Description
Catalogue of 18th-century musical prints
Book summary
This bibliographic catalogue offers a detailed and systematic record of musical works printed during the 18th century that are preserved in the National Library. The reader will find an essential reference tool for musicological research, which allows for locating and understanding the characteristics of scores, librettos, and other musical prints of the period. Its main value lies in the systematization of a unique documentary heritage, facilitating access to primary sources for the study of 18th-century music.
What is it about?
The work presents an exhaustive inventory of 18th-century musical prints held by the National Library. It is structured as a bibliographic catalogue that describes each piece with precise data: author, title, publisher, place and year of printing, as well as the physical characteristics of the copy. It includes everything from scores for various instruments and ensembles to opera librettos and theoretical treatises. The organization of the catalogue allows for searches by author, title, or subject, offering an ordered access to a documentary collection of great historical and musical relevance.
Main topics
- Cataloguing and bibliographic description of 18th-century musical prints.
- Musical documentary heritage preserved in the National Library.
- Printed music of the 18th century: scores, librettos, and treatises.
- Primary sources for musicological research of the period.
- History of music publishing in Spain during the 18th century.
Who is it recommended for?
This catalogue is aimed at musicologists, researchers, librarians, music students, and musical documentation professionals. It is also of interest to anyone wishing to learn about and locate 18th-century printed music sources available in one of the country's main bibliographic institutions.
What this book provides
- Systematized access to a collection of 18th-century musical prints, facilitating the location of specific works.
- Detailed bibliographic descriptions that allow for the identification and contextualization of each copy.
- Essential reference tool for musicological research and the history of music.
- Contribution to the preservation and dissemination of printed musical heritage.
Technical specifications
- Author: NATIONAL LIBRARY
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area o
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: SCORES, LYRICS AND LIBRETTOS, BIBLIOGRAPHIES, CATALOGUES
- Collection: TBD COLLECTION
- Publication date: January 1989
- Number of pages: 140
- Weight: 400 g
Editorial review
This is a specialized reference work that rigorously fulfills its function as a bibliographic inventory. Its usefulness is unquestionable for researchers needing to locate 18th-century musical sources in the National Library. The publication, although brief in number of pages, offers dense and precise content, typical of a scientific catalogue. It is a valuable tool for any serious study of the printed music of the period.