Burney, Charles. (1726-1814). XII Canzonetti a due voci In Canone / Poesia dell Abate Metastasio. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION.. Londra: Longman e Broderip. [1794]. First edition. Oblong folio. 1f. 24pp. Engraved throughout. No PN. Contemporary marbled wrappers, a very nice copy. With an autograph presentation inscription at head of title-page, "From the Author." RISM B 5048. OCLC records only three copies worldwide.
A very rare autograph presentation copy from the important English musician. While Burney is chiefly remembered for his works of musical history and criticism, his compositions "are competent and reflect his activities as a performer, impresario and church musician." (Kerry S. Grant, Grove Online)
A very rare autograph presentation copy from the important English musician. While Burney is chiefly remembered for his works of musical history and criticism, his compositions "are competent and reflect his activities as a performer, impresario and church musician." (Kerry S. Grant, Grove Online)
Burney, Charles. (1726-1814). XII Canzonetti a due voci In Canone / Poesia dell Abate Metastasio. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION.. Londra: Longman e Broderip. [1794]. First edition. Oblong folio. 1f. 24pp. Engraved throughout. No PN. Contemporary marbled wrappers, a very nice copy. With an autograph presentation inscription at head of title-page, "From the Author." RISM B 5048. OCLC records only three copies worldwide.
A very rare autograph presentation copy from the important English musician. While Burney is chiefly remembered for his works of musical history and criticism, his compositions "are competent and reflect his activities as a performer, impresario and church musician." (Kerry S. Grant, Grove Online)
A very rare autograph presentation copy from the important English musician. While Burney is chiefly remembered for his works of musical history and criticism, his compositions "are competent and reflect his activities as a performer, impresario and church musician." (Kerry S. Grant, Grove Online)