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Additional authors

1. Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637

Description

1. 1 ms. score (ca. 200 p.); 38 cm. or smaller.

Uniform title

1. Alchemist

Alternative title

1. Alchemist
2. Alchemist.

Subject

1. Rochberg, George -- Manuscripts
2. Incidental music -- Scores

Call number

1. JPB 86-18 no. 58

Note

1. Holograph (photocopy) with additions in pencil.
2. Accompaniment for 2 instrumental ensembles; "ensemble A": flute (piccolo), clarinet, trumpet, violin, double bass, piano (harpsichord, celesta), and percussion; "ensemble B": flute, clarinet, trumpet, and percussion.
3. "Comprising references to quotations from and side-glances at the music of the Renaissance, Elizabethan England and today ..."--T.p.
4. Duration: 1:45.
5. Accompanied by partial score ([56] leaves) on transparent paper, photocopy of another score ([32] p.) with note "These not used in final collage version as is, but as music--all included except #13. Aug. 12, 1968."
6. Commissioned by Vivian Beaumont Theater; produced Oct. 13, 1968.
7. On rental: Bryn Mawr, PA : T. Presser.

Author

1. Rochberg, George.

Title

1. Music for Ben Jonson's play "The alchemist" : a collage for chamber ensemble of 11 players, narrator, dancers, and singers / G. Rochberg.

Imprint

1. 1968 Aug. 12.

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Added author

1. Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637. Alchemist.

Added title

1. Alchemist.

Research call number

1. JPB 86-18 no. 58