Pariser Leben! : libretto, 1893.

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Pariser Leben! : libretto, 1893.

Two copies of a printed libretto for an operetta in 5 acts, composed by J. Offenbach. Characters include Baron von Gondremark, Baronin Christine, Raoul von Gardefeu, Bobinet Chicard, Contram Chaumiere, Metella, Jean Frick, Prosper, Pompa di Matadoras, and Gabriele. The German libretto is a translation of the original French libretto by Meilhac and Halévy. The booklet was published in connection with performances at Germania Theater, Philadelphia. It includes listings of the theater personnel and the cast.

2 booklets.

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Meilhac, Henri, 1831-1897

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Henri Meilhac was a French dramatist, who often collaborated with Ludovic Halévy. From the guide to the Henri Meilhac plays, undated., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) This inscription is almost certainly by the French writer Henri Meilhac (1831-1897), who co-wrote the libretti for a number of operas and operettas, including Bizet's Carmen; Massenet's Manon; and Offenbach's La Périchole, La vie Parisienne and La belle Hélène. Fro...

Treumann, Karl

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Halévy, Ludovic, 1834-1908

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French dramatist. From the description of Autograph note signed : [n.p.], to M. Denis, "Mercredi 9". (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270507876 From the description of Document signed, dated : Paris, 8 June 1885, 1885 June 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873886 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Paris?, n.d.], to an unidentified recipient, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873408 ...