Collection of 19th-century European Sheet Music circa 1791-1900, circa 1791-1900

Summary

Creator:
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
Abstract:
Collection of 125 complete pieces of sheet music from European countries: Austria (5), Belgium (6), England (54), France (9), Germany (31), Italy (14), and the Netherlands (5). Most of these include title page illustrations, about 30 of which are in color. The collection includes an additional 24 partial works, most of which consist only of their title pages. The musical content consists of 44 works for solo piano and approximately 75 works for some combination of voice and piano.
Extent:
3 linear feet 4 boxes 149 items
Language:
Texts of songs are in English , French , German , and Italian .

Background

Scope and content:

Collection of 125 complete pieces of sheet music from European countries: Austria (5), Belgium (6), England (54), France (9), Germany (31), Italy (14), and the Netherlands (5). Most of these include title page illustrations, about 30 of which are in color. The collection includes an additional 24 partial works, most of which consist only of their title pages. The musical content consists of 44 works for solo piano and approximately 75 works for some combination of voice and piano. Overall, the collection provides a representative sample of sheet music publishing practices in European markets during the 19th century as well as lithographic art and some of the extra-musical topics treated as subjects for music during the period. Very few of the works bear copyright or publisher dates. As a result, dates have been supplied from various sources or estimated.

Biographical / historical:

The collection was compiled by staff of the University at Buffalo Music Library, drawing on both gifts and purchased acquisitions.

Acquisition information:
Collection compiled by the Music Library from a combination of purchases and gifts.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in two series:

  • I. Complete works
  • II. Partial works
Physical description:
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Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using DACS ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard ).

Access and use

Location of this collection:
112 Baird Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
716-645-2924