1850 · Milano
by MAZZUCATO, Alberto 1813-1877
Milano: Gio. Ricordi [PN 10826-42, 11006], 1850. Oblong folio. Original publisher's green printed wrappers with series title "Opere Teatrli Complete." to upper. 2ff. (title, cast list, contents), 200 pp. Engraved.
Blindstamp of Tito Ricordi to inner margin.
Wrapper worn; frayed and split at spine; lower lacking. Light scattered soiling and foxing; minor staining to first two leaves; last few leaves frayed and browned. First Edition, later issue. Scarce (1 copy only located in the U.S., at Julliard).
In 3 acts set to a libretto by Filippo De Boni after Victor Hugo, Esmeralda premiered in Mantua at the Teatro Sociale on 10 February 1838 and was first published by Ricordi in that same year.
Mazzucato's operas experienced only moderate success during his lifetime. He is best known for his decades spent teaching at the Milan Conservatory, directing at La Scala, and writing for the Gazzetta musicale di Milano. (Inventory #: 33383)
Blindstamp of Tito Ricordi to inner margin.
Wrapper worn; frayed and split at spine; lower lacking. Light scattered soiling and foxing; minor staining to first two leaves; last few leaves frayed and browned. First Edition, later issue. Scarce (1 copy only located in the U.S., at Julliard).
In 3 acts set to a libretto by Filippo De Boni after Victor Hugo, Esmeralda premiered in Mantua at the Teatro Sociale on 10 February 1838 and was first published by Ricordi in that same year.
Mazzucato's operas experienced only moderate success during his lifetime. He is best known for his decades spent teaching at the Milan Conservatory, directing at La Scala, and writing for the Gazzetta musicale di Milano. (Inventory #: 33383)