Haydn The Creation Oratorio Vocal Score Novello G Schirmer Vintage
$ 5.63
Description
Haydn The Creation Oratorio Vocal Score Novello G Schirmer Vintage. The Creation, arranged by Vincent Novello for SATB chorus, soloists and organ/piano. ✍️Arranger: Vincent Novello. The Creation – An Oratorio (Haydn). 📏Size: Approx. large octavo / small folio (standard choral score size). Vintage G. Schirmer vocal score of Joseph Haydn’s masterpiece The Creation, arranged by Vincent Novello for SATB chorus, soloists and organ/piano. This copy includes the complete vocal score with full English text and separate keyboard accompaniment, ideal for choir members, directors, organists, and collectors of early 20th-century sacred music. The score is housed in a plain brown paper outer wrapper with handwritten title, now worn and chipped at the edges, but it has done its job: the interior pages remain clean and legible, with tight binding and no missing pages observed. Inside you’ll find the classic layout with character list (Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael, Adam, Eve), recitatives, arias and choruses clearly printed—perfect for rehearsal or performance use. If you love historic editions of major choral works, this is a great “working copy” with authentic vintage character at an attractive price. Please review all photos to confirm condition and edition details before purchase. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis): 🎼 Work: The Creation – An Oratorio (Haydn) 🖨️ Edition: Vocal score with separate accompaniment for organ or pianoforte ✍️ Arranger: Vincent Novello 🏢 Publisher: G. Schirmer, New York / The Boston Music Co., Boston 📖 Format: Softcover vocal score, plain brown outer wrapper 🗣️ For forces: SATB chorus, solo voices, keyboard accompaniment 📅 Era: Vintage early–mid 20th century printing (exact year not stated) 📏 Size: Approx. large octavo / small folio (standard choral score size) 🧾 Language: English text 🧳 Provenance: Estate find, single owner use 🧹 Markings: Handwritten title and small pencil notations on outer wrapper; interior appears largely unmarked from photos 🪵 Cover: Brown paper outer cover with edge tears, chips and folds Condition: Overall Acceptable vintage condition – outer wrapper is worn with chips, tears, folds and pencil writing; interior score pages appear complete, clean and legible with light age toning and minor corner wear. Binding looks intact and secure for normal use. Additional details: Ships bagged and boarded, in a rigid mailer, to protect the fragile wraps. Ideal as a rehearsal copy, reference score, or addition to a collection of historic choral music. Seller’s note: Please rely on the photos as part of the description; this is the exact book you will receive. Vintage paper items may show age-related wear. Returns are accepted if the item is significantly misdescribed. Keywords (for SEO): Haydn Creation vocal score, The Creation oratorio sheet music, Vincent Novello arrangement, G Schirmer Boston Music Co, vintage choral score, SATB choir music, organ piano accompaniment, sacred oratorio sheet music, antique church music book, classical vocal score, Haydn Die Schöpfung English edition, collectible sheet music, vintage Schirmer oratorios and cantatas.
