Author: Charles Gounod; Joseph Haydn
Title: Death and Life (Mors Et Vita); a Sacred Trilogy and the Passion (the Seven Words of Our Saviour on the Cross)
Description: London & New York, Novello, Ewer and Co. c1885. Leather. A wonderful leather-bound collection of scores of 'Mors et Vita' by Charles Gounod and 'The Passion' by Joseph Haydn. 'Mors et Vita' is a three-part oratorio which premiered at the Birmingham Festival in 1885, conceived as a sequel to the successful 'La Redemption&apos.'The Passion (The Seven Words of our Saviour on the Cross)' is here set to music by J. Haydn in an adaptation by the Reverent H. Clementi-Smith.Charles Francois Gounod (1818-1893) was a French composer most renowned for his twelve operas, including 'Faust' and 'Romeo et Juliette&apos. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris. He was extremely influential upon later French musicians.Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was a Classical composer hailing from Austria. Haydn was an extremely prolific and influential composer, being a friend and mentor to Mozart and the tutor of Beethoven.Undated; dated from copies on Jisc. In a half straight grain morocco binding. Externally a trifle rubbed to the head of the spine resulting in slight loss to the leather; some slight wear to the hinges and bumping to the extremities, otherwise general wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Charles Gounod Joseph Haydn Oratorio Scores Joseph Haydn The Passion Mors et Vita None


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