Leonora (Fry, William Henry)

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, n.d.[1845-59].
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According to library: " The manuscript vocal part is Mrs. Seguin's personal copy of her character's role and the role portrayed by Edward Seguin, and contains cues, note changes, cuts, and stage direction"
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9 more: Aria: Grant Me Only One Hour • Aria: Ah Doomed Maiden • Cavatina: My Every Thought • Aria: Oh Fortune! In Thy Frown • Aria: Ah! Canst Thou Bid Me Smother • Aria: Oh, Moment Too Enchanting • Aria: No, Blame Her Not • Cavatina: Oh Lady, Have I Sought Too Boldly • Duet: How Had I Wronged Thee Ever?

Publisher. Info. Philadelphia: E. Ferrett & Co., 1845, 1846.
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Misc. Notes Ten selections from the opera published in four parts. Parts 1 to 3 with continous pagination (pages 1-30) and part 4 with pagination 1-11. Arranged for voice and piano accompaniment selections are noted as being "abbreviated" and/or "simplified." Ferrett published a full vocal score in 1846.
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Publisher. Info. Philadelphia: E. Ferrett & Co., 1847. Plate: Fill up.9.
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Publisher. Info. New York: Firth, Pond & Co., n.d. Plate 2324.
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Publisher. Info. New York: F. Riley & Co., n.d.
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Publisher. Info. New York: Lee & Walker, n.d. Plate 23-2.
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Publisher. Info. Philadelphia: George Willig, n.d.
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General Information

Work Title Leonora
Alternative. Title Lyrical drama
Composer Fry, William Henry
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IWF 1
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 acts
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1845
First Performance. 1844-06-04 in Philadelphia, Chestnut Street Theatre
First Publication. 1846
Librettist Joseph Reese Fry (1812-1865), after Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873): The Lady of Lyons
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation soli, chorus, orchestra
Related Works Revised as Giulio e Leonora (4 acts) in 1858.