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Le triomphe de l'amour : ballet royal
Le Triomphe de l'Amour, a ballet de cour created by composer Jean-Baptiste Lully and librettists Isaac de Benserade and Philippe Quinault, was danced for the first time at Saint-Germain-en-Laye on January 21, 1681. Several setbacks, including the illness of the dauphin and the reluctance of court ladies to attend the ballet, postponed its premiere for nearly three months. Benserade, one of the creators of the ballet de cour, was drawn out of retirement to create verses in celebration of the dauphin's marriage to Marie-Anne-Christine-Victoire of Bavaria. The first public performance at the Palais Royale in Paris took place May 6, 1681.
Date:
1681
Creator:
Lully, Jean Baptiste, 1632-1687; Benserade, Isaac de, 1613-1691 & Quinault, Philippe, 1635-1688
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bellérophon; tragedie mise en musique
Although not the first of the Jean-Baptiste Lully's tragédies lyriques, Bellérophon was the first of Lully's opera scores to appear in print. The Ballard first edition was printed in 1679 to accompany the premiere, on January 31 of that year, at the Palais Royale. Bellérophon was the second of two operas (the first was Psyché) created by Lully without librettist Philippe Quinault after the scandal associated with Isis that led to Quinault's temporary dismissal as royal librettist. After an extended illness during which he did not compose, Lully collaborated with Thomas Corneille and Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle for the second time to create one of his most unqualified successes. Following the first performance in January 1679, Bellérophon played for nine months at the Palais Royale.
Date:
1679
Creator:
Lully, Jean Baptiste, 1632-1687; Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684; Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), 1657-1757 & Boileau Despréaux, Nicolas, 1636-1711
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Zéphire et Flore; opéra en musique
Zephire et Flore, the only opera attributed to Louis and Jean-Louis Lully, sons of Jean-Baptiste Lully, sets a libretto by Michel Du Boullay based on episodes from Greek mythology. It was performed for the first time 22 March 1688 at the Palais Royale in Paris. There is no record of a court performance, and it was revived only once, in June of 1715, with revisions by Destouches. We know of no modern performances, nor recordings of the opera in whole or in part.
Date:
1688
Creator:
Lully, Louis de, 1664-1734 & Duboullay, Michel
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
La clé du caveau: à l'usage de tous les chansonniers française, des amateurs, auteurs, acteurs du vaudeville, et de tous les amis de la chanson
Extensive collection of French poetry and songs.
Date:
1827?
Creator:
M. (Pierre Adolphe) Capelle, 1772-1851
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Manon: opéra comique en 5 actes et 6 tableaux
A deluxe folio edition (second edition, third issue) Massenet's Manon, with orchestral accompaniment arranged for piano. This printing was limited to 50 copies, of which this copy is number 19. The preliminary pages include a dedication to Mme C. Miolan-Carvalho and a listing of the cast of the premiere. Illustrative engravings by P. Avril precede each act, and each page of music has a green floral border by Barbizet. This copy also includes an autograph musical quotation from Manon in the hand of the composer, followed by signature and inscription in black ink "au Prince Bojidar Karageorgevitch. Hommage de grand sympathie. J. Massenet Paris. 1893," on the half-title (page 20 of this scan).
Date:
1885
Creator:
Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912 & Meilhac, Henri, 1831-1897
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Airs russes, [op.20]
Musical score for "Airs russes" written for piano by Leopold von Meyer, as part of opus 20. This piece was issued as the second of four pieces published under the title "Repertoire de Léopold de Meyer."
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bajazeth
Musical score containing the piano part for "Bajazeth: air national [sic] des turques pour le piano forte" by Leopold von Meyer.
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Le depart et le retour, deux nocturnes
Musical score containing a piano part for two nocturnes "Le depart" and "Le retour" by Leopold von Meyer. These nocturnes were issued as the first of four pieces published under the title "Repertoire de Léopold de Meyer."
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fantaisie pour le piano sur un air de Bellini
Musical score containing the piano piece for "Fantaisie pour le piano sur un air de Bellini" by Leopold von Meyer.
Date:
1845
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fantaisie sur L'elisire d'amore, op. 32
Musical score containing the piano piece for "Fantaisie sur L'elisire d'amore," part of opus 32 by Leopold von Meyer.
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fantaisie sur Les Hirondelles
Musical score containing the piano part for "Fantaisie sur Les Hirondelles" by Leopold von Meyer.
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fantaisie sur Norma, [op.40]
Musical score containing the piano piece for "Fantaisie sur Norma," part of opus 40 by Leopold von Meyer.
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Variations sur un thême de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37
This is a digital copy of "Variations sur un thême de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37" by Leopold von Meyer. The Austrian composer and pianist von Meyer, had a successful performance career in Russia, eastern Europe and Vienna and also achieved success in London and Paris. He visited the United States on October 1845 and his histrionic performance style and bravura showpieces were received with wide acclaim. This piece was dedicate to madame d'Obrescoff. Variations sur un thême de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37 is part of a bound collection of piano pieces composed by von Meyer that also includes fantasies on famous nineteenth-century operas, variations, national airs, marches, valses, an etude and nocturnes. These are the titles of all the piano pieces by von Meyer in the order in which they appear in the library's collection: Lucrezia Borgia: introduction and brilliant variations for the piano forte; Variations sur un theme de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37; Fantaisie sur L'Elixir d'amore, op.32; Fantaisie sur Norma de Bellini, op. 40; Fantaisie sur un air de Bellini; Le carnaval de Venise, varié pour le piano, op.31; Grande fantaisie orientale sur deux themes arabes, op.38; Fantaisie sur Les Hirondelles de Felicien David; Airs russes: fantaisie pour …
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Le carnaval de Venise
This is a digital copy of "Le carnaval de Venise" by Leopold von Meyer. The Austrian composer and pianist von Meyer, had a successful performance career in Russia, eastern Europe and Vienna and also achieved success in London and Paris. He visited the United States on October 1845 and his histrionic performance style and bravura showpieces were received with wide acclaim. This piece was dedicate to the operatic soprano Eugenie García (née Mayer; 1815-1880), who was the first wife of the famous Spanish baritone Manuel García. "Le carnaval de Venise" is part of a bound collection of piano pieces composed by von Meyer that also includes fantasies on famous nineteenth-century operas, variations, national airs, marches, valses, an etude and nocturnes. These are the titles of all the piano pieces by von Meyer in the order in which they appear in the library's collection: Lucrezia Borgia: introduction and brilliant variations for the piano forte; Variations sur un theme de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37; Fantaisie sur L'Elixir d'amore, op.32; Fantaisie sur Norma de Bellini, op. 40; Fantaisie sur un air de Bellini; Le carnaval de Venise, varié pour le piano, op.31; Grande fantaisie orientale sur deux themes arabes, op.38; Fantaisie sur Les …
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883.
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Grand galop de bravoure
This is a digital copy of "Grand galop de bravoure" by Leopold von Meyer. This piece was issued as the fourth of four pieces published under the title "Repertoire de Léopold de Meyer." The Austrian composer and pianist von Meyer, had a successful performance career in Russia, eastern Europe and Vienna and also achieved success in London and Paris. He visited the United States on October 1845 and his histrionic performance style and bravura showpieces were received with wide acclaim. "Grand galop de bravoure" is part of a bound collection of piano pieces composed by von Meyer that also includes fantasies on famous nineteenth-century operas, variations, national airs, marches, valses, an etude and nocturnes. These are the titles of all the piano pieces by von Meyer in the order in which they appear in the library's collection: Lucrezia Borgia: introduction and brilliant variations for the piano forte; Variations sur un theme de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37; Fantaisie sur L'Elixir d'amore, op.32; Fantaisie sur Norma de Bellini, op. 40; Fantaisie sur un air de Bellini; Le carnaval de Venise, varié pour le piano, op.31; Grande fantaisie orientale sur deux themes arabes, op.38; Fantaisie sur Les Hirondelles de Felicien David; Airs russes: …
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883.
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Grande fantaisie orientale, op. 38
This is a digital copy of the "Grande fantaisie orientale, op.38" by Leopold von Meyer. The Austrian composer and pianist von Meyer, had a successful performance career in Russia, eastern Europe and Vienna and also achieved success in London and Paris. He visited the United States on October 1845 and his histrionic performance style and bravura showpieces were received with wide acclaim. "Grande fantaisie orientale" is part of a bound collection of piano pieces composed by von Meyer that also includes fantasies on famous nineteenth-century operas, variations, national airs, marches, valses, an etude and nocturnes. These are the titles of all the piano pieces by von Meyer in the order in which they appear in the library's collection: Lucrezia Borgia: introduction and brilliant variations for the piano forte; Variations sur un theme de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37; Fantaisie sur L'Elixir d'amore, op.32; Fantaisie sur Norma de Bellini, op. 40; Fantaisie sur un air de Bellini; Le carnaval de Venise, varié pour le piano, op.31; Grande fantaisie orientale sur deux themes arabes, op.38; Fantaisie sur Les Hirondelles de Felicien David; Airs russes: fantaisie pour le piano forte, op.43; Marche marocaine Machmudier: air guerrier national [sic] des turcs [sic]; Grande march [sic] …
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883.
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Grande marche triomphale d'Isly, op.30
This is a digital copy of the "Grande marche triomphale d'Isly, op.30" by Leopold von Meyer. The Austrian composer and pianist von Meyer, had a successful performance career in Russia, eastern Europe and Vienna and also achieved success in London and Paris. He visited the United States on October 1845 and his histrionic performance style and bravura showpieces were received with wide acclaim. "Grande marche triomphale d'Isly" is part of a bound collection of piano pieces composed by von Meyer that also includes fantasies on famous nineteenth-century operas, variations, national airs, marches, valses, an etude and nocturnes. The march was dedicated to the Marshall Thomas Robert Bugeaud, Duke of Isly (1784-1849). These are the titles of all the piano pieces by von Meyer in the order in which they appear in the library's collection: Lucrezia Borgia: introduction and brilliant variations for the piano forte; Variations sur un theme de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37; Fantaisie sur L'Elixir d'amore, op.32; Fantaisie sur Norma de Bellini, op. 40; Fantaisie sur un air de Bellini; Le carnaval de Venise, varié pour le piano, op.31; Grande fantaisie orientale sur deux themes arabes, op.38; Fantaisie sur Les Hirondelles de Felicien David; Airs russes: fantaisie pour le …
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883.
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Machmudier
This is a digital copy of the Moroccan march "Machmudier, air guerrier national' des Turcs" by Leopold von Meyer. The Austrian composer and pianist von Meyer, had a successful performance career in Russia, eastern Europe and Vienna and also achieved success in London and Paris. He visited the United States on October 1845 and his histrionic performance style and bravura showpieces were received with wide acclaim. This piece was dedicate to Lieutenant Brownlow C. Bertie of the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards. The caption on page 1 of "No. 1 Air guerrier guerrier des Turcs" suggests that this is the first of several such piano Turkish/Moroccan marches composed by von Meyer. The one shown here is part of a bound collection of piano pieces composed by von Meyer that also includes fantasies on famous nineteenth-century operas, variations, national airs, marches, valses, an etude and nocturnes. These are the titles of all the piano pieces by von Meyer in the order in which they appear in the library's collection: Lucrezia Borgia: introduction and brilliant variations for the piano forte; Variations sur un theme de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37; Fantaisie sur L'Elixir d'amore, op.32; Fantaisie sur Norma de Bellini, op. 40; Fantaisie …
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883.
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Valses brillantes
This is a digital copy of "Valses brillantes" by Leopold von Meyer. This piece was issued as the third of four pieces published under the title "Repertoire de Léopold de Meyer." The Austrian composer and pianist von Meyer, had a successful performance career in Russia, eastern Europe and Vienna and also achieved success in London and Paris. He visited the United States on October 1845 and his histrionic performance style and bravura showpieces were received with wide acclaim. "Valses brillantes" is part of a bound collection of piano pieces composed by von Meyer that also includes fantasies on famous nineteenth-century operas, variations, national airs, marches, valses, an etude and nocturnes. These are the titles of all the piano pieces by von Meyer in the order in which they appear in the library's collection: Lucrezia Borgia: introduction and brilliant variations for the piano forte; Variations sur un theme de Semiramis de Rossini, op.37; Fantaisie sur L'Elixir d'amore, op.32; Fantaisie sur Norma de Bellini, op. 40; Fantaisie sur un air de Bellini; Le carnaval de Venise, varié pour le piano, op.31; Grande fantaisie orientale sur deux themes arabes, op.38; Fantaisie sur Les Hirondelles de Felicien David; Airs russes: fantaisie pour le piano …
Date:
184X
Creator:
Meyer, Leopold von, 1816-1883.
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Titon Et L'Aurore
This three-act opera (Monsigny's Op. 8) is dedicated to Monseigneur le Prince de Soubise and was premiered at L'Academie Royalle de Musique on 9 January 1753. This full score opens with a letter of dedication from the composer to his patron and closes with a document describing royal publishing privilege.
Date:
1753
Creator:
Mondonville, Jean Joseph Cassanea de, 1711-1772
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Le roy et le fermier
This three-act opera was premiered at the Comédie Italien on 22 November 1762.
Date:
1762
Creator:
Monsigny, Pierre-Alexandre
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Le cadi dupé, opéra bouffon en un acte, representé sur le Théatre de l'opera comique
The figured bass is unrealized in the full score of this one-act comic opera. Sung French text is underlaid; spoken text is printed before and after each song.
Date:
1761
Creator:
Monsigny, Pierre-Alexandre, 1729-1817
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Le déserteur; drame en trois actes representé par les Comediens italiens ordinaires du roi le 6 mars 1769, Gravé par Mlle, Vendôme et le Sr. Moria
This three-act opera is dedicated to His Most Serene Highness Monseigneur Duke of Orleans and premiered on 6 March 1769 at les Comediens italiens ordinaires du roi. This full score opens with a letter of dedication from the composer to his patron.
Date:
1769
Creator:
Monsigny, Pierre-Alexandre, 1729-1817
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Les amours des dieux : ballet heroique
Mouret’s Les amours des dieux is classified as a ballet-heroïque, a type of opéra-ballet that was popular during the first half of the eighteenth century. Although the term ballet-heroïque suggests the prevalence of dance, drawing on the divertissement tradition, singing and acting are also integral parts of this genre. What distinguishes the opéra-ballet from the tragedie en musique is the use of separate plots for each entrée (comparable to an act). The segments are not entirely independent, however, in that there is typically a central, overarching idea.
Date:
1727
Creator:
Mouret, Jean Joseph, 1682-1738
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library