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Massenet, Jules (1842-1912).
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Wherter. Drame lyrique en 4 actes et 5 tableaux d'après Goethe, Poème de MM. Edouard Blau, Paul Millet et Georges Hartmann, Musique de J. Massenet, Partition piano et chant.Paris, Heugel & Cie 1892.
1 volume, [4 ff.] et 229 pages, in-4 (28 x 20 cm), entièrement imprimé, liste des personnages, annonce de l'éditeur, cachet de l'éditeur au bas de la liste des personnages, page de titre illustrée sur papier vélin montée en tête et portant un envoi autographe signé : "A Madame Costa Hommage très respectueux. J. Massenet Nice Fev. 1893" et deux mesures manuscrites, demi-chagrin brun de la fin du dix-neuvième siècle, dos à nerfs, couverture probablement rapportée, quelques rousseurs, déchirure à la marge inférieure de la page 73/74, minimes déchirures à quelques marges inférieures.
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
Très rare édition imprimée en avril 1892 du plus célèbre opéra de Massenet.
Créé à Genève le 27 décembre 1892, Werther est l'opéra le plus personnel de Massenet et son oeuvre la plus connue, en particulier pour les airs de Charlotte (air des lettres, acte III, "Werther! Qui m'aurait dit! Ces lettres"), dont le rôle est développé par les librettistes pour égaler le rôle-titre.
La première représentation en France se déroula à Paris en janvier 1893. En février 1893, l'opéra est joué à Nice. Madame Costa était la femme du directeur de l'opéra de Nice.
Nous remercions M. Jean-Christophe Branger pour ses renseignements concernant cette oeuvre.