This section offers direct access to all the extant eighteenth-century collections we have identified to date. Given the large number of collections, we have devised a new set of identifiers (sigla) that are more readily intelligible:
Manuscripts: location + volume number, or shelfmark, or the name by which it is most commonly known (e.g. Venice 13, Barcelona M1964, London Worgan)
Printed editions: name of publisher/editor + volume number where applicable (e.g. Essercizi, Boivin 3)
For each collection there is:
- A dedicated page (accessed by clicking the siglum in the table below) with basic information and a chart showing the distribution of keys in that collection;
- A dedicated Google Sheet (accessed by clicking the link in the right-hand column) containing the full variant analysis for each sonata (one tab per sonata) in that collection.
If you know the siglum of the collection you are looking for, you might like to use the Quick Filter to narrow down the results. A complete list of manuscript sigla and their associated shelfmarks can be found here.
Please note: according to our table, some collections appear to contain 0 sonatas. The reason for this is that we were unable to consult these collections during the project. We hope to be able to incorporate them soon.
Where the number of sonatas differs from the expected total, this is generally due to internal duplication or an issue with the digital images of the collection. Please refer to the individual collection descriptions for the most accurate data.
If you notice any errors, please report these to research@gsmd.ac.uk in the first instance.
