Leoncavallo, Ruggero. (1857-1919)
Paillasse, Drame Lyrique...Partition Chant et Piano. SIGNED
Paris: Choudens. 1902. 204pp. [PN] A. C. 9712. Folio. Original quarter leather and marble binding, worn and chipped, the internal score is superb. Inscribed by Leoncavallo on the title page.Pagliacci was first performed in Milan at La Scala in 1892. The famous "Vesti la Giubba," was recorded by Caruso in 1904 and was the first classical record to sell a million copies. Signed copies of theis work, one of the great masterworks of Italian verismo opera, are very rare and desirable. (7808)
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