Jean-Philippe RAMEAU / Pigmalion Acte de Ballet .. exécuté pour la premiere

Description: Pigmalion, Acte de Ballet ... exécuté pour la premiere fois par l'Académie Royale de Musique, le 27. Aout 1748. Le prix six livres. [Condensed score] Author: RAMEAU, Jean-Philippe 1683-1764 Title: Pigmalion, Acte de Ballet ... exécuté pour la premiere fois par l'Académie Royale de Musique, le 27. Aout 1748. Le prix six livres. [Condensed score] Publication: Paris: Chez L'Auteur, ruë Saint Honoré, vis-à-vis le Caffé de Dupuis. La Veuve Boivin, ruë Saint Honoré, à la Regle d'Or. M. Leclair, ruë du Roule, à la Croix d'Or. Avec Approbation et Privilege du Roi, 1748 Description: Oblong folio. Modern quarter dark red leather with marbled boards, black leather title gilt to upper, raised bands on spine in decorative compartments gilt, titling gilt. 1f. (recto title, verso blank), 43, [i] (blank) pp. Engraved throughout. Text in French.Binding very slightly worn and faded. Slightly soiled, foxed, and stained, mostly at margins; very small stain to lower blank margin of approximately 20 leaves. First Edition. Lesure p. 527. Sonneck Dramatic Music p. 137. Hirsch II, 781. BUC p. 872. RISM R163. First performed in Paris at the Opéra on 27 August 1748; dancers included Dallemand, Lyonnois, Puvignee, Lany, Laval, and Levois. "Of the eight one-act pieces which Rameau composed at various times between 1748 and 1754 Pigmalion is far and away the best. In quality it is easily the equal of the greatest tragedies and operas-ballets. The librettist, a member of La Poupliniere's circle, was Ballot de Sovot (or Sauvot), the brother of Rameau's solicitor and a fervent partisan of French dramatic music. ... As is usual, the drama comes first and the ballet last. The drama, so often perfunctory, is here treated very seriously and for a while the music is close to tragedy. ... Pigmalion had the most immediate and unequivocal success of all Rameau's works and, with Castor et Pollux, was his most performed opera in the second half of the century." Girdlestone: Jean-Philippe Rameau: His Life and Work, pp. 461-465. Seller ID: 39827 Subject: New Arrivals, 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.

Price: 5175 USD

Location: Syosset, New York

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