Robert Schumann - Jessonda. Libretto. English & German

by Gehe : the music by L. Spohr ; now performing at The Prince's Theatre, under the direction of Herr Schumann, Director of the Opera at Mayence ; acting manager, Mr. Bunn. (statement of responsibility)

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Libretto in German and English on facing pages; at head of title: The Manager's Edition; price on title page: one shilling and sixpence.

Libretto by E. Gehe, after A.M. Lemierre's La veuve de Malabar--New Grove.

"Conductor of the orchestra, Herr Ganz, Musical Director in Ordinary to the Grand Duke of Hesse"--p. 3.

"D. Cahn, Printer, 12, Garnault Place, Spa Fields"--p. 64.

Dramatis Personae: JESSONDA. Mad. Stöckel Heinefetter -- AMAZILI. Madame Schumann -- DANDAU. Herr Krieg -- NADORI. Herr Schmezer -- TRISTAN D'ACCUNHA. Herr Poek -- PEDRO LOPEZ. Herr Benesch -- AN INDIAN OFFICER [no name given] -- FIRST BAYADERE. Dem. Frombach--p. 3.

Performance: London, Prince's Theatre. (venue)

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01/01/1800

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