Christoph Willibald GLUCK / Orphee et Euridice Tragédie Opera en trois Signed

Description: Orphee et Euridice Tragédie Opera en trois Actes. Dédiée A La Reine ... Representée pour la premiere fois par l'Academie Royale de Musique, le Mardi, 2 Aoust, 1774. Les Parolles sont de Mr. Moline. Gravée par Madame Lobry Prix [48]. [Full score] Author: GLUCK, Christoph Willibald 1714-1787 Title: Orphee et Euridice Tragédie Opera en trois Actes. Dédiée A La Reine ... Representée pour la premiere fois par l'Academie Royale de Musique, le Mardi, 2 Aoust, 1774. Les Parolles sont de Mr. Moline. Gravée par Madame Lobry Prix [48]. [Full score] Publication: Paris: Lemarchand, [ca. 1774] Description: Folio. 19th century quarter dark brown leather-backed marbled boards, spine in decorative compartments gilt, titling gilt. 1f. (recto title, verso publisher's catalogue), 1f. (recto dedication, verso argument), 217 pp. With an inscription signed by the Canadian conductor Wilfrid Pelletier (1896-1982) to Italian conductor Tullio Serafin (1878-1968) dated New York 1928 to front flyleaf.Bass figurings added in manuscript to pp. 10-12, Act I, scene 1; final page of music signed by the publisher Lemarchand. Binding worn; edges rubbed; spine split at joints and hinges; chipped at head and tail. Slightly worn and browned; title soiled, with outer edge reinforced with paper tape; some minor staining; several repairs to inner margins; occasional small holes. First Edition, variant issue. Hopkinson 41A(f). Wotquenne 41. Lesure p. 240. RISM G2852 (not distinguishing among issues). First performed in Vienna at the Burgtheater on 5 October 1762, in Italian, to a libretto by Ranieri de' Calzabigi, and in Paris at the Opéra on 2 August 1774, in French, to a libretto by Pierre Louis Moline after Calzabigi."The classical orientation of Calzabigi, evident in Orfeo ed Euridice from the moment the curtain rose on the almost archaeologically recreated ancient funerary ritual (e.g. the threefold calling of the name of the deceased), coloured the entirety of his collaboration with Gluck. Despite the ambiguous attributions of the prefaces signed by the composer, it is clear that Gluck largely shared his librettist's classical enthusiasms ... It is revealing that Gluck sought out subject matter from Greek tragedy, independently of Calzabigi, after the latter's departure from Vienna - most probably with his inner conviction mixing with a desire to exploit the goût grec then prevailing in France ... Calzabigi's poetry was almost completely devoid of metaphors and similes, and placed a mere three characters in a fluid context of dances and choruses (or both simultaneously). The action was reduced to essentials: a demonstration of the persuasive powers of music, and a cautionary tale on the dangers of curiosity, with Orpheus bewailing the loss of his wife already as the curtain rose. Gluck's approach as composer was no less radical, particularly in his near-complete elimination of coloratura and of opening ritornellos in the solo numbers. Above all, the opera was remarkable in its emphasis on continuity, which was achieved chiefly through the enchaining of harmonically open-ended sections of music and through the complete avoidance of recitativo semplice in favour of orchestrally accompanied recitatives (so as to avoid sharp contrasts of texture with the set pieces). This continuity and the nearly syllabic vocal writing were calculated to prevent applause, and thus also to promote the audience's absorption in the spectacle." Bruce Alan Brown and Julian Rushton in Grove Music Online. Seller ID: 29643 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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