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Microfilm Music 1854, reel 14.
Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, [197-]. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
Barnett, John,
1802-1890.
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Farinelli.
Libretto.
English
Farinelli :
a serio comic opera in two acts /
by C.Z. Barnett ... ; the whole of the music composed by John Barnett ; the only edition correctly marked, by permission, from the prompter's book : to which is added, a description of the costume -- cast of the characters -- the whole of the stage business, situations -- entrances -- exits -- properties and directions ; as performed at the London theatres ; embellished with a fine engraving by Mr. T.H. Jones, from a drawing, taken expressly in the theatre.
London :
Printed and published by J. Duncombe & Co. 10, Middle Row, Holborn,
[1839?].
[2], 29, 28-46 p. ;
16 cm.
Cumberland's British Theatre
Duncombe's British Theatre
U.S. RISM Libretto Project.
p. 28-29 presumably filmed twice; price on front cover: 6d., 15 cents; series titles from front cover; imprint repeated--p. [2] and 46; at head of title: Duncombe's Edition; selective list of author's works--title page; "costume"--p. 4.
Illustration opposite title page on p. [2] from Act 1, Scene 2: Farinelli: But danger lurks in yonder cloud so dark. A mariner beneath its shade I see.
Dedication on p. 3: To M.W. Balfe, Esq. as a slight testimonial of esteem, and for the interest he took in the progress of a brother artist's work, and for the zealous and efficient manner in which he sustained the character of Farinelli, this opera is dedicated, by his obliged and grateful servant, the author, 11, Devonshire Street, Queen Square.
"First performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Feb. 8, 1839, Time of Representation -- 2 hours 40 minutes"--p. 4.
Dramatis Personae: PHILIP V. Mr. Stretton -- DON GIL POLO. Mr. Giubilei -- FARINELLI/CARLO BROSCHI. Mr. M.W. Balfe -- ALPHONSO. Mr. Franks -- THEODORE. Miss Forde -- SENTINEL. Mr. Hatton -- ELIZABETH FARNESE. Miss Romer -- LEONORA/GERALDINE POLO. Miss Poole--p. 4.
Performance: London, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1839.
Operas
Librettos.
Philip V
Gil Polo
Farinelli
Carlo Broschi
Alphonso
Theodore
Elizabeth Farnese
Leonora
Geraldine
Polo
Poole, Miss.
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Barnett, C.Z. (Charles Zachary).
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Balfe, M. W. (Michael William), 1808-1870.
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Jones, T.H., Mr.
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Stretton, Mr.
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Giubilei, Mr.
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Franks, Mr.
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Forde, Miss.
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Hatton, Mr.
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Romer, Miss.
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