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Korngold, Erich Wolfgang
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5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Korngold, Erich Wolfgang
- Autograph working manuscript of part of the incidental music to Much Ado About Nothing op.11, here titled “Vorspiel II. Akt.”, signed and inscribed
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“Rudi Duschnitz zur Erinnerung an die Enquartierung Sommer 1918, herzlichst u. freundschaftlichst: ErichWolfgangKorngold” on the autograph dedication leaf, the pencil draft of the complete movement in short score, notated on five three-stave systems per page, with some indications of instrumentation, but without tempo markings, comprising 104 bars music in all
4 pages, folio (c.32.5 x 26cm), including the dedication inscription in ink on the final page, 16-stave paper, [summer 1918]
4 pages, folio (c.32.5 x 26cm), including the dedication inscription in ink on the final page, 16-stave paper, [summer 1918]
Condition
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"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 complete movement by Korngold became the 'Hornpipe' from his incidental music to Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing, evidently begun whilst billeted with Duschnitz in 1918 and first performed in 1920. It thus dates from the height of his early fame, immediately before his composition of Die tote Stadt. As with the 'Intermezzo', this manuscript is also remarkably fluent, without any apparent revisions, second thoughts or alterations. Even though originally conceived as a prelude to the second act of Shakespeare's comedy, this movement lays down the outlines for the final orchestral version almost exactly. The composer appears to have already composed the piece more or less complete before setting it down on paper. It was published as the fifth and final movement ('Hornpipe') in Korngold's music for Viel Lärmen um Nichts (as published by Schott of Mainz in 1919).