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Oswald, James, 1710-1769

James Oswald was a Scottish composer, cellist and music publisher.  He was born in Crail and lived in Edinburgh before moving to London in 1741.

  • James Oswald
Nationality:
British, Scottish

Works

'Sonata of Scots Tunes' (1739) (ed. P. Holman)
Airs for the Seasons: The Crocus (Spring) ed. J. Barlow)
Airs for the Seasons: The Cyclamen (Winter, no. 3)
Airs for the Seasons: The Golden Rod (Winter)
Airs for the Seasons: The Hawthorn (Winter, no. 22)
Airs for the Seasons: The Lily (Summer, no. 11)
Airs for the Seasons: The Marvel of Peru (Autumn no. 4)
Airs for the Seasons: The Narcissus (Spring)
Airs for the Seasons: The Night Shade (Autumn)
Blink o'er the burn, sweet Betty (flute)
Bonny Christy (flute)
Bonny Jane (flute)
Song: The Maid of Selma

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