Giovanni PACINI / Il Contestabile di Chester ovvero I Fidanzati Excerpts 1829

Description: Il Contestabile di Chester ovvero I Fidanzati [Excerpts in piano-vocal score] Author: PACINI, Giovanni 1796-1867 Title: Il Contestabile di Chester ovvero I Fidanzati [Excerpts in piano-vocal score] Publication: Napoli: B. Girard e C. [PNs 1480-11481, 1485, 1494, 1594, 1596-1597, 1604, 1643, 1645, 1648], [1829] Description: Oblong folio. Vellum-backed and edged boards with black cloth laid down, initials "C.G." gilt to upper, titling to spine stamped in black. 1f. (title), [128] pp. Each number with separate caption title and individual pagination. Engraved.Contains 11 numbers published separately from the opera.From the collection of Italian conductor, vocal coach, and close associate of Puccini and Mascagni, Luigi Ricci (1893-1981). Binding somewhat worn, scuffed, and bumped. Some numbers trimmed. Scattered light foxing. First Edition. Rare (no copies located either in the U.S. or the U.K.). A complete vocal score was not published until 1830.I fidanzati, ossia Il contestabile di Chester, in 3 acts to a libretto by Domenico Gilardoni after Walter Scott, premiered in Naples at the Teatro San Carlo on 19 November 1829."... one of the leading composers of Italian operas from the late 1820s to the 1840s. ... while his role in the development of opera after Rossini was secondary to those of Bellini and Donizetti, both his operas and his memoirs provide a fascinating glimpse into the efforts of Italian composers to adapt Rossini's approach to the new musico-dramatic climate of the 1830s and 40s." Scott L. Balthazar in Grove Dictionary of Opera. Seller ID: 33501 Subject: Printed Music J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance. Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 90 catalogues and numerous lists over its 45 years in business. Terms All domestic orders ship within two business days by USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; please contact us for rates. We would be happy to combine shipping costs on orders of multiple items. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided that it is in the same condition as when sent and is packed, shipped, and insured as received.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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