{"product_id":"sheet-music-cover-for-natoma-signed-by-victor-herbert","title":"Sheet Music Cover For “Natoma” Signed By Victor Herbert","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis document is a sheet music cover for \"Natoma,\" an American grand opera composed by Victor Herbert with a libretto by Joseph D. Redding. It features a significant autograph musical quotation and a handwritten inscription by Victor Herbert himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe would describe this sheet as in fair condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutograph Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handwriting on the page includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusical Quote: On the left, Herbert has hand-drawn two bars of music from the opera, labeled \"Natoma\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInscription: The central text reads, \"To Horace E. Koon with best wishes and the compliments of the season. Xmas 1913\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSignature: Below the date is Victor Herbert's characteristic flourish-heavy signature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Opera \"Natoma\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComposer: Victor Herbert (1859–1924), who was primarily famous for his operettas like Babes in Toyland, but considered \"Natoma\" one of his greatest serious accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremiere: It premiered in Philadelphia on February 25, 1911, and featured legendary singers Mary Garden and John McCormack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThemes: Set in 1820s Spanish California, the opera was a conscious effort to create a \"truly American opera\" by incorporating Native American and Spanish themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublishing: This specific sheet is for the \"Orchestra Arrangements\" by Otto Langey, published by G. Schirmer in New York. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princeton Audubon Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51739554808090,"sku":"EB-327012928419","price":777.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_b84f2b9e-fb70-4a8e-a0cd-750e1eced0c4.jpg?v=1771870041","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/sheet-music-cover-for-natoma-signed-by-victor-herbert","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}