Finding Scores in the Library : Call Numbers
You can use the LC call numbers below to browse the shelves for opera scores. Within each call number works are arranged alphabetically by composer, then by title.
M1500 Full scores
M1503 Piano-vocal scores
M1505 Excerpts with original accompaniment
M1506 Excerpts with arranged accompaniment (orchestra or other ensemble)
M1507-M1508 Excerpts with arranged accompaniment (keyboard)
To search by call number in InfoKat Discovery, follow these steps:
Finding Scores in the Library : Subject Headings
Use the following subject headings to search for opera scores:
Operas
Operas 17th century
Operas 18th century
Operas 19th century
Operas 20th century
Operas 21st century
Operas 2-piano scores
Operas Excerpts
Operas Piano scores
Follow the steps above when using the Browse search. To use the advanced search and include a composer's name, follow these steps:
Online Resources at UK Libraries
- Classical Scores Library (Music Online)
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A vast collection of digitized scores that encompass all major Western classical music genres and time periods from the Middle Ages to the 21st century and serves as a recourse for the discover of lesser-known contemporary works. Includes full, study, piano, and vocal scores. - RRIMO: Recent Researches in Music Online
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Provides "online access to all titles published in 2018 and later in the seven Recent Researches in Music series: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, 19th/20th centuries, American (including MUSA), and Oral Traditions."
