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Delibes, Léo. (1836-1891) [Ponchard, Charles-Auguste Marie. (1824-1891)]. Rare French Promptbook for “Lakmé.” . Mise en Scene de Lakmé.Paris: Au Ménestrel. Heugel & Fils. c. 1893. 7X11 inches, 46 pages. Loose folio, lacking rear cover and final leaf. No publication information, but stamped by Heugel at bottom of front cover.
Written by Charles-Auguste Ponchard, the opera tenor who, in later years, turned to stage directing. He was the musical director for the first performance of Bizet's Carmen and directed early performances of the present opera, which was first performed on 14 April 1883 at the Opéra Comique in Paris. The book includes detailed movement directions for the singers - where to move on stage, when to enter/exit etc. - and reference is also made to the props and costumes required for the production.
Prompt books are among the most valuable resources for understanding contemporary opera performing practices. The present copy provides important information on one of the earliest performances of this celebrated opera.
Written by Charles-Auguste Ponchard, the opera tenor who, in later years, turned to stage directing. He was the musical director for the first performance of Bizet's Carmen and directed early performances of the present opera, which was first performed on 14 April 1883 at the Opéra Comique in Paris. The book includes detailed movement directions for the singers - where to move on stage, when to enter/exit etc. - and reference is also made to the props and costumes required for the production.
Prompt books are among the most valuable resources for understanding contemporary opera performing practices. The present copy provides important information on one of the earliest performances of this celebrated opera.
Delibes, Léo. (1836-1891) [Ponchard, Charles-Auguste Marie. (1824-1891)]. Rare French Promptbook for “Lakmé.” . Mise en Scene de Lakmé.Paris: Au Ménestrel. Heugel & Fils. c. 1893. 7X11 inches, 46 pages. Loose folio, lacking rear cover and final leaf. No publication information, but stamped by Heugel at bottom of front cover.
Written by Charles-Auguste Ponchard, the opera tenor who, in later years, turned to stage directing. He was the musical director for the first performance of Bizet's Carmen and directed early performances of the present opera, which was first performed on 14 April 1883 at the Opéra Comique in Paris. The book includes detailed movement directions for the singers - where to move on stage, when to enter/exit etc. - and reference is also made to the props and costumes required for the production.
Prompt books are among the most valuable resources for understanding contemporary opera performing practices. The present copy provides important information on one of the earliest performances of this celebrated opera.
Written by Charles-Auguste Ponchard, the opera tenor who, in later years, turned to stage directing. He was the musical director for the first performance of Bizet's Carmen and directed early performances of the present opera, which was first performed on 14 April 1883 at the Opéra Comique in Paris. The book includes detailed movement directions for the singers - where to move on stage, when to enter/exit etc. - and reference is also made to the props and costumes required for the production.
Prompt books are among the most valuable resources for understanding contemporary opera performing practices. The present copy provides important information on one of the earliest performances of this celebrated opera.