Lady Hamilton

Book of music scores containing various pieces of music by Ferrari, the first one in the bound volume being dedicated to Lord Nelson: 'A favorite cantata for one voice and a chorus, the poetry of Peter Pindar Esq, the music by G.G. Ferrari. Dedicated to Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, Duke of Bronti, etc.' Printed for the authors and to be had at no. 34 Great Malboro Street. Cover of the binding is inscribed 'Lady Hamilton'. Original marginalia by Lady Emma Hamilton and composers, including inscription 'ARosselli'.

Contents: A favorite cantata for one voice and a chorus, the poetry of Peter Pindar Esq, the music by G. G. Ferrari -- Arianna a Naxos [...] dal Sig. Giuseppe Haydn -- 12 ariette per voce di soprano [...] del Sig. Giuseppe Millico [manuscript] -- Canzonetta con accompagnamento d'arpa di Nicola Signorile [manuscript] -- Canzoncine per chitarra [manuscript] -- 'Once more let fame her trumpet sound [...]' [original song by Michael Kelly, manuscript] -- 'A prey to tender anguish of ev'ry joy bereav'd' [by Haynd, manuscript] -- 'In spite of the Russians [...]' [original song by the Duke of Queensberry, manuscript] -- 'Messmates put about thegrog [...] [original song by the Duke of Queensberry, manuscript] -- Sento in lasciarti oh Dio! duetto del Sig. Dn. Giuseppe Mendola -- Aria, Non pensar che a te permesso, del Sigl. Gsarchi [?] -- Nella dama riconosciuta, Quelle pupille tenere, aria cantata dalla Bertinotti -- Duettino con recitvo. [...] oh, se perdo il caro bene, Nell'Artemisia, del signore D. Domenico Cimarosa.