19th Century Antique French Opera "La Dame Blanche" Piano Score

19th Century Antique French Opera "La Dame Blanche" Piano Score In our modern era, Hollywood films are arguably the most popular source of entertainment in society. For the affluent Parisians of the 19th century, opera held a similar place as their favored form of amusement. La dame blanche is a three-act comic opera by the French composer François-Adrien Boieldieu. Adapted from plots within five works by the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott, this opera embodies typical elements of Gothic Romanticism, including exotic Scottish settings, a missing heir, a mysterious castle, hidden treasures, and a ghost. It stands as one of the earliest endeavors to introduce fantasy elements into the realm of opera. François-Adrien Boieldieu was a French composer, primarily known for his operas, earning him the moniker "the French Mozart." He spent time in Russia as the court composer to the Tsar and, in 1820, became a professor of composition at the Paris Conservatory. In 1825, he attempted to weave fantasy elements into opera, creating "La dame blanche," the pinnacle work of his later years. This score features a very beautiful signature from its previous owner on the front page. Dimensions: 27.5cm Pages: 223 pages Price: 4580 (including shipping) All pages are present and the binding is intact. However, as a century-old antique score, it naturally bears historical marks. Please purchase only if you are comfortable with its aged condition.