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102 - [MUSIC]. [MENGOZZI (Bernardo)].
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[MUSIC]. [MENGOZZI (Bernardo)]. SINGING METHOD OF THE CONSERVATOIRE DE MUSIQUE, containing the Principles of Singing, Vocal Exercises, Solfège taken from the finest ancient and modern works; and arias in all tempos and various styles. Paris, Conservatoire de Musique Press, Year 12 [i.e. 1803–1804]. Large quarto, half ivy-green morocco, water-green cardboard covers; title and ex-dono gilded on the front cover over a large red morocco coat of arms, bordered by a gilded garland and surmounted by the royal arms struck in gold, plain spine divided by gilt rollers (antique binding); (1) title leaf, 290 pp., (1) table of contents leaf. One quire protruding slightly, scattered light foxing, rubbing at the joints and edges, corners worn. FIRST EDITION of this method combining theoretical principles, vocal exercises, solfège and arias drawn from both early and modern composers. The musical examples range from short recitative passages to extended solfège exercises and arias in vocal score. PRIZE COPY AWARDED BY ‘LES ARMES DE FRANCE’, presented at the 1822 competition of the Royal School of Music and Declamation, bearing this gilt inscription on the front cover: ‘Menus plaisirs du Roi / Royal School of Music & Declamation / 1822 Competition / 1st Prize in Music Theory awarded to Mr Lagrave’. An interesting insight into music education during the First Empire and the awards presented during the Restoration.
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