Manuscript score of a collection of six two-part madrigals: 'N° VI Madrigali a due voci'.

CLARI, Giovanni Carlo Maria.

Published by Italy, mid-eighteenth century., 1750

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Oblong folio, ff.84, manuscript on paper, staves ruled in manuscript, written on three systems, manuscript title-page; in very good, original condition; in contemporary patterned paper boards, front cover working loose; rubbed and worn, particularly to spine, light waterstain to front cover.A collection of secular madrigals for two voices by the composer Clari (1677 1754), written for soprano/bass, soprano/alto, and soprano/tenor, each with instrumental bass accompaniment. The madrigals included here are: Il Soldato poltrone, Il Musica ignorante, L'Amante disperato, Amante di Donne Vecchia, Il Poeta Spiantato, and Il Ciocatore sfortunato. 'Clari's most famous compositions, cited frequently in works of later theorists as fine examples of the genre, are his vocal chamber duets and trios. There are copies, both manuscript and printed, in libraries all over Europe. Probably they were written for his pupils to sing, especially in view of the fact that the vocal range tends to be more restricted than in his other works. The chamber works show a charming combination of didactic exercise and delightful melody. By the 19th century Clari had been all but forgotten. His fame now rests almost entirely on the six duets that Handel incorporated into his own Theodora (1750)' (New Grove). Language: Italian. Seller Inventory # F1611

Bibliographic Details

Title: Manuscript score of a collection of six ...

Publisher: Italy, mid-eighteenth century.

Publication Date: 1750

Binding: Hardcover