Operas. Musical compositions.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Dramatic musical compositions in which singing forms an essential part, chiefly consisting of recitatives, arias, and choruses, with orchestral accompaniment, usually documented by a libretto and musical score.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Typescripts of librettos by Ian Rankin; with related developmental notes and published programmes., 2007-2008.
File
Identifier: MS.50517
Scope and Contents
Typescripts of ‘Gesualdo’, an operetta with libretto by Ian Rankin and score by Craig Armstrong written as part of Scottish Opera’s Five:15 series. Folios 1-104.Proof and typescripts of ‘Gesualdo’ by Ian Rankin. Folios 1-63.Proof, 2008, 'Gesualdo: a chamber opera in 5 movements, music by Craig Armstrong, libretto by Ian Rankin'. Folios 1-36.Annotated typescripts, 2008, of the libretto for ‘Gesualdo’ by Ian Rankin, three revised drafts; with annotations by...
Dates:
2007-2008.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Ian Rankin archive.
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Papers relating to the professional activities of Ian Rankin.
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Papers relating to the literary and other creative works of Ian Rankin.
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Manuscripts, typescripts, and related working papers of other creative works of Ian Rankin.