Elgar was pre-eminently the composer of large forms. Complex, lengthy developmen...(+)
Elgar was pre-eminently the composer of large forms. Complex, lengthy development of musical ideas was for him a measure of genius. His songs, with the exception of the orchestral cycle Sea Pictures , were not often the vehicles for his most striking ideas. Paradoxically, he was also bedevilled by a fine literally taste. He once told a friend that he felt it better to set the best second-rate poetry to music, for the most immortal verse is music already. Some of his songs are therefore settings of poets now all but forgotten, such as Arthur Salmon and Gilbert Parker: to their verse his music might make a vital addition. Elgar's songs offer authentic Edwardian reflections which we can value now in their own terms. These songs are full of echoes of a master's thoughts - and especially in the songs written for the stage - flashes of his genius. / Chant Et Piano
For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway, Alfred's Singer's Libra...(+)
For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway, Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys, authentically transcribed from their original vocal scores. Perfect for study, and equally suitable for the most important auditions and performances, each volume is dedicated to a specific vocal range, and contains dozens of songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Multiple volumes are available for each of four vocal ranges: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song make it the most useful and relevant song library of its kind. Titles: My Own Best Friend (Chicago) * Back on Base (Closer Than Ever) * That Mister Man of Mine (Dames At Sea) * A Little Brains, A Little Talent (Damn Yankees) * Something of My Own (Dessa Rose) * Ladies (Destry Rides Again) * I Know the Truth (Elton John and Tim Rice's 'Aida') * Holding to the Ground (Falsettos) * Think of Meryl Streep (Fame: The Musical) * A Little Girl From Little Rock (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) * Lazy Afternoon (The Golden Apple) * What Is a Woman? I Do, I Do) * Old Friend (I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road) * Last Midnight (Into The Woods) * Moments in the Woods (Into The Woods) * Somewhere That's Green (Little hop of Horrors) * West End Avenue (The Magic Show) * Tell Me Why (A Man of No Importance) * Take It on the Chin (Me and My Girl) * Like It Was (Merrily We Roll Along) * The Music Still Plays On A New Brain) * Mad About the Boy (Oh! Coward) * It's a Fine Life (Oliver!) * How Can I Wait? (Paint Your Wagon) * Zip (Pal Joey) * My Cousin in Milwaukee (Pardon My Eng / Instrumental Music, Miscellaneous, Songbooks, Voca / Recueil / Voix et Piano
Par KREISLER GEORG. Georg Kreisler was a voice of warning, both severe and under...(+)
Par KREISLER GEORG. Georg Kreisler was a voice of warning, both severe and understanding, who saw his non-homelike chances in music and language and used them to show his fellow human beings manifold opportunities of feeling and thinking. The first edition of Lieder und Chansons compiles all of Kreisler's marvellously wicked works in several anthologies for voice and piano. Organized by topics like 'Home and Homelessness', 'Surreal and Philosophical', 'Love, Eroticism and Sex', this edition provides easy access to his oeuvre.
Vol. 5 completes the themes of 'Daily life and coping with it', 'Men and Women' and 'Politics and Law and Order' from Vol. 1 with songs like Was tut man, um zu sein, Der Bluntschli, Kreuzworträtsel, Der zweitälteste Frauenberuf or Ihr wisst gar nichts./ Recueil / Chant et Piano
Ger.. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. Robert Schumann 's Complete Songs Vol. 2: 87 Songs fo...(+)
Ger.. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. Robert Schumann 's Complete Songs Vol. 2: 87 Songs for Voice and Piano. Edition for Medium Voice, edited by Friedlander. Sonntag; Der Himmel hat eine Träne geweint; DerSpielmann; Stille Liebe; Frage; Stille Tränen; Wer machte dich so krank?; Alte Laute; Ständchen; Nichts schöneres; Auf das Trinkglas eines verstorbenen Freundes; Liebesbotschaft; Sehnsucht nach der Waldgegend; O ihr Herren; Ich hab in mich gesogen; Liebste, was kann denn uns scheiden?; Flugel! Flugel! um zu fliegen; Rose, Meer und Sonne; O Sonn, o Meer, o Rose; Märzveilchen; Muttertraum; Zigeunerliedche No. 2; Dichters Genesung; Jasminenstrauch; Es treibt mich hin; Ich wandelte unter den Bäumen; Lieb Liebchen; Schöne Wiege meiner Leiden; Warte, warte, wilder Schiffmann; Berg' und Burgen schaun herunter; Anfangs wollt ich fast verzagen; Sag an, o lieber Vogel; Wanderung; Was soll ich sagen?; VerrateneLiebe; Nur ein lächelnder Blick; Der Knabe mitdem Wunderhorn; Der Page; Der Hidalgo; Die Löwenbraut; Die Kartenlegerin; Die rote Hanne; Lust der Sturmnacht; Stirb, Lieb und Freud; Dem roten Röslein; Die wandelnde Glocke; Fruhlingsbotschaft; Der Soldat; Vom Schlaraffenland; Zigeunerliedchen No. 1; Des Knaben Berglied; Käuzlein; Hinaus ins Freie!; Der Sandmann; Morgens steh' ich auf undfrage; Weihnachtslied; Schmetterling; Fruhlings Ankunft; Kinderwacht; Des Sennen Abschied; Er ist's; Des Buben Schutzenlied; Schneeglöckchen; Lied Lynceus des Turmers; Mignon; Die Waise; Tragödie; Der Schatzgräber; Abends am Strand; Die feindlichen Bruder; Die Nonne; Sehnsucht; Auf dem Rhein; Liebeslied; Loreley; Fruhlingsgruß ; Das verlaß ne Mägdelein; Der Abendstern; Melancholie; Geständnis; Der Kontrabandiste; Der frohe Wandersmann; Mein Garten; Geisternähe; Stiller Vorwurf; Aufträge; Belsatzar. / Classique / Répertoire / Chant et Piano
Was Bedeutet Die Bewegung... a Mendelssohn song cycle for Baritone and Strings w...(+)
Was Bedeutet Die Bewegung... a Mendelssohn song cycle for Baritone and Strings was premiered in 2012 by the renowned Baritone Matthias Goerne. This is no workaday transcription: in addition to skilfully arranging seven Mendelssohn songs for Strings and Voice Rasch has created a number of striking interludes to link the songs together. These interludes written in Rasch’s own post-Romantic voice and containing modern techniques including glissandi and snap-pizzicati add a whole new dimension to the 25-minute cycle startlingly revealing its dark undercurrents and psychologies.
This fantastic new edition features 18 beloved songs and a special color section...(+)
This fantastic new edition features 18 beloved songs and a special color section of photos from the original Broadway production the motion picture and the television movie! Also includes the story of Annie andbiographies of composers Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse. Songs are in piano/vocal format: Annie ? Easy Street ? I Don't Need Anything but You ? I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here ? It's the Hard-Knock Life? Let's Go to the Movies ? Little Girls ? Maybe ? A New Deal for Christmas ? N.Y.C. ? Sandy (Dumb Dog) ? Sign! ? Something Was Missing ? Tomorrow ? We Got Annie ? We'd Like toThank You Herbert Hoover ? You Won't Be an Orphan for Long ? You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.
The Lieder Anthology. 65 Songs by 13 Composers. This edition presents 65 diverse...(+)
The Lieder Anthology. 65 Songs by 13 Composers. This edition presents 65 diverse songs by major composers of German art song, or lieder, and is the perfect one-volume lieder source for voice students. All the songs are new Vocal Library editions. Historical notes about the relevant history and background of each song are included, as are line-by-line translations for study. A select committee of experienced voice teachers was consulted to choose the most essential and vocally instructive songs in compiling this collection. Composers represented: Beethoven, Brahms, Franz, Gustav Mahler, Alma Mahler, Fanny Hensel, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Schubert, Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Strauss, Wolf. Co-editor Dr. Virginia Saya, on the faculty of Loyola Marymount University, is a musicologist with a special interest in lieder. This collection includes the first American edition of Funf Ophelia Lieder by Brahms. 288 pages, sewn binding.
47 favourite songsInstrument : Voice and PianoType : song bookNombre de Pages : ...(+)
47 favourite songsInstrument : Voice and PianoType : song bookNombre de Pages : 100Six outstanding collections of favourite songs (Songs of England, Songs of Ireland, Songs of Scotland, Songs of Wales, Songs of Christmas, Songs of the Americans). All arrangements include the melody line in the accompaniment so that the songs work equally well as piano solos. Ideal for playing at home, in the classroom, or even as concert item!An international collection, including Stille Nacht, Fum! Fum! Fum!, Mary Had a Baby and O TannenbaumThe edition is part of the ABRSM syllabus (grades 1, 2 and 3).Content : As Joseph was a-Walking - Come and Adore Him - En Balén tocan a fuego - En nombre del Cielo - Es steht ein'Lind'im Himmelreich - Gabriel's Message - Go Tell it on the Mountain - Huachitorito - I Wonder as I Wander - Il est né le divin Enfant! - No Room was there for Mary - O Sleep My Pretty Baby - O Tannenbaum - Rise Up Shepherd - Rocky Rocky Road - Stille Nacht! heilige Nacht! - The Carnal and the Crane - The Yodlers' Carol - Un flambeau Jeanette Isabella! - Up Good Christian Folk - Wassail Song - Zither Carol - A la ru-ru-ru - A Yuletide Feast - All Poor Men and Humble - Carol of the Drum - Célébrons la Naissance - Christmas in Rome - De tierra lejana venimos - Earth's Joy - Es wird schon gleich dunkel - Fum Fum Fum! - Heer Jezus heeft een Hofken - Huron Indian Carol - Infant Holy Infant Lowly - Jesi is Crying - Joseph lieber Joseph mein - Lippai steh auf vom Schlaf - Lullaby for baby Jesus - Mary had a Baby - Quelle est cette odeur agréable - Sans Day Carol - The Cuckoo Carol - The Gower Wassail - The Holly Tree - The Praise of Christmas - The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy
Par SZYMANOWSKI KAROL. (VII) The Polish idiom appeared in Szymanowskis music in ...(+)
Par SZYMANOWSKI KAROL. (VII) The Polish idiom appeared in Szymanowskis music in 1920, foreshadowing the beginning of a new period of creativity, later called nationalistic. Before this idiom was realised and such compositions typical of the Polish style as the ballet Harnasie, the Mazurkas, Stabat Mater, Fourth Symphony and Second Violin Concerto had been written, the change in musical thinking and the first experiments in the new language took place in songs. Symptoms of the new style manifested themselves fully in Slopiewnie, Op. 46 bis, composed in the summer of 1921 and published by Universal Edition. In these bizarre songs to bizarre words by Tuwim Szymanowski attempted to crystallize and generalize artistically some primaeval Polish, racial as he described them elements in music. The inspiring factor was undoubtedly the text by Julian Tuwim, abounding in new-coined words and imbued with its own music. It indicated the direction that artistic creativity was to take, and made the full corellation of the verbal and musical layers possible in, as Mieczyslaw Tomaszewski has stated, all the planse of co-operation phonic, structural, expressional and semantic. Based on A. Neuer Commentary to Complete Edition Volume C11 (VIII) Szymanowski did not yield to the temptation of easy over-stilization. Streching out to the deepest ethnic layers of his native musical culture, he made an attempt to mould and suitably fashion a Polish style of musical utterance. This tendency is apparent in the Three Lullabies, Op. 48, to words by Jaroslaw Iwaszkiewicz, composed in 1922 and published by Universal Edition in 1926. In the Lullabies we can find the confirmation of the fact that utterly new atmosphere which, according to the composer, Slopiewnie had introduced into his music, was not a once-for-all phenomemon. The elements of the new musical language, analised in connection with the earlier cycle, may here be regarded as assimilated. These are modalities in vocal melodies (Lullaby I) and cadences (Lullabies I and III), a bourdon effect with a tritone (Lullaby II). However these sometimes sligh and apparently unimportant details recur constatnly, an so acquire the nature of a definite compositional technique establishing a style based in an increasing degree on nationalistic elements. Based on Adam Neuer Commentary to Complete Edition Volume C11 (IX) The Childrens Rhymes, Op. 49, a cycle of twenty short songs by Kazimiera Illakowicz, composed in 1922-23, were a completely new creative experience for Szymanowski. He composed the Rhymes with his 11-year-old niece in mind. She was the daughter of Stanislawa Korwin-Szymanowska, who performed these songs for the first time in Warsaw on 25 February 1924. / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Recueil / Chant et Piano
Edward German was an English musician and composer of Welsh descent best rememb...(+)
Edward German was an English musician and composer of Welsh descent best remembered for his extensive output of incidental music for the stage and as a successor to Arthur Sullivan in the field of English comic opera. While French influences are clearly apparent in his music overall German was a ‘stylistic cosmopolitan who wrote music that is quintessentially English’ (David Russell Hulme). While some of his music became outdated with new styles taking the limelight in the 20s and 30s his songs were still widely performed and recorded in the 50s including Charming Chloe. This version in E-flat for medium Voice and Piano Accompaniment waspublished by Novello & Co.
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) held numerous appointments at the Royal Court and West...(+)
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) held numerous appointments at the Royal Court and Westminster Abbey and is considered by many to be the greatest ever English-born composer. His prolific work covered all fields: orchestral ecclesiastical operatic theatrical incidental and chamber music were all enriched by his output. The Opera Ottone was written in 1723 for the Royal Academy of Music. The aria La Speranza e Guinta waschosen from it by Arthur Somervell as one of ten arias he arranged for Piano and Voice. It was re-titled Spring with new English lyrics that bear no resemblance to the translation.It is printed here in twodifferent keys: in D for Low Voice and E for High Voice.
Description All 54 songs from 'Die Schone Mullerin', 'Die Winterreise' and 'S...(+)
Description All 54 songs from 'Die Schone Mullerin', 'Die Winterreise' and 'Schwanengesang'. Breitkopf & Hortel edition. Songlist [Unknown] Abschied. Rellstab. Ade! Du Muntre, Du Frohliche Stadt Am Feierabend. Hatt Ich Trausend Arme Zu Ruhren Am Meer. Heine. Das Meer Erglanzte Weit Hinaus Auf Dem Flusse. Der Du Do Lustig Rauschtest Aufenthalt. Rellstab. Rauschender Strom, Brausender Wald Danksagung An Den Bach. War Es Also Gemeint Das Fischermadchen. Heine. Du Schones Fischermachen Das Wandern. Das Wandern Ist Des Mullers Lust Das Wirthshaus. Auf Einen Todtenacker Hat Mich Mein Weg Gebracht Der Atlas. Heine. Ich Unglucksel'ger Atlas Der Doppelganger. Heine. Still Ist Die Nacht, Es Ruhen Die Gassen Der Greise Kopf. Der Reif Hat Einen Weissen Schein Der Jager. Was Sucht Denn Der Jager Am Muhlbach Hier Der Leiermann. Druben Hinterm Dorfe. (First Version) Der Leiermann. Druben Hinterm Dorfe. (Later Version) Der Lindenbaum. Am Brunnen Vor Dem Thore Der Muller Und Der Bach. Wo Ein Treues Herze In Liebe Vergeht Der Neugierige. Ich Schnitt' Es Gern In Alle Rinden Ein Der Sturmische Morgen. Wie Hat Der Sturm Zerrissen Der Wegweiser. Was Vermeid' Ich Denn Die Wege Des Baches Wiegenlied. Gute Ruh, Gute Ruh, Thu Die Augen Zu Des Mullers Blumen. Am Bach Viel Kleine Blumen Steh'n Die Bose Farbe. Ich Mochte Ziehn In Die Sie Mir Gab Die Krahe. Eine Krahe War Mit Mir Die Liebe Farbe. In Grun Will Ich Mich Kleiden Die Nebensonnen. Drei Sonnen Sah Ich Am Himmel Steh'n Die Post. Von Der Strasse Her Ein Posthorn Klingt Die Schone Mullerin. Miller: Die Stadt. Heine. Am Fernen Horizonte Die Taubenpost. Seidl. Ich Hab' Eine Brieftaub' In Meinem Sold Die Wetterfahne. Der Wind Spielt Mit Der Wetter-fahne Die Winterreise. Muller: Eifersucht Und Stolz. Wohin So Schnell, So Kraus Und Wild Einsamkeit. Wie Eine Trube Wolke. (First Version) Einsamkeit. Wie Eine Trube Wolke. (Later Version) Erstarrung. Ich Such' Im Schnee Vergebens First Section: Fruhkingssehnsucht. Rellstab. Sauselnde Lufte, Wehend So Mild Fruhlingsraum. Ich Traumte Von Bunten Blumen Gefror'ne Thranen. Gefror'ne Tropfen Fallen Gute Nacht. Fremd Bin Ich Eingezogen Halt! Eine Muhle She' Ich Blinken Ihr Bild. Heine. Ich Stand In Dunklen Traumen Im Dorfe. Es Bellen Die Hunde, Es Rasseln Die Ketten In Der Ferne. Rellstab. Wehe Dem Fliehenden Welt Hinaus Ziehenden Irrlicht. In Die Tiefsten Felsengrunde Kriegers Ahnung. Rellstab. In Tiefer Ruh Liegt Um Mich Her Letzte Hoffnung. Hie Und Da Ist An Den Baumen Liebesbotschaft. Rellstab. Rauschendes Bachlein, So Silbern Und Hell Mein! Bachlein, Lass Dein Rauschen Sein Mit Dem Grunen Lautenbande. Schad' Um Das Schone, Grune Band Morgengruss. Guten Morgen, Schone Mullerin Muth. Fliegt Der Schnee Mir Ins Gesicht Pause. Mein Laute Hab' Ich Gehangt An Die Wand Rast. Nun Merk' Ich Erst, Wie Mud' Ich Bin. (First Version) Rast. Nun Merk' Ich Erst, Wie Mud' Ich Bin. (Later Version) Ruckblick. Es Brennt Mir Unter Beiden Sohlen Schwanengesang: Second Section: So Traulich Beisammen Standchen. Rellstab. Leise Flehen Meine Lieber Tauschung. Ein Licht Tanzt Freundlich Vor Mir Her Thrananregen. Wir Sassen Wasserfluth. Manche Thran Aus Meinen Augen Wohin? Ich Hort Ein Bachlein Rauschen
Belle Nuit, Ô Nuit d'Amour (Barcarolle) (à 2 voix Soprano et Mezzo-Sop. ou Con...(+)
Belle Nuit, Ô Nuit d'Amour (Barcarolle) (à 2 voix Soprano et Mezzo-Sop. ou Contralto). Par OFFENBACH JACQUES. Les Contes D'Hoffmann or The Tales of Hoffmann is an opera fantastique by Jacques Offenbach, based on three supernatural, gothic tales of German author E. T. A. Hoffmann. Appearing as the protagonist, E. T. A. Hoffmann was a world-renowned author of fantastical and supernatural short stories that have had an indelible influence on modern literature. The French libretto for Les Contes D'Hoffmann was written by Jules Barbier. Arranged for Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano or Contralto with Piano Accompaniment. Les Contes D'Hoffmann or The Tales of Hoffmann is an opera fantastique by Jacques Offenbach, based on three supernatural, gothic tales of German author E. T. A. Hoffmann. Appearing asthe protagonist, E. T. A. Hoffmann was a world-renowned author of fantastical and supernatural short stories that have had an indelible influence on modern literature. The French libretto for Les ContesD'Hoffmann was written by Jules Barbier. Arranged for Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano or Contralto with Piano Accompaniment. / Opéra-opérette / Répertoire / Chant
Gaspare Spontini, composer and conductor, was celebrated for his operas in the l...(+)
Gaspare Spontini, composer and conductor, was celebrated for his operas in the late 1700s and early 1800s, although he also composed several pieces of vocal chamber music at the same time. The chamber repertoire was composed with the amateur performer in mind: the tessitura of his melodies falls mostly within the medium/high range and does not call for any special techniques. This does not, however, diminish the artistic value of his chamber music- indeed, it is a body of work of great interest and beauty. Each piece was written for a single voice accompanied by the piano or the harp - the two instruments most commonly found in salons of the time - and in a variety of forms: bagatelle, barcarole, chansonnette, romance, stances, stances élégiaques, élégie, strophes, Lied, romanze, ariette, melodici accenti, duetti and duetti notturni. In addition to a selection of compositions for medium-range voices - proposed here in the original tonic key - this book also includes the most celebrated and significant of Spontini's compositions. / Voix Moyenne(s) Et Piano
Voix grave-“Song to Ladylove” is the second volume of the Don Quixot...(+)
Voix grave-“Song to Ladylove” is the second volume of the Don Quixote songs a set of four songs by Jacques Ibert. Written for Voice and Piano on a poem by Alexandra Arnoux it features two verses and a chorus. The lyrics in French are about love and the chorus explains that a day is like a year when you can’t see your lover. The song could be played and sung by intermediate musician. The full series features: 1. Chanson du depart de Don Quichotte / Song for Don Quixotte’s departure 2. Chanson à Dulcinée / Song to Ladylove 3. Chanson du Duc / Duke’s song 4. Chanson dela mort de Don Quixotte / Song for Don Quixotte’s death Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) also composed many symphonic suites operas and seven orchestras including 'Angelique' (1926) and 'Divertissement' (1930). He also was in charge of the Accadémie de France in the Villa Médicis (Roma) and was later administrator for the Paris Opera.
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy completed his first oratorio St. Paul Op.36 in ...(+)
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy completed his first oratorio St. Paul Op.36 in 1836 at the age of twenty-seven. The first version which was premiered on 22 May 1836 was then extensively revised by the composer. This second version which at the same time served as the basis for the published version was premiered as early as October that year in Birmingham. The acclaim with which the oratorio was received was exceptional. Within eighteen months of completing the score Mendelssohn was able to list fifty performances of the work. Robert Schumann praised the work effusively and even Richard Wagner who later denigrated Mendelssohn was full of admiration. Today St. Paul belongs to the core repertoire of sacred choral music.This Urtext edition of the oratorio edited by the internationally-recognised Mendelssohn scholar Michael Cooper is based on all critical sources. As well as the principal version of the work the score also includes for the first time numbers which were composed for the first version and subsequently removed. This gives not only an insight into the history of the composition of the work but also with the complete performing material into the performance of the original version.The full score and vocal score (BA9071-90) include the German and English texts of the oratorio.The vocal score is by Mendelssohn.Urtext edition representing the latest musicological researchIncludes all numbers from the original version for the first timeVocal texts in German and EnglishStraightforward Piano reduction
In 1774 Gluck had committed himself to supplying six stage works to the Académi...(+)
In 1774 Gluck had committed himself to supplying six stage works to the Académie Royale de Musique in Paris. This job he fulfilled partially by reworking works which had already been premiered in Vienna, such as 'Orfeo ed Euridice? (BA 5845-90).In the case of 'Alceste? which was premiered in 1776 and which was the prototype of the so-called reform opera, the composer created a completely new version. The libretto was translated from the former Italian into French and was altered at the same time, but also the music was fundamentally changed: Gluck newly composed the recitatives and rearranged, enlarged or cut scenes. The initial rejection of the work by the audience caused him to further alter the third act, for example by adding the character of Hercules as Alceste's saviour. In this form the opera finally became a big success.The Bärenreiter vocal score has been carefully revised, corrected, newly engraved and brought up to Bärenreiter standards.- Revised and newly engraved Urtext edition based on the Gluck Complete Edition- French libretto with singable German translation- Preface (Ger/Eng/Fr)- Idiomatic, uncluttered piano reduction / Chant Et Piano
Ed. critica di Martin Deasy - Riduzione per canto e pianoforte. Par PUCCINI GIAC...(+)
Ed. critica di Martin Deasy - Riduzione per canto e pianoforte. Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. What is being presented here is the piano vocal score of Le Villi, Giacomo Puccini’s first stage work, the full score of which was published by Casa Ricordi (NR 141755) in 2020.The premiere of Le Villi took place at the Teatro Regio in Turin on 27 December 1884, and was followed by a Milanese performance at Teatro alla Scala on 24 January 1885: both productions were quite well received by critics and public alike.The critical edition by Martin Deasy is based on the autograph score that Puccini initially prepared for the one-act version (Willis), and later modified for the two-act, revised version (Villi). Pursuing a groundbreaking philological approach, the editor has, furthermore, taken into proper consideration the contemporaneous printed editions of the piano vocal score, which constitute, in his view, the principal collateral sources, if one is to consider the particular genesis of this work. For it is certain that Puccini, upon entering the Sonzogno competition, submitted a score of Willis that lacked proper orchestration in a few pages and displayed, above all, incomplete vocal lines. However, he also provided a manuscript reduction for piano and vocal score (now lost, except for the final Number of Willis) that was undoubtedly more detailed, as far as the vocal lines were concerned. The editor demonstrates that the vocal material realized for the first performance of Willis was not derived from the autograph score, but from the lost score reduction. The latter also served as the basis for the preparation of Ricordi’s printed edition of the piano vocal score./ Répertoire / Chant et Piano
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