Record ID:
429746
Creator:
Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911, librettist.
Biographical Data:
English dramatist, author, librettist, stage director, and illustrator.
Title:
The pretty druidess : autograph manuscript.
Credit Line:
Gift of Reginald Allen.
Notes:
Title from accompanying libretto.
No place of writing is given; manuscript is unsigned and undated.
Written in brown ink on blue lined paper.
Manuscript consisting of 36 numbered leaves and two unnumbered preliminary leaves with "Dramatis Personae" on leaf [2].
An operatic burlesque produced at the opening of the new Charing Cross Theatre on June 19, 1869; loosely based on Vincenzo Bellini's 1831 opera Norma.
Provenance:
Reginald Allen.
Associated names:
Parody of (work): Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835. Norma.
Allen, Reginald, former owner.
Department:
Music Collection: