The musical entertainer
By: engrav'd by George Bickham, Junr
Publisher: Charles Corbett
Published: 1740
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Songs with continuo; English Engraving; English Songs; Flute and continuo music
Other titles: Bickham's musical entertainer, vol. II.; Bickham's song's.
Notes: Title from t.p. of v. 1.

Originally issued by Bickham in 1736-9 in parts, each containing 4 folio plates. Later issued by him in 2 v. of 100 plates each, with a separate t.p. for each volume. This later edition issued by Corbett has the same 2 v. format.

Among the composers named are Handel, Purcell, Corelli, Turner, Green, Leveridge, Boyce, Gunn, Vanbrugh, Monro, Carey, and Lampe.

Principally for high voice and figured bass. Part for flute printed at the end of most of the songs.

Dr. James and Dr. Margaret Whitby donation.