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March 3, 2025Early Music

The sources and the legacy of Purcell’s Ayres for the Theatre

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Overview

Analysis reveals variants in Purcell's manuscripts, indicating significant copying and proofreading challenges.

Key Points

  • The analysis shows that Purcell's manuscripts include important variants influencing performance.
  • Key findings involve challenges in copying and proofreading during Purcell's era and the 18th century.
  • Observational analysis of manuscript variants highlights specific pieces like the D minor Aire.
  • These findings suggest a deeper understanding of Purcell's music and its transmission over the centuries.

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Alon Schab (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69255726c0ce034ddc35a595https://doi.org/10.1093/em/caaf009
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