The beggar's opera / by John Gay. A faithful reproduction of the 1729 ed., which includes the words and music of all the airs, as well as the score for the overture. With commentaries by Louis Kronenberger and Max Goberman on the literary and musical background and with the original words of all the airs that John Gay adapted for this work.
| Other author | Gay, John, 1685-1732. |
| Other author | Kronenberger, Louis, 1904-1980. |
| Other author | Goberman, Max, 1911-1962. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Larchmont, N.Y. : Argonaut Books, [1961] |
| Description | xxiii pages : facsimiles: libretto (60 pages), music (46 pages illustrations, color plate), xxv-liv pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Beggar's opera Libretto. |
| General note | Music compiled, composed, and arr. by J. Pepusch. |
| General note | "The sources of the songs in The beggar's opera, Max Goberman": p.xxv-liv. |
| LCCN | 61018945 m 61001028 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML50.7.B3 1729 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |