La cigale et la fourmi (Barbier, Frédéric)

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Publisher. Info. Paris: O. Legouix, n.d.[1862]. Plate O.L.G.605.
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Work Title La cigale et la fourmi
Alternative. Title Opérette bouffe en un acte
Composer Barbier, Frédéric
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IFB 27
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 act
First Performance. 1862/05/28
Paris: Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
First Publication. 1862
Copyright Information Publication noted in the Bibliographie de la France :
51e année, 2e série, Nº 36, 6 Septembre 1862, p.409, reg.1877 (vocal score).
Librettist Achille Eyraud (1821–1882)
Language French
Dedication à Monsieur Audray Deshorties
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation 2 vocal soloists, orchestra