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Le Rossignol. Act I. Full score. Set of engraved proofs sheets annotated by the composer , 1913

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

Full score. Set of engraved proofs sheets annotated by the composer. [Berlin]: [Russischer Musikverlag G.M.B.H.] [PN R.M.V. 159], [1913].

Folio. Unbound. 56 leaves paginated 3-58 printed on rectos only.

With very extensive corrections, alterations, and annotations in Stravinsky's hand in red, black, and purple ink and blue, red, and lead pencil. With publisher's stamps throughout.

With Stravinsky's autograph musical manuscript re-writings to 5 leaves, as follows:

- the recto and verso of a leaf inserted between printed pages 6 and 7 - the recto of a leaf inserted between printed pages 40 and 42 - the rectos of two leaves inserted between printed pages 42 and 45 - the recto of one leaf inserted between printed pages 52 and 54

With numerous additional autograph musical manuscript re-writings of musical passages within score.

With a signed note in Stravinsky's hand requesting a second proof in ink to verso of final leaf together with a stamp reading "Stravinsky Châtelard Hotel Clarens" datestamped "21 Nov 1913."

Kirchmeyer 18-5 (citing plate number 158). De Lerma R13.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials are written in English, Russian, French, and Italian.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
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Houston Texas 77005 USA
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