Autograph letters signed from Charles Gounod, Vienna and Paris, to various people, 1868-1888.

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Autograph letters signed from Charles Gounod, Vienna and Paris, to various people, 1868-1888.

Correspondents: Felix Otto Dessoff and [Auguste Charles] Vitu. (1) authorizes certain cuts in his score of "Romeo and Juliette." (2) thanks Vitu for his sympathetic and warm account of their first representation of "Romeo et Juliette."

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893

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During his London sojourn, 1870-75, French composer Charles Gounod lived at the residence of English soprano Georgina Weldon. From the description of Letters received, 1792-1905. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122485989 From the guide to the Letters received, 1792-1905, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.) Libretto by Emile Augier; first performed in Paris at the OpeĢra, 16 April 1851. Cf. New Grove online. From the description ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Vitu, Auguste-Charles-Joseph, 1823-1891

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Dessoff, Felix Otto, 1835-1892

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German conductor. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Vienna, 25 August 1870, to an unidentified recipient, 1870 Aug. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270565807 ...