Hector the Hero
| ID | JSS0178 |
| Title | Hector the Hero |
| Document Reference | MS2726/176b |
| Format | 260 x 339 mm |
| Medium | Handwritten manuscript on music manuscript paper with notes |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Music, Scottish, Lament, Hector the Hero |
| Item Description | Manuscript in Skinner's hand of his 'Coronach', 'Hector the Hero'. Under the music (not JSS hand) is '"Thou has been mighty in battle; and thy fame shall never fade" - Ossian'. Below, in Skinner's hand, is 'Let the Coronach sigh through the Trees while the Highlanders bear this manly form to the Hill foot.' In blue crayon, 'A 1st draft - 1st Strain goes [over?] the Mans Soul.' Finally, bottom left, 'The Coronach - all crying together'. |
| Creator | James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript | James Scott Skinner |
| Editor | Gavin Greig |
| Arranger | James Scott Skinner |
| Publisher | Bayley & Ferguson |
| Time Period | 1890-1900's |
| Related Images | MS2726/176a |
| Relationships | JSS0176, JSS0177, JSS0622 |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
| Audio | Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd214a |
Historic Collections · Kings
College · Old Aberdeen · AB24 3SW
Tel:(0)44 1224 274312 · E-mail: scottskinner@abdn.ac.uk
