Yes, I wouldn't expect to see 'guitar part' alfabeto etc in opera scores, much
as I wouldn't expect to see an intabulated theorbo part either.
Martyn
Lex Eisenhardt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As you probably know there are a few references to guitars and early
stage performances (Cavalieri, Landi, Rossi). Even if the guitar is mentioned
there is never any alfabeto printed in the scores, although it seems that in a
few occasions it is written in by hand. Most likely the guitar was only put on
the stage in comical, exotic or pastoral scenes. Played by dancers and singers,
as an emblem of another world. I doubt if there will be many names of
guitarists (specificly mentioned as such, not the theorbo player) on the
payrolls. It would be very useful knowledge indeed.
Lex
A good point - but it would, of course, be useful to see at least one
reference to a guitarist in the lists. Much work has been done on English
theatre lists but I'm ignorant of the state of research into Italian opera
house lists (assuming they exist other than a few freak survivals).
Martyn
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