| Description |
1 sound disc : 33 1/3 rpm. stereo. ; 12 in. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Sacred and secular choruses, in part unacc. and in part with harpsichord acc., songs, organ music, and harpsichord music. |
| Performer |
Soloists, members of the Choir of Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg; James Darling, harpsichord or organ. |
| Event |
"The choral pieces were recorded in Bruton Parish Church ... the songs and instrumental pieces were performed in the ballroom of the Governor's Palace." |
| Note |
Durations on labels. |
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Program notes by Darling on container; texts ([15] p.) inserted. |
| Contents |
God save the thirteen states.--Hopkinson, F.A toast.--Hopkinson, F. Washington's march.--Successful campaign.--Brandywine quick-step.--Liberty song.--What a court hath old England.--Free America.--Billings, W. David's lamentation.--Billings, W. Chester.--Billings, W. Retrospect.--Hewitt, J. The Battle of Trenton.--Hopkinson, F. Beneath a weeping willow's shade.--Johnny has gone for a soldier.--Law, A. The American hero.--Hopkinson, F. My days have been so wondrous free.--Cornwallis country dance.--Cornwallis Burgoyned.--The national anthem (3 versions). |
| Subject |
Choruses.
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Songs with harpsichord.
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Organ music.
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Harpsichord music.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Songs and music.
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| Added Author |
Darling, J. S. (James S.)
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Bruton Parish Church (Williamsburg, Va.). Choir.
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| Music No. |
WS-106 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation |
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