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Berlioz, Hector (1803-1869)

King Lear Overture, Op. 4. / Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9

Disbound, but still sewn together. Solid and crisp copies. Both title pages stamped "Georg Henschel" and "Arthur W. Tams. Musical Library." Expressive markings in colored pencil scattered throughout; occasional foxing. An attractive volume overall.
Grande Ouverture du Roi Lear: Tragedie de Shakspeare dediee à M. Armand Berlin. et composée par Hector Berlioz. Oeuvre 4e. Richault: Paris, [after 1866, Hopkinson 24A(b)]. Plate no. 140009.R. Folio. 85 pp. Engraved. Large margin tear to p. 61 (not affecting music).

[Title page lacking] La Carnaval Romain Overture, Ouevre. 9.Brandus: Paris. Plate no. M.S.4019, [after 1846, Hopkinson 32 A (b), (c) or (d)]. 53 pp. Engraved.

Formerly in the library of the noted singer-conductor Georg Henschel, who was the first conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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