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Barber, Samuel
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Barber, Samuel
- Printed vocal score of Antony and Cleopatra, with the composer's autograph revisions, annotated and initialled ("SB")
- paper
constituting a working manuscript of Barber's revisions, including extra pages loosely inserted and others taped over the earlier music (leaving a few gaps in the music: e.g. pp.15-18 in Act One; Act Two interlude and scene 5; one page after p.16 in Act Two), additional autograph music written in margins or on a slip of paper laid down, many alterations to the music, text and tempo markings in red crayon and pencil, and with instrumental markings and recording timings in pencil ("...30'' interlude..."), and other memoranda
3 volumes, 122, 74 and 75 pages, folio (c.38 x 28cm), photographically reproduced and annotated by the composer, copyright date of 1965.
3 volumes, 122, 74 and 75 pages, folio (c.38 x 28cm), photographically reproduced and annotated by the composer, copyright date of 1965.
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
This is a working score of Antony and Cleopatra, containing revisions, additions and alterations, with differences from the final version of Barber's most ambitious score. The opera was commissioned for the opening of the new Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center, New York, where it was staged on 16 September 1966, with Leontyne Price and Justino Diaz in the leading roles. It was not a success, and Barber revised the opera with Gian Carlo Menotti for performances at the Juilliard School in 1975.