- 153
Jarre, Maurice
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jarre, Maurice
- Autograph manuscript of part of the opéra-ballet "Armida"
- paper
comprising "Chanson", Armida's aria ("C'est un air pour l'amour"), and a "Valse lent", scored for two distinct instrumental ensembles and voices, including parts for Armida (contralto), flute, clarinet, bassoon, contra-bassoon, tenor saxophone in B flat, trumpet, three trombones, double bass, harp, accordion, piano and percussion, the full score notated in pencil on up to twenty-two staves per page, with cues near the end for "Entrée Armida" and "Chanson", marked for performance, presumably by the composer, in orange crayon and pencil
43 pages, folio (c.35 x 27cm), including title page and list of the instrumentation on verso, 32-stave paper, French provenance [1953], staining to title page, otherwise in good condition
43 pages, folio (c.35 x 27cm), including title page and list of the instrumentation on verso, 32-stave paper, French provenance [1953], staining to title page, otherwise in good condition
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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
Apparently unpublished. The "Chanson" is scored for an unnamed voice, and small ensemble (the "Orchestre enregistré"): saxophone, trumpet, three trombones, accordion, piano, double bass and percussion. The instructions explain how the Chanson is to be recorded. Armida's aria (pp.6-27) and the "Valse" use, in addition, the violin, woodwind, harp, xylophone, glockenspiel and vibraphone listed under the "Orchestre direct" on verso of the title page. The vocal parts include both wordless passages (some unaccompanied) and Sprechstimme, with the note-heads replaced by crosses.