Incidental music for Sardanapalus, ca. 1853.

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Incidental music for Sardanapalus, ca. 1853.

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Set of orchestral part books used in Charles Kean's production at the Princess's Theatre. Pieces are mostly unnumbered and include an overture, entr'acte music, a dance, and marches. Flute part book contains an additional loose leaf with manuscript music for the "Sardanapulus polka composed by Coger." Parts stamped: J.H. Mapleson, music librarian & copyist.

24 ms. parts ; 31 x 25 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7887565

Folger Shakespeare Library

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