Collection Summary
Collection Title
Scone (Carvor) Choirbook
Description
An early 16th C collection of masses and motets written for use by a choir at Scone Abbey or the Chapel Royal in Stirling. Contains works by Dufay, Fayrfax and others, and is the sole surviving source for the music of Robert Carvor [or Carver].
Format
- Manuscript music
Strength(s)
Music of Robert Carvor
Date range of collection
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Accumulation Dates
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Not Specific
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Location Details
National Library of Scotland, Manuscripts Division
George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW United Kingdom Open Map
Email
manuscripts@nls.uk
Telephone
+44 (0)131 623 3876
Fax
+44 (0)131 623 3866
Visiting Information
Photocopying
Collections Overview
Scottish music with particular emphasis on piobaireachd music, papers of Scottish musicians and Scottish musical organisations
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