Musical Notation Collection

STRAVINKSY: RITE OF SPRING. The last page of the score of the Rite of Spring, by Igor Stravinsky, 1912

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1826. Manuscript page from Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135, showing the beginning of the fourth movement, headed by the words Must it be

MOZART: REQUIEM EXCERPT
Autograph manuscript excerpt of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts unfinished Requiem, 1791, featuring the chorus Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine (Give them eternal peace, oh Lord)

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT. Sketches by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) for his Ninth Symphony in D Minor, opus 125, with quotes from Schillers " Ode to Joy."

WAGNER: GOTTERDAMMERUNG. Richard Wagner (1813-1883). German composer. Manuscript for Gotterdammerung, 1874

BRAHMS: ORCHESTRAL SCORE. First page of the score of Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1, Op. 68, completed in 1876

MOZART: MOTET MANUSCRIPT. Detail of the autograph of the motet, God is Our Refuge, written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at age 9, 1765

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1806. Manuscript page from Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59 No. 3, showing the beginning of the last movement

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791). Austrian composer. Manuscript of Ave Verum Corpus (K.V. 618), a motet for four voices with string and organ accompaniment written on 18 June 1791 at Baden

GUIDONIAN HAND. Guidonian Hand developed by Guido d Arezzo (c991-1050) to teach singers to read music

STAR SPANGLED BANNER, 1814. The first page of the first printed sheet music edition of Francis Scott Keys The Star
STAR SPANGLED BANNER, 1814. The first page of the first printed sheet music edition of Francis Scott Keys " The Star Spangled Banner, " Baltimore, 1814. Note the misprint in the subtitle

BEETHOVEN: NINTH SYMPHONY. Sketches for Ludwig van Beethovens Ninth Symphony in D Minor, opus 125, the last movement

STRAVINKSY: CONCERTINO. Page from Concertino for String Quartet, by Igor Stravinsky, 1920

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1825. Manuscript page from Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in B Flat, Op. 130, showing the fifth movement, 1825

VIENNESE COMPOSERS. Portraits of ten Viennese waltz composers. Center: Johann Strauss the Younger; clockwise from top left: Johann Strauss the Elder, Joseph Lanner, Josef Strauss, Eduard Strauss

WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the printed score for Richard Wagners Tristan and Isolde
WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the printed score for Richard Wagners " Tristan and Isolde, " completed in 1859 and first performed in 1865

WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the orchestral sketch for Act III of Tristan & Isolde, by Richard Wagner, 1859

VERDI: ERNANI, 1844. Autograph manuscript of an aria with chorus from Guiseppe Verdis early opera Ernani, 1844

Vanitas Still Life with Books, 1633. Creator: Anon
Vanitas Still Life with Books, 1633

Ready! Aim! Fire!, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Ready! Aim! Fire!, Los Angeles, 1937. Now! - The Merry Musical Satire - "Ready! Aim! Fire!" - Hollywood Playhouse...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Topographic, Geographic and Music Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creators: A. J. Defehrt, Madame de Lusse
Topographic, Geographic and Music Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Ms 35. Missal, f. 126r. Musical notation relating to Temporal from the First Sunday of Advent to Holy Saturday
5979528 Ms 35. Missal, f.126r. Musical notation relating to Temporal from the First Sunday of Advent to Holy Saturday, 1460s (parchment) by Italian School

Ms 558 f. 45v The Crucifixion depicted in an historiated initial N
BAT88934 Ms 558 f.45v The Crucifixion depicted in an historiated initial N, detail from a Missal, early 1430s (vellum) by Angelico

The evolution of musical notation (colour litho)
3630245 The evolution of musical notation (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The evolution of musical notation.); © Look and Learn

Ms 558 f. 33v The Annunciation depicted in an historiated initial R
BAT88932 Ms 558 f.33v The Annunciation depicted in an historiated initial R, detail from a Missal, early 1430s (vellum) (for detail see 88933) by Angelico

Mu Ms 168, p. 301: Page from the Fitzwilliam Virginal, and anthology of 16th
FIT277700 Mu Ms 168, p.301: Page from the Fitzwilliam Virginal, and anthology of 16th and early 17th century keyboard music (ink on paper) by English School

Facsimile of a page from a Psalter, printed by Johann Fust and Petrus Schoiffer, Mainz
KW271386 Facsimile of a page from a Psalter, printed by Johann Fust and Petrus Schoiffer, Mainz, 1459 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

RACHMANINOFF: MANUSCRIPT. Autograph manuscript page of Sergei Rachmaninoffs Concerto No.4 for piano and orchestra, 1926

MOZART: SONATA. Autograph manuscript page from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts Piano Sonata No. 8 in A Minor (K.310), 1778

WAGNER: DIE WALKURE, 1856. Manuscript for Act III of Richard Wagners Die Walkure, 1856

Musical notation lyrics song Grace meals 1898
Musical notation and lyrics for song Grace before meals. 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Violin And Sheet Music

VIVALDI MANUSCRIPT. Manuscript for Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi, c1708

MOZART: REQUIEM, 1791. The penultimate manuscript page of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart s
MOZART: REQUIEM, 1791. The penultimate manuscript page of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts Requiem in the composers own hand at the beginning of the Lacrymosa

MOZART: COSI FAN TUTTE. Manuscript of the score of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts Cosi Fan Tutte, the final scene of Act I, 1789

LUTE TABLATURE. Page from a lute tablature of msuci. Italian, 16th century

WAGNER: MANUSCRIPT, 1866. Orchestral score for Act II ( cudgel scene ) of Richard Wagners Der Meistersinger von Nurnberg, 1866

BACH: MANUSCRIPT, c1729. Autograph manuscript of Johann Sebastian Bachs cantata 112, Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt, c1729

Women with a harpsichord. Colored engraving, 1895

Illustration, music notes on staff

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750). German organist and composer. Lithograph after the painting by Elias Gottlob Haussmann

Autograph of the partita Sei gegruesset, Jesu guetig (pen & ink on paper)
XPH365291 Autograph of the partita Sei gegruesset, Jesu guetig (pen & ink on paper) by Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750); Bibliotheque Inguimbertine, Carpentras, France; (add.info.: Sei gegrusset)

Autograph copy of The Magic Flute (pen & ink on paper)
XPH330407 Autograph copy of The Magic Flute (pen & ink on paper) by Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91); Staatsbibliothek, Berlin

Portrait of Georg Philipp Telemann (engraving)
XPH330319 Portrait of Georg Philipp Telemann (engraving) by Lichtensteger, Georg (1700-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Leipzig Gewandhaus with a piece of music by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47) (w / c
XZL151530 The Leipzig Gewandhaus with a piece of music by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47) (w/c on paper) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

SWEDISH NATIONAL ANTHEM. Du Gamla Du Fria (Ye Ancient, Free Country). Words written in 1844 by Richard Dybeck from an old folk song

LUTHER: HYMN, 1526. Title page from the Zwickauer Gesangsbuechlein, 1526, on which appears Martin Luthers first hymn, Nun freut euch lieben Christen gemein (Dear Christians, let us now rejoice)

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"Musical Notation: A Journey Through Time and Genius" From the haunting melodies of Mozart's Requiem to the explosive rhythms of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, it has captured the essence of countless masterpieces. In Richard Wagner's Gotterdammerung, we witness the culmination of his epic Ring Cycle, as his intricate score transports us to a world filled with gods and heroes. Beethoven's manuscripts reveal his genius at work, from the majestic opening bars of his String Quartet in C Major to the profound sketches for his Ninth Symphony. His music speaks directly to our souls, echoing Schiller's Ode to Joy. Johannes Brahms' orchestral score invites us into a realm where emotions soar and melodies intertwine. Each note is carefully crafted, creating a symphonic tapestry that resonates with both beauty and depth. The Guidonian Hand developed by Guido d'Arezzo revolutionized music education by teaching singers how to read music. This ingenious system paved the way for generations of musicians to express themselves through written notes. Even national anthems have their place in musical history. Francis Scott Key's Star Spangled Banner holds significance not only for its patriotic message but also for its misprinted subtitle—a reminder that even in perfection lies room for human error. As we delve into Beethoven's String Quartet in F Major Opus 135, we encounter an existential question—Must it be? It must be—an introspective moment captured within those four movements that showcases Beethoven’s inner turmoil and resilience. Mozart’s prodigious talent shines through even at age nine with his motet manuscript God is Our Refuge. This glimpse into his early brilliance foreshadows a career filled with extraordinary compositions yet to come. And finally, portraits of ten Viennese waltz composers remind us that musical notation not only captures individual works but also represents entire eras and the vibrant artistic communities that shaped them.