Jean-Baptiste LULLY / Manuscript document on vellum Signed by the composer

Description: Manuscript document on vellum. Signed by the composer Author: LULLY, Jean-Baptiste 1632-1687 Title: Manuscript document on vellum. Signed by the composer Description: Addressed to Lully as "Compositeur de la Musique de la Chambre du Roi." Large oblong octavo (179 x 240 mm.). Lully acknowledges receipt of wages in cash the amount of one and fifty livres, his salary for the preceding quarter (July-September) of the current year. Dated 17 October 1676 at conclusion and signed in full, "Jean Baptiste Lully." With small oval duty handstamp to head of royal device surrounded by the words "Generalité de Paris," with "Quittance" to left of device, "Cinq Sols" to right. Vellum very slightly browned; some creasing; two small holes, just touching the word "cent" and the descender on the "p" of Lully's signature. "Lully, regarded throughout Enlightenment Europe as the leading figure in French music, created a style which was truly his own, drawing on many sources which he was probably better able to assimilate than anyone else in his time. The language he forged, and to which he sometimes brought exceptional breadth, could leave no one indifferent, and it still attracts audiences today with its power, clarity, equilibrium, coherence, poetry and exquisite sensitivity." Jérôme de la Gorce in Grove Music OnlineAs none of Lully's musical autograph manuscripts have survived, documents such as this, dating from his important ballets de cour period, are among the only examples of his hand extant.A fine example from a leading 17th century composer, regarded as the creator of the French Baroque tradition in opera and ballet. Seller ID: 39496 Subject: Autographs & Manuscripts, New Arrivals J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance. Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 90 catalogues and numerous lists over its 45 years in business. Terms All domestic orders ship within two business days by USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; please contact us for rates. We would be happy to combine shipping costs on orders of multiple items. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided that it is in the same condition as when sent and is packed, shipped, and insured as received.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 9775 USD

Location: Syosset, New York

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