Overture to Secret of Suzanne, 1932-11-27
Scope and Contents
2 Holographs in pencil: one with Piano I and II; one with Piano I
Transcription of the one act opera intermezzo "Il segreto di Susanna" by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari
Transcription for two pianos
An intermezzo is a composition which fits between other musical or dramatic entities, such as acts of a play or movements of a larger musical work. They typically provided comic relief and dramatci contrast to the tone of the bigger opera around them.
At end: Bloomington Illinois
November 27th 1932
Bass Clef
G D A
Anson first used his initials or his name in print to autograph his compositions. He later used the musical notation of his initials "G.D.A." on the treble clef and bass cleff staffs.
Dates
- 1932-11-27
Creator
- Anson, George (Transcriber, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collections is open for research.
Extent
1 Manuscript (8 leaves; 13 pages) : piano sketch; transcription; two pianos; ; 9.5 x 12.5 inches
1 Manuscript (4 leaves; 5 pages) : piano sketch; transcription; two pianos ; 9.5 x 12.5 inches
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Anson, George (Transcriber, Person)
- Wolf-Ferrari, Ermanno, 1876-1948 (Composer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the West Library Special Collections Repository
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Eunice & James L. West Library
Fort Worth TX 76105 United States
specialcollections@txwes.edu