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Strauss, Johann II
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8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Strauss, Johann II
- Autograph manuscript containing drafts and sketches for the operetta "Der lustige Krieg"
- paper
comprising working drafts of three sections, including part of the Act One Finale, for the characters Violetta (Countess Lomelli, soprano), Balthasar (her husband) and Umberto (tenor), written in pencil, with many revisions, deletions and alterations, with titles in blue crayon or pencil
1) "No.3 Balthasar" ("Wir machen zusammen aus Holland die Reise mein Weib, meine Tulpenzwiebeln"), comprising the complete vocal line of the opening Moderato section, notated in treble clef (apparently for tenor voice) and accompaniment on four two-stave systems, 2 pages, with a tear to the lower part of the leaf [vocal score, Hamburg: Cranz, p.24]
2) "No.4 Arietta" ("für dieses Kriegszuges Wohl und Wehe, bring ich die schwersten Opfer doch daß eine Hulfsarmee uns erstehe"), comprising both verses of Violetta's Allegretto grazioso, the second verse containing early and revised versions, notated [in E-flat] for soprano voice and accompaniment on seven six-stave systems per page, with extensive deletions and alterations and a few additions in black and violet ink, 2 pages folio [vocal score, Cranz, p.28]
3) a short-score draft of a substantial section of the Act One Finale, containing a duet for Umberto and Violetta and chorus ("Wenn sonst nichts mehr in Wege steht, So könnte morgen die Vermählung sein?"), notated on two or three systems per page of up to four staves each, for voices and orchestral accompaniment, with instruments designated ("Cello"; "flöte" etc), with revisions, deletions and alterations in blue crayon and pencil, 9 pages, oblong 4to, paginated in blue crayon (17-25), together with a small unidentified fragment in black ink [vocal score, Cranz, pp.58-63]
14 pages in all, folio (14-stave paper, c.34 x 26cm) and oblong 4to (8-stave paper; c.24 x 31cm), [Vienna, c.1881], some tears to margins
1) "No.3 Balthasar" ("Wir machen zusammen aus Holland die Reise mein Weib, meine Tulpenzwiebeln"), comprising the complete vocal line of the opening Moderato section, notated in treble clef (apparently for tenor voice) and accompaniment on four two-stave systems, 2 pages, with a tear to the lower part of the leaf [vocal score, Hamburg: Cranz, p.24]
2) "No.4 Arietta" ("für dieses Kriegszuges Wohl und Wehe, bring ich die schwersten Opfer doch daß eine Hulfsarmee uns erstehe"), comprising both verses of Violetta's Allegretto grazioso, the second verse containing early and revised versions, notated [in E-flat] for soprano voice and accompaniment on seven six-stave systems per page, with extensive deletions and alterations and a few additions in black and violet ink, 2 pages folio [vocal score, Cranz, p.28]
3) a short-score draft of a substantial section of the Act One Finale, containing a duet for Umberto and Violetta and chorus ("Wenn sonst nichts mehr in Wege steht, So könnte morgen die Vermählung sein?"), notated on two or three systems per page of up to four staves each, for voices and orchestral accompaniment, with instruments designated ("Cello"; "flöte" etc), with revisions, deletions and alterations in blue crayon and pencil, 9 pages, oblong 4to, paginated in blue crayon (17-25), together with a small unidentified fragment in black ink [vocal score, Cranz, pp.58-63]
14 pages in all, folio (14-stave paper, c.34 x 26cm) and oblong 4to (8-stave paper; c.24 x 31cm), [Vienna, c.1881], some tears to margins
Condition
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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
Der lustige Krieg was produced at the Theater an der Wien on 25 November 1881, and was one of Johann Strauss's greatest successes; The characters included in these sections are Violetta (Countess Lomelli, soprano), Balthasar Groot (her husband, a tulip merchant from Holland, baritone) and Colonel Umberto Spinola (tenor).