Ölberge
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 (composer) Smart, George Thomas, Sir, 1776-1867 (previous owner)
1814
United Kingdom
London
Set of manuscript orchestral parts for the oratorio Christus am Ölberge, Op. 85, likely used for the first performances in London as "The Mount of Olives" in 1814 at the Drury Lane theater, directed by Sir George Smart. With signature of George T. Smart on title pages and a label printed with his... Show moreSet of manuscript orchestral parts for the oratorio Christus am Ölberge, Op. 85, likely used for the first performances in London as "The Mount of Olives" in 1814 at the Drury Lane theater, directed by Sir George Smart. With signature of George T. Smart on title pages and a label printed with his name pasted to the covers. Each part bound in marble boards with calf spines. A list of parts is handwritten on the inside cover of the part Violino primo No. I: Leader. Lacks vocal parts and parts for serpent and drums. Includes additional parts not listed: violino primo (nos. 6-7), violino secondo (no. 6), viola (no. 4), basses (no. 5), horns 3-4, bassoons 3-4, and soprano trombone. Show less
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35 parts; 30 cm
Music manuscript
Opus 85
Oratorios
early 19th century
Beethoven Center Manuscripts
The Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, San Jose State University
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Beethoven Vault Safe
Purchase, Reeves 311/461 (19951017)
ABSms8_bsn1&2
islandora:25103
Mount of Olives bassoon 1-2
Bassoon 1-2 in the set of manuscript parts for The Mount of Olives.
43 pages ; 30 cm
