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Reminiscences of the Handel Festival

Sheet Music
ca. 19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

William Smith Rockstro (5 January 1823 – 1 July 1895) was an English musicologist, teacher, pianist and composer. He is best remembered for his books, including music textbooks, music history and biographies of famous musicians.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleReminiscences of the Handel Festival (published title)
Materials and techniques
Chromolithograph.
Brief description
Music sheet for Reminiscences of the Handel Festival including Messiah and Israel in Egypt music by W. S. Rockstro, published by Ashdown & Parry, London, ca. 19th century.
Physical description
William Smith Rockstro (5 January 1823 – 1 July 1895) was an English musicologist, teacher, pianist and composer. He is best remembered for his books, including music textbooks, music history and biographies of famous musicians.
Dimensions
  • Front cover height: 35cm (approx)
  • Front cover width: 24.5cm
Credit line
Given by the Administrators of the Arts Council
Association
Summary
William Smith Rockstro (5 January 1823 – 1 July 1895) was an English musicologist, teacher, pianist and composer. He is best remembered for his books, including music textbooks, music history and biographies of famous musicians.
Collection
Accession number
S.1326-2014

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Record createdJune 12, 2014
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