Frederick Loewe. Autograph manuscript of the song 'If ever I would leave you' from "Camelot", 1960s
LOEWE, FREDERICK, (1901-1988)
Autograph manuscript of the song 'If ever I would leave you' from the musical "Camelot" (1960)
a fair copy in pencil comprising the vocal line without accompaniment, written on twelve staves, text for the first verse only, some erasures
If ever I would leave you--it wouldn't be in summer.
seeing you in summer I would never go.
Your hair streaked with sun-light--your lips red as flame,
your face with a lustre--that puts gold to shame!
not spring and not summer--not winter not Fall
No, never leave you--at all!
1 page, folio (c.31.5 x 24cm), with autograph title ("If ever I would leave you/ Lancelot Act II. Scene 1"), in all 2 pages on a bifolium, 12-stave paper, by Chappell, 1960s
Camelot was the last great musical that Frederick Loewe created with Alan Jay Lerner, written in 1959 and premiered in Toronto and Boston. It ran for 873 performances on Broadway in 1960, with a cast including Richard Burton, Julie Andrews and Robert Goulet (in the role of Lancelot). The starry world of Camelot became associated with the world of the newly-elected President Kennedy, who much admired the musical. A film version was released in 1967.
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LOEWE, FREDERICK, (1901-1988)
Autograph manuscript of the song 'If ever I would leave you' from the musical "Camelot" (1960)
a fair copy in pencil comprising the vocal line without accompaniment, written on twelve staves, text for the first verse only, some erasures
If ever I would leave you--it wouldn't be in summer.
seeing you in summer I would never go.
Your hair streaked with sun-light--your lips red as flame,
your face with a lustre--that puts gold to shame!
not spring and not summer--not winter not Fall
No, never leave you--at all!
1 page, folio (c.31.5 x 24cm), with autograph title ("If ever I would leave you/ Lancelot Act II. Scene 1"), in all 2 pages on a bifolium, 12-stave paper, by Chappell, 1960s
Camelot was the last great musical that Frederick Loewe created with Alan Jay Lerner, written in 1959 and premiered in Toronto and Boston. It ran for 873 performances on Broadway in 1960, with a cast including Richard Burton, Julie Andrews and Robert Goulet (in the role of Lancelot). The starry world of Camelot became associated with the world of the newly-elected President Kennedy, who much admired the musical. A film version was released in 1967.
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
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