Giacomo PUCCINI / Autograph musical manuscript sketchleaf Signed

Description: Autograph musical manuscript sketchleaf for the composer's opera, Tosca. Signed and dated "4 9embre [September] 1898" Author: PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924 Title: Autograph musical manuscript sketchleaf for the composer's opera, Tosca. Signed and dated "4 9embre [September] 1898" Description: One large leaf. Folio (378 x 260 mm). Notated on 4 systems of 3 staves each in dark brown ink on 12 stave music paper. With autograph titling "Tosca" at head and inscribed "Finito l'atto lo a di 4 9embre 1898 G. Puccini" at lower right corner. 13 measures in condensed score from Act I, commencing 4 measures before figure 75. "The passage occurs towards the end of Act I, when Scarpia, in a monologue over a characteristically obsessive pattern of alternating chords, accompanied by bells, organ, drum beast to stimulate cannon fire and growling bassoons, gloats at the prospect of capturing Angelotti and enjoying Toscar's favours. Puccini's note note of the date of completion of Act I indicated that he discarded drafting material at the conclusion of each section of the opera. The opera as a whole was not competed until October 1899 ..." Christie's London auction 1 December 2004 catalogue descriptionWorn, browned, and creased; edges frayed and with small tears; some spotting; small ca. 1 cm hole, not affecting music; vertical tear through signature, with no loss. Tosca, to a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa after Victorien Sardou, was first performed in Rome at the Teatro Costanzi on 14 January 1900."None of Puccini's operas has aroused more hostility than Tosca, by reason of its alleged coarseness and brutality; yet its position in the central repertory has remained unchallenged. Not only is it theatrically gripping from start to finish: it presents the composer's most varied and interesting soprano role, hence its perennial appeal for the great operatic actress. In contrast to Sardou's heroine, against whose ignorance and simplicity the playwright can never resist tilting, Puccini's Tosca is a credible woman of the theatre, lacking neither intelligence nor humour, and capable of genuine dignity." Julian Budden in Grove Music Online"Tosca is still one of the operas most vividly present in the collective imagination. Its vitality is derived above all from Puccini's technical skill. The composer stuck faithfully to his intention to represent a reality, real surroundings and characters, putting the music at the service of the drama. Imaginative tone colour, melodic inventiveness and motivic elaboration have their origin in economy and lead on to still bolder achievements in structure which bring him in line with the developments in European opera of the time. Combining the late 19th-century sensibility of the play by Sardou with modern modes of expression, ardently admired by Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg, though no less passionately deplored by Mahler, Puccini, in the best way possible, ushered in the 20th century." Michele Girardi in Grove Music OnlineAutograph working manuscripts from Puccini's major operas rarely come on the market. Seller ID: 39771 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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