1. R.M.23.f.12-R.M.23.f.14
- Reference (shelfmark):
- R.M.23.f.12-R.M.23.f.14
- Title:
- R.M.23.f.12-14. ROYAL MUSIC COLLECTION. Steffani (Agostino). La Superbia d’Alessandro; after 1691. Autograph, excepting pp.40-48 of Vol. I. (according to Kroll). Opera in 3 acts, the characters the same as in Handel’s ‘Alessandro’. It is dated ‘Hannovera 1691’ obviously the date of performance. It is scored mainly for strings, or with bass only, and occasionally oboes, flutes and bassoon. There are frequent indications in the score in French. [For a contemporary copy see R.M.23.f.13.]. Pape...
- Scope & Content:
- Agostino Steffani, composer: Vocal music: 18th cent: Ital: Autogr. Agostino Steffani, composer: Vocal music: 17-18th cent: Ital: Copies.
- Collection Area:
- Music Collections
- Languages:
- English and Italian
- Date Range:
- after 1691
- Extent:
- 3 items