Sheet music - Old Fantasy on Day and Night Ch. Lecocq E. Tavan Comic Opera

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Description

Vintage sheet music entitled Fantaisie sur le Jour et la Nuit, an opéra-bouffe in three acts by Ch. Lecocq, arranged by E. Tavan. The visible cover features elegant typography typical of late 19th or early 20th century musical editions. The title occupies most of the page, with artistic lettering and discreet ornamentation, on a cream background slightly patinated by time.

The document is published by Margueritat, 21 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, Paris, a clearly legible mention at the bottom of the page. The price indications for different versions (full orchestra, small orchestra, separate parts, piano edition) attest to a professional publication intended for amateur or professional musicians. At the top left, the mention "G. DIAUT" is visible, probably a stamp or a period ownership mark.

The booklet has a classic vertical format, with a soft matte cover, without any illustration other than the text. No decor or illustration is visible on this side. The whole suggests printing on uncoated paper, with slight wear on the edges and corners, typical of old sheet music that has been used for musical purposes.

The graphic style and layout correspond to the editorial practices of French sheet music from the Belle Époque. The mention of opéra-bouffe, a light lyrical genre, and the presence of several prices for different orchestras position this booklet as working material for musicians of the era.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover shows a visible patina and some wear marks on the edges, with no apparent major tears on the visible side. The inscriptions remain perfectly legible.

Did you know? Opéra-bouffe is a musical genre born in France in the 19th century, known for its light-hearted spirit and comic situations. Charles Lecocq, the composer of this work, was one of the great names of the genre, Offenbach's successor, and the author of numerous successes on the Parisian stages.

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