Printed music score of Massenet's 'Le dernier sommeil de la vierge'

Scope and Content

Printed on paper.

Title page:
"Massenet
Le dernier sommeil de la vierge
Prelude
4eme scene: L'Assomption"

Refers to this piece being the orchestral piece 'Le dernier sommeil de la vierge" which is part of the 4th scene of Massenet's oratorio in four scene, La Vierge (1880).

Pencil annotations throughout.

Ink stamps:

  • Cecilian Orchestral Society
  • Fred F. Meaten's Orchestra
  • Au Memestrel 2Bis R. Vivienne Heugel & Co.

The 20 parts are:

  • 8 copies of 1st Violin
  • 8 copies of 2nd Violin
  • 2 copies of Altos
  • Cello and Double Bass

There is also a Bass part written by hand. Ink on paper. 24 x 31 cm.

Access Information

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