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The beggar's opera. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincolns-Inn-Fields.

Title
  1. The beggar's opera. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincolns-Inn-Fields. Written by Mr. Gay ...
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  1. London, Printed for J. Watts, 1728.

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FormatBook/TextAccessSupervised useCall numberDrexel 5675-5675.7Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Music
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FormatBook/TextAccessRestricted useCall number*KC 1728 (Gay, J. Beggar's opera. London (2nd ed.))Item locationSchwarzman Building - Rare Book Collection Room 328

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Additional authors
  1. Pepusch, John Christopher, 1667-1752
  2. Gay, John, 1685-1732
Description
  1. 4 p.l., 8, 76 p.; 8vo.
Subject
  1. Ballad operas -- Librettos
  2. English drama
Call number
  1. *KC 1728 (Gay, J. Beggar's opera. London (2nd ed.))
Note
  1. Libretto.
  2. First performed in 1728.
  3. Only the tunes of the songs are given. They were arranged and scored by Dr. Pepusch, who also composed the overture.
Title
  1. The beggar's opera. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincolns-Inn-Fields. Written by Mr. Gay ...
Imprint
  1. London, Printed for J. Watts, 1728.
Edition
  1. The second edition: to which is added the ouverture in score; and the musick prefix'd to each song.
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Added author
  1. Pepusch, John Christopher, 1667-1752.
  2. Gay, John, 1685-1732.
Research call number
  1. *KC 1728 (Gay, J. Beggar's opera. London (2nd ed.))
  2. Drexel 5675.3
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