- 190
Handel, George Frideric
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Handel, George Frideric
- Two eighteenth-century scribal manuscripts
- paper and ink
1) Contemporary English manuscript (unrecorded in Händel-Werke-Verzeichnis), of the aria 'Vieni, o caro, che senza il suo core', notated in brown ink on up to four three-stave systems per page, inscribed at the head, possibly in another hand, "8 Aditionall Songs in Rinaldo", [first half of the eighteenth century], 4 pages, 4to (29.8 x 24cm), 12-stave paper, light browning and spotting, a few small tears
2) Eighteenth-century French manuscript of the choruses 'Mourn, ye afflicted children' and 'For Sion lamentation make' from Judas Maccabaeus (nos.1 and 3), with Italian words ("Gemi infelice popol di Sion" and "Per te Sion gem' ogni cor"), entitled "Frammenti degl' Oratorii / Del Signor Handel", notated in brown ink on one 10-stave system per page, 24 pages, oblong 4to (c.23 x 30cm), 10-stave paper, contemporary ownership inscription to title ("...La Cesse De Caumont"), the Italian words apparently overwritten with English words in pencil, secured by a pin, [second half of the eighteenth century], the second number lacking the final 2 bars, browning to edges
This new source for "Vieni, o caro" is not recorded in the Händel-Werke-Verzeichnis. The aria was written for Anastasia Robinson, who sang the role of Almirena in the 1717 revival of Rinaldo. It was subsequently published by Walsh in 1731 with seven other arias in Additional Favourite Songs in the Opera of Rinaldo. David R. Kimbell notes that the aria survives in two versions, a shorter and a longer one: the present score appears to transmit the shorter version [HHA II: 4/1, p.282].
2) Eighteenth-century French manuscript of the choruses 'Mourn, ye afflicted children' and 'For Sion lamentation make' from Judas Maccabaeus (nos.1 and 3), with Italian words ("Gemi infelice popol di Sion" and "Per te Sion gem' ogni cor"), entitled "Frammenti degl' Oratorii / Del Signor Handel", notated in brown ink on one 10-stave system per page, 24 pages, oblong 4to (c.23 x 30cm), 10-stave paper, contemporary ownership inscription to title ("...La Cesse De Caumont"), the Italian words apparently overwritten with English words in pencil, secured by a pin, [second half of the eighteenth century], the second number lacking the final 2 bars, browning to edges
This new source for "Vieni, o caro" is not recorded in the Händel-Werke-Verzeichnis. The aria was written for Anastasia Robinson, who sang the role of Almirena in the 1717 revival of Rinaldo. It was subsequently published by Walsh in 1731 with seven other arias in Additional Favourite Songs in the Opera of Rinaldo. David R. Kimbell notes that the aria survives in two versions, a shorter and a longer one: the present score appears to transmit the shorter version [HHA II: 4/1, p.282].
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 new source for "Vieni, o caro" is not recorded in the Händel-Werke-Verzeichnis. The aria was written for Anastasia Robinson, who sang Almirena in the 1717 revival of Rinaldo. See Hallesche Händel-Ausgabe II: 4/1 (1993)