MEYERBEER, Giacomo 1791-1864

Il Crociato in Egitto [Libretto]

melodramma eroico parole del Signor Rossi musica del maestro Giacomo Meyerbeer eseguito dagli Accademici Filarmonici Romani l'anno 1836, XV. Dell'Accademia

Roma: Tipografia Salviucci, 1836.

Octavo. Original publisher's dark ivory wrappers with titling within decorative border. 1f. (recto title with small decorative publisher's device, verso blank), 3 ("Argomento"), 4-6 (named cast list), [7]-35, [i] (blank) pp.

Cast list of singers, chorus, and instrumentalists includes Paolo Fantaguzzi, Elena Franchi, Pietro Cicerchia, Adelina Henrik, and Clementina Vaselli, full chorus, and orchestra.

Wrappers slightly worn; foxed at edges; "16" in purple pencil to upper. Minor wear and soiling.

First performed in Venice at La Fenice on 7 March 1824.

Item #33982

Price: $100.00  other currencies