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Subject: Vocal music


Program for the First American Performance of Antonín Dvořák's The Spectre's Bride Program for the First American Performance of Antonín Dvořák's The Spectre's Bride

This is a program from the first American performance of Antonín Dvořák's dramatic cantata, The Spectre's Bride, held on November 18, 1885, in Providence, Rhode Island. The performance was presented by the Arion Club, with Jules Jordan conducting and featuring prominent vocalists Emma Fursch-Madi, Charles H. Thompson, and Max Heinrich. The program also includes an 11-page translation of the cantata's text. This is a first edition program. Subsequent performances were held in Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston.

Sheet Music: Jephtha's Daughter from the Hebrew Melodies Sheet Music: Jephtha's Daughter from the Hebrew Melodies

Sheet music for "Jephtha's Daughter" from the Hebrew Melodies. Composed by John Braham and Isaac Nathan. Published in Boston by C. Bradlee circa 1835. Additional publication information indicates editions published by E.S. Mesier, Braham & Nathan in New York, New York, undated. WorldCat indicates only one copy of this edition exists.

Sheet Music: La Juive. The Jewess. A Grand Opera in Four Acts Sheet Music: La Juive. The Jewess. A Grand Opera in Four Acts

Sheet music for the opera *La Juive* (The Jewess), a grand opera in four acts with music by Jacques Fromental Halévy. Published in New York around 1860. The sheet music is contained in contemporary colored wrappers. This edition is noted as being rare, with only two copies located in Singerman's bibliography (Singerman 1656).

Sheet Music: My Old Wife, a Favorite Ballad Sheet Music: My Old Wife, a Favorite Ballad

Sheet music for the ballad "My Old Wife," with poetry by Jonas B. Phillips and music composed by Henry Russell. The music is dedicated to Mrs. Frederick F. Backus of Rochester, NY. Published in New York by Hewitt & Jaques in 1850. See related items in the collection.

Sheet Music: Selections for the Dolly Sisters, 1918 Sheet Music: Selections for the Dolly Sisters, 1918

A collection of sheet music featuring selections performed by the Dolly Sisters. The date is circa January 1, 1918. The collection includes contributions from Morris Gest and Harry Fox. This item is part of MS. Coll. 1410, M, Oversize Box 1, Folder 14.