Identity area
Reference code
OTUFM 10-C-1986-10
Title
[Music from the Niel Gow collection]
Date(s)
- July 12, 1986 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
4 ms. scores (1, 3, 3, 2 p.) : pencil + 8 parts : pencil
Context area
Name of creator
(1927-2022)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Kathleen McMorrow (A2024-02)
Content and structure area
Scope and content
File consists of manuscript scores and parts for arrangements by John Beckwith of music from the early 19th-century collection of Niel Gow. These arrangements were included in the "Canada's Scottish Heritage" program at Music at Sharon (July 12, 1986). The selections were:
- The Marquis of Tullibardine's giga : for clarinet, horn, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and bass / Niel Gow
- Nathaniel Gow's lament for his brother : for clarinet, horn, violin, viola, cello, and bass / Nathaniel Gow
- Mrs. Hamilton of Pincaitland's strathspey : for violin, viola, cello, and piano / Nathaniel Gow
- Old Lee Rigg, or Rose tree : for horn, percussion, violin, viola, cello, and bass / arr. Niel Gow.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Text in English.
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Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
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Alternative identifier(s)
Music at Sharon collection no.
S0131, S0138, S0140, S0156