Music and Antiquarian Books and Manuscripts

Music and Antiquarian Books and Manuscripts

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J.-P. Rameau. Early edition of "Pigmalion" and first edition of "Les Fêtes de l'Hymen et de l'Amour", c.1760 and c.1748

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November 30, 02:46 PM GMT

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2,000 - 3,000 GBP

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Rameau, Jean-Philippe


One first and one early edition of his ballets


Pigmalion, Acte de Ballet [score], Paris: L'Auteur, La Veuve Boivin, Le Clair, [1760 or later], 2 leaves, 43 pages, advertisement, title engraved without vignette


Les Fêtes de l'Hymen et de l'Amour...Ballet Heroïque [score], Paris: L'Auteur, La Veuve Boivin, Le Clair, [c.1748], FIRST EDITION, 1 leaf, 144 pages


2 volumes in one, oblong 4to (24.5 x 32cm), engraved throughout, red edges, Clermont d'Amboise arms gilt to covers, contemporary speckled calf, rebacked retaining original spine, small tear to upper margin of title of second ballet, light browning


Rameau's ballet Les Fêtes de l'Hymen et de l'Amour, written for the wedding of the dauphin with Maria-Josepha of Saxony, is notable for a number of unique stylistic effects, including that of the impressive ten-voice double chorus with solo voices and orchestra in the scene where the Nile overflows its banks.


LITERATURE

RISM R 163 and R 143; cf. Hoboken, xvi 228 (Pigmalion); Hoboken, xvi 231 (Les Festes)

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