BAZIN, François-Emmanuel-Victor 1816-1878

Madelon, Opéra Comique en 2 actes, Paroles de T. Sauvage. [Piano-vocal score]

Paris: J. Maho, [1852].

Large octavo. Quarter dark green morocco with textured dark green cloth, spine in decorative compartments gilt, titling gilt, plain blue endpapers. 1f. (recto title within decorative border, verso blank), [i] (named cast list and contents), 2-165, [i] (blank) pp. Engraved.

Named cast includes Audran, Hemran-Léon, Lemaire, Sainte-Foy, Lefebvre, and Meyer-Mellet.

Binding somewhat worn, rubbed, bumped, and abraided; spine slightly defective at head and tail; endpapers slightly browned. Minor foxing; light dampstaining to outer corners, not affecting music.

First Edition.

Bazin was a French composer and conductor. "He became a student at the Paris Conservatoire in 1834, and studied composition with Henri-Montan Berton and Halévy. He won premiers prix for harmony and accompaniment (1836), counterpoint and fugue (1836) and for organ playing (1839). The jury of the Prix de Rome awarded him a second prize on 30 April 1839, and the first prize on 23 May 1840. His cantata written for the competition, Loÿse de Montfort, was performed at the Opéra on 7 October 1840." Gérard Streletski in Grove Music Online.

Item #29327

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