Catalogue of the Musical Manuscripts at Peterhouse Cambridge [Paperback]

First published in 1953, this book contains a catalogue of musical manuscripts from the collection of Peterhouse College, Cambridge.First published in 1953, this book contains a catalogue of musical manuscripts from the collection of Peterhouse College, Cambridge. The manuscripts originated in the period 15401640 and are divided into two groups: a set of four Latin partbooks described as the 'Henrician set' and two sets of English partbooks with some Latin insertions called the 'Caroline sets'.First published in 1953, this book contains a catalogue of musical manuscripts from the collection of Peterhouse College, Cambridge. The manuscripts originated in the period 15401640 and are divided into two groups: a set of four Latin partbooks described as the 'Henrician set' and two sets of English partbooks with some Latin insertions called the 'Caroline sets'.First published in 1953, this book contains a catalogue of musical manuscripts from the collection of Peterhouse College, Cambridge. The manuscripts, all of which originated in the period 15401640, are divided into two groups: a set of four Latin partbooks described as the 'Henrician set' and two sets of English partbooks with some Latin insertions called the 'Caroline sets'. Transcripts of two scores are given: Christ rising again by Thomas Wilson and O Sapientia by Robert Ramsey. A contemporary organ book is also included. This volume will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Peterhouse Manuscripts and early English music.Introduction: Part I. Catalogue of the Manuscripts: 1. The Henrician set; 2. The Caroline part-books; 3. The organ-book (MS. 46); 4. The folio prayer book; Index of texts; Part II. Peterhouse Music: 1. 'Christ rising again' by Thomas Wilson; 2. 'O sapientia' by Robert Ramsey.