Identity area
Reference code
Rootham/2/4
Unique identifier
GB 275 Rootham/2/4
Title
'Three motetts by William Byrd'
Date(s)
- 1901–1902 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
16p + 3p paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Received Sep. 1974.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Manuscript. Also titled 'First three motets of the Liber Secundus Sacrarum Cantionum 1591 William Byrd'. Contents: I. Laudibus in sanctis; II. Magnificum Domini; III. Hunc arguta canant.
With an autograph letter signed from Charles Kennedy Scott to Mr Bendall, dated 11 Jan. 1902. Scott sends his manuscript of Byrd's motetts which he has lately been scoring. Has not had a vocal gathering since he last wrote. Agrees that 'Horsleys preface to the first book is absolute blasphemy'. 3p.