DE GIOSA, Nicola 1819-1885

Don Checco Opera buffa in due atti poesia di Almerindo Spadetta musica del maestro Nicola de Giosa Rappresentata al Teatro Nuovo nel 1863. [Libretto]

Napoli: A spese dell' editore, 1863.

Octavo. Original publisher's light green printed wrappers. 1f. (recto title, verso cast list), 3-36 pp. Unopened.

Wrappers somewhat worn and faded; several small tears and chips; "5" in manuscript to upper. Uniformly browned; occasional foxing.

Don Checco, an opera buffa in 3 acts to a libretto by Almerindo Spadetta, was first performed in Naples in 1850. It is regarded as de Giosa's "masterpiece and one of the greatest successes in the history of opera in Naples." Andrea Lanza in Grove Music Online.

Item #33950

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