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191929149Paris: Au Ménestrel Heugel et Cie. PN H. & Cie. 24473 1919. Large octavo. Original publisher's gray printed wrappers. 1f. recto title verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance and named cast list verso blank 1f. recto contents verso blank 229 i blank 1f. recto printing statement verso blank pp. Text in French and English.<br/><br/>Named cast list for Vienna performance includes Van Dyck Neidl Mayerhofer Schlittenhelm Félix Stoll Renard Forster and Carlona and for Paris performance Ibos Bouvet Thierry Barnolt Artus Eloi Delna Laisne and Domingue.<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly worn; head and tail of spine slightly defective with tape reinforcement. Werther to a libretto by Edouard Blau Paul Milliet and Jean-François-Romain-Georges Hartmann based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's novel Die Leiden des jungen Werthers 1774 was first performed in Vienna at the Hofoper on February 16 1892 under the direction of Jahn and in Paris at the Opéra-Comique on January 16 1893 under the direction of Carvalho.<br/><br/>"In no other Massenet opera is the melodic inspiration so rich. Werther is on the surface a simple almost commonplace story of love and death but the composer's insights shed an uncomfortable light on the workings of the human psyche in a fashion that is quite surprisingly worthy of Goethe. Massenet may have matured subsequently as a composer certainly in matters of form and technique but he wrote nothing greater or more heartfelt than Werther." Rodney Milnes in Grove Music Online. Au Ménestrel, Heugel et Cie. [PN H. & Cie. 24473] unknown books
1971271991New York. : International Music. 1971. . Red cloth gilt titles. . A very good copy in a torn and chipped glassine dustjacket. . sm4to. Vocal score. International Music. hardcover books
190729912Paris: Au Ménestel Heugel & Cie. PN H. & Cie. 22792 1907. Folio. Quarter mid-tan leather with marbled boards spine in decorative and blindstamped compartments dark brown title labels gilt; marbled endpapers. 1f. recto dedication with facsimile signatures of Massenet and Claretie verso blank 1f. recto decorative title verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance and named cast list verso blank 1f. recto contents verso blank 147 i blank iii appendix i blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast for first performance in Monte Carlo includes Lucy Arbell Ed. Clément Dufranne Chalmin and Gluck and for first performance in Paris Lucy Arbell Ed. Clément Henri Albers Belhomme Pasquin Gilles and Andal.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped. Slightly browned heavier to first leaf of music; small rectangular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of title and small circular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of index. First Edition third issue.<br/><br/>First performed in Monte Carlo at the Théâtre de Monte-Carlo on February 7 1907 under the direction of Raoul Gunsbourg and in Paris the Opéra Comique on May 19 1911 under the direction of Albert Carré. <br/><br/>". Thérèse a compact and compelling drama set during the French Revolution. is a 'drame musical' in two acts on a libretto by Jules Claretie who was also the librettist of La Navarraise. Thérèse is not quite so blatantly violent as that opera but nonetheless abrupt and forceful. Set during the French Revolution the dramatic story is deepened by Massenet's skill in including placid scenes of nature autumn in Act 1 and summer in Act 2 to heighten the effect of urban terror. Part of the love music is a minuet in 1790s style accompanied by an offstage harpsichord."<br/><br/>"Massenet was the most prolific and successful composer of opera in France at the end of the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th." Annegret Fauser Patrick Gillis and Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online. Au Ménestel, Heugel & Cie. [PN H. & Cie. 22792] unknown books
1912006418New York: The Theatre Magazine 1912. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good /No Dustjacket. 12 issues bound by publisher into two green cloth volumes both with dark green decoration on front board spine a bit darkened internally clean and fine with the bookplate of Jean and Lilly Dache Despres all original color covers bound in as well. The Theatre Magazine unknown books
190029170Paris: Au Ménestrel Heugel et Cie. PN H. & Cie. 7644 9648-20086 20086 1900. Large octavo. Mid-brown mottled calf with marbled paper boards spine in blind-tooled compartments with decorative rules gilt dark red title labels gilt; marbled edges; marbled endpapers. 1f. recto title within border verso blank i notes on first performance and named cast list ii contents i copyright statement 275 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Delmas Alvarès Delpouget Euzet Sibyl Sanderson Marcy Hélgon Beauvais and Mendès.<br/><br/>Binding sligthly worn rubbed and bumped; front free endpaper partially detached. Some signatures split or partially split; handstamp to lower margin of title; publisher's circular handstamp to lower margin of contents leaf; small stains to p. 59. Second Viennese edition later issue.<br/><br/>Thaïs to a libretto by Louis Gallet after the novel of the same title by Anatole France 1890 was first performed in Paris at the Opéra on March 16 1894 under the direction of E. Bertrand & P. Gailhard.<br/><br/>"Massenet's musical painting reaches full maturity in Thaïs." Rodney Milnes in Grove Music Online. Au Ménestrel, Heugel et Cie. [PN H. & Cie. 7644, 9648-20086, 20086] unknown books
190929921Paris: Au Ménestrel Heugel & Cie. H. & Cie. 18648 1909. Folio. Original publisher's ivory wrappers with embossed rose yellow green and silver floral decorative device to upper left portion. 1f. recto facsimile manuscript dedication verso decorative device 1f. recto title within decorative frame printed in colour verso decorative device i notes on performances and named cast lists ii contents i decorative device 227 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast for the first performance includes Calvé Wyns Guiraudon Leprestre Marc Nohel Gresse Jacquet and Dufour; and for the reprise Marguerite Carré Raveau Teyte Salignac J. Périer Delvoye Cazenueve and Belhomme.<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly worn with light soiling and small chips and tears; minor loss to head and tail of spine; partially detached. Occasional wear to outer edges; small price handstamp to lower margin of dedication leaf; small circular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of fourth leaf. First Edition later issue.<br/><br/>Sapho to a libretto by Cain and A. Bernède after A. Daudet was performed for the first time in Paris at the Opéra-Comique on November 27 1897 under the direction of M. Léon Carvalho; reprised on January 22 1909 under the direction of M. Albert Carré. <br/><br/>"In Sapho Massenet made his first attempt at an opera in a modern setting. Sapho is certainly one of Massenet's finest works but it has been unaccountably neglected. It exists in both an original and a revised version." <br/><br/>"Massenet was the most prolific and successful composer of opera in France at the end of the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th." Annegret Fauser Patrick Gillis and Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online. Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie. [H. & Cie. 18648] unknown books
29534Paris: Au Ménestrel Heugel et Cie. PNs H. & Cie. 24506 254212 254245 254267 2542910. Folio. Quarter black calf with marbled boards Rouart-Lerolle subscription label to upper. 1f. recto half title verso blank 1f. recto title in red and black verso copyright statement i notes on first performance and named cast lists ii contents i blank 238 pp. <br/><br/>Named cast for Monte-Carlo performance includes Kousnezoff Lucy Arbell Julia Guiraudon Éliane Peltier Doussot Muratore J.-F. Delmas Clauzure and Noté and for Paris performance Kousnezoff Lucy Arbell Campredon Le Senne Courbières Muratore J.-F. Delmas Journet Noté Carrié and Rey. <br/><br/>Binding slightly worn scuffed and rubbed; corners slightly cracked; head and tail of spine frayed; front hinge split. Occasional light foxing and soiling; small handstamp "2" to upper corner of free front endpapers and two additional leaves; subscription handstamp to first five leaves; small circular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of third leaf. First performed in Monte-Carlo at the Opéra in February of 1912 under the direction of Raoul Gunsbourg and in Paris at l'Académie Nationale de Musique in April of 1912 under the direction of Messager and Broussan. <br/><br/>"Roma has scenes of great nobility and solemn breadth." <br/><br/>"Massenet was the most prolific and successful composer of opera in France at the end of the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th." Annegret Fauser Patrick Gillis and Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online. Au Ménestrel, Heugel et Cie. [PNs H. & Cie. 24506, 25421(2), 25424(5), 25426(7), 25429(10)] unknown books
11865Used; Like New/Used; Like New. A boldly penned AMQS from the great French composer four measures titled "La Vierge" with text from his oratorio composed in summer 1878 and first performed in 1880 the piece which the composer desired to be played at his own funeral. Inscribed below his printed name "je vous écoute mais je ne crois pas encore !" and "Affectueux souvenir à vous deux" the inscription addressed to Miss Brunet-Lafleur and Mr Lamoureux in March 1879 formerly with a disintigrating envelope giving this information signed by Massenet with his monogram.<br><br><br />The soprano Miss Brunet-Lafleur was married to the French conductor and violinist Charles Lamoureux 1834 - 1899 founder of the Concerts Lamoureux which he directed from 1881 until 1897 and which contributed greatly to the popularizing of Wagner's music in Paris. Sold together with a postcard photograph of the composer. unknown books
1898315088Paris 1898. 2-3/8 x 3-11/16 inches. Matted and framed. 2-3/8 x 3-11/16 inches. Underneath his printed name Massenet has added this autograph note "avec mon plus sincère félicitations & ma meilleur sentiments. M unknown books
23407Colour photo-mechanical portrait printed in tones of sepia red black and tan with short textual addition below portrait. Published in the satiric journal L'Assiette au Beurre in 1902. Sheet size 313 x 241 mm. With portrait of the French composer Charles-Marie Widor 1844-1937 to verso. <br/><br/>Fine impression on tan wove paper. <br/><br/>Slightly worn browned and brittle; frayed at right margin with some paper loss not affecting image. unknown books
191328645Paris: Au Ménestrel Heugel et Cie. PN H. 3665 1913. Folio. Full ivory linen marbled endpapers original publisher's upper wrapper with decorative initials in red and blue bound in. 1f. recto half title in red verso blank 1f. recto title printed in red and black verso copyright statement i notes on first performance and named cast list in red and black ii contents in red and black i blank 327 i blank pp. Some leaves unopened.<br/><br/>Named cast includes V. Marcoux Gilly Martinelli Audoin Raveau Alberti Delgal Lacombe Godet Royer Garrus Marchand Desrais Lokner Bréfel Guillot Baillon Lucy Arbell Zina Brozia and Maïna Doria.<br/><br/>Wrapper worn and frayed at edges. Some leaves torn and frayed; occasional tears to outer margins; extensive tape repairs to ca. 20 leaves; handstamp to fourth leaf. First Edition. Scarce.<br/><br/>"Panurge which should have been a popular farce in the lineage of Cendrillon and Don Quichotte never achieved any success despite the usual masterly timing which Massenet deploys. The adventures and misunderstandings of Panurge and his wife Colombe make excellent operatic comedy. But perhaps the grossièreté of Rabelais is more literary than theatrical. In truth this final endearing comedy which had to compete for attention with such novelties as Le sacre du printemps when it was first performed has never been put to a fair test on the stage."<br/><br/>"Massenet was the most prolific and successful composer of opera in France at the end of the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th." Annegret Fauser Patrick Gillis and Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online. Au Ménestrel, Heugel et Cie. [PN H. 3665] unknown books
190830689Paris: L. Cartaret 1908. Small folio. Quarter dark brown cloth with marbled boards patterned endpapers.<br/><br/>1f. recto half-title verso limitation statement 1f. recto blank verso three-quarter length frontispiece portrait 1f. tissue guard with titling to verso 1f. recto title verso blank 392 pp. With numerous illustrations including facsimiles of autograph musical manuscripts. <br/><br/>Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped. Slightly worn; first signature partially detached. A major work on the composer with chapters on Massenet's early years at the Conservatoire his style and technique and specific works including La Grand'Tante; Don Cesar de Bazan Le Roi de Lahore; Herodiade; Manon; Le Cid; Esclarmonde; Le Mage; Werther; Le Carillon; Thais; Le Portrait de Manon; La Navarraise; Sapho; Cendrillon; Griselidis; Le Jongleur de Notre-Dame; Cigale; Cherubin; Ariane; Therese; Les Erinnyes; Marie-Magdeleine; Eve; Narcisse; La Vierge; and La Terre Promise. L. Cartaret unknown books
188729465Paris: Au Ménestrel Heugel & Cie. PNs H. et Cie. 7687 G. H. 644 1887. Large octavo. Full flexible blue cloth boards titling gilt to spine. 1f. recto decorative title verso blank 1f. recto named cast lists and contents verso blank 167 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast for 1873 production in Paris at the Odéon includes P. Viardot E. Vidal Bosquin and Petit; for the 1874 production at the Odéon P. Gueymard C. Salla Bosquin and Bouhy; for the 1874 production at the Opéra-Comique Carvalho Franck Duchesne and Bouhy; and for the 1887 production at the Concerts du Châlet G. Krauss Durand-Ulbach Vergnet and Lorrain.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn and shaken. Small rectangular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of second leaf. Marie-Magdeleine an oratorio to text by Gallet was first performed in Paris at the Odéon on April 11 1873 apparently making a "deep impression."<br/><br/>"Massenet was the most prolific and successful composer of opera in France at the end of the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th." Annegret Fauser Patrick Gillis and Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online. Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie. [PNs H. et Cie. 7687, G. H. 644] unknown books
189026624Paris: G. Hartmann & Cie. PN G.H. 644. 1890. Octavo. Full dark red flexible textured paper boards titling gilt to spine original publisher's upper wrapper printed in sepia with titling within decorative border bound in. 1f. title 1f. named cast list for several performances including the premiere and table of contents 167 i blank pp. Lithographic transfer.<br/><br/>With publisher's handstamp to lower margin of title.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn and rubbed wrapper slightly worn and soiled with signature in red pencil to upper inner corner. Occasional very light foxing and soiling to margins not affecting music. An attractive copy overall. <br/><br/>Together with two autograph musical quotations of 2 and 3 measures respectively signed "J. Massenet" and affectionately inscribed to the noted French Oriental painter Georges Clairin 1843-1919. 12mo. In black ink on French blue postal paper inserted into front free endpaper with small pieces of mounting tape to verso. The first dated April 12 1906 is a "souvenir of Marie-Magdeleine at the Opéra-Comique. "; the second dated April 14 1906 is set to the text "O bien aimé" Act III no. 13 under which Massenet has written "ami à nous." Both inscriptions thank the recipient for his letters. <br/><br/>With a concert program for the April 12 1906 performance of Marie-Magdeleine at the Opéra-Comique laid down to front pastedown opposite the quotations. "À George Clairin" in pencil in another hand to upper margin of front free endpaper; autograph signature of Marie Clairin in purple ink to final free endpaper.<br/><br/>Lower outer corner of front free endpaper lacking. OCLC no. 15813052. <br/><br/>Marie-Magdeleine an oratorio to a libretto by Louis Gallet was first performed at the Théâtre de l'Odéon in Paris on April 11 1873.<br/><br/>"Massenet's principal choral works are four biblical oratorios all of which are designed somewhat like his operas with solo arias choruses dramatic tableaux stage directions local Middle-Eastern colour and an act-and-scene structure. Their tone ranges from the devotional to the erotic and the solo parts are comparable to some of his operatic roles in range and expression. Méryem for example in Marie-Magdeleine one of his first successes when sung on Good Friday 1873 with Pauline Viardot in the main role has an impassioned C-minor solo aria in Act 3. Gallet's libretto develops the story of Méryem with Judas Iscariot cast as a scheming seducer. Its realism derived from Renan's La vie de Jésus displayed a marked contrast with the traditional reflective oratorio and the work was staged several times in Massenet's lifetime. The closing scene is a full-blooded Resurrection Hymn." Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online.<br/><br/>In 1885 Georges Clairin visited Hungary with Massenet and several others. He also made the posters for the first performances of Massenet's Le cid and Saint Saëns's Samson et Dalila. G. Hartmann & Cie. [PN G.H. 644.] unknown books
189547707Paris: Heugel 1895. New edition. Small 4to pp. 405. Marbled paper over boards leather spine. Cover worn at edges and spine owner's name on title o/w VG. Heugel unknown books
188428138Paris: Heugel & Cie. PN G.H. 1386 1884. Large octavo. Quarter red morocco with marbled boards. 1f. recto half-title within decorative vignette printed in sepia verso blank 1f. recto title printed in sepia on a dark ivory background verso blank 1f. recto dedication verso blank i named cast list ii-iii index iv blank 391 i blank pp. <br/><br/>A presentation copy with a fine large 2-measure autograph musical quotation from the first act of the opera signed and inscribed in purple ink on the verso of the half-title: "à mon cher et excellent Docteur & ami Dr. Poyet. Massenet 1881-1895." <br/><br/>Named cast includes Heilbron as Manon Molé-Truffier as Pousette Chevalier as Javotte Rémy as Rosette Lardinois as the Servant Talazac as Chevalier des Grieux Taskin as Lescaut Cobalei as Count des Grieux Grinot as Guillot de Morfontaine Collin as de Brétigny and Labis Teste Reynal Legrand Troy Davoust and Bernard. <br/><br/>With pictorial vignettes to pp. 1 7 123 178 251 289 and 355. "Variante pour les Théâtres qui n'ont pas de Ballet" to head and "Paris Imp. E. Dupré rue du Delta 26." to foot of p. 391; plate number "G.H. 1356" to cast and index leaves and "H. et Cie. 7067" to cast list and first page of music. Small "Au Ménestrel" handstamp to cast page.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn and rubbed upper hinge split. Tear to inner margins of index leaves and pp. 153-160 not affecting text; some page numbers and "Au Ménestrel" handstamp slightly cropped. Second edition. <br/><br/>Manon to a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Philippe Gille after Antoine-François Prévost's novel L'histoire du chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut 1731 was first performed in Paris at the Opéra-Comique Salle Favart on January 19 1884.<br/><br/>The passage from which Massenet has quoted is printed on p. 94 measures 4 and 5 of the present score. <br/><br/>". In Manon herself Massenet created a portrait of the eternal feminine to rank with Mélisande and Lulu and it is on this that the opera's appeal rests. In the final analysis Manon is by way of being a 'highlights' opera lacking the cohesion and economy of more mature Massenet works but those highlights were seldom surpassed in the composer's oeuvre." Rodney Milnes in Grove Music Online. Heugel & Cie. [PN G.H. 1386] unknown books
188429529Paris: G. Hartmann PN G. H. 1356.1386 1884. Large octavo. Quarter dark brown calf with dark brown pebbled cloth. 1f. recto half title verso blank 1f. recto decorative title verso blank 1f. recto dedication verso blank i notes on first performance and named cast list ii-iii contents iv blank 387 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Signed with the initials "P.G." Philippe Gille co-librettist in pencil on cast list and dated April 26 1884. <br/><br/>Named cast list includes: Mmes. Marie Heilbronn Molé-Truffier Chevaljer Rémy Lardinois Mrs. Talazac Taskin cobalet Grivot Collin Mrs. Labis Teste Reynal Legrand Troy Davoust and Bernard. <br/><br/>Binding worn; corners bumped; lower board somewhat rubbed and scuffed; spine llacking and reinforced with black tape; hinges split. Occasional minor foxing; some signatures split; minor tear to upper outer edge of pp. 41/42. First Edition early issue. Fuld pp. 460-461. Crawford p. 259. <br/><br/>First performed in Paris on January 17 1884. <br/><br/>An interesting association copy. G. Hartmann [PN G. H. 1356.1386] unknown books
1984030871London: John Calder; New York Riverrun Press 1984. Published in association with English National Opera and The Royal Opera. 112p. music b/w illus. stiff wrappers Opera guide 25. John Calder; New York, Riverrun Press unknown books
189129461Paris: G. Hartmann & Cie. PN G. H. et Cie. 2121 1891. Large octavo. Quarter dark red calf with marbled boards spine in gilt-ruled compartments titling gilt initials "G.D." gilt to tail; marbled endpapers. 1f. recto decorative half-title in colour verso blank 1f. recto illustrated title in colour verso blank i decorative named cast list in colour ii contents i small illustration 275 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped; head of spine torn and slightly frayed; joints partially split. Slightly browned; some signatures split or partially split; small handstamps of Gustave Doret and Marcel Rigaud to front free endpaper and half-title; signatures in ink of J. de Guilheimy and Marcel Rigaud to front free endpaper; Rigaud and Hartmann handstamps to title; de Guilheimy signature to upper outer corner of leaf following title. First Edition.<br/><br/>"Massenet was the most prolific and successful composer of opera in France at the end of the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th." Annegret Fauser Patrick Gillis and Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online. G. Hartmann & Cie. [PN G. H. et Cie. 2121] unknown books
190229459Paris: Au Ménestrel Heugel & Cie. H. et Cie. 21081 1902. Large octavo. Full dark red cloth with "Julius Rünger" gilt to lower margin of upper titling gilt to spine; decorative endpapers. 1f. recto dedication verso blank 1f. recto title within decorative red border verso cast list 1f. contents 160 pp. <br/><br/>Occasional performance markings and corrections in pencil most likely in Rünger's hand.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn and soiled. Lightly vertical crease to first 20 leaves; occasional annotations in pencil; small rectangular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of title; publisher's handstamps and annotations in ink to upper margin of first page of music. First German edition. <br/><br/>Le jongleur de Notre-Dame to a libretto by M. Léna after France's L'étui de nacre was first performed in Paris at the Opéra Comique on February 18 1902.<br/><br/>"The work is little known considering its unusual appeal. Religious practice is here at the centre of a little drama that combines humour and piety." <br/><br/>"Massenet was the most prolific and successful composer of opera in France at the end of the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th." Annegret Fauser Patrick Gillis and Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online<br/><br/>Rünger 1874-1932 was a noted German baritone; he was also a conductor and composer. Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie. [H. et Cie. 21081] unknown books
188528834Paris: G. Hartmann PN G.H. 1571 1885. Large octavo. Auarter dark red cloth with textured red cloth boards spine in compartments gilt titling gilt; marbled endpapers. 1f. recto half-title within decorative border verso blank 1f. recto illustrated title in printed in dark ivory blue and gold verso blank 1f. recto dedication verso blank i notes on first performance and named cast list ii-iii contents iv blank 355 i blank pp.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Fidès-Devriès Bosman Jean de Reszké Édouard de Reszké Melchissédec Plançon Lambert Balleroy Girard and Sentein with ballets by Mérante.<br/><br/>Binding slightly worn; boards partially detached; spine defective and mostly lacking; front free endpaper chipped and detached. Some signatures split or partially split; small publisher's handstamp to lower margin of title. First Edition later issue.<br/><br/>Le Cid to a libretto by D'Ennery E. Blau and Gallet after P. Corneille was first performed in Paris at the Opéra on November 30 1885.<br/> <br/>"It reverted to the grand style for the benefit of the Paris Opéra. Corneille's drama had served many earlier composers including Bizet whose Don Rodrigue remains a very substantial fragment and Debussy with a similarly unfinished Rodrigue et Chimène. The libretto provided ample opportunities for Spanish and Moorish colour which Massenet exploited with his customary flair particularly in the still popular ballet movements. There is a clear kinship with the Meyerbeer/Verdi principle of casting the heroic passions of individuals against a backdrop of larger conflicts and the vision of Don Rodrigue in which St Jacques of Compostella promises him victory in the war with the Moors contributes a devotional flavour to the mix. G. Hartmann [PN G.H. 1571] unknown books
188029554Paris: G. Hartmann PN G.H. 1093 1880. Large octavo. Original publisher's blue cloth-backed blue decorative printed wrappers with printed titling to spine. 1f. recto polychrome title verso blank 1f. half-title within decorative device verso named cast list 1f. recto contents verso blank 214 pp. <br/><br/>With an autograph inscription signed by the composer "J. Massenet" to Madame de Grandval the composer Marie-Félicie Clémence de Reiset 1828-1907 and dated 1880 to upper outer corner of half-title.<br/><br/>With small oval publisher's handstamp to blank lower outer corner of title. <br/><br/>Wrappers worn; splitting at spine; chipped at edges. Somewhat worn; moderately foxed; signatures separated; some edges chipped and with small tears; lacking final page of music supplied in photocopy; some bleeding to inscription. First Edition. <br/><br/>First performed in Paris at the Opéra on May 22 1880. <br/><br/>"La Vierge completed in 1878 is a 'légende sacrée' with a text by Grandmougin and a considerable cast. Its four scenes are 'The Annunciation' 'The Wedding at Cana' 'Good Friday' and 'The Assumption'; there is a Galilean Dance during the wedding scene. The single movement that makes up the Good Friday scene is one of Massenet's best creations broad in conception and strongly dramatic in character but the work has never found favour with the exception of the prelude to the last scene 'Le dernier sommeil de la Vierge' featuring a solo cello and muted strings." Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online. <br/><br/>We would like to thank Mr. Bernard Peyrotte of Librairie Arioso in Paris for kindly informing us of the identity of the person to whom Massenet inscribed this score. G. Hartmann [PN G.H. 1093] unknown books
189529535Parigi: Au Ménestrel Heugel & Cie. PN H. et Cie. 8105 1895. Folio. Original publisher's ivory wrappers printed in dark blue. 1f. recto dedication verso blank 1f. recto title verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance and named cast list verso blank 1f. recto content verso blank 81 i blank pp. Text in Italian.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Calvé Sigr. Alvarez Plançon Gilibert Bonnard and Dufriche. <br/><br/>Wrappers worn and soiled; partially detached; small publisher's label to lower margin of upper. Minor wear occasional small chips and tears some soiling; sewing loose with some signatures split; handstamps to lower margin of third leaf. First performed in London at the Covent Garden theatre on the 20 June 1894 under the direction of Sir Augusto Harris. Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie. [PN H. et Cie. 8105] unknown books
189429533Paris: Au Ménestrel Heugel & Cie. PN H. et Cie. 7940 1894. Folio. Original publisher's dark ivory decorative wrappers printed in olive green gold and red. 1f. recto title in red and black verso blank 1f. recto notes on first performance and named cast list verso blank 1f. recto contents verso blank 1f. recto dedication verso blank 81 i blank pp. Text in French and English.<br/><br/>Named cast includes Calve Alvarez Planćon Gilibert Bonnard and Dufriche.<br/><br/>Disbound. Wrappers worn and soiled with chips and tears some with tape repairs; spine lacking. Leaves worn and detached; small circular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of second leaf; final leaf with small chips tears and tape repairs not affecting music. First Edition second issue.<br/><br/>La Navarraise to a libretto by Jules Claretie and Henri Cain after Claretie's short story La cigarette was first performed in London at Covent Garden on June 20 1894 under the direction of Sir Augustus Harris. <br/><br/>"Purely technically La Navarraise far outclasses its model. Melodically orchestrally dramaturgically the mature Massenet was an infinitely more resourceful composer than the young Mascagni. The way the action loaded with folkloric detail and set amidst succulent lyrical outpourings is contained within the 50-minute timespan denotes the hand of a master."<br/><br/>"Massenet was the most prolific and successful composer of opera in France at the end of the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th." Annegret Fauser Patrick Gillis and Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online. Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie. [PN H. et Cie. 7940] unknown books
189530338Paris: Heugel & Cie 1895. 32.5 x 23/5". Printed in blue and black. The poster reproduces in very large format the photograph by Reutlinger of Emma Calvé in the role of Anita.<br/><br/>From the collection of Marilyn Horne b. 1934.<br/><br/>Slightly worn; attached at corners to card stock. In very good condition overall. Reproduced in Schneider: Massenet plate 26. <br/><br/>La Navarraise in two acts to a libretto by Jules Claretie and Henri Cain after Claretie's short story La cigarette was first performed in London at Covent Garden on June 20 1894 and in Paris at the Opéra-Comique on October 8 1895; Calvé performed in both productions.<br/><br/>"Massenet was the most prolific and successful composer of opera in France at the end of the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th." Annegret Fauser Patrick Gillis and Hugh Macdonald in Grove Music Online.<br/><br/>A distinguished American mezzo-soprano "Horne had a voice of extraordinary range rich and tangy in timbre with a stentorian chest register and an exciting top. In concert she once achieved the feat of singing in a single programme Rossini arias and Brünnhilde's Immolation Scene proof of her exceptional versatility. Throughout her lengthy career she was an admired recitalist singing lieder mélodies Spanish and American songs with equal aplomb." Alan Blyth in Grove Music Online. Heugel & Cie unknown books
