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Forged manuscript of "Rejoice Greatly" from Messiah, 1930

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Summary:This forgery of "Rejoice Greatly" from Handel's "Messiah" is discussed in correspondence in subseries 2.4, box 9, folder 8 - "Handel forgery correspondence, 1953."
Century:1901-2000
Topical subjects: Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Messiah. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion -- Forgeries
Oratorio -- Scores -- Forgeries
Genre:manuscripts (document genre)
ArchivesUM location:Jacob M. Coopersmith Collection
  • series 2: Subject Files, 1806-circa 1960s and undated (3.50 linear feet)
  • subseries 2.4: Research Notes, undated
  • item Forged manuscript of "Rejoice Greatly" from Messiah, 1930
Repository:Special Collections in Performing Arts
Browse terms:Performing Arts, Music
Collection:Digital Collections
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