| ID |
JSS0178 |
| Title |
Hector the Hero |
| Document Reference |
MS2726/176b |
| Format |
260 x 339 mm |
| Medium |
Handwritten manuscript on music manuscript paper with notes |
| Item Type |
Manuscript |
| Subject |
Music, Scottish, Lament, Hector the Hero |
| Item Description |
Manuscript in Skinner's hand of his 'Coronach', 'Hector the Hero'. Under the music (not JSS hand) is '"Thou has been mighty in battle; and thy fame shall never fade" - Ossian'. Below, in Skinner's hand, is 'Let the Coronach sigh through the Trees while the Highlanders bear this manly form to the Hill foot.' In blue crayon, 'A 1st draft - 1st Strain goes [over?] the Mans Soul.' Finally, bottom left, 'The Coronach - all crying together'. |
| Creator |
James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript |
James Scott Skinner |
| Editor |
Gavin Greig |
| Arranger |
James Scott Skinner |
| Publisher |
Bayley & Ferguson
|
| Time Period |
1890-1900's |
| Related Images |
MS2726/176a |
| Relationships |
JSS0176, JSS0177, JSS0622 |
| Location |
University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name |
Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright |
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
| Audio |
Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd214a |
