[French Composers] [Saint-Saëns, Camille. (1835–1921)] [d'Indy, Vincent. (1851–1931)] [Hahn, Reynaldo. (1874–1947)]
Académie Nationale de Musique - Original 1914 Gala Program for the King and Queen of England
Stern. Original program from a gala performance given by the Académie Nationale de Musique in honor of King George V and Queen Mary of England on April 22, 1914. The performance featured excerpts from Vincent D'Indy's important symbolist opera L'Etranger and Camille Saint-Saëns' Les Barbares, as well as the complete first act of Reynaldo Hahn's ballet La Fête chez Thérèse, with each work conducted by its composer. The cover bears an attractive decorative border with cherubs and classical figures playing instruments, engraved by Stern after L. Le Lorrain. 3 pp. Bound with cord; deckle edges. In very fine condition. 6.5 x 9 inches (16.5 x 22.8 cm). (13876)Program, unsigned Classical Music