The Bohemian girl [collection] : an opera in three acts / by Michael William Balfe ; the libretto by Alfred Bunn. 1843-1934.

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The Bohemian girl [collection] : an opera in three acts / by Michael William Balfe ; the libretto by Alfred Bunn. 1843-1934.

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Arranged in five groups: I. Vocal scores (71). II. Chorus parts (146). III. Librettos (1). IV. Promptbooks (23). V. Dialogue parts (38). Balfe's opera "The Bohemian girl" was first performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Drury Lane, London, November 27, 1843, and in America at the Park Theatre, New York, November 25, 1844. There are six manifestations of vocal scores in the collection, including imprints of Boosey, Ditson, and Schirmer. The libretto is a publication of J.C. House (New York, 1844) and represents the first American performance, which featured Anne and Edward Seguin. All material is in English except for one manuscript promptbook in German under the title "Die Zigeunerin." Promptbooks vary greatly. Some are stage manager's guides consisting of vocal scores interleaved with manuscript notations; others are based on published librettos. The collection also includes one typescript promptbook for the 1934 American musical "Gypsy blonde" (book by Kenneth Johns; lyrics by Frank Gabrielson), which uses Balfe's music. Signatures of prominent figures Edward Seguin and Charles Tyrrell appear in the materials, as well as the ownership stamp of Arthur Bell.

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Bunn, Alfred, 1796?-1860

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English theatrical manager and poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 15 August 1846, to Mr. F. Seymour, 1846 Aug. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873190 Epithet: theatrical manager and writer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000815.0x0002bc Theater manager. From the description of Letter of Alfred Bunn, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record ...

Balfe, M. W. (Michael William), 1808-1870

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Irish composer and singer. British composer. Michael William Balfe (15 May 1808 – 20 October 1870) was an Irish composer, best remembered for his operas, especially The Bohemian Girl. (Wikipedia contributors, "Michael William Balfe," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michael_William_Balfe&oldid=1100078344 (accessed September 9, 2022). M. W. (Michael William) Balfe was an Irish composer, singer, and conductor. Balfe began his musical career as a ...

Bulmer, Kenneth, 1921-2005

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Gabrielson, Frank

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