April 12, 2024
Opera Composer AMBROISE THOMAS Signed HAMLET Contract !
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(Charles Louis) Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896). Leading French opera composer, best known for his operas Mignon (1866) and his Shakespearian adaptation Hamlet (1868). A stunning three-page 8x14-inch contract with Covent Garden manager Frederick Gye (1810-1878) in untranslated French, all in Thomas' hand, agreeing upon a string of performances of Hamlet between 1871 and 1874. The contract makes mention of Swedish soprano Christine Nilsson (1843-1921), who played Ophelia, and Sir Charles Santley (1834-1922), the great English baritone, who was cast in the title role. An amazing historical piece! I n good condition, with some light surface creasing and toning throughout, and very minute separations in spots along the spine and the edges of the three horizontal mailing folds. Please note that the photograph of Thomas accompanying the autographed piece in the photos below is provided solely as an illustration and is not included with the item. The high bidder is to pay $5.00 priority postage and handling within the United States or $6.00 overseas within ten days of the close of the auction by check, money order or Paypal to . Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have and thanks in advance for your purchases!
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