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Add MS 32176–32177 'La Costanza alla Fine premiata'. An opera in 2 acts. (Late 18th century)............... 7
Add MS 32184–32237 Original compositions, for the most part unpublished, by Johann Nepomuk
Hummel (18th century–19th century).................................................................................................. 16
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Title Add MSS 32,169-32,239, are from the Library of Johann Nepomuc Hummel. (18th
century-19th century)
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Title A collection of arias from operas and oratorios, duets, a motet and part of
a sonata (18th century-19th century)
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ff. 1, 5b, 94-135b. Duets, with a bass, in score. The first two are by Alessandro Stradella,
the others by Benedetto Marcello, in whose hand they all appear to be; 18th cent. Two pieces
according to the original numeration are missing after no. 10. 1. 'Ahi, che posar.' f. 1. 2.
'La dolcissima speranza.' f. 5b. 3. 'Lontan dall' idol mio.' f. 94. 4. 'Per saettarmi.' f.
96b. 5. 'Chi può resister.' f. 101b. 6. 'Porto lungli (sic) le piante.' f. 105. 7. 'Deh,
quando afflitti lumi.' f. 109. 8. 'Lontananza me troppo accerba.' f. 112. 9. 'Bevo da tuoi bei
lumi.' f. 115. 10. 'Spieggasti tropp' alto mio cor.' f. 119b. 11. 'Madrigale,' begins 'Giù ne
tartarei Regni.' f. 125. 12. 'Tacete, amanti.' f. 128b. 13. 'Se non volete la morte mia.' f.
132. 14. 'A voi, donna, volando.' f. 134.
ff. 61-73b. Four arias with accompaniments for strings and a figured bass for organ, in score,
[from 'Il testamento di nostro Signor Gesù Cristo sul Calvario'], by Giovanni Giuseppe Fux;
about 1726 (date of composition). The first two are followed by ritournelles. 1. 'Al tuo
piè,mio figlio e Dio.' f.61. 2. 'Dammi de le mie colpe un pien dolore.' f.62b. 3. 'Veder
l'eterno verbo morir.' f. 65b. 4. 'Si tempra il mio martir.' f. 70b.
ff. 136-142. 'Exaltate Dominum‘; for 4 voices, with a bass, in score and separate string
parts, by [G. Andrea?] Fioroni; 18th cent.
ff. 188-201. Sonata [in E flat], 'Per il Clavicembalo con Violini (sc. violino) obligate,' by
Giuseppe Sardi (sc. Sarti); late 18th cent. The melodies of the three movements (Moderato,
Adagio, Rondo) appear to be taken from one or more of the composer's operas, one of them being
probably 'Le nozze di Dorina,' 1782. This volume contains the pianoforte part; for the violin
part see Add MS 32171.
Custodial History The MS. belonged to Johann Nepomuk Hummel. The Motets belonged to Baron Du
Beine. Amongst the Operas, Nos. 18 (f. 89) and 19 (f. 143) belonged to Baron
du Beine.
ff. 34, 42. Arias, with accompaniments for strings, etc., in score; 18th cent. 1. 'Quel augel
che in rete è colto'; from 'Amare per Regnare,' 1723. 'Porpora.' f. 34. 2. 'Ah! che parlar non
posso'; with oboes, horns, etc. 'Ferdinando Bertoni.' Apparently sung by Gaetano Scovelli in
1777. f. 42.
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ff. 12-16b. Sonata [in E flat], 'Per il Clavicembalo con Violini (sc. violino) obligate,' by
Giuseppe Sardi (sc. Sarti); late 18th cent. The melodies of the three movements (Moderato,
Adagio, Rondo) appear to be taken from one or more of the composer's operas, one of them being
probably 'Le nozze di Dorina,' 1782. This volume contains the violin part; for the Pianoforte
part see Add MS 32169.
ff. 17-42b. Concerto in D (Allegro di molto, Andantino, Andante, and Allegro), for pianoforte,
with 2 trumpets or horns, drum, 2 flutes, 2 violins, 'braccio' (sc. viola), violoncello, and
double bass, in parts, by Johann Nicolaus Forkel; 1789. Autograph. Copied from the score by
the composer in 1789, for Hummel.
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Add MS 32172 Franz Joseph Haydn: 'Orlando Paladino', opera (1782)
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f. 3. Duet (Nisa and Tirsi), beginning 'Guarda qui che lo vedrai'; with pianoforte
accompaniment, in score, by 'Giuseppe' Haydn; 1796. Autograph.
ff. 7-24. 'Der Sturm': chorus for 4 voices, with symphony and accompaniments for trumpets,
drum, horns, oboes, clarinets, trombones, flutes, bassoons, and strings, in score, by Joseph
Haydn; after 1791 (?- supposed date of composition). The music for the wind instruments, for
some of the strings, and on the whole of the last page is autograph. The chorus begins 'Hort!
die Winde furchtbar heulen,' but the music was originally composed to English words.
ff. 33-38b. Divertimento (Moderato, Andante, Allegro di Molto) in E flat, by Haydn; 1766.
Autograph. See Pohl's 'Joseph Haydn', i, p. 352. {Hoboken XVI/45.}
ff. 39, 75. Two sacred compositions, of the nature of odes, in honour of St. Rupert of
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Salzburg, divided into two parts, Figura (wanting in the first) and Applicatio; 1778, etc.
They are written for solo voices (Filia Petri, 2 Priests, and 2 Levites) and a 4-part chorus
of people, with symphonies and accompaniments for horns (once a cornetto di postiglione),
trumpets, oboes, flutes, strings, and harpsichord, in score. The second Cantata begins ‘In
emigratione nostra,’ and is headed ‘Canticum in Tono peregrino.’ Dated Salzburg, 7 June, 1778,
and 24 Aug. 1782. By Johann Michael Haydn. Autograph.
ff. 135-141b. Metrical versions of portions of the Psalms, etc., in German, set to music by J.
Michael Haydn; 18th-19th cent. Autograph. They consist of melodies (two verses of each) in the
ecclesiastical tones, with accompaniments for trumpets or horns, and a figured bass for organ,
in score. Nos. 1-4 are J. B. Depisch's Choral-Vespern, each of which is divided into three
psalms; nos. 6-10 appear to be from 'Davids Psalmen und Biblischen Gesangen' by Franz Karl
Kirnle. 1. 'Kommt ihr, Christen' (f. 135), 'Ew'ger' and 'Auf dieser Welt' (f. 135b). 2. 'Warm
ich von Zerstieuung fern' (f. 136), 'Der Erdkreis' and 'Geh, Mensch' (f. 136b). 3. 'O grosser
Gott' (f. 137), 'Gott sorgt fur mich' and 'Heilig ist, Herr, dein Wesen' (f. 137b). 4. 'Vor
dir ist alles offenbar' (f. 138), 'Herr! Dir kann ich sicher glauben' and 'Du strafest und
belohnst' (f. 138b). 5. A version of the Magnificat, beg. 'In dir ruht, Herr, mein ganz
Gemuthe.' f. 139. 6. Another, beg. 'Ganz vom Dankgefühl geruhret.' f. 139b. 7. 'Wer dahier in
seinen Plagen.' From Ps. xc. f. 140. 8. 'Lasst uns dem Hochsten singen.' From the Song of
Moses. f. 140b. 9. 'Wie selig ist dor Mensch.' From Ps. cxviii. f. 141. 10. 'Der Herr bekam
ein Konigreich.' From Ps. xcii. f. 141b.
ff. 142, 145. Hymns for 4 voices, with accompaniments for horns, or trumpets, and a figured
bass for organ, in score, by M[ichael] Haydn; 1784, etc. Autograph. 1. ‘Erhebt euch,
Christen.’ ‘Litaneygesang der Heiligsten Dreyfaltigkeit . . . Salzb[urg], den 29 März [1]784.’
f. 142. 2. ‘Herr! grosser Gott!‘ ‘Te Deum . . . Salzb[urg], 5 Junii, [1]805.’ f. 145.
f. 144. 'Glorreiche himmels königin‘: ‘Regina cœli lætare‘; with a figured bass, in score, in
the band of Johann Michael Haydn, who is evidently the composer of it; 1798. It is followed by
the first few bars of an 'Alleluja,’ for 2 voices, with horns and figured bass.
ff. 33-79. Overtures [by Haydn], for 2 oboes, flutes, bassoons (in nos. 1, 3, and 6), 2 horns,
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and strings, in parts; published about 1785 by Artaria as Sei Sinfonie a grand orchestra,
opera xxxv; before 1784 (see C. F. Pohl's Joseph Haydn, vol. ii, p. 283). They appear as nos.
3-8 in Pohl's thematic catalogue of the overtures. The folios below refer only to the 1st oboe
part. 1. In G minor [overture to 'L'Isola disabitata,' 1779]. f. 33. 2. In D. f. 33b. 3. B
flat. f. 34. 4. In C [overture to 'La Vera Costanza,' 1779]. f. 35. 5. In G. f. 35b. 6. In C
minor [overture to Il ritorno di Tobia,' 1775]. f. 36-79b.
ff. 80-101. Symphony in E flat, for 2 oboes, flute, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, and strings, in
parts, by Haydn, being no. 3 of the set published at Paris in 1786, and of that published by
Longman and Broderip as op. 51; about 1786.
ff. 102-146b. Nos. 45, 46, and 48-50 in Carl Ferdinand Pohl's thematic catalogue of Franz
Joseph Haydn's string quartets, sc; about 1787 (date of composition). 5 out of the set of 6
published in 1787, and dedicated to the King of Prussia. In parts. 1. In B flat. f. 102. 2. In
C. f. 110. 3. In F sharp minor. f. 122. 4. In F. f. 130. 5. In D. f. 138.
ff. 147-206. Cantatas, nos. 10 and 11 (probably from a series of twelve), for a soprano voice,
with symphonies and accompaniments for horns, oboes, flutes (in the former), and strings, in
score, by [Joseph] Misleweczeck; second half of 18th cent. 1. 'Ebbe, non ti smar[r]ir.' ff.
147-182b. 2. 'No, non turbarti, o Nice'; with a German version added in a later hand. ff.
183-206.
Add MS 32175 A collection of operatic pieces in score (2nd half of the 18th
century)
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Title A collection of operatic pieces in score (2nd half of the 18th century)
2. Recitative (Cleopatra) and aria, 'A voti miei'; with string accompaniments. From 'Tolomeo'
[1780]. 'Giuseppe Colla.' ff. 164, 170b.
3. Rondo (Sammete), begins 'Se I'affanno'; with flutes, horns, and strings. Composed by the
Abbate 'Luigi Gatti' of Mantua, to be sung in the Opera of 'Nitteti,' 1779, by Giovanni
[Maria] Rubinelli. f. 186.
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Add MS 32176-32177 'La Costanza alla Fine premiata'. An opera in 2 acts.
(Late 18th century)
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Title 'La Costanza alla Fine premiata'. An opera in 2 acts. (Late 18th century)
Add MS 32176 Volume I of 'La Costanza alla Fine premiata' (Late 18th
century)
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Title Volume I of 'La Costanza alla Fine premiata' (Late 18th century)
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Add MS 32177 Volume II of 'La Costanza alla Fine premiata' (Late 18th
century)
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Title Volume II of 'La Costanza alla Fine premiata' (Late 18th century)
Title A collection of numbers from operas, choruses, songs, and a pianoforte solo
(18th century-19th century)
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ff. 52-54. 'Exultet orbis ': aria for soprano, by [Francesco di] Majo; 18th-19th cent. This
volume contains the melody with harpsichord accompaniment, in score. For separate parts for
flute, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, violoncello, and bass, see Add MS 32179.
ff. 68-69b. Part of the second and the whole of the last two of a series of four Songs, with
pianoforte accompaniment, in score, by Salieri; 18th-19th cent. Apparently in the hand of J.
N. Hummel. 1. '... Oh, che crudel tormento.' Imperfect at the beginning, f. 68. 2. 'Languir d'
amore.' ib. 3. 'Oh teneri piaceri.' f. 69.
ff. 112-138. Sacred Choruses for 4 voices (unless the contrary is stated), most of them with
quartets, in score, by J. G. Schicht; 1813-1822. Autograph. Nos. 1, 3 and 4 are described as
‘Mottetti.’ 1. ‘Gott ist unser Zuversicht,’ 25 Aug. 1818. The words by Gellert. f. 112. 2.
‘Vater, den uns Jesus offenbaret,’ 25 July, 1822. The words by Witschel. f. 114. 3. ‘Lobet den
Herrn in seinem Heiligthum ‘ (8 voices), June, 1818. f. 118. 4. ‘Gross ist der Herr,’ with
parts for 3 trombones, in separate score, October, 1821. f. 122. 5. ‘Wir nahen uns von heisser
dankbegier,’ 5, 6 Nov. 1813. f. 131.
2. Instrumental parts to the aria "Exultet orbis" (see 32,178, f. 52), by Francesco di Majo.
f. 9.
4. String-quartet in A minor, op. 13, in score, by Felix Mendelssohn- Bartholdy, with numerous
autograph corrections and marks of expression. f. 45.
5. "Le Rossignol Russian song by - Albieff; 1831. Printed. f. 65. Paper; ff. 66.
XVIIIth, XIXth centt. Folio.
includes:
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2. Three divertimentos for violin, viola, and violoncello, in score, by lgnaz Pleyel.
Autogr.
f. 11.
5. Two fugues, in two and three parts, for the piano-forte, by Ferdinand Hiller; 1826.
Autogr. f. 106. Paper; ff. 106. Early XIXth cent. Obl.
Folio.
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Add MS 32181-32182 A collection of vocal and instrumental compositions
of Franz Xavier Süssmayer, and part of a requiem by
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f. 3. Organ part of the first 31 bars of the 'Dies iræ,' in the Requiem by Mozart, written on
the back of a song which is in the hand of F. X. Süssmayr; late 18th cent. It corresponds
exactly with the published bass, which Süssmayr claimed to have received from Mozart; but is
without the figuring.
f. 10. Sketches of the melody and figured bass of a prayer, beginning 'Heiliger Geist, breiten
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über uns dein Gnaden-licht,' by Franz Xaver Süssmayr; late 18th cent. Autograph.
f. 15. Sketches of two Canons for 3 voices, in score, by F. X. Süssmayr; 1803. Autograph. They
are 'Perchè mai, ben mio,' and the answer, 'Perchè sento un foco in me.'
ff. 19, 96. Choruses for 4 voices, with accompaniments, in score, by F. X. Süssmayr; 1800,
etc. Autograph. 1. 'Heil dem Jüngling' (à 8). '[1]800.' The following solo and chorus (with
pianoforte accompaniment), 'So übst du sie durch harmonie,' and the 4-part chorus, 'O könnten
wir Körper-Gesundheit dir geben,' appear to form part of the same composition, possibly
intended for a cantata, f. 19. 2. 'Lob der Hässlichkeit'; with symphonies for strings. In four
strophes, without the words, f. 96.
f. 20. 'Triumph! Wir stecken um das Schwert': so-called 'Marsch,' for 4 voices, in score;
18th-19th cent. By F. X. Süssmayr. Autograph. Divided into four strophes.
ff. 21-22b. 'Ovunque il guardo io giro ‘: chorus for 4 voices, in score, with separate score
for accompaniment of trombones, trumpets, and drums, by F. X. Süssmayr; late 18th cent.
Autograph.
ff. 23-26b. 'Le ninfe al Mare': short Italian cantata for 2 voices and chorus, with
harpsichord accompaniment, in score, by Franz Xaver Süssmayr; late 18th cent. Autograph.
Begins 'Alla sorgente.'
ff. 27, 36, 111. Cantatas, two of them imperfect, in score, by F. X. Süssmayr; 1798.
Autograph. 1. Recitative and aria, without words, from 'Der Retter in Gefahr,' with symphonies
and accompaniments for clarinets, oboes, horns, and bassoons. ff. 27-35. 2. 'Sey uns dreymal
hoch willkommen,' described as 'Jubelfeyer,' for solo and chorus, with similar accompaniments,
sung on the name-day of Freifrau Anna Maria von Lang, 1798. ff. 36-49b. 3. Chorus of Shepherds
and Shepherdesses, 'Fra si dolci amene rive'; with flutes, oboes, horns, and strings, from
'Alcidoro e Dalisa,' or 'Gli amanti in Tempe.' Imperfect at the end. ff. 111-114b.
ff. 50-242b passim. Fragments of Operas, with instrumental accompaniments, in score, by Franz
Xaver Süssmayr; 1796, etc. Autograph. 1. Sinfonia, 'Ein Geist' (duet), and 'Vor etwa dreysig
Jahren' (aria); from 'Der Wildfang,' comic opera in 2 Acts, the text arranged by Franz Xaver
Huber from the original by Kotzebue, 1796. ff. 50-95b. 2. Duet from a German opera. Imperfect
at beginning and end. ff. 97-98b. 3. Aria from an Italian opera. Imperfect at beginning and
end. ff. 99-102b. 4. 'Pensieroso il vostro sposo'; with horns, oboes, bassoons, and strings.
From Act i of 'Gli Equivoci' [1796]. Imperfect at the end. ff. 103-110b. 5. Two short pieces,
the first ('no. 7') for basset horns, hunting horns, and bassoons; the second (to follow 'no.
8') for instruments whose names are not given. Possibly from the same Opera as no. 4. f. 242.
ff. 115-130b. Sketches of a Concerto in D for clarinet, with oboes, horns, and strings, in
score, by Franz Xaver Süssmayr; 1792. Autograph.
ff. 131-138, 243-244b. Short compositions for orchestra, in score, by Süssmayr; 1793.
Autograph. 1. Two sketches of a March, followed by a 'Contradanse' in E flat, for two
orchestras, one of mixed instruments, the other of wind instruments, ff. 131, 133. 2. 'Le
Naufrage,' consisting of 'Rappel,' March, and 'Contradanse,' in D, for flutes, oboes,
clarinets, small drum, and strings; apparently composed for Monsieur R. ... de Wezlar. ff.
135-138. 3. Andante amoroso and Allegro, in B flat; for flute, clarinets, bassoons, and
strings, ff. 243, 243b. 4. Andante in B flat, for oboes, horns, and strings, 1793. f. 244. 5.
Unfinished movement (6/8 time) in E flat, for clarinets, horns, and strings. f. 244b.
ff. 139-141b. 'Deutsche Tänze': nos. 1-7 and 12 of a set of dances for various combinations of
flutes, clarinets, oboes, horns, trumpets, bassoons, strings, and drums; 1793.
ff. 142-143. March in C, for oboes, clarinets, horns, trumpet, and bassoons, in score, written
by Süssmayr, for a German volunteer corps; late 18th cent. Autograph.
ff. 144-155. Serenata (Allegro moderato, Andante, Minuet, Rondo), in C, for violin, guitar,
oboe, English horn, and violoncello, in score, by F. X. Süssmayr; late 18th cent. Autograph.
ff. 156-160. Quintet in 'Robert und Caliste' [? by P. Kurzinger, published in 1794], arranged
for 2 clarinets, 2 horns, and 2 bassoons, in score, by Siessmayr (sc. Süssmayr); 1793 (or
1795). Autograph.
ff. 161-178b. Allegro con brio, in D, by F. X. Süssmayr; late 18th cent. Autograph. Unfinished.
ff. 179-183b. Trios for violin, viola, and violoncello, in score, by '[F.] Sav. Siessmayr,'
sc. Süssmayr; late 18th cent. Autograph. 1. Trio I (Largo maestoso, Dolce, Finale—Allegro), in
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D minor. f. 179. 2. Trio II (Larghetto—unfinished), in G. f. 183.
ff. 184-190. Sketches of a serenata in E flat, for flute, viola, and horn, in score, by F. S.
Siessmayr (sc. Süssmayr); 1793. Autograph.
ff. 191-194b. Sketch of duet in D, for 2 Flutes, in score, by Siessmayr (sc. F. X. Süssmayr);
late 18th cent.
ff. 195-200. Sketches of a sonata in E flat for pianoforte and horn (cor de chasse), in score,
by P. X. Süssmayr; late 18th cent.
ff. 201-227b. Sonata (Allegro vivace, Rondo allegretto), in C, for harpsichord with violin, in
score, by Saverio Siessmayr (sc. Süssmayr); late 18th cent. Autograph (wanting the first
leaf). It is preceded (ff. 201-218) by a neat copy of the harpsichord part.
ff. 228-234b. Sketches of a set of Twelve Minuets for Pianoforte, by Franz Xaver Süssmayr;
1793. Autograph.
ff. 235-241. Pianoforte solos by Franz Xaver Siessmayr [sc. Siissmayr]; late 18th cent.
Autograph. 1. Sonata (Allegro vivace, — , Minuet, Air with variations), in B flat, dedicated
to Luigi, conte di Fux. f. 235. 2. Adagio in F. f. 241.
ff. 245-249b. Fragments of two symphonies in C, in score, by Süssmayr; late 18th cent.
Autograph. 1. Movement in common time, for flutes (piccolo and traverso), oboes, horns,
bassoon, strings, and drum. f. 245. 2. Another, for oboes, horns, and strings. f. 248.
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Add MS 32182 A collection of pieces by Franz Xaver Süssmayr (Late 18th
century)
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ff. 180-215b. 'Ariana a Naxos: Cantata 'for a single voice, with accompaniments for clarinets,
horns, bassoons, and strings, in score, by F. X. Süssmayr. Autograph. The cantata proper,
begins 'Teseo, mio ben,' occupies ff. 184b-213; the remaining folios contain portions of the
harpsichord score.
ff. 216-260b. 'O voi dell' Istro fortunate piaggie.' This Cantata appears to have been used in
the composition of 'Der Ritter in Gefahr' (see Add MS 32181, f. 27). Written upon the combined
occasions of the birth of a second royal archduchess, and of several victories gained by the
Austrian arms [? Verona, 1799]; the words by Conte Giovanni Arrivabene, the music by Franz
Xaver Süssmayr. It is for solo voices (Fame, a Shepherdess, and Pallas), with symphonies and
accompaniments for flutes, oboes, horns (English, etc.), bassoons, and strings, in score.
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Add MS 32183 A collection of numbers from operas, songs, a cantata, a
part-song, and a mass (18th century-19th century)
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ff. 49, 66, 89. Numbers from Operas, with symphonies and accompaniments for strings and (in
nos. 1, 2) oboes and horns; 18th-19th cent. 1. 'Ah, chi frenar può mai': aria [?from
'Aladino']. 'Andreozzi.' f. 49. 2. 'Figlia, coragio': scena from 'Cajo Mario.' Sung by Giacomo
Davide at Mantua in 1780. 'Domenico Cimarosa.' f. 66. 3. 'Il tuo destino': duet introduced in
Nasolini's Opera, 'La morte di Mitridate,' but really by M. Portogallo. f. 89.
ff. 106-153. Mass in E flat, for 4 voices, with symphonies and accompaniments for oboes,
trumpets, drums, bassoons, and strings, and a figured bass for organ, in score, by Giorgio
Lickl; 18th-19th cent.
ff. 154, 160-166b. Songs with pianoforte accompaniment, in score; 1826, etc. No. 1 is
anonymous; nos. 2-5 are by Karl Eberwein, and have a chorus in unison. 1. 'Um mich rauschen
Himmel's Töne.' [To J. N. Hummel, on his birthday.] 1826. Autograph. f. 154. 2. 'Zwei Mädchen
sandte Gott herab.' f. 160. 3. 'Ohne Leben lebt der Welt.' ff. 160b, 167. 4. 'Wer nicht in
Freundes Kreis' sich freu'n.' f. 162b. 5. Another song, withoul the words, f. 166b.
f. 157. 'Zum fest an dem der Töne Meister'; written for 4 voices, in score, by M. C. Eberwein,
on the occasion of J. N. Hummel's birthday, 14th Nov. 1831. Probably autograph; 1831. The
words are by — Schormüller.
Custodial History The MS. belonged to J. N. Hummel. Folios 49-88 belonged to Baron du Beine;
folios 89-105 to the Abbé Bevilacqua and C. de Jankvitz.
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Add MS 32184-32237 Original compositions, for the most part unpublished,
by Johann Nepomuk Hummel (18th century-19th century)
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Title Original compositions, for the most part unpublished, by Johann Nepomuk
Hummel (18th century-19th century)
ff. 15-44. 'Litaniæ B.V.M. Lauretantæ,’ in A minor; for 4 voices, with flutes, oboes,
clarinets, horns, trumpets, bassoons, and strings, and a figured bass for organ, in score. By
J. N. Hummel; early 19th cent. Autograph. Some German words, beg. ‘Vater im Himmel, huldreich
und milde,’ have been written over the Latin text.
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ff. 45-82. ‘Morgenopfer,’ beg. ‘In Aurorens goldner Stunde‘; for 2 choirs of 4 voices each and
tenor and bass solos, with symphonies and accompaniments for strings and (in one case) harp,
in score, and a separate score for the wind instruments (piccolo, flutes, oboes, clarinets,
horns, trumpets, bassoons, trombones, and ophicleide), and for drums; early 19th cent. [By
Johann Nepomuk Hummel.] Autograph.
ff. 165-212. 'Te Deum'; in D, for 4 voices, with symphonies and accompaniments for oboes,
trumpets, and strings, in score, and a separate score at the end (f. 201) for flutes,
clarinets, bassoons, horns, and drums. By Johann Nepomuk Hummel; 1806. Autograph.
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Add MS 32186 Two masses by Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1804-1808)
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2. In D minor (op. 111), ‘[1]808.’ ff. 89-174. With additional parts for 3 trombones in a
separate score at the end.
Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Der Durchzug durch's rothe Meer', oratorio (Early
19th century)
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f. 33. 'Think on your friend, Johann Nepomuc Hummel': a very short composition (seven bars)
for 4 voices, in score, without accompaniment, by J. N. Hummel; early 19th cent. Antograph.
Preceded by a compressed score.
ff. 41-67b. Finale to Act v of Auber's 'Die Ballnacht' (not the same as 'Gustave III'),
composed by [J. N.] Hummel in 1836; for solo voices (Elisa, Zapolga, Herzog, Turanicz,
Aradiz), with accompaniments for flutes, piccolo, oboes, clarinets, horns, bassoons, and
strings, in score, with an Add MS score for trombones, trumpets, and drums; 1836. Autograph.
ff. 90-96b. 'Placa gli sdegni tuoi'; for 5 voices without accompaniment, in score, in the
hand, and evidently the composition, of J. N. Hummel; early 19th cent.
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Add MS 32189 A collection of songs, choruses, and arias (Late 18th
century-Early 19th century)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
Title A collection of songs, choruses, and arias (Late 18th century-Early 19th
century)
ff. 5, 24, 58, 62. Arias, etc., with pianoforte accompaniment (unless the contrary is stated),
in score, in the hand, and apparently (nos. 1, 2 certainly) the composition of, Johann Nepomuk
Hummel; 1795, etc. 1. 'Peuple, nagueres si sensible.' f. 5. 2. 'Kein einziger von jenen
Trieben': romance in 'Angelica,' 1812. Two copies, ff. 22, 24. 3. 'Figlio, le femmine sono
falsissime.' Finished in 1795. f. 58. 4. 'Per te d' eterni allori'; with horns, trumpets,
oboes, flutes, bassoons and strings, f. 62.
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songs, arranged for solo voices and chorus, with introductory symphony and accompaniments for
flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, drums, and strings, in score, by J. N.
Hummel; 1818. Autograph. Begins 'Ach, es klopft mein Herz' ({cyrilic}).
ff. 105-107. 'Russischer original Lieder'; with basses by J. N. Hummel; early 19th cent.
f. 23b. Rondo (? in E flat) in common time, in score, from a trio in Hummel's hand; early 19th
cent. Last 30 bars only.
ff. 39-129 passim. Choruses, etc., most of them for 4 voices and interspersed with solos, with
pianoforte accompaniment, in score, in the hand of J. N. Hummel, and in all probability his
composition; 1804, etc. 1. Two songs written by Goethe in honour of Madame Mara; the first,
'Klarster Stimme,' set as a chorus, referring to her début (1771); the second, 'Sangreich war
dein Ehrenweg,' a quartet, referring to her 82nd birthday (1831). ff. 40, 42. 2. 'Heil, dieses
Tages Stern'; with accompaniments for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets.
drums, trombones, cymbals, and strings. f. 116. 3. 'Wieder seh ich's.' '1804.' f. 122. 4.
'Landestreue,' begins 'Mit neuer Kraft.' '[1]835.' f. 125. 5. 'Auf, Bürger, auf'; with
accompaniments for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, drums, trombones
(wanting), and strings f. 129.
ff. 46-50. 'Muntre Gärten lieb' ich mir'; for 3 voices, with pianoforte accompaniment, in
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score, by the Grand-duchess Maria Pawlowna; 1834. Words by Goethe.
f. 48. ' Muntre Gärten lieb' ich mir': Canon for 3 voices, by J. N. Hummel, founded upon the
melody of a secular trio (described below) by the Archduchess aria Pawlowna; 1834.
ff. 51-120, passim. Songs, with pianoforte accompaniment, in score, by J. N. Hummel; 1814,
etc. Autograph. 1-3. A series of three songs: — 'Einmal nur in unserm Leben,' 'Lasst fahren
hin das allzuflüchtige,' and 'Nun auf und lasst verlauten'; written for the Amalia society at
Weimar on the occasion of the jubilee of the Grand Duke Karl August of Saxe-Weimar [?1807].
Rough draft and fair copy. ff. 51-58b. 4. 'Strahlen die aus Osten stammen,' 1826. f. 90. 6.
'Lieblich war der Traum.' On Goethe's birthday, 1831. f. 91. 6. 'Frohlo[c]ket, freunde'; with
violin obbligato, 1814. f. 120.
ff. 59, 76. 'Musique [d'occasion]'; for solo voices and chorus, with pianoforte accompaniment,
in compressed score, by J. N. Hummel; 1804. Autograph. 1. 'Le boncheur de virere (sic) au
village'; written for Count Charles Zichy. '12de (sic) Dec. [1]804.' f. 59. 2. 'Des Berger[e]s
de nos hameaux nous chantons la plus belle'; written in honour of Princess Leopold Eszterhazy.
'15 Nov. [1]804.' f. 76.
Add MS 32191 Two cantatas for solo voices by Johann Nepomuk Hummel
(1806-1807)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
Title Two cantatas for solo voices by Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1806-1807)
2. 'Das Lob der Freundschaft,' begins 'Der Kranz von grosser Ahnenthat umlaubt.' ' [1]807,
Marzo.' f. 225.
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ff. 99-153. 'Danckgefühl einer Geretteten an Wienn's edle Bewohner. Zum Besten der durch den
Eisstoss verunglü[c]kten': a Monodrama, with accompaniments for strings, oboes, flutes,
clarinets, horns, bassoons, trumpets, trombones, and drums, in score, by Johann Nepomuk
Hummel; [17]99. Autograph. The words for recitation are by Joseph Hummel, Doctor of Medicine,
of Bruck on the Leitha.
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3. 'Kehrt der frohe Tag uns wieder'; with cymbals, etc. In honour of Goethe's birthday.'
1827.' Unfinished. f. 168.
4. 'Wie schön, wie wonnig, strahlt, O Tag, dein Glanz'; with trombones, etc. Written in honour
of the birthday of [Karl August] hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar. '25 Febar 1827.' One of
the numbers (at f. 237) is borrowed from the cantata 'Diana ed Endimione' (see Add MS 32191,
f. 1). f. 192.
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Add MS 32195 Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Irene', cantata (Early 19th
century)
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Add MS 32196 Numbers, some imperfect, from dramatic works, in score,
by Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1813-1832)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
Title Numbers, some imperfect, from dramatic works, in score, by Johann Nepomuk
Hummel (1813-1832)
3. 'Epilog, componirt zu Gluck's 'Armide' zum Schluss; für d. 16 Feb., 1832'; with trombones,
etc. f. 11.
4-18. Numbers 1-9 and 11-16 from 'Don Anchise Campanone.' Characters: Il conte, Tiberio, Don
Anchise, Carmosina, Candida, Rutilio, Ottavio, and Sofonisba. f. 29.
19. 'Aria aus 'Die eingebildeten Philosophen,' 'begins 'Sie können sich, mein Vater'; with
trumpets, etc. f. 102.
20. 'Geb' er ein wenig Acht': aria out of the operetta 'Fünf sind zwey,' dated '[1]813.' f.
115.
21-23. Quartet ('Hannchen, Stürmer, Süsslich, Bruno'), begins 'Ein Jüngling.' f. 134; —
duettino, 'Kehre wieder.' f. 172; — and a trio with chorus, 'Kommt, Freunde.' f. 175. From the
Operetta, 'Die gute Nachricht.'
24-29. Fragments of 'Kurdistan,' viz., beginning of Act iv, followed by a 'solo' (? = pas
seul) for Mme Vigano [Maria Medina]; and a March, 'Fahnentanz,' Allegretto vivace, and
'Türkische Tusch,' from Act v. With corno inglese, bass-drum, military drum, cymbals,
triangle, etc. ff. 190-225.
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Add MS 32197 Portions of two operas by Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1797-
1804)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
1. 'Il viaggiator ridicolo.' 1797. Roughly speaking, in each Act the recitativi secchi are put
first, then the arias, and lastly the numbers with orchestral accompaniment. Characters:
Emilia, Giacinto, Livietta, Cavaliere Gandolfo, Don Fabrizio, La Marchesa, and Il Conte. ff.
1-134.
2. 'Le vicende d'Amore' [1804]. Afterwards (1806) performed in German as 'Die vereitelten
Ränke' (see Add MS 32207, 32208). A corno inglese and harpsichord are employed occasionally in
the accompaniments. Characters: La Baronessa, Don Piccariglio, Don Alonso, Pinadoro and
Elvira. ff. 135-197b.
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Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Das Haus ist zu verkaufen', opera (c 1812)
Add MS 32200 Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Der Junker in der Mühle', opera
(1813)
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Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Der Junker in der Mühle', opera (1813)
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Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Mathilde von Guise', opera. Volume I. (c 1810)
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Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Mathilde von Guise', opera. Volume II. (c 1810)
Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Die Messenier', opera (Early 19th century)
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Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Die Messenier', opera. Volume I. (Early 19th century)
Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Die Messenier', opera. Volume II. (Early 19th
century)
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Add MS 32206 Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Stadt und Land', opera (Early
19th century)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Stadt und Land', opera (Early 19th century)
includes: f. 158 Francis Close, Dean of Carlisle: Letter to Rev. H. T. Ellacombe: 1869.
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Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Die vereitelten Ranke', opera. Volume I. (1806)
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Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Die vereitelten Ranke', opera. Volume II. (1806)
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f. 97. 'Un jeune troubadour qui...'; with a pianoforte accompaniment, in score, written on the
same sheet as an unfinished sketch of a ballet by J. N. Hummel, and possibly an early
composition by him; 18th-19th cent.
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Add MS 32213 Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Der zauber-kampf', pantomime.
Volume II. (1812)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Der zauber-kampf', pantomime. Volume II. (1812)
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Add MS 32214 Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Der Zauber-ring', pantomime.
Volume I. (1811)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
Title Johann Nepomuk Hummel: 'Der Zauber-ring', pantomime. Volume II. (1811)
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Add MS 32216 A collection of incidental music and concertos by Johann
Nepomuk Hummel (18th century-19th century)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
ff. 117-129b. Concerto for mandoline, with 2 flutes, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, and
contrabasso or violoncello, in parts; 1799. Written by Johann Nepomuk Hummel for Bartolomeo
Bortolazzi. Autograph. This volume contains the parts for mandoline, 2 flutes, 2 horns, 2
violins, and viola. The contrabasso or violoncello part is in Add MS 32217 ff. 42-44.
ff. 130-147. A concerto for pianoforte, with 2 violins, viola, basso, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 2
bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, and drums, in parts, by Hummel; 18th-19th century. Allegro
moderato, Romanza, Rondo spagnuolo; in A flat (op. 113). This volume contains the pianoforte
part, for the parts for the violins, viola, basso, flutes, clarinets, bassons, horns,
trumpets, and drums, see Add MS 32217 45-105.
ff. 148-157. A concerto for pianoforte, with 2 violins, viola, basso, 2 oboes and 2 horns, in
parts, by Hummel; 18th-19th century. Allegro moderato, Andante with variations, Rondo; in A.
It is described as 'par Jean Hummel jun.,' and is probably an early composition. Apparently
autograph. This volume contains the pianoforte part. For the parts for the violins, viola,
basso, oboes and horns, see Add 32218 ff. 1-20.
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Add MS 32217 A collection of marches, incidental music and concertos by
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (18th century-19th century)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
ff. 26-41. Incidental music for flutes (including occasionally piccolo), oboes, clarinets,
bassoons, horns, drums, and strings, mostly in score, by J. N. Hummel; 1833 etc.. Autograph.
1-3. The trio from the March in D (in parts), and Andante and Grave (in parts, except the
triangle part in the grave); from 'Hadrian.' For the full March in score, and the triangle
part from the Grave, see Add MS 32216 ff. 25b-29.
ff. 42-44. Concerto for mandoline, with 2 flutes, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, and contrabasso
or violoncello, in parts; 1799. Written by Johann Nepomuk Hummel for Bartolomeo Bortolazzi.
Autograph. This volume contains the contrabasso or violoncello part. The parts for the
mandoline, flutes, horns, violins, and viola, are in Add MS 32216 ff. 117-129b.
ff. 45-105. A concerto for pianoforte, with 2 violins, viola, basso, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 2
bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, and drums, in parts, by Hummel; 18th-19th century. Allegro
moderato, Romanza, Rondo spagnuolo; in A flat (op. 113). This volume contains the parts for
the violins, viola, basso, flutes, clarinets, bassons, horns, trumpets, and drums. For the
pianoforte part, see Add MS 32216 ff. 130-147.
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Add MS 32218 A collection of concertos, a trio, and a sonatina by Johann
Nepomuk Hummel (18th century-19th century)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
ff. 21-39. Grand Concerto for bassoon, with oboes, horns, and strings, in score, composed by
Hummel for — Griesbacher; 18th-19th cent. Autograph.
ff. 40-44. Trio (Allegro moderato, Andantino grazioso, Minuet, Rondo — 'La Burlesca'), in G,
for 2 violas and violoncello, in score, by Hummel; 1801. Autograph.
ff. 45-53. Sonatina, or 'Amusement,' in three movements (Allegro moderate, Romance, Rondo),
beginning in F minor and ending in F major, composed [by Hummel] for the Duchesse de Berry,
Paris, May, 1825; 1825 etc. Autograph.
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3. Allegro pomposo, Andante con moto, Rondo; in E ['Les Adieux de Paris,' op. 110], 1814. f.
138.
2. Allegro moderato, Larghetto, Allegro con trio; in F [op. 127], 1833. f. 103.
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Add MS 32221 The libretto for "Das haus ist zu verkaufen", and a concerto
by Johann Nepomuk Hummel (c 1818)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
Title The libretto for "Das haus ist zu verkaufen", and a concerto by Johann
Nepomuk Hummel (c 1818)
2. Concerto (?), consisting of a short Adagio con moto in E leading into 'A la Polacca' in A,
for violin, with flutes, clarinets, horns, drums, bassoons, and strings, in score, supposed to
be by Hummel. f. 26 b-45.
ff. 43-88. Concerto in E (Allegro con spirito and Rondo), for trumpet, with drums, horns,
flute, oboe, clarinets, and strings, in score; with parts for 2 bassoons, in a separate score.
By Hummel, ended 8 Dec. 1803, and produced on the following New Year's day 'alla tavola di
corte' [at Vienna?] by [Anton] Weidinger ['ober-hoftrompeter']; 1803. Autograph.
ff. 89-132. Cadenzas by Hummel to seven Pianoforte Concertos by Mozart; 18th-19th cent. The
numbers by which they are described below are those which they bear in the edition of Mozart's
Werke, published by Breitkopf and Härtel. The opus numbers are taken from the present MS. 1.
No. 26 (op. 46). f. 89b. 2. No. 19 (op. 44). f. 92b. 3. No. 12 (op. 4, 1). f. 94. 4. No. 16
(op. 20). f. 97b. 5. No. 18 (op. 17). f. 99b. 6. No. 13 (op. 4, 3). f. 101b. 7. No. 11 (op. 4,
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2). f. 104b. 8. Another cadenza to the rondo in no. 18, apparently in Hummel's hand. f. 131.
ff. 107-130b. Sketch [by Hummel], 1829, of a Quartet in E flat, apparently for pianoforte, 2
violins and a bass, in score; 1829. It consists of three movements, of which the first (in
common time) is imperfect at the beginning, the second is an Andante, and the third a Rondo.
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Add MS 32223 Volume I of a collection of German dances by Johann
Nepomuk Hummel (1804-1809)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
3. Twelve, for the Redouten-Saal, 1808. The wind instruments in the Coda are divided into two
'Harmonien' or Bands. f. 70.
4. Twelve, for the Apollo-Saal, 1808, with a 2nd version of the 9th in the set (ff. 120. 123).
The orchestra is here divided into two, as in the 3rd set. f. 104.
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Add MS 32224 Volume II of a collection of German dances by Johann
Nepomuk Hummel (1811-1812)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
1. Four, for the same hall, 1811. (For another version of the third, and for the coda, see
32225, no. 5) f. 1.
2. Eleven (the so-called 12th being only a repetition of the 5th), 1811. Performed in the
Redouten-Saal on St. Catherine's Day. f. 45.
4. Six, for the Apollo-Saal, 1812, apparently originally written in the preceding year for the
French Ambassador, and containing a part for harp. f. 132.
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Add MS 32225 A collection of dances and marches by Johann Nepomuk
Hummel (1807-1812)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
ff. 219, 222. March in C, for piccolo, flutes, oboes, horns, clarinets, trumpets, bassoons,
strings, drums, and cymbals, in full score, by Hummel; 1812. Autograph. Written for the Apollo
Saal in 1812, and apparently forming the Introduction to a set of Minuets written in that
year. Preceded (f. 219) by a simplified version (?) for clarinet, trumpet, and bassoon.
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ff. 71-84. 'Parthia in E flat à 8 parti (sic) per 2 Clarinette, 2 Oboe, 2 Corni e 2 Fagotti,
con Serpente ad libitum,' in score, by Hummel; 1803. Autograph. The movements are Allegro con
spirito, Andante più tosto Allegretto and Vivace assai.
ff. 85-88b. Polonaise and Trio in D, for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets,
drums, and strings, in score; 18th-19th cent. [By Hummel.] Autograph.
ff. 89-129b. Two compositions by Hummel; 18th-19th cent. Autograph. 1. Andante, Allegro
vivace, Allegro moderato, and Allegro molto; for flutes, oboes, bassoons, horns, and strings,
with trumpets and drums introduced in the last movement. In score (except the drum part). At
the beginning is written in pencil 'Quartetto fur die Grotesken.' f. 89. 2. Variations on 'Ey,
du lieber Augustin,' for 1st violin (obbligato), 2nd violin, viola, flutes or piccoli
(obbligati), 2 horns (obbligati), 1st bassoon (obbligato), 2nd bassoon, drum, and cymbals, in
parts, ff. 115-129b.
ff. 130-203b. Compositions for pianoforte, with flutes, horns, oboes, and bassoons (in no. 1),
and strings. [By Hummel.]; 1830, etc. Autograph. 1. 'Variations e finale — Thema a[uf] d[em]
Fest der Handwerker,' 1830. f. 130. 2. Variations. f. 168.
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Add MS 32227 Volume II of a collection of orchestral compositions by
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (18th century-19th century)
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
ff. 22-54b. Adagio and Rondo 'de Societè' for pianoforte, with clarinets, bassoons, horns, ad
libitum, and flute and strings obbligati; 1829. [By Hummel, op. 117, 1830.] Autograph. ff.
55-64b. 'Echo-Stük,' composed by Cherubini for the Mälzelsche Panharmonicum, arranged for
orchestra (flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trombones, trumpets, drums, and
strings), in score, by Hummel; 1813. Autograph.
ff 65-94. Arrangements [by Hummel] for flute, violin, violoncello, and pianoforte, in score,
of the following works, in the arranger's hand; 1831, etc.:— 1. Haydn's 'Surprise' symphony.'
1831. f. 65. 2. Mozart's pianoforte concerto, op. 17. Imperfect. f. 89.
ff. 50-60b. Dances, in score; 18th-19th cent. [By Hummel.] Autograph. Except where the
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contrary is stated, they are written for clarinet, 2 violins, horns, and bass. 1.
'Contradance.' f. 50. 2-4. Three 'Ecossais.' f. 51. 5-7. Arrangement of nos. 2 and 3, and a
third piece of similar description, for full orchestra (flutes, oboes, bassoons, trumpets,
drums, etc.). f. 52. 8, 9. Two more pieces for a similar orchestra. f. 56. 10-15. Six
'Ländler.' f. 57. 16. Piece in 2/4 time, for horns, oboes, triangle, strings, etc. f. 60.
ff. 88-119. 'Septetto Militare,' in parts, by Hummel, followed by certain alternative passages
in the composer's hand, evidently written for the London edition published by Cramer in 1830,
as op. 114; about 1830. This volume continas the wind and string parts. For the pianoforte
part, see Add MS 32228.
ff. 119-139b. Quartet (Allegro spiritoso, Andante, Rondo) in D [by Hummel], for pianoforte,
violin, viola, and violoncello; 18th-19th cent. This volume contains the string parts. The
pianoforte part is contained in Add MS 32231.
ff. 140, 148. Compositions for Pianoforte; 1825, etc. 1. Rondo (Vivace) in B minor, op. 108.'
[Jobann Nepomuk] Hummel,' 1825. ff. 140-145b. 2-4. Two Krakowiaks and a Mazur[ek]. Anonymous.
f. 148.
f. 146. 'Couplet,' written for a single voice and chorus, but without the words, accompanied
by pianoforte or harp, in score, by G. Antonini, addressed to the Emperor of Russia [Paul I,
d. 1801] on the occasion of the 'fête' of the Empress Maria Feodorovna; 18th-19th cent. The
words were by G. Derzhavin.
f. 149. A passage for Flute solo in the hand of J. N. Hummel, apparently intended for a
performer named Wass; 18th-19th cent.
f. 150b. Rough notes in the hand of Hummel, apparently for a symphony in B minor; 18th-19th
cent.
f. 151. Notes apparently made for a chorus in a German Ballet or Opera, with directions for
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the use of 'Rohrpfeifen' in the accompaniment; 18th-19th cent. Found among some autograph
compositions by J. N. Hummel, but not in his hand.
ff. 152-157b. Arrangement of Beethoven's septet, made for flute, strings, and pianoforte by
Hummel; 1827. Rough draft. Part of the first movement only (continued in Add MS 32230).
ff. 22-134 Waltzes, in sets, for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, drums,
and strings, in score, by Hummel; 1811-1820. Nos. 1-19 are autograph. 1. Six, followed by
Trios, written in 1811 for the French Ambassador. At f. 36 is an alternative setting of the
last of the set. f. 22. 2. Twelve, with coda, written in 1817 for Count Illesházy [op. 112].
At f. 68 is a copy in a different hand. Pianoforte versions were published in1820. f. 40. 3.
Six, 1820 [published as Neue Walzer mit Trios nebst einer grossen Schlacht-Coda, written for
the Apollo-Saal, op. 91]. f. 95.
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pianoforte solo by Johann Nepomuk Hummel (18th century-19th
Collection Area British Library: Music Collections
ff. 13-36b. Quartet in E flat for clarinet and strings, in score, composed by Hummel in 1808
for Count Friedrich von Sinzendorf; 1808. Autograph. It consists of Allegro moderato, Allegro
molto 'La Seccatura' (in which the 4 instruments play against each other in different times,
2/4, 12/8, 3/4, and 6/8), Andante, and Rondo.
ff. 37-56. Quintet in E flat, for violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, and pianoforte, in
score, by Hummel; 1802. It consists of four movements (—, Minuet, Largo, Finale). Autograph.
ff. 57, 58b. Sketches of Andantino in C, and Larghetto in F, apparently for Pianoforte;
18th-19th cent. [By Johann Nepomuk Hummel.]
ff. 61, 154. Compositions for pianoforte and violoncello, in score; 1824, etc. 1. Sketch of a
sonata in A [published as op. 104], by 'J. N. Hummel,' 1824. ff. 61-74b. 2. 'Thema' with
variations, in G. Anonymous. ff. 154-157b.
ff. 75-103b. Trio (Allegro con spirito, Adagio e cantabile, Minuet, Allegro vivace), in E
flat, for 2 violas and violoncello, in score, by Hummel; 1799. For the first movement the
composer afterwards substituted an Allegro con brio, which he has added in parts only, along
with the parts of the other three movements, at f. 89.
ff. 104-137b. Grand Trio in E flat [by Hummel, op. 93]; 1821. Original draft and neat copy.
ff. 138-148. Sketch [by Hummel] of his trio in E flat, op. 12, for horn, harp, and pianoforte;
18th-19th cent.
ff. 149-153b. Sketch of a Gavotte with variations, apparently for 2 violins, 2 violas, and a
bass, in score, in the hand of Johann Nepomuk Hummel; 18th-19th cent. It is followed by an
Adagio, and an Andante (founded on the same theme), in the repetition of which the pianoforte
was apparently to be substituted for the bass.
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Add MS 32232-32235 A collection of arrangements of concertos, overtures,
and symphonies, by various composers. The arrangements
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1. No. 1, in C. f. 1.
2. No. 2, in D. f. 25.
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2. 'Caliphe de Bagdad'; with additional parts for triangle and tambourine. 'Boieldieu.' f. 9.
3, 4. 'Anacreon' [published in 1825], and 'Les deux journées.' 'Cherubini.' ff. 19, 31.
10, 11. 'D[on] Juan,' and 'Titus.' 'Mozart.' ff. 115, 125.
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Nepomuk Hummel (c 1825-c 1836)
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1. 'Barbiere di Seviglia.' f. 1.
2. 'Gazza ladra'. f. 9.
4. 'Tancred[i].' f. 30.
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5, 6. 'Grande Sinfonie' in D (1827), and 'Ouverture' in D minor. 'A[ndreas] Romberg.' ff. 38,
67.
ff. 11 -14b. Composition (Adagio, Andantino, Allegro, etc.), apparently written for organ and
pianoforte; 18th-19th cent. [By Hummel.] Autograph. Organ part.
ff. 15, 16. Solos for the 'Orfica,' or Orphica, without accompaniment, by Hummel; 18th-19th
cent. Autograph. 1. Grave and Allegro, in C. f. 15. 2. Adagio in F. f. 15. 3. A piece without
title (common time, changing to 3/4 time), in B flat. f. 16.
f. 16b. Fragment of an aria from an Opera in which one of the characters appears to be La
Marchesina; 18th-19th cent. In the hand of J. N. Hummel.
ff. 17-62. Pianoforte duets [by Hummel]; 1820, 1822. Autograph. 1. Nocturne in F, 'P[our] P.f.
à 4 mains et 2 Cors ad libit' [op. 99], 1822. Preceded by the horn parts. f. 17. 2. 'Sonate
(Grave, Andantino sostenuto, Rondo) à 4 mains' [op. 92], 1820. ff. 27-62.
ff. 63-189b passim. Compositions for the Pianoforte by Johann Nepomuk Hummel, mostly
autograph; about 1790-1830. 1, 2. Two pieces from a set of 'Six Bagatelles,' namely; — one
without title in F (6/8 time), and a Larghetto in A flat. ff. 63, 65. 3-5. 'Trois
Divertissements.' ff. 67, 70, 74. 6. Fantasia, beginning in A flat, and ending in C. f. 79. 7.
Fantasia, in C minor, 1794 (?), 'Plaid at the Benefit this year.' f. 87. 8-10. 'Tre Fughe a
4tro per il Cembalo' [op. 7, about 1830]. ff. 94, 95b, 96b. 11. Impromptu 'In Canone.' f. 98.
12. March in E flat. f. 99. 13. Overture in B flat. f. 100. 14. Potpourri, written for Fr. von
Dogaly [about 1825]. f. 104. 15-17. Three Rondos, in B flat, A, and C. ff. 108, 112, 116. 18.
Another in B flat. f. 120. 19. Rondo 'All' ongarese.' ff. 123, 125b. 20. 'Rondoletto Cosaque.'
f. 134. 21. 'Sonata 9' (Allegro moderato, Andantino, and Fugue), beginning in A flat and
ending in E flat. f. 137. 22. [Grand] Sonata in D [op. 106], 1824. f. 142. 23. 'Jem of
Aberdeen,' with seven variations. 'Master Hummel from Vienna — only Twelve years of age' [?
1790]. f. 157. 24. 'Aria de Malborouck,' with nine variations. f. 159. 25. Eleven variations
for Harpsichord or Pianoforte,' in A. f. 162. 26. Tema, with variations, by Count Brühl. f.
165. 27. Aria with six variations (on a theme from 'Aline '). f. 171. 28. Sketch of what
appears to be intended for a set of eleven variations. f. 173. 29. Air with variations. f.
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174. 30. Introduction and air with variations. f. 176. 31. Piece without title in C (2/4
time). f. 178. 32. Piece without title ['Romance favorite,' op. 107, about 1830], with
variations. f. 180. 33-44. Set of twelve 'Walzer alla Sontag.' ff. l83-188b. 45. Sketch of
what appears to be a sonatina in G, beginning with an Adagio and ending with an Allegro assai.
f. 189.
ff. 126-133. 'Le Retour de (sc. à) Londres': Grand Rondo brillant [by Hummel, op. 127, 1835];
about 1835. Autograph. 2nd Pianoforte part, to replace the Orchestra (For the full orchestral
score, see Add MS 32228. f. 61).
Physical Characteristics Paper. Oblong Folio, Oblong Octavo, and Oblong Duodecimo.
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ff. 44, 49-52. Melodies of what appear to be Italian songs, in the hand of J. N. Hummel;
18th-19th cent. 1. 'Ninfe, se liete viver bramate.' f. 44. 2. 'Placa gli sdegni tuoi.' The
words of this and no. 3 are by the Abbate Metastasio. f. 49. 3. 'Grazie agl' inganni tuoi.' f.
50. 4. 'Non siate ritrosi.' f. 51.
f. 58. 'Nel mirarvi, o boschi amici'; for 4 voices, in score, without accompaniment, in the
hand, and apparently the composition, of J. N. Hummel; 18th-19th cent.
f. 68. Fragment, apparently of a Motet with instrumental accompaniment, containing the words .
. . ‘in corde nostro tu inspira.’ In the hand, and apparently the composition, of J. N.
Hummel; 18th-19th cent.
ff. 69-107, passim. Arrangements for the Pianoforte, or sketches of compositions for that
instrument, mostly in the hand of Hummel; 18th-19th cent. 1. Danish melody. f. 69. 2. Tema in
A minor (3/4 time). f. 72b. 3-7. Krakowiak, Mazurek, Moderate in D minor (2/4 time), Allegro
in G (2/4 time), and 'National' in D (2/4 time). f. 76. 8-10. 'Chansonettes Polonoises.' f.
76b. 11. Piece without title, in G (2/4 time), apparently Russian. f. 78. 12. Another without
title, in F (common time). f. 80. 13. 'Rondo villag[e]ois' [published in 1832, op. 122]. f.
88. 14. Tema in G (2/4 time). f. 89. 15. Un poco vivace, in F (6/8 time). f. 93. 16. Tema
(Allegro assai) in E (6/8 time). f. 94. 17. 18. Temas in A flat and E flat (2/4 time). f. 95b.
19. Piece without title, in C (3/4 time). f. 105. 20. Another fragment, apparently in C (9/8
time). f. 107.
f. 70. The melody of the 3-part Round, 'How Great is the pleasure,' by 'Harrison,' sc. Dr.
Henry Harington of Bath; 18th-19th cent. In the hand of J. N. Hummel.
f. 70. 'Could a man be secure': the melody of the first four bars. [By S. Goodwin?] In the
hand of J. N. Hummel; 18th-19th cent.
f. 71. Melody in B flat (2/4 time) in the hand of J. N. Hummel, who describes it as 'Irisch.';
18th-19th cent.
f. 71. Two melodies in the hand of Johann Nepomuk Hummel, who has described them as
'Englisch.'; 18th-19th cent.1. In A minor (6/8 time). 2. In G minor (2/4 time). A hornpipe(?).
ff. 73, 73b. Three Norwegian melodies in 3/4 time, in the keys of D minor, G, and G minor;
18th-19th cent. Transcribed by J. N. Hummel.
f. 73b. Melody of the Swedish song 'Neckens Palska'; in the hand of J. N. Hummel; 18th-19th
cent.
ff 74-75b, 77. Polish melodies in the hand of J. N. Hummel; 18th-19th cent. 1. 'Hochzeits Lied
in Pohlen—alla Mazur[ka].' f. 74. 2-5. 'Crakowiaka von mir selbst'; 'Mazur'; and 'Kosziusko
und Dombrovskische Themas.' Against the last the composer has written 'Nicht zu gebrauchen,
wegen den politischen Verhältnissen Pohlens.' f. 75. 6, 7. 'Mazur'; and 'Crakoviaka.' f. 75b.
8. Viola part of a march in A. f. 77.
f. 77b. Sketch of what appeal's to be a choral work founded on a 'russische Lied à 4 Voci';
dedicated to Monsieur de Schulzin, Head of the Police at Moscow, by J. N. Hummel; 18th-19th
cent.
f. 79. Melodies of two 'Aufsätze zu Schnell-Märsche für turkische Musik'; in the hand of J. N.
Hummel; 18th-19th cent.
ff. 92, 109. Minuet in E minor, and Polacca in C minor, in the hand of Hummel; 18th-19th cent.
ff. 92, 93. Fragments of Quartets in the hand of J. N. Hummel; 18th-19th cent. 1. Four bars
(in E minor ?). Viola part. f. 92. 2. Thema (Allegro moderato) in G minor. f. 93.
ff. 97, 98. Sketches (fragmentary), in the hand of Hummel, of two instrumental compositions
marked 'Sinfonia.'; 18th-19th cent. 1. In E minor. f. 97. 2. In F minor. f. 98.
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3. 'Sinfonie heroique' in D (Andante sostenuto, Allegro con spirito, Minuet, Andante con poco
di moto, Allegro molto), for drums, trumpets, horns, flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons,
trombones, and strings, in full score, composed by the Chevalier Sigismond Neukomm at Rio de
Janeiro, in 1816, and dedicated to Spontini; 1816. ff. 101-188.
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1. No. 1 (Allegro, Andante quasi Adagio, and Polacca), in E minor (op. 6). f. 1.
2. No. 2 (Allegro maestoso, Andante sostenuto, and Rondo allegro), in G minor (op. 7).
Dedicated to Bonifazio Asioli. f. 35.
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