Vocal Music, or The Songster's Companion. - Horsfield, Robert (London Baker and Galabin; Horsfield, 1775)
Robert Horsfield was a bookseller and print publisher, active in London c.1763-c.1797
a collection of songs and cantatas for one or two voices. No composers mentioned, many based on traditional melodies, or used in plays and opera's
Intended as a companion third volume to the two volume sets of 'Vocal music' published in 1772 and 1775.A fourth volume was later published in [1778?].
Ex libris J. C. Dick (plate) and John Thomason 1816 (manuscript)
Containing A new and choice Collection of the Greatest Variety of Songs, Cantatas, &c. With the Music prefixed to each. Adapted to the violin and German-Flute. Together with an Alphabetical Index of the Whole
Keywords: 18th Century (1701-1800); Song; Ballad opera; Duet; Cantata; Poetry; United Kingdom