Description: Isis [Tragédie en musique]. [LWV 54]. [Copyist manuscript full score]. Ca. 1690 Author: LULLY, Jean Baptiste 1632-1687 Title: Isis [Tragédie en musique]. [LWV 54]. [Copyist manuscript full score]. Ca. 1690 Description: Folio. Full contemporary dark brown mottled calf with coat of arms gilt of the family of Charles Le Goux de la Berchère incorporating a shield with a face in profile, three stars within and a crown atop, to both boards, raised bands on spine in compartments gilt with titling gilt. 191, [i] (blank), 193-275, [i] (blank), 277-362 pp, 1f. (blank) on 181 numbered folios. Notated in black ink on 12-stave rastrum-ruled paper. Watermark of a bunch of grapes. With fine engraved headpiece to first page of the Ouverture and each of the 5 acts depicting a group of putti playing viola da gamba, violin, lute, bassoon, and lyre, and singing from sheet music. ProvenanceWith contemporary ownership inscription below headpiece to first page "M[onsei]g[neu]r de Beauvau Archevêque de Narbonne" and "21. De la Bibliothêque de Mr. D'Hargeuvillier" in contemporary manuscript to front pastedown.Binding worn, rubbed, and bumped, with minor loss; joints partially split. Very occasional small stains, soiling, and showthrough. Schneider p. 292 (other manuscript copies). First printed edition (partbooks) 1677 (RISM L2988). Coat of arms Olivier-Hermal-Roton plate 2334, fer 5.The present manuscript pre-dates the published first edition of the full score in 1719 (RISM L2989).Isis, to a libretto by Quinault after Ovid’s Metamorphoses, was first performed at St. Germain-en-Laye on 5 January 1677."According to Le Cerf de la Viéville, Isis was known as ‘the musicians’ opera’: he called the music ‘learned’. The work contains a multiplicity of inventive divertissements. The prologue, set in the palace of Fame, is an immense static tableau of particularly intricate musical design. The Act 3 divertissement – a theatrical representation of the Pan and Syrinx story, staged to put Argus to sleep – occupies most of the act; it involves a double chorus and double dance troupe, and culminates in a much praised lament for Pan (bass), ‘Hélas, hélas! quel bruit’. In Act 4 the Fury drags Io from the frozen north to the flaming forges of the Chalybes and on to the den of the Fates; the chorus and dance troupe appear at each location. The chorus of ‘Trembleurs’ – People from the Frozen Climates, whose teeth chatter in slurred tremolos (see Carter, EMc, xix, 1991, p.54) unaccountably marked ‘lentement’ in Lajarte’s vocal score – was celebrated for its pantomime ballet as well as for its music." Lois Rosow in Grove Music OnlineRené François de Beauvau du Rivau (1664-1739) was a French prelate born at the Château du Rivau in Poitou and died in Narbonne.The present manuscript was possibly executed by the atelier of the contemporary music publisher Henri Foucault, fl. 1690-1720. Seller ID: 39599 Subject: Autographs & Manuscripts, New Arrivals J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance. Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 90 catalogues and numerous lists over its 45 years in business. Terms All domestic orders ship within two business days by USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; please contact us for rates. We would be happy to combine shipping costs on orders of multiple items. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided that it is in the same condition as when sent and is packed, shipped, and insured as received.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: LULLY, Jean Baptiste 1632-1687
Publisher: Unknown
Language: French
