Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel. (1875 - 1912). "A Tale of Old Japan," SIGNED. London: Novello & Co.. 1911. Original 8vo edition. 96 pp. [PN] 13425. Signed in pencil and dated "Feb. 1912" on the upper wrapper by the composer. Original printed wrappers with ownership name of C. Underwood to upper margin, wrapper spine and edges slightly nicked, title slightly foxed, overall fine.
"A Tale of Old Japan" is a Cantata for Soli, Chorus and Orchestra and was premiered iat Queen's Hall on December 6, 1911 . With the "Hiawatha Trilogy," it is regarded as the composer's greatest work. This is a very rare signed copy from the composer, signed less than a year before his tragic early death.
"A Tale of Old Japan" is a Cantata for Soli, Chorus and Orchestra and was premiered iat Queen's Hall on December 6, 1911 . With the "Hiawatha Trilogy," it is regarded as the composer's greatest work. This is a very rare signed copy from the composer, signed less than a year before his tragic early death.
Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel. (1875 - 1912). "A Tale of Old Japan," SIGNED. London: Novello & Co.. 1911. Original 8vo edition. 96 pp. [PN] 13425. Signed in pencil and dated "Feb. 1912" on the upper wrapper by the composer. Original printed wrappers with ownership name of C. Underwood to upper margin, wrapper spine and edges slightly nicked, title slightly foxed, overall fine.
"A Tale of Old Japan" is a Cantata for Soli, Chorus and Orchestra and was premiered iat Queen's Hall on December 6, 1911 . With the "Hiawatha Trilogy," it is regarded as the composer's greatest work. This is a very rare signed copy from the composer, signed less than a year before his tragic early death.
"A Tale of Old Japan" is a Cantata for Soli, Chorus and Orchestra and was premiered iat Queen's Hall on December 6, 1911 . With the "Hiawatha Trilogy," it is regarded as the composer's greatest work. This is a very rare signed copy from the composer, signed less than a year before his tragic early death.