Würzburg 1839-1854.

Half-linen binding of the period [approx. 24.5 x 31.5 cm] with colored paper cover. -- Handwriting in brown ink. A total of 37 nn. sheet; with musical notes. -- Important autograph collected manuscript by the Bavarian composer Franz Xaver Eisenhofer. The manuscript combines a previously unknown theory of harmony and 5 previously unknown church music and instrumental compositions, some of which are marked ("Mppria" / Manu propria). In addition to the main theoretical part on the basics of the theory of harmony and melody as well as rhythm with a focus on chord progressions and melody formation, the extensive content includes an Adagio non molto for string quartet and an Adagio non molto for string quartet on the 24th. Canon quatuor vocum mixtarum concluded in Würzburg in February 1854. Also included are the three-part choir with fugue The Trinity from February 1840, the four-part a cappella composition God the Unchangeable in strict church style from February 25th. December 1839 as well as the complete score of a Kyrie eleison for four voices. All works are previously unknown and not listed in RISM. -- Franz Xaver Eisenhofer was born in Ilmmünster in 1783 as the son of the Hofmarksamtmann. After teaching positions in Landshut, Passau and Neuburg, the doctor of classical philology worked in Würzburg from 1824. There he held the office of rector at the grammar school and the Latin school from 1825 until his death in 1855. In addition to his academic career, Eisenhofer achieved great importance for the musical life of his time as a composer and gifted tenor singer. He was considered a driving force in establishing quartet singing in singing societies and song tables; his compositions were part of the standard repertoire of contemporary choirs. For his many services he was honored by King Maximilian II in 1854. awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of Saint Michael. Provenance/ownership notes on the title page: "JG Bratsch" (Johann Georg Bratsch, 1815-1888; composer, conductor, music teacher); "Georg Höller". -- Eisenhofer's autographs are practically not available commercially. There are only a few autograph manuscripts, all of which are in large collections and libraries. The fact that this manuscript also contains several previously unknown works by Eisenhofer makes it an important find for science. -- Cover slightly rubbed, pages only partially browned, otherwise in good condition.

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