Mele: Júpiter y Calisto
Expected to ship in about a month.
Shipping Policy- Composer: Juan Bautista Mele (1701-1752)
- Editors: Raúl Angulo Díaz, Antoni Pons Segui
- Format: Full Score
- Instrumentation: Zarzuela
- Work: Júpiter y Calisto (1736)
- Work Language: Spanish
- ISMN:
- Size: 8.3 x 11.6 inches
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
This volume offers the editing and study of a scenic work that, until now, had gone completely unnoticed: the totally sung zarzuela that we have called Jupiter and Callus. It is a work of anonymous text in Spanish and music attributable – as we will argue – to Juan Bautista Mele (ca. 1701 – after 1752), a Neapolitan composer active in Madrid between 1732 and 1752. The score, preserved today in the National Library of Portugal, lacks a cover indicating the title, the composer, the librettist or other circumstances relating to its composition, representation or copy. We have also not found documentation regarding it in public theaters, courtiers or noblemen.
However, the sung text itself provides valuable data that allows to accurately locate the framework of its representation. Specifically, three metatheatrical allusions made by the funny character Glauco identify, by name, the actor who played him – Ignacio Zerquera – and two actresses of the cast – Juana Vázquez and Angela Falchi ("Argentina"). The documented coincidence of these three performers in the Madrid field allows to date the work between 1735 and 1737 and, more likely, in the season 1736-1737.
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarines, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, cellos, bc.
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Digital Download
Digital, PDF version of the score.
Mele: Júpiter y Calisto
