JULES MASSENET - MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 01/19/1884 - HFSID 285851
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JULES MASSENET
On the date of the premier of his comic opera masterpiece Manon, he penned and signed
these four double bars from Act II.
Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet”, in /Paris/1 er presentation op:
comique/samedi 19 Janvier 1884 [1st presentation opera: comic/Saturday 19 January 1884]",
in black ink, 9½x2½. The composer has drawn four double bars of music, and written in
French: "Prelude de l'act II (Manon) [Prelude to Act II (Manon)]". This historical musical
quote was written on the first performance of his comic opera, Manon, considered his
operatic masterpiece. The opera, which premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, is a staple
in the repertoire of many operatic companies and has been featured on numerous
recordings, beginning with the historic first recording in 1923. Jules Massenet (1842-1912),
who was extremely popular in his day, wrote numerous operas, but Manon established his
reputation as a composer. Lightly creased with folds, vertical fold at 1 word of writing.
Slightly soiled. Irregularly cut. Overall, fine condition.
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