Duprez, Gilbert. (1806–1896). L'art du chant. Paris: Au Menestrel; Heugel et Cie.. [1845]. First edition. Première partie: Style large d'expression et de force. Seconde partie: Style de grace et d'agilité. Upright 4to (26 x 34 cm). 212 pp. Engraved throughout. [PN] H. 3087 (1 - 3). Fine contemporary half crimson leather, gilt-stamped with lyre and laurel motif, with red marbled boards. 2 pages torn and repaired in second section, one of the numerous fold-out tables torn along outer margin, else very fine throughout.
A rare copy of the influential vocal treatise from the celebrated French tenor, who created a sensation in the Italian premiere of Rossini's "Guillaume Tell" by singing a high C with his full chest voice. He was creator of numerous Donizetti roles, including in "Parisina"(1833), "Lucia di Lammermoor "(1835), "La Favorite," "Les Martyrs" (1840) and "Dom Sebastien" (1843) and also sang the title role in the premiere of Berlioz's "Benvenuto Cellini" in 1838. In addition, he created major roles by Halevy, Auber, and Verdi.
A rare copy of the influential vocal treatise from the celebrated French tenor, who created a sensation in the Italian premiere of Rossini's "Guillaume Tell" by singing a high C with his full chest voice. He was creator of numerous Donizetti roles, including in "Parisina"(1833), "Lucia di Lammermoor "(1835), "La Favorite," "Les Martyrs" (1840) and "Dom Sebastien" (1843) and also sang the title role in the premiere of Berlioz's "Benvenuto Cellini" in 1838. In addition, he created major roles by Halevy, Auber, and Verdi.
Duprez, Gilbert. (1806–1896). L'art du chant. Paris: Au Menestrel; Heugel et Cie.. [1845]. First edition. Première partie: Style large d'expression et de force. Seconde partie: Style de grace et d'agilité. Upright 4to (26 x 34 cm). 212 pp. Engraved throughout. [PN] H. 3087 (1 - 3). Fine contemporary half crimson leather, gilt-stamped with lyre and laurel motif, with red marbled boards. 2 pages torn and repaired in second section, one of the numerous fold-out tables torn along outer margin, else very fine throughout.
A rare copy of the influential vocal treatise from the celebrated French tenor, who created a sensation in the Italian premiere of Rossini's "Guillaume Tell" by singing a high C with his full chest voice. He was creator of numerous Donizetti roles, including in "Parisina"(1833), "Lucia di Lammermoor "(1835), "La Favorite," "Les Martyrs" (1840) and "Dom Sebastien" (1843) and also sang the title role in the premiere of Berlioz's "Benvenuto Cellini" in 1838. In addition, he created major roles by Halevy, Auber, and Verdi.
A rare copy of the influential vocal treatise from the celebrated French tenor, who created a sensation in the Italian premiere of Rossini's "Guillaume Tell" by singing a high C with his full chest voice. He was creator of numerous Donizetti roles, including in "Parisina"(1833), "Lucia di Lammermoor "(1835), "La Favorite," "Les Martyrs" (1840) and "Dom Sebastien" (1843) and also sang the title role in the premiere of Berlioz's "Benvenuto Cellini" in 1838. In addition, he created major roles by Halevy, Auber, and Verdi.