Jules MASSENET (1842-1912) - Lot 106

Jules MASSENET (1842-1912) Esclarmonde. Romantic opera in four acts and eight tableaux by MASSENET. Poster after Alfred Choubrac Lithography in colors. Imp. F. Appel 12 R. du Delta, Paris - House in Lyon 6 place des Terreaux First performance at the Opéra Comique on May 15, 1889. Size : 120 x 82 cm. Not covered with canvas. Bibliography : reproduced p. 31 in the book French Opera Posters 1868-1930, Lucy Broido - Dover Publications New-York 1976. Provenance : Charles PITT Music Collection Charles PITT was a music critic and historian of British origin. He chose to settle in France where he collaborated in a continuous way in the review Opéra international then for Opéra Magazine and is an active member of the Professional Union of the critic. Through his numerous articles he has contributed to the democratization of English music in France but also to the promotion of lesser known operas such as those of India, Vietnam or Mauritius.