Graun: Artaserse, S, vl (2), vla, bc, GraunWV B:I:8/51, GraunWV B:I:8/46, Excerpts, 1750
[Ascertained]
Artaserse, S, vl (2), vla, bc, GraunWV B:I:8/51, GraunWV B:I:8/46, Excerpts
Manuscript copy D-KA , Mus. Hs. 180
Text author: [Ascertained]
Scoring summary: S, vl (2), vla, bc
Language of Text: Italian
Subject: Operas, Arias (voc.)
Catalog of works: B:I:8/46 B:I:8/51
Original Title: [dust cover title:] Arie | a | Canto | Viol 1 | Viol 2 | Viola | con | Basso | Del Sige Graun a Sa Majestè Brandeburg | P [unclear monogramm]
Material description:
  • Source type
    Source type: Manuscript copy
    Content type: Notated music
    Date
    1750 (1750c)
    Material
    Format, extent: 5 parts
    Dimensions: 36 (36,5) x 24 cm
    Parts held and extent: S, vl 1, 2, vla, b.fig: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2f.
    Watermark description
    [indistinct coat of arms]; [= KA 62]; [Saint Peter with key in a circle] [no countermark]; [= KA 76]
    Copyist: [Ascertained]
Shelfmark (olim): 85
Incipits:
1.1.1; 1. Andante; vl 1; E|b
(+)
1.1.2; b; E|b
1.1.3; S; [Artaserse]; E|b
Pensa che l'amor mio
1.2.1; [2]. Larghetto; vl 1; E
1.2.2; b; E
1.2.3; S; [Artabano]; E
Figlio se più non vivi
Scoring: S, vl (2), vla, b, bc
Dramatic roles named, standardized: Artaserse, Artabano
Notes: Der Text der ersten Arie stammt nicht von Metastasio; zu den textlichen Abweichungen von dessen ursprünglichem Libretto vergleiche SpragueA 1979
Auf der Titelseite rechts oben (in Blei, durchgestrichen): "85"
Wasserzeichen KA 76 nur im Papier des Umschlags
Note on performance: Performance date: 02.12.1743 Berlin, Königliche Oper
Bibliographic reference: p.87
Library (siglum) shelfmark: Mus. Hs. 180
RISM ID no.: 453002150
Last update: October 16, 2022