Nozze di Figaro. Libretto. Italian Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Abbreviated notations to right of each character name--p. [4]; librettist's foreword--p. 1-2. "La poesia è dell'Ab. da Ponte, poeta del Teatro imp."--verso of title page. "La musica ... More
Giovanni Paisiello - Finto il vero. Libretto. Italian
di Saverio Zini da rappresentarsi nel Teatro Nuovo nella primavera di quest'anno 1776 ; dedicata all'eccellentissimo signore D. Giovanni Caracciolo de' prencipi di avellino &c. &c. &c. (statement of responsibil... More
Thésée. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
les paroles sont de M. Quinault, & la musique de M. de Lully. (statement of responsibility)
Olimpiade. Libretto. Italian Opera
del sig. abbate Pietro Metastasio poeta ces Areo ; da rappresentarsi in Verona nel nuovo Teatro dell' Accademia filarmonica ; nell' autunno dell' anno 1758 ; dedicato all' illustriss. ed Eccellentiss. Sig. Co. ... More
Zenobia, regina de' Palmireni. Libretto. Libretto. Italian
de Antonio Marchi ; dedicata al merito sublime dell'illustriss. & eccell. Sig. Francesco Serra. marchese di Genoua &c. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dance movements menti... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Elvira. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
LC copy imperfect: p. 7-19 wanting.
Geduldige Socrates. Libretto. Libretto. German, Performed in Hamburg
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; pages unnumbered throughout; "Kurtzer Vorbericht"--p. [5]. Music by Telemann--Dizionario della musica e dei musicisti. Performers' names not given. Performance: Hamburg, ... More
Eteocle e Polinice. Libretto. Italian, published in Venice
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; illustration--p. [1]; dedication--p. 3-4; foreword--p. 5-6; "Argomento"--p. 7-8; scene and ballet descriptions--p. 10. Music by Legrenzi, scenery by Giovanni Battista Lan... More
Nerone. Libretto. German Opera. Public domain libretto, Library of Con...
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; pages not numbered; "Vorstellungen"--p. 5-6; "Täntze"--p. 6. "Die Music (ausser den wenigen mit dem * bezeichneten Arien) ist von dem Hrn. Orlandini, Capellmeister des Gr... More
Argene. Libretto. Libretto. Italian, published in Venice
dell'abate Paolo Emilio Badi ; dedicato all'illustrissimo signore il signor barone Gio. Martini commissario del serenissimio di Vittembergh. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts;... More
Xerse. Libretto. Libretto. Italian, published in Venice
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; cover illustration; dedication, signed "N.M."--p. [5]; foreword--p. [6]; "Argomento"--p. [7]-[8]; scene descriptions--p. [9]; "Prologo"--p. 10-12. "Con licenza, e priuile... More
Giovanni Paisiello - Finto il vero. Libretto. Italian
di Saverio Zini da rappresentarsi nel Teatro Nuovo nella primavera di quest'anno 1776 ; dedicata all'eccellentissimo signore D. Giovanni Caracciolo de' prencipi di avellino &c. &c. &c. (statement of responsibil... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Colore fà la regina. Libretto. Libretto. Italian
di matteo Noris ; dedicata all'altezza serenissima il Sig. principe Giorgio Federico, margravio di Brandemburgo ... (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; illustration incorporati... More
L' ipocondriaco drama per musica : rappresentato nella villa di Pratol...
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. "L'autore a chi legge"--p. [3]-[6]; scene descriptions--p. [8]. "Con licenza de' superiori"--title page. Date of performance surmised from imprint. Performers' names not given. Perfo... More
Il primo libro delle fiamme vaghi et dilettevoli madrigali dell'eccel...
Title from canto part. Twenty-five madrigals for canto, alto, tenore, basso, and quinto. Index by the first line of last page of canto and quinto part. The parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto in one volume.
Rest von Polnischen und andern Täntzen nach Art , wie im Venusgarten ...
Title from cantus part. Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, and quinta vox.
Il primo libro de madrigali a cinque voci
Title from canto part. Each part has separate t.p. and paging; part for quinto erroneously numbered. Title vignette (printer's mark); ornamental borders; initials. Parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quin... More
Neue kurtzweilige teutsche Lieder mit fünff Stimmen, welche gantz lie...
componirt durch Jacobum Regnart röm. key. maiestat. &c. musicum und vice Capellnmeister. (statement of responsibility) For discantus, altus, tenor, vagans, and bassus. Title from bassus part. Part for tenor co... More
Liber primvs Cantionvm sacrarvm, vvlgo moteta vocant, quinque [et sex]...
For superius, tenor, contratenor, bassus, and quinta et sexta pars. Title from svperivs part. Liber 1, 2nd ed. (1555); liber 2, 2nd ed. (1555) except contratenor and bassus parts, 1st ed. (1554); liber 3-6, 1st... More
Liber primvs Cantionvm sacrarvm, vvlgo moteta vocant, quinque [et sex]...
For superius, tenor, contratenor, bassus, and quinta et sexta pars. Title from svperivs part. Liber 1, 2nd ed. (1555); liber 2, 2nd ed. (1555) except contratenor and bassus parts, 1st ed. (1554); liber 3-6, 1st... More
Ariette di mvsica : a vna e dve voci /
For 1-2 voices and continuo. Compiled by Florido de Silvestri.
Newe teutsche weltliche Madrigalia und Balletten so wol mit lebendigen...
For discantvs, qvinta vox, altvs, tenor, and bassvs. Title from discantvs.
DCM 0997: Augustin Grenser I; Jeremias Schlegel Flute in C
"Germany" stamped in English on the upper joint further confuses the identity. Possibly it pertains to the 1890 tariff mentioned in DCM 996, although that customs law does not apply to antiques. Instrument type... More
Ballo di capitani Opera. Public domain libretto, Library of Congress
di Novello Bonis ; da rappresentarsi nel Teatro di Sant'Angelo l'anno M.DC.LXXX. [i.e. 1680] ; dedicato all'illustrissimo signor Leonida Zabarella nobile patavino. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libret... More
Pimmalione. Libretto. Italian Opera - Performance: Venezia
tratta dalla scena lirica di Monsieur J.J. Rousseau ; per li signori Matteo Babini, e Carolina Pitrot dal signor Sografi ; e posta in musica dal signor Gianbattista Cimador ; da rappresentarsi la sera de' 26. g... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Medonte, re di Epiro. Libretto. Italian
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-6; scene and ballet descriptions--p. 7-8. "Regio impressore"--title page. "Inventore, ed architetto delle sudette scene il Sig. D. D... More
Giovanni Paisiello - Finto il vero. Libretto. Italian
di Saverio Zini da rappresentarsi nel Teatro Nuovo nella primavera di quest'anno 1776 ; dedicata all'eccellentissimo signore D. Giovanni Caracciolo de' prencipi di avellino &c. &c. &c. (statement of responsibil... More
Fischerin. Libretto. Libretto. German
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Pages unnumbered throughout. Music by Corona Schröter--New Grove. Date of performance surmised from imprint. Performers' names not given. Performance: Tiefurth, Natürlicher Schauplat... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Giovanni Paisiello - Finto il vero. Libretto. Italian
di Saverio Zini da rappresentarsi nel Teatro Nuovo nella primavera di quest'anno 1776 ; dedicata all'eccellentissimo signore D. Giovanni Caracciolo de' prencipi di avellino &c. &c. &c. (statement of responsibil... More
Elena. Libretto. Libretto. Italian, published in Venice
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; cover illustration; dedication, signed "Niccolò Minato"--p. [5]-[6]; foreword--p. [7]-[8]; "Argomento"--p. [9]-[12]; scene descriptions--p. [14]; "prologo"--p. [15]-[18].... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Artaserse. Libretto. Italian&German
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; opposite pages bear duplicate numbering; libretto in Italian and German on facing pages; added title page in Italian; "Argomento"/"Inhalt"--p. 3-4; scene descriptions--p.... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Germanico sul Reno. Libretto. Libretto. Italian
di Giulio Cesare Corradi ; consacrato all'altezza sereniffima del Sig. prencipe di Monaco duca di Valentinese, pari di Francia &c. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; illustrat... More
Omphale. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
Five acts; p. 46 misnumbered p. 52; legal notice--title page; "Prologue"--p. 5-9; censor's statement dated 19 décembre 1751--p. 60. "Les paroles sont de feu M. De La Mothe"--verso of title page. "La musique de ... More
Beggar's opera. Libretto. English. Performance: London
as written by John Gay ; distinguishing also the variations of the theatre, as performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane ; regulated from the prompt-book, by permission of the managers, by Mr. Hopkins, promp... More
Polidore. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
paroles de M. de Laserre ; musique de M. Baptistin. (statement of responsibility) "XCVIII. opera. Tome XIII." From Recueil Général des Opéras.
Il secondo libro delle canzonette a tre voci
Title from canto part. The three parts, canto, tenore and basse, bound in one volume.
Il trionfo di Dori, descritto da diversi, et posto in musica, à sei ...
Secular part songs, unaccompanied. Title from canto. Parts for canto, alto, tenore, quinto, sesto, and basso. Each part contains the dedication (verso of title page), signed by the publisher and inscribed to Le... More
Libro primo di Villanelle à 1, 2 et 3 uoci accommodate per qualsiuogl...
LC copy bound with: Libro primo di arie passeggiate à vna voce con l'intavolatura del chitarone. Roma, 1612. DLC
Arien, musical notation - Public domain music sheet scan
Principally for voice (s) and continuo. Title from v. 1. v. 1, 1646; v. 2, 1651; v. 3, 1651; v. 4, 1651; v. 5 1661; v. 6, 1645; v. 7, 1648; v. 8, 1650. RISM (Répertoire international des sources musicales), A/... More
Il primo libro delle fiamme vaghi et dilettevoli madrigali dell'eccel...
Title from canto part. Twenty-five madrigals for canto, alto, tenore, basso, and quinto. Index by the first line of last page of canto and quinto part. The parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto in one volume.
Rest von Polnischen und andern Täntzen nach Art , wie im Venusgarten ...
Title from cantus part. Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, and quinta vox.
Rest von Polnischen und andern Täntzen nach Art , wie im Venusgarten ...
Title from cantus part. Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, and quinta vox.
Salmi di compieta a trè e quattro voci concertati, con violini e ripi...
Parts for canto, alto, tenore, basso concertato, canto ripieno, alto ripieno, tenore ripieno, and basso ripieno, violino primo and secondo, violone o viola, and organo. First published 1691. Latin texts. (langu... More
Salmi di compieta a trè e quattro voci concertati, con violini e ripi...
Parts for canto, alto, tenore, basso concertato, canto ripieno, alto ripieno, tenore ripieno, and basso ripieno, violino primo and secondo, violone o viola, and organo. First published 1691. Latin texts. (langu... More
Madrigali di Verdelot a sei insieme altri madrigali de diversi eccelle...
Title from canto part. The collation of canto, alto, tenore, basso, quinto and sesto is the same: T.p. 30 p. and 1 unumbered p. of index, which, however, has been omitted in the basso. The signatures run consec... More
Neue kurtzweilige teutsche Lieder mit fünff Stimmen, welche gantz lie...
componirt durch Jacobum Regnart röm. key. maiestat. &c. musicum und vice Capellnmeister. (statement of responsibility) For discantus, altus, tenor, vagans, and bassus. Title from bassus part. Part for tenor co... More
Liber primvs Cantionvm sacrarvm, vvlgo moteta vocant, quinque [et sex]...
For superius, tenor, contratenor, bassus, and quinta et sexta pars. Title from svperivs part. Liber 1, 2nd ed. (1555); liber 2, 2nd ed. (1555) except contratenor and bassus parts, 1st ed. (1554); liber 3-6, 1st... More
Modvlationvm, quinque vocum liber secvndvs - renaissance music
Sacred part songs. Title from cantvs part. Title vignette (printer's mark); part for quintus bears a different mark. Parts for cantus (21, [1] p.), altus (21, [1] p.), tenor (21, [1] p.), bassus (22 p.), and qu... More
Modvlationvm, quinque vocum liber secvndvs - renaissance music
Sacred part songs. Title from cantvs part. Title vignette (printer's mark); part for quintus bears a different mark. Parts for cantus (21, [1] p.), altus (21, [1] p.), tenor (21, [1] p.), bassus (22 p.), and qu... More
Il secondo libro de madrigali a cinque voci
Title from canto part. First published in 1581. Parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto, bound in 1 v.
Il secondo libro de madrigali a cinque voci
Title from canto part. First published in 1581. Parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto, bound in 1 v.
Il secondo libro de madrigali a cinqve voci
Title from canto part. The canto, tenore, alto, basso and quinto parts bound in one volume.
Secondo libro de madrigali senza nome a cinque voci
By Alfonso Fontanelli; attribution from RISM. Parts for canto, tenore, alto, basso, and quinto bound in one vol.
Newe teutsche weltliche Madrigalia und Balletten so wol mit lebendigen...
For discantvs, qvinta vox, altvs, tenor, and bassvs. Title from discantvs.
Newe teutsche weltliche Madrigalia und Balletten so wol mit lebendigen...
For discantvs, qvinta vox, altvs, tenor, and bassvs. Title from discantvs.
Letter from Johann Rudolf Zumsteeg to a publisher, 6 December 1796
German In . (language)
Numa Pompilio. Libretto Opera. Public domain libretto, Library of Cong...
di Matteo Noris. (statement of responsibility) Three acts; librettist's dedication "Venetia li 11 Gennaro 1674... Matteo Noris."--p. 3-8; "Argomento"--p. 9; foreword--p. 10; scene and ballet descriptions--p. 12... More
Alcina. Libretto. Libretto. English & Italian. Performance: London
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and English on facing pages; title page, synopsis and cast list in English only; price on title page: One shilling; "The Argument"--verso of title pag... More
Semiramide. Libretto. German & Italian
"Welches aus höchstem Befehl Sr. Churfürstl. Durchleucht in Bayern &c. &c. auf den Churfürstlichen neuen Theater bey der höchst-beglückten Vermählung Sr. Königl. Maj. Joseph Röm. König. &c. &c. und der Kayserli... More
Puntigli e gelosie tra moglie e marito. Libretto. Italian
di Giuseppe Palomba ; da rappresentarsi nel Teatro Nuovo nell'autunno dell'anno 1784. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts;"Con licenza de' superiori"--title page. "La musica è d... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
The dancing master; or, Directions for dancing country dances with the...
Vol. 2, 2d ed., has imprint: Printed for H. Playford, 1698. First ed. published 1651 [i.e. 1650] under title: The English dancing-master. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as facsimile pag... More
Mazet. Libretto. Italian Opera. Public domain libretto, Library of Con...
par Mr. Anseaume ; la musique est de Mr. Duny. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Price on title page: 24 sols avec la musique; scene descriptions--verso of title page. Includes melody of... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Pomone. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
les paroles sont de M. Perrin & la musique de M. Cambert. (statement of responsibility)
Eteocle e Polinice. Libretto. Italian, published in Venice
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; illustration--p. [1]; dedication--p. 3-4; foreword--p. 5-6; "Argomento"--p. 7-8; scene and ballet descriptions--p. 10. Music by Legrenzi, scenery by Giovanni Battista Lan... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Verità in cimento. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Milano
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; dedication, signed: Diomedo Lizzapa--p. 3-4; "Argomento"--p. 5-7; apology--p. 7; scene descriptions--p. 10. Alternate aria, "Il ciglio arciero," for act 1, scene 4 printe... More
Dido, Königin von Carthago. Libretto. Libretto. German
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; pages not numbered; "Vorrede, an den, nach Standes Gebühr, geehrten Leser"--p. [5]-[12]. Music by Christoph Graupner--New Grove. Performers' names not given. Performance:... More
Castor et Pollux. Libretto. French. Performance: Paris.
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Five acts; legal notice--title page; price on title page: 30 sols; stamp on title page: de Prony; censor's statement--p. 48 second series. "Le poëme est de M. Bernard"--verso of titl... More
La nobiltà di Roma versi in lode di cento gentildonne romane et le v...
For canto, tenor, and basso. Title from canto part. In mensural notation with lute tablature. Contains works by G.L. dell'Arpa, Agnolo C.M. Da Cesi, G. Fiorino, S. Santuccio, and others. Italian words, also pri... More
Arien, musical notation - Public domain music sheet scan
Principally for voice (s) and continuo. Title from v. 1. v. 1, 1646; v. 2, 1651; v. 3, 1651; v. 4, 1651; v. 5 1661; v. 6, 1645; v. 7, 1648; v. 8, 1650. RISM (Répertoire international des sources musicales), A/... More
Rest von Polnischen und andern Täntzen nach Art , wie im Venusgarten ...
Title from cantus part. Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, and quinta vox.
Rest von Polnischen und andern Täntzen nach Art , wie im Venusgarten ...
Title from cantus part. Parts for cantus, altus, tenor, bassus, and quinta vox.
Salmi di compieta a trè e quattro voci concertati, con violini e ripi...
Parts for canto, alto, tenore, basso concertato, canto ripieno, alto ripieno, tenore ripieno, and basso ripieno, violino primo and secondo, violone o viola, and organo. First published 1691. Latin texts. (langu... More
Madrigali di Verdelot a sei insieme altri madrigali de diversi eccelle...
Title from canto part. The collation of canto, alto, tenore, basso, quinto and sesto is the same: T.p. 30 p. and 1 unumbered p. of index, which, however, has been omitted in the basso. The signatures run consec... More
Ariette di mvsica : a vna e dve voci /
For 1-2 voices and continuo. Compiled by Florido de Silvestri.
Libro primo di Arie passeggiate à vna voce con l'intavolatura del chi...
LC copy bound with: Libro prime di Villanellle à 1, 2 et 3 uoci accommodate per qualsiuoglia strumeuto con l'intavolatura del chitarone et alfabeto per la chitarra spagnola. Roma 1610. Libro primo di mottetti ... More
Canzoni di Florenzio Maschera à 4 voci nouamente ristampate per i pro...
A score of the composer's Libro primo de Canzoni da sonare, of which the following editions (in separate part-books) have been preserved: Brescia, V. Sabbio, 1584. The present ms. is either a transcript from th... More
Newe teutsche weltliche Madrigalia und Balletten so wol mit lebendigen...
For discantvs, qvinta vox, altvs, tenor, and bassvs. Title from discantvs.
Sémélé. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
les paroles de M. de la Mothe & la musique de M. Marais. (statement of responsibility)