- 44
Liszt, Franz.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Scribal manuscript of Johanna von Arc vor dem Scheiterhaufen, for mezzo soprano and orchestra, corrected and annotated by Liszt throughout, including an autograph title page, together with a scribal manuscript corrected by Liszt
- ink on paper
the autograph title page "Deutscher Titel: Johanna von Arc vor dem Scheiterhaufen: dramatische Scene, gedichtet von Alex: Dumas, componirt, für eine Singstimme (Mezzo Soprano) und Orchester oder Clavier Begleitung von F. Liszt...in 2 Ausgaben: 1. Partitur 2. Clavier Begleitung; bei C.A. Kahnt, Leipzig...Französischer Titel. Jeanne d'Arc au bûcher...";
1) the full score for voice and instruments notated in brown ink on up to twenty staves per page, containing parallel versions of the vocal part with French words and German words (the German version written in red ink), with many autograph additions and annotations by liszt including the title above the music ("Jeanne d'Arc"), corrections to the French text, tempo, expression and instrumental markings, the Stichvorlage, and with markings by and for the printer in pencil (including by Liszt), 22 pages; 2) the two instrumental parts for trumpet and timpani, notated by another scribe, with additional phrasing and dynamic markings by Liszt, with a brief pencil sketch for the trumpet fanfare (marked by the scribe "Harpa"), 24 pages in all, including autograph title, folio (36 x 27cms.), 20-stave paper, contemporary marbled wrappers c.1874-1876, staining and inky fingerprints from use by the printer, some browning
Literature
LWV N37; Raabe 646b; Searle 373
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Liszt wrote this song originally in 1845 (Raabe 586), when it was orchestrated by Conradi. Liszt revised the orchestration in 1858 and again in about 1874. We are happy to acknowledge the assistance of Dr Rena Charnin Mueller in our cataloguing of this lot.