Monsigny, Pierre-Alexandre, 1729-1817

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Dates:

Birth 1729-10-17

Death 1817-01-14

Nationality: French,

Language: French,

Biographical notes:

French composer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Raincy, 16 May 1775, to M. Favart, 1775 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270582584

From the opera in 3 acts with libretto by Michel-Jean Sedaine. First performance Comédie Italienne, Paris, 6 March 1769. This edition 1963, hand-copied from old engraved parts first published by John Johnston in London, 18th century. Title page of this score is a reproduction from the Johnston edition engraved First Violin part.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of A select overture, in 8 parts : for the Deserter / composed by Mr. Monsigny. [1963] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50994535