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Glencoe
ID JSS0621
Title Glencoe
Document Reference MS3088
Format 238 x 300 mm
Medium Handwritten music on lined sheet
Item Type Manuscript
Subject Scottish Music, Lament
Item Description Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of page 147 in Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. Skinner's 'Dirge' [Lament] 'Glencoe' was written in memory of the Argyllshire village where 38 people were massacred in 1692. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. Afterwards, the publishers Bayley and Ferguson (London and Glasgow) returned the draft copy to Greig. Listen to Skinner playing this lament by clicking on the audio link below.
Creator James Scott Skinner
Creator Manuscript Gavin Greig
Time Period 1800 - 1900's
Associated Dates: Manuscript c.1900
Location University of Aberdeen
Collection Name Harp & Claymore (Argo)
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 cd204b

 

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