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MSS 104William Henry Couret Music Collection1863-1908Extent: 109 ItemsScope and Content NoteThe collection cons<strong>is</strong>ts of Couret’s manuscript transpositions (1902-1908) of vocal music, aswell as printed vocal music (1863-1907). The collection contains several operatic selections,many of which were publ<strong>is</strong>hed in France. Also included <strong>is</strong> an undated catalog of musicalselections belonging to the “Lyre musicale” series publ<strong>is</strong>hed by E. Coutarel, Par<strong>is</strong>.Cite as:Arrangement:Languages:Restrictions:William Henry Couret Music Collection, MSS 104, Williams ResearchCenter, The H<strong>is</strong>toric New Orleans Collection.Generally alphabetic by title.French, Engl<strong>is</strong>h, Italian.Researchers may be limited to consulting one or two <strong>item</strong>s at a time, perthe d<strong>is</strong>cretion of the Reading Room staff.Reproduction of original documents, when permitted, must be performedby the Williams Research Center staff.How to Order:Accession number:Please provide the reference staff with the manuscript call number andfolder number.Record accession number here.Folder L<strong>is</strong>tManuscriptsFolder 1 1906. L’<strong>An</strong>gélus. Words by Armand. Music by C[ecil]Chaminade. Duet for mezzo-soprano and baritone.Original key. French words. Manuscript copy by W[illiam]Henry Couret, 1233 Kerlerec St., 28 March 1906.1 <strong>item</strong>.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 2Folder 2 1904. L’<strong>An</strong>gélus de la Mer. By Gustave Goublier. Transposedfor baritone two tones lower than the original key. Copy byW[illia]m H[enry] Couret, 1453 N. Rampart, [NewOrleans], 8 June 1904. French words.4 p. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 3 [19]07. C’était un Rêve. By M<strong>is</strong>s Aline Lafargue. Manuscriptcopy by W[illiam] H[enry] Couret, [19]07. French words4pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 4 [19]07. La Chanson des Peupliers. Words by Camille Soub<strong>is</strong>e.Music by F. Doria. Transposed for baritone by W[illiam]mH. Couret, [19]07. French words.3pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 5 [19]07. La Charité. Music by Cha[rle]s Mercier. Transposed forbass by W[illiam] H[enry] Couret, [19]07. French words.2pp. 2 copies. Included <strong>is</strong> a printed “Extrait du Cataloguede Musique de Chant” [Extract from Catalogue of VocalMusic]. Par<strong>is</strong>: Heugel et Cie, Editeurs, 1p. L<strong>is</strong>ts vocalselections from several opera.2 <strong>item</strong>s.Folder 6 [n.d.] Le Crucifix. Music by J. Faure. Arranged as a duet forbaritone and contralto. Manuscript arrangement, propertyof W[illiam] H[enry] Couret, [n.d.]. French words. 1p.Extra sheet contains piano accompaniment.2 <strong>item</strong>s.Folder 7 [n.d.] David Chantant devant Saul. [Words by E. Plouvier.Music by Luigi Bordese]. Recitative for bass. Manuscriptcopy by W[illiam] H[enry] Couret, [n.d.] French words.2pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 8 1902. L’Eclair: Romance. [Composer not given]. Manuscriptcopy by W[illia]m H[enry] Couret, 1902. Song with pianoaccompaniment. French words.2pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 9 [19]08. Faites la Charité. Words by D. Tagliafico. Music by LuigiBadia. Two manuscript transpositions: one for bass andone for baritone. Transpositions by W[illiam] H[enry]Couret, [19]08. French words;4pp. each. 2 <strong>item</strong>s.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 3Folder 10 1903. La Femme. Words by A. L’étilhac. Music by A. deRun[remainder of name m<strong>is</strong>sing]. “Chansonnette mélodie”.Two manuscript copies by W[illiam] H[enry] Couret,February 13, 1903. French words. 2pp. One sheetcontains only words to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th verses of the song.2 <strong>item</strong>s.Folder 11 [19]08. Hymne á la nuit. Music by Cha[rle]s Gounod. Manuscripttransposition for bass by W[illiam] H[enry] Couret, [19]08.Song with [piano] accompaniment. French words.3pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 12 [n.d.] Jocelyn: Berceuse. By B. Godard. Manuscript copy by[William Henry Couret], [n.d.] No lyrics.2pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 13 1905. J’oublierai. Poetry by Cha[rle]s Fallot. Music by GustaveGoublier. Manuscript copy transposed for bass byW[illiam] H[enry] Couret, December 6, 1905. With pianoaccompaniment. French words.5pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 14 1903; 1904. Madame Favart: Romance. From the three-act opera byJ[ules] Offenbach. Two manuscript transpositions forbaritone by W[illiam] H[enry] Couret, 1453 N. RampartSt., N[ew] O[rleans], La. One dated August, 1903; the otherdated July 30; 1904; with piano accompaniment. Frenchwords.2 pp. each. 2 <strong>item</strong>s.Folder 15 [n.d.] Manon Lescaut: Romance de Des Grieux. <strong>An</strong>ge, sirén oufemme? [From the opera by] Giacomo Puccini.Manuscript copy, transposed for baritone by [WilliamHenry Couret], [n.d.] With piano accompaniment. Frenchwords.4pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 16 [n.d.] La Mascotte: Duetto (Bettina, Pippo). [By Audran].Manuscript copy by W[illia]m H[enry] Couret, [n.d.] Duetwith piano accompaniment. French words. 4pp. Also: 1sheet of manuscript music, incomplete, entitled “Le Coeuret la Main: Romance”. Voice part (bass) of Gaetan, withpiano accompaniment. French words.2 <strong>item</strong>s.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 4Folder 17 [19]08. Que ne peut-on rêver toujours! - Adieu. Words by HenryDrucker; music by G[ustave] Goublier. Manuscripttransposition for bass by W[illiam] Couret, [19]08. With[piano] accompaniment. 5pp. Words on last page only.From Collection - Poémes du Coeur, No. 10.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 18 [n.d.] Rappelle-Toi. By [Lenepveu?]. Two manuscript copies byW[illia]m H[enry] Couret. French words; noaccompaniment. One copy has 2 verses; the other has 3verses.2 <strong>item</strong>s.Folder 19 [n.d.] Le Roi d’Ys: Aubade. Music by Ed Lalo. Manuscripttransposition for bass by [William H. Couret], [n.d.] Frenchwords; with piano accompaniment.3pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 20 [n.d.] Sérénade. Poetry by Victor Hugo. Music by CharlesGounod. Manuscript copy (incomplete) by (William HenryCouret]. [n.d.] Song with piano accompaniment. Frenchwords: 15 bars only.1p. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 21 [19]08. Si vous ne m’aimez plus. Words by Ph[ilippe] Théolier.Music by G[ustave] Goublier. Manuscript transposition forbass by W[illiam] Couret, [19]08. Melody with pianoaccompaniment. French words.2pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 22 [n.d.] Stances á l’Eternité. Words by Deslandes. Music by F.Delsarte. Manuscript transposition for bass by [William H.Couret?], [n.d.] Song with [piano] accompaniment. Frenchwords.2pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 23 [19]04. Les Stances de Flégier. Poetry by F. Loiret. Manuscriptfor baritone by W[illiam] C[ouret], [19]04. Song with pianoaccompaniment. French words.3pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 24 [n.d.] Te dire adieu. Words by G. Vaez. Music by G. Donizetti.Two manuscript copies by William Couret, 1233 KerleracSt., [New Orleans], [n.d.] For [soprano and baritone?] withviolin accompaniment. French words; one copy has no
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 5words.7pp. each. 2 <strong>item</strong>s.Folder 25 1905. La Traviata: Song No. 7. [From the opera by GiuseppiVerdi]. Transposed for baritone or bass by W[illiam]H[enry] Couret, November 8, 1905. With pianoaccompaniment. French words.3pp. 1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 26 [n.d.] Le vieux Capitaine. Words and music by A. de Gasperini.Manuscript transposition for bass by [William HenryCouret], [n.d.] With piano accompaniment. French words,6pp. Additional 3pp. contain only lyrics.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 27 1904. Couret, William H[enry], Music Notebook. 1904manuscript music notebook, property of W[illiam] H[enry]Couret, 1453 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, Lou<strong>is</strong>iana.Contents: Franco<strong>is</strong> les bas bleus. 4pp. French words. LeCrédo du Paysan by G[ustave] Goublier, for baritone.French words, 4pp. Hymne à la nuit [by Charles Gounod];French words, 2pp.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 28 [n.d.] Fragments. 1 sheet (no title) of manuscript music. Words:“La fleur que tu m’ava<strong>is</strong> jeté...”.1 sheet containing only piano accompaniment.2 <strong>item</strong>s.Printed MusicFolder 29 [n.d.] Adieux à Suzon. Poetry by Alfred de Musset. Music byGaetano Braga. Par<strong>is</strong>: Ma<strong>is</strong>on G. Flaxland; Durand,Schoenewerk & Cie, Successeurs, [n.d.] Pl. No. G.F. 611.For voice and piano. French words, 3pp. Dedicated toAlfred Mayrargues. Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> by L. Parent, RueRodier, 49. Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “Six Melodies de Gaetano Braga”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 30 1894. Ave Maria (composé sur la Meditaion de Tha<strong>is</strong>). By JulesMassenet. Par<strong>is</strong>: Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie, copyright,1894. Pl. No. H. et Cie, copyright, 8051 (1). For mezzosopranoand piano; Latin words, 5pp. Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> byDelauncy, F[aubour]g St. Den<strong>is</strong>, 51-53. Sold in NewOrleans by Agence Genérale des Editeurs Franca<strong>is</strong>, 411
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 6Royal St. Back cover: “Collections de la Maitr<strong>is</strong>e”publ<strong>is</strong>hed by L. Niedermeyer and J. D’Ortique.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 31 1898. La Bohème: Solo de Colline: O ma vieille douillete. ByG[iacomo] Puccini. French version by Paul Ferrier. Par<strong>is</strong>:G. Ricordi & Col, copyright 1898. Pl. No. n 101910 n. Forbass & piano: French words, 3pp. Printed in Italy. Cover:Brief musical excerpts from songs of the opera “LaBohème.”. Back cover: Price l<strong>is</strong>t for these and otherselections and arrangements from th<strong>is</strong> opera.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 32 1871. Cantique de Noël (Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas Song). By Adolphe Adam.New York: G. Schirmer, 1871. Pl. No. 1334. For mezzosopranoin C and piano: Italian, French, and Engl<strong>is</strong>h words,3pp. Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “Sacred Songs and Duets” publ<strong>is</strong>hed by G.Schirmer, New York. Back cover: “New Songs and Duets,Selected from the Catalogue of G. Schirmer, New York.”Sold by Grunewald’s Music House, New Orleans, Dec. 16,1904. 1 complete selection; 2 fragments.3 <strong>item</strong>s.Folder 33 [n.d.] Le Carillonneur de Bruges. Music by Albert Gr<strong>is</strong>ar.Words by M. de St. Georges Par<strong>is</strong>: Columbier, Editeur,[n.d.] Pl. No. (C. 1482)3. Couplets for bass and piano.French words, 7pp. Sung by Mr. Bataille. Printed in Par<strong>is</strong>by Jules Jateau, Rue St. Den<strong>is</strong>, 341. Sold in [New Orleans]by Sourdes & Chassaignac, 78 Chartres St.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 34 1899. Cendrillon: Nous quitterons cette ville. From “Cendrillon”,4-act fairy tale. Poem by Henri Cain. Music by J[ules]Massenet. Par<strong>is</strong>: Heugel & Cie, copyright, 1899. Pl.No. H.& C. 19398. Duet for baritone and soprano, pianoaccompaniment. French words, 5pp. Printed in [Par<strong>is</strong>] byDelanchy & Cie. Sold in New Orleans by Grunewald’sMusic House, February 3, 1903. Cover: Brief musicalexcerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera..1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 35 1870. Charity (La Charité). Music by Charles Mercier. Engl<strong>is</strong>hversion and accompaniment by H. Millard. New York: G.Schirmer, 1870. Pl.No. 1093. Romance with pianoaccompaniment, 4pp. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “New Music For thePiano, Selected From the Catalogue of G. Schirmer, New
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 7York.”1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 36 1898. Le Cor (The Horn). Music by A. Flégier. Poem by Alfredde Vigny; Engl<strong>is</strong>h version by Isabella G. Parker. NewYork: G. Schirmer, copyright, 1898. Pl.No. 113873. Forbass and piano; French and Engl<strong>is</strong>h words, 7pp. Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts“French Songs”. Back cover: “New Songs and Duets,Selected from the Catalogue of G. Schirmer, New York.”1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 37 [n.d.] Le Cor. Poetry by Alfred de Vigny. Music by A. Flégier.Par<strong>is</strong>: L. Jouve, editeur, 60 Rue Taitbout, [n.d.] Pl.No. A.F.29. For bass and piano. French words, 7pp. Printed inPar<strong>is</strong> by E. Delay, rue Rodier, 49. Dedicated to F. Luckxof the Opéra, friend and student of the composer. Backcover: “Compositions Diverses de A. Flégier”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 38 [n.d.] Le Crédo du Paysan. Words by S. & F. Borel. Music byG[ustave] Goublier. Par<strong>is</strong>: L. Eveillard, Editeur, 39Boul[evar]d de Strasbourg. [n.d.] Pl.No. L.E. 1773. (1). Forbaritone and piano: French words, 3p. Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> byDupré, Rue du Delta, 26. Sung by J. Noté of the Opéra;dedicated to J. Bioletto. Sold in New Orleans byGrunewald’s Music House; two copies; one copy datedJune 25, 1902.2 <strong>item</strong>s.Folder 39 1879. Crucifixus! By J. Faure. Engl<strong>is</strong>h version by F.W. Rosier.New York: G. Schirmer, copyright, 1879. Pl.No. 2184.Religious song for contralto or baritone, with pianoaccompaniment; French and Engl<strong>is</strong>h words, 5pp. Backcover l<strong>is</strong>ts “New Songs and Duets, Selected from theCatalogue of G. Schirmer, New York”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 40 [n.d.] David Chantant Devant Saül (David singing before Saul).Words by E. Plouvier; music by Luigi Bordese. Translatedby M.M. Sumerling. London: Schott & Co., [n.d.] Pl.No.869. For baritone or bass and piano. French and Engl<strong>is</strong>hwords, 7pp. Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “Choix de Romances franca<strong>is</strong>es”[Selection of French Romances]. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “PopularSongs, publ<strong>is</strong>hed by Schott & Co., 159 Regent St., London,W.” Sold by Grunewald’s Music House, New Orleans.1 <strong>item</strong>.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 8Folder 41 [n.d.] Dieu seul me la rendra!!! Words by M. HonoréBonhomme. Music by Paul Henrion. Par<strong>is</strong>: Colombier, 6rue Vivienne, [n.d.]. Pl.No. C. 1113 (1). For bass andpiano. French words, 5pp. Dedicated to Monsieur Roger.Printed by Ed. Delanchy & Cie, Par<strong>is</strong>. Sold by Grunewald’sMusic House, New Orleans. Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts other compositionsof Paul Henrion.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 42 [n.d.] En Chemin. By Augusta Holmès. Par<strong>is</strong>: H. Tellier, Editeur,[n.d.] Pl.No. H.T. 799. Song with piano accompaniment:French words, 5pp. Dedicated to Eugène Cougoul. Printedby Delanchy & Cie, F[aubour]g St. Den<strong>is</strong>. Cover: “LesSérénades” [by] Augusta Holmès. Back cover: “Cataloguedes Publications Musicales de Henri Tellier.”1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 43 [n.d.] Faites La Charité! (Fate La Carita!) Italian words andmusic by Luigi Badia. French words by D. Tagliafico.Par<strong>is</strong>: Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie, Editeurs, [n.d.] Pl. No.H. 3275. Song with piano accompaniment. Dedicated toMr. Delle Sedie, 7pp. Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “Mélodies et CanzoniItaliennes de Luigi Badia, Soirées Musicales de Londres”.Back cover: “Musique de chant” publ<strong>is</strong>hed by Heugel &Cie, Au Ménestrel.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 44 [n.d.] La Favorite: Air. From the opera in 4 acts by G. Donizetti.Words by E[ugène Scribe, Alph[onse] Royer and Gust[ave]Vaez. Par<strong>is</strong>: chez Brandus, [n.d.] Pl.No. M.S. 3220 (11).Air with piano accompaniment. French words, 5pp. Sungby Mr. Duprez. Printed by Thierry F[rère]s, cité´Bergére 1,Par<strong>is</strong>. Cover: Musical excerpts, various pieces from theopera “La Favorita”: piano accompaniment by R. Wagner.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 45 [n.d.] La Favorite; Cavatine; Duo. From the 4-act opera by G.Donizetti. Words by E[ugène] Scribe, A[lphonse] Royer,and G[ustave] Vaez. Par<strong>is</strong>: Lèon Grus, Editeur, Place SaintAugustin. [n.d.] Pl.No. L.G. 1847. 10.b<strong>is</strong> Cavatina forbaritone and piano: French words, 5pp. Duet for baritoneand contralto with piano accompaniment. French words,11pp. Duet cover bears inscription: “Wm. H. Couret, No.1453 N. Rampart 12/8/03”.1 <strong>item</strong>.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 9Folder 46 [n.d.] Die Favoritin: Recitativ und Arie. From the 4-act opera byG. Donizetti. Leipzig: Otto Forberg, [n.d.] Pl.No. 1157. Forbass and piano; German and French words, 10pp. Printed inLeipzig by C.G. Röder. Front and back covers l<strong>is</strong>t (inGerman) arias for all voice parts, from the collection of Th.Hauptner. Cover bears ms. inscription: “Wm. H. Couret,1233 Kerlerec”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 47 [n.d.] Gilles le Rav<strong>is</strong>seur: Air. From the opera by Albert Gr<strong>is</strong>ar.[Par<strong>is</strong>]: E. Gerard et Cie, <strong>An</strong>cienne Ma<strong>is</strong>on Me<strong>is</strong>sonnier,[n.d.] Pl.No. C.M. 3, 897. For bass and piano: Frenchwords, 9pp. Sung by Mr. Herman Léon. Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> byE. Martinet. Cover: “Bibliothèque du Chanteur, OpèrasFranca<strong>is</strong>” [Singer’s Library, French Operas]. Cover bearsms. inscription: “William Couret, 1233 Kerlerec St., & C.Van Houfflen’.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 48 [n.d.] Hérodiade: Air d’Hérode. From the opera in 4 acts and 6scenes. Poetry by MM. P. Milliet and H. Grémont. Musicby J[ules] Massenet. Par<strong>is</strong>: Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie,[n.d.] Pl.No. H. et C.ie 7103. For baritone and piano.French words, 5pp. Printed in [Par<strong>is</strong>] by L. Parent, R[ue]Rodier, 61. Cover: Excerpts from songs belonging to th<strong>is</strong>opera. Ms. inscription on cover: “William Couret, 1233Kerlerec St.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 49 1891. Hosanna! Easter Song. Poem by Julien Didièe. Engl<strong>is</strong>hversion by Nathan Haskell Dole. Music by Jules Granier.New York: G. Schirmer, copyright, 1891. Authorizededition. Song in Key of A with piano accompaniment.Lyrics in Engl<strong>is</strong>h and French, 7pp. First page contains textof poem “Hosanna!” by Julien Didièe. Sold in NewOrleans by Grundewald’s Music House. Ms. inscription oncover: “W.H. Couret, ‘08”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 50 [n.d.] I Vespri Siciliani: Aria. From the 3-act opera byG[iuseppi] Verdi. French lyrics by Scribe and Duveyrier.Italian lyrics by E.C. e di S.G. Par<strong>is</strong>: Lèon Escudier, rue deCho<strong>is</strong>eul, 21, [n.d.] Pl. No. 1611 [3]. For bass and piano;Italian words, 11pp. First 6 pages bear manuscript lyrics inFrench for the recitative of Procida. Cover; Musical
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 10excerpts from songs belonging to th<strong>is</strong> opera.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 51 [n.d.] Invocation. Words by O. Pradere. Music by Ch[arles]Gounod. Par<strong>is</strong>: Choudens, Editeur, 265 Rue St. Honoré,[n.d.] Pl.No. A.C. 1500. (1). For contralto or bass andpiano. French words.5pp. Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> by Imprimerie Arouy, rueRochechouart, 84. Cover: Black & white lithograph ofsoldier. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts compositions of Ch[arles] Gounod.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 52 1901. Invocation. Words by Victor Hugo. Engl<strong>is</strong>h version byNathan Haskell Dole. Music by Charles M. Widor, Op. 28,No. 2. Boston: Oliver Ditson Company, copyright, 1901.P. No. 4-76-63238-5. For bass and piano; Engl<strong>is</strong>h andFrench words, 7pp. Covers l<strong>is</strong>t Bass Songs by variouscomposers, publ<strong>is</strong>hed by Oliver Ditson Company. Coverdesign by F.G. Hale. Sold by Grunewald’s Music House,New Orleans, May 1906.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 53 1891. Jocelyn: Lullaby. By B. Godard. Engl<strong>is</strong>h version byNathan Haskell Dole. New York: G. Schirmer, copyright,1891. P. No. 9575. For alto or baritone and piano; Engl<strong>is</strong>hand French words, 7pp. Front cover l<strong>is</strong>ts operatic selectionsbelonging to “Lyric Gems”. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “New Songs& Duets, Selected from the Catalogue of G. Schirmer, NewYork”. Sold by Grunewald’s Music House, February 4,1905. Cover bears ms. inscription: “Wm. H. Couret”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 54 1902. Le Jongleur de Notre-Dame: Légende de la Sauge. Poemby Maurice Léna. Music by J[ules] Massenet. Par<strong>is</strong>: AuMénestrel, Heugel & Cie, copyright, 1902. Pl.No. H. etC.ie 20, 943. For baritone and piano. French words, 6pp.Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> by Imprimerie Delanchy, F[aubour]g St.Den<strong>is</strong>, 51. Cover: Musical excerpts from “Le Jongleur deNotre-Dame”, miracle in 3 acts. Sold in New Orleans byPhilip Werlein, Ltd., Sep. 29, 1909. Ms. inscription oncover: “W.H. Couret”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 55 [n.d.] Josué: Air de Caleb. From the oratorio by G[eorge] F.Handel. Translation [into French] by Sylvain St. Etienne.Par<strong>is</strong>: E.Gérard & Cie, <strong>An</strong>cienne Ma<strong>is</strong>on Me<strong>is</strong>sonier, [n.d.]
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 11Pl.No. C.M. 9041. For baritone and piano. French words,3pp. Printed by Alfred Compan, r[ue] Rousselet, 15, Par<strong>is</strong>.Cover advert<strong>is</strong>es the series “Ecole Classique du Chant”compiled by Madame P. Viardot-Garcia. Cover lithographby A. Barrizet. Inside the front cover <strong>is</strong> a Preface by theEditors and the first page bears the ms. inscription “C. VanHoufflen”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 56 [n.d.] La Juive: Air. From the 5-act opera. Words by Mr.Eug[ène] Scribe. Music by F. Halévy. Par<strong>is</strong>: HenryLemoine, éditeur, 256 rue St. Honoré, [n.d.] Pl.No. 4610H.For baritone and piano. French words, 13pp. Sung by A.Nourrit. Printed by A. Chaimbard & Cie, [Par<strong>is</strong>]. Cover:Musical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera. back cover: excerpt fromthe music catalogue of Lemoine & Fils, Editeurs. Also,advert<strong>is</strong>ement for “Répertoire Classique du chant frança<strong>is</strong>”.Ms. inscription on cover: “Wm. Henry Couret, 1453 N.Rampart St., N.O. La., Oct. 14, ‘05.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 57 [n.d.] Lakmé: Stances. From the opera in 3 acts. Words byEdmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. Music by LeoDélibes. Par<strong>is</strong>: Au Ménestrel, Haugel et Fils, [n.d.] Pl. No.H. 5699 (9). For baritone and piano: French words, 5pp.Sung by Mr. Cobalet. Printed by J. Guillemard, [Par<strong>is</strong>].Cover: Musical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera. Back cover:Extrait du Catalogue de Musique de Chant” publ<strong>is</strong>hed byAu Ménestral, Heugel et Cie. Cover bears ms. inscriptions:“Wm. Henry Couret, No. 1453 N. Rampart St., N.O., La.Aug. 10/03”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 58 1905. Lina: Chanson Napolitaine. Words by Pierre Chapelle(Will). Music by Magdeleine Symiane. Par<strong>is</strong>: L. Maurel,Aux Répertoires Réun<strong>is</strong>, 1 P[assa]ge de l’Industrie,copyright, 1905. Song with piano accompaniment. Frenchwords. Repertoire Dickson and Marti. Last page only <strong>is</strong>complete with accompaniment. Insert contains vocal scoreand words to 3 verses. Printed by Imp[rimerie] L. Ghidone.Cover: Color lithograph of female figure by S. Dola.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 59 [n.d.] Linda de Chamouny: Duo. From the 3-act opera. Words byMM. H. Lucas, D’Ennery and Gustave Lemoine. Music byG. Donizetti. Par<strong>is</strong>: chez Schonenberger, Editeur de
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 12Musique, Boulevard Po<strong>is</strong>soniere, 28, [n.d.] Pl.No. S. 1050-8. Duet for bass and baritone with piano accompaniment.French words, 13pp. Cover: Musical excerpts from theopera, both for voice and musical instruments. Ms.inscription on cover: “William Couret, 1233 Kerlerec St.”Sold by F. Charpaux & Co. Music Store, 181 Canal St.,New Orleans.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 60 1900. Lou<strong>is</strong>e: Air. From the “roman musical” [musical novel] in4 acts & 5 scenes by Gustave Charpentier. Par<strong>is</strong>: AuMénestrel, Heugel & Cie, copyright, 1900. Pl.No. H. &C.ie 20166. For soprano and piano. French words.5pp. Printed in [Par<strong>is</strong>] by Delanchy & Cie. Cover: Brownand white lithograph by P. Borie; street scene. Also,musical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera, for voice and piano. Soldin New Orleans by Philip Werlein, Ltd.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 61 1891. Love-Song (Stances). By A. Flégier & Ferdinand Loviot.Engl<strong>is</strong>h version by N[athan] H[askell] Dole. New York: G.Schirmer, copyright 1891. Pl.No. 9970. Song with pianoaccompaniment. Engl<strong>is</strong>h and French words. 9pp. Separatescores for violin and violoncello accompaniments, 1p each.Cover design by Edward B. Edwards, 1901. Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts“Songs with Accompaniment of Piano and OtherInstruments: Secular Songs: Second Series”. Sold byGrunewald’s Music House, New Orleans, Aug. 8, 1904.Ms. inscription on cover: “Wm. H. Couret, No. 1453 N.Rampart St., N.O., La. 8/11/04”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 62 [n.d.] Ma Barque: Mélodie Maritime. Words by HippolyteGuérin. Music by Alfred Quidant. Mayence: Chez les Filsde B. Schott, [n.d.] Pl.No. 12909. For baritone and piano.French words, 3pp. No. 518 in the “Lyre frança<strong>is</strong>e” series.Cover: Black and white lithograph of family at seaside;they are praying to statue of Our Lady. Ms. inscription oncover: “Wm. H. Couret”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 63 [n.d.] Le Maitre-Chanteur: Air (Chant de Charlemagne). Fromthe 2-act opera. Words by Mr. Henry Trianon. Music by A.Limnander. Par<strong>is</strong>: E. Gérard et Cie, <strong>An</strong>cienne Ma<strong>is</strong>onMe<strong>is</strong>sonnier, [n.d.] Pl.No. J.M. 3364-2. For [baritone?] andpiano. French words, 7pp. Sung by Mr. Obin. Printed in
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 13Par<strong>is</strong> by Michelet, rue du Hasard, 6. Cover: Catalogue ofmusical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera; piano accompaniment byVauthrot. Ms. inscription on cover: “Property of MortimerJ. Duvergé de Robelot, 1899”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 64 [n.d.] Mignon: Berceuse. From the comic opera in 3 acts and 5scenes. Words by M. Carré and J. Barbier. Music byAmbro<strong>is</strong>e Thomas. Par<strong>is</strong>: Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie,[n.d.] Pl.No. H. 5450 (10). For [baritone?] and piano.French words, 5pp. Sung by M. Bataille. Cover: Catalogueof musical excerpts from the opera, with pianoaccompaniment by Aug[us]te Bazille. Ms. inscription oncover: “W.H. Couret, ‘07.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 65 [n.d.] Mignon: Duo. From the comic opera in 3 acts and 5scenes. Words by M. Carré and J. Barbier. Music byAmbro<strong>is</strong>e Thomas. Par<strong>is</strong>: Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie,[n.d.] Pl.No. H. 5425 (13). Duet for Mignon & Lothariowith piano accompaniment. Sung by Mme. Galli-Marié &M. Bataille. French words, 7pp. Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> byDelanchy, F[aubour]g St. Den<strong>is</strong>, 51-53. Cover: Musicalexcerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera. Ms. inscription on cover: “W.H.Couret, ‘07”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 66 1869. Mignon: Romance (Elle ne croyait pas) (She ne’er BelievedIt True). From the 3-act opera by Ambro<strong>is</strong>e Thomas.Engl<strong>is</strong>h version by H. Millard. New York: G. Schirmer,1869. P. No. 1292. Romance for baritone or mezzosoprano;French, Italian and Engl<strong>is</strong>h words with pianoaccompaniment, 7pp. Cover: Musical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong>opera. Back cover: “New Songs & Duets from theCatalogue of G. Schirmer, New York.” Ms. inscription oncover: “Wm. Henry Couret, No. 1453 N. Rampart, N.O.,La. Aug. 10/03”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 67 1889. Mignon: Conna<strong>is</strong> tu le pays (Knowest Thou the Land).From the opera by Ambro<strong>is</strong>e Thomas. Engl<strong>is</strong>h words byGeo[rge] Cooper. New York: Richard A. Saalfield,copyright, 1889. Pl.No. 1663-6. Song with [piano]accompaniment; Engl<strong>is</strong>h, French, and Italian words, 7pp.Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts: “The Saalfield Series, Popular Folios ofMusic”. Ms. inscription on cover: “William Couret, No.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 141453 N. Rampart St., March 14/02”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 68 1884; 1899. My Ideal (Ideals). Words by Carmelo Errica. Music by F.Paolo Tosti. Engl<strong>is</strong>h Version by H. Millard. New York: G.Schirmer, copyright, 1884. Pl.No. 3747. “Melodia” withpiano accompaniment; Italian and Engl<strong>is</strong>h words, 5pp.Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “Favorite Songs by F. Paulo Tosti”. Design byEdward B. Edwards; design copyright, 1899, by G.Schirmer.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 69 1887 Ninon. Words by Alfred de Musset, [Engl<strong>is</strong>h words] byEugene Oudin. Music by F. Paolo Tosti. New York: G.Schirmer, copyright, 1887. Pl.No. 5041. For alto and piano;Engl<strong>is</strong>h and French words, 7pp. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “NewMusic for the Piano, Selected from the Catalogue of G.Schirmer, New York”. Sold by Grunewald’s Music House,New Orleans. Cover bears ms. inscription: “WilliamCouret, 1233 Kerlerec”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 70 [n.d.] Ninon, Nina. Words by Raphael May. Music by GustaveGoublier. Par<strong>is</strong>: E. Coutarel, Editeur, 13 FaubourgMontmartre, [n.d.] Pl.No. L.M. 329. Serenade with pianoaccompaniment. French words, 3pp. Sung by Mme. <strong>An</strong>naThibaud from the Répertoire Mercadier. Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> byG. Mergault & Cie, 12 Rue Martel. Cover: Brown & whitelithograph of dashing couple. Back cover: “GustaveGoublier: Dernières Compositions pour Chant” [GustaveGoublier: Latest Vocal Compositions]. Ms. inscription oncover: “Wm. H. Couret, No. 1233 Kerlerec St., 1/19/06”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 71 [n.d.] Les Noces de Jeannette: Air. From the 1-act comic opera.Words by M. Carré and J. Barbier. Music by Victor Masse.Par<strong>is</strong>: Léon Grus, Editeur, Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, 31.[n.d.] 4th Edition. Pl.No. Mme C. 603 (1 b<strong>is</strong>). For[baritone] and piano: French words, 11pp. Sung by Mr.Couderc. Printed in [Par<strong>is</strong>] by E. Delay, R[ue] Rodier, 49.Cover: Black & white lithograph by G. Fralpont showingwoman watching while man breaks chair. Also, musicalexcerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera. Ms. inscription on cover: “Wm.H. Couret, 1233 Kerlerec St. 12/4/05.1 <strong>item</strong>.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 15Folder 72 [n.d.] Noël païen. Poetry by Armand Silvestre. Music by J[ules]Massenet. Par<strong>is</strong>: Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie, [n.d.] Pl.No.H. et C.ie 6918. Song in Key of D with pianoaccompaniment. French words, 5pp. Dedicated to MadameDurand-Ulbach. Printed in Par<strong>is</strong>, Imprimerie Centrale desChemins de Fer: Imprimerie Chaix, Rue Bergère, 20. Backcover l<strong>is</strong>ts “Mélodies de J. Massenet”. Sold in New Orleansby Grunewald’s Music House, July 20, 1904. Cover bearsms. inscription: “Wm. H. Couret, 1453 N. Rampart St.,N.O. 7/20/04”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 73 1883. Open Thy Lattice (Para<strong>is</strong> à ta fenêtre). By Lou<strong>is</strong> Gregh.Engl<strong>is</strong>h version by James D. Trenor. New York: G.Schirmer, copyright, 1883. Pl.No. 3422. For contralto orbass with piano accompaniment; French and Engl<strong>is</strong>hwords, 7pp. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “New Songs for One Voice.Publ<strong>is</strong>hed by G. Schirmer, 35 Union Square, New York”.Sold in New Orleans by Grunewald’s Music House, Apr.1907. Ms. inscription on cover: “W.H. Couret ‘07”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 74 1893. Pagliacci: Prologue. From the 2-act opera by R.Leoncavallo. Engl<strong>is</strong>h adaptation by Frederic E. Weatherly.London: E. Ascherberg & Co., copyright, 1893. For[baritone?] and piano. Engl<strong>is</strong>h and Italian words;manuscript French words, 15pp. Cover lithograph by Lowe& Brydone. Inside front cover <strong>is</strong> l<strong>is</strong>ting of “E. Ascherberg& Co.’s New and Most Successful Songs”. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>tsselections from “Pagliacci”. Ms. inscription on cover:“Wm. H. Couret, No. 1233 Kerlerec St.”1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 75 1893. Paillasse: Recitative et Arioso. From the 2-act lyricaldrama by R. Leoncavallo. French lyrics by Eugène Crosti.Par<strong>is</strong>: Choudens Fils, Editeur, 30, Boulevard des Capucins,copyright by Ed. Sonzogno, 1893. Pl.No. A.C. 9690. Forbaritone or mezzo-soprano and piano. French words, 5pp.Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> by Impremerie Dupré. Cover: Black &white lithograph by F. Buval of country theater. Back coverl<strong>is</strong>ts “Mélodies pour Chant and Piano”. [Melodies forVoice and Piano].1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 76 1872. Les Rameaux (The Palm Trees). Music by J. Faure.Adapted and arranged by H. Millard. New York: G.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 16Schirmer, copyright, 1872. Pl.No. 2094. Song with pianoaccompaniment; French and Engl<strong>is</strong>h words, 7pp. Coverl<strong>is</strong>ts “Sacred Songs and Duets”. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “NewSongs and Duets, Selected from the Catalogue of G.Schirmer, New York”. Sold in New Orleans byGrunewald’s Music House, Apr. 13, 1905. Ms. inscriptionon cover; “Wm. H. Couret”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 77 [n.d.] The Palms (Les Rameaux). By J. Faure. Engl<strong>is</strong>h words byD.C.A. New York: The John Church Company, [n.d.]Pl.No. 2743-6. For alto or baritone and piano; Engl<strong>is</strong>h andFrench words, 7pp. Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “May Festival Music forvoice and piano”. Back cover: “Choice Vocal MusicPubl<strong>is</strong>hed by the John Church Company, Cincinnati, NewYork, Chicago”. Ms. inscription on cover: “WilliamCouret, 1233 Kerlerec St.”1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 78 [n.d.] Pauvres Fous. Words and music by D. Tagliafico. Par<strong>is</strong>:Léon Langlo<strong>is</strong>, Editeur, 48 Rue des Petits Champs, [n.d.]Pl.No. L.L. 1122 (1). “Chanson de paysan” [peasant song]with piano accompaniment. French words; 5pp. Dedicatedto Madame la Marqu<strong>is</strong>e de Ligner<strong>is</strong>. Printed by ImprimerieDelanchy 51 F[aubour]g St. Den<strong>is</strong>. Cover: Black and whitelithograph: battle scene, contemplative man. Back cover:Musical excerpts of newly publ<strong>is</strong>hed material, LéonLanglo<strong>is</strong>. Ms. inscription on cover: “William Couret, 1233Kerlerec St.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 79 1866. Fausto: Quando A Te Lieta (When to Thy V<strong>is</strong>ion). Fromthe 5-act opera by Ch[arles] Gounod. Engl<strong>is</strong>h version by H.Millard. New York: G. Schirmer, copyright, 1866, by Beer& Schirmer. Pl.No. 2116. For alto and piano: Italian,French and Engl<strong>is</strong>h words, 5pp. Cover: Musical excerptsform th<strong>is</strong> opera. Back cover: “New Songs and Duets,Selected from the Catalogue of G. Schirmer, New York”.Sold in New Orleans by Grunewald’s Music House, Dec. 7,1904. Ms. inscription on cover: “Wm. H. Couret, No. 1453Rampart St.”1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 80 [n.d.] Que ne peut-on rêver toujours! Adieu. Words by HenryDrucker. Music by Gustave Goublier. Par<strong>is</strong>: L. Evellard,Editeur, Boul[evar]d de Strasbourg, 2. [n.d.] Pl.No. L.E.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 171790 (1). For baritone and piano. French words, 5pp.Printed in [Par<strong>is</strong>] by Imp[rimerie] Dupré, rue du Delta, 26.Cover: Black and white lithograph, operatic scene, by H.Royet. Also, musical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 81 [n.d.] La Reine de Saba: Cavatine. From the 5-act opera. Wordsby M. Carré and J. Barbier. Music by Ch[arles] Gounod.Par<strong>is</strong>: Choudens Fils, Editeur, 30 Boulevard des Capucines,[n.d.] Pl.No. A.C. 882 (12). Song with pianoaccompaniment; French words, 7pp. Sung by Mr. Bevel.Printed in Par<strong>is</strong> by Imp[rimerie] E. Dupré, rue du Delta, 26.Cover: Black and white lithograph, operatic scene, by H.Royet. Also, musical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 82 [n.d.] Rigoletto: Quartetto. From the 4-act opera. Words by F.M.Piave. Music by Giuseppi Verdi. Par<strong>is</strong>: Léon Escudier,Editeur, 21 Rue Cho<strong>is</strong>eul, [n.d.] Pl.No. L.E. 1595 (10). Forsoprano, contralto, tenor, baritone and piano; Italian words,15pp. Tenor and baritone parts have some manuscriptwords in French. Printed by L. Parent, Par<strong>is</strong>. Cover:Musical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera. Ms. inscription on cover:“Wm. H. Couret, 1233 Kerlerec St. ‘05. Quartetto Tenor,Soprano, Contralto, Baryton”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 83 [n.d.] Le Roi d’Ys: Aubade. From the 3-act opera. Words byEdouard Blau. Music by E. Lalo. Par<strong>is</strong>: Au Ménestrel,Heugel & Cie, [n.d.] Pl.No. H. & C.ie 6969 (11b<strong>is</strong>). Songwith piano accompaniment: French words, 5pp. Printed inPar<strong>is</strong> by E. Dupré, rue du Delta, 26. Cover: Musicalexcerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera. Back cover: “Extrait ducatalogue: Musique de Chant” publ<strong>is</strong>hed by Au Ménestrel,Heugel & Cie, Par<strong>is</strong>. Sold by Grunewald’s Music House,Mar. 1, 1904. Ms. inscription on cover: “Gus. Couret, 1453N. Rampart St.”1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 84 1882; 1900. Sancta Maria. Words by J. Bertrand. Engl<strong>is</strong>h version byF.W. Rosier. Music by J. Faure. New York: G. Schirmer,copyright, 1882. Pl.No. 2694. Hymn with [piano]accompaniment; French and Engl<strong>is</strong>h words, 5pp. Coverl<strong>is</strong>ts selections belonging to the series “RomancesFrança<strong>is</strong>es”. Cover design by Edward Edwards, Par<strong>is</strong>,1900. Copyright, G. Schirmer, 1900. Sold by Grunewald’s
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 18Music House, May 1906. Ms. inscription on cover:“William H. Couret, 1233 Kerlerec St., 5/22/06.1 <strong>item</strong>Folder 85 [n.d.] Sérénade. Poetry by Victor Hugo. Music by CharlesGounod. Par<strong>is</strong>: Lebeau Aîné, Editeur de Musique, RueSaint-Honoré, 274. [n.d.] 16th Edition. Pl.No. N.L. 97 (2b<strong>is</strong>). Song with piano accompaniment. French words, 7pp.Printed by Imp[rimerie] Moacelot, Par<strong>is</strong>. Back cover:Advert<strong>is</strong>ement for “La Musique Populaire”, a musicaljournal publ<strong>is</strong>hed by Lebeau Aîné, Par<strong>is</strong>. Dedicated toMme. Lefebure-Wely.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 86 1902. Sérénade Franca<strong>is</strong>e: “Mon gentil Píerrot”. Words by E.Collet. Music by R. Leoncavallo. Par<strong>is</strong>: Choudens, Editeur,30 Boulevard des Capucines, copyright, U.S.A., 1902.Pl.No. A.C. 12, 841. For mezzo-soprano or baritone andpiano; French words, 5pp. Forms half of series “Le DeuxSérénades”; other half entitled “Sérénade Napolitaine”.Printed by Delanchy, Dupre & Cie, Par<strong>is</strong>. (“SérénadeNapolitaine” not included) Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts compositions ofR. Leoncavallo publ<strong>is</strong>hed by Choudens, Par<strong>is</strong>.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 87 [n.d.] Si vous L’aviez compr<strong>is</strong>! Words by Stephen Bordèse fromthe Engl<strong>is</strong>h by Clifton Bingham. Music by L. Denza. Par<strong>is</strong>:G. Ricordi & C., [n.d.] Pl.No. a 96808 a. For Mezzosopranoor baritone and piano. Ad libitum accompanimentby violin or violoncello, 1p. each. French words, 5pp.Printed in Italy. Cover: Color lithograph, faun motif, by A.Hohenstein. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts compositions of L. Denza.Sold in New Orleans by Ad. Remond, Librarie Franca<strong>is</strong>e,232 Bourbon St.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 88 [n.d.] Si vous ne m’aimez plus. Words by Ph[illippe] Théolier.Music by Gustave Goublier. Par<strong>is</strong>: L. Eveillard, Editeur,Boul[evar]d de Strasbourg, 39. [n.d.] Pl.No. L.E. 2033 (1).For baritone and piano: French words, 5pp. Printed in[Par<strong>is</strong>] by Imp[rimerie] Dupré, rue du Delta, 26. Sung byMarius Richard at la Scala. Inside front cover are musicalexcerpts from other compositions of Gustave Goublier.1 <strong>item</strong>.
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 19Folder 89 1863; 1899. Sing, Smile, Slumber! Poetry by Victor Hugo. Music byCharles Gounod. New York: G. Schirmer, reg<strong>is</strong>tered, 1863,by Beer & Schirmer, New York, Pl.No. 1461. Serenadewith [piano] accompaniment: French and Engl<strong>is</strong>h words,7pp. Engl<strong>is</strong>h words by M.R. Cover l<strong>is</strong>ts “Songs Sacred andSecular by Charles Gounod”: design by Edward B.Edwards, copyright, 1899, by G. Schirmer. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>tsnew songs from G. Schirmer’s catalogue. Sold byGrunewald’s Music House, Oct. 21, 1904. Ms. inscriptionon cover: “Wm. H. Couret, No. 1453 N. Rampart St., N.O.,La.”1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 90 [n.d.] Tannhäuser: Romance de l’Etoile. From the opera in 3 actsby Richard Wagner. French words by Ch. Nuitter. Par<strong>is</strong>: E.Durand & Fils, Editeurs, 4 Place de La Madelaine, [n.d.]Pl.No. G.F. 425 (14). For baritone and piano: French andGerman words, 7pp. Printed by Delauchy & Cie, F[aubour]St. Den<strong>is</strong>, 51-53. Cover: Musical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera.Sold in New Orleans by Grunewald’s Music House, June,1906. Ms. inscription on cover: “Wm. H. Couret, 1233Kerlerec St.”1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 91 1894. Thaïs: Cantabile. From the 3-act opera. Words by Lou<strong>is</strong>Gallet from the novel by <strong>An</strong>atole France. Music by J.Massenet. Par<strong>is</strong>: Au Ménestrel, Heugel & Cie, copyright,1894. Pl.No. H. & Cie 7974 (2). For [baritone?] and piano;French words, 7pp. Sung by Mr. Delmas. Printed byDelanchy, F[aubour]g St. Den<strong>is</strong>, Par<strong>is</strong>. Cover: Musicalexcerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera. Cover lithograph by P. Borie.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 92 [n.d.] La Traviata: Violetta (Romance extraite). From the 4-actopera by G{iuseppi] Verdi. French words by Mr. Ed.Duprez. Par<strong>is</strong>: Benoit aîné, Editeur, 31, Rue Meslay, [n.d.]Pl.No. L.F. 2084 (7 b<strong>is</strong>). For tenor and piano; Frenchwords, 5pp. Printed by Delanchy & Cie, F[aubour]g St.Den<strong>is</strong>, Par<strong>is</strong>. Cover: Musical excerpts from th<strong>is</strong> opera. Soldby Grunewald’s Music House, Nov. 7, 1905. Ms.inscription on cover: “William Henry Couret, 1233Kerlerec, 11/7/05”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 93 1899; 1901. Le Vallon (The Valley). Words by A[lphonse] deLamartine. Engl<strong>is</strong>h version by Dr. Th. Baker. Music by
M SS 104, Williams Research Center, page 20Ch[arles] Gounod. New York: G. Schirmer, copyright,1901. Pl.No. 15508. For bass or alto and [piano]. Frenchand Engl<strong>is</strong>h words, 7pp. Cover design by Edward B.Edwards, design copyright, 1899, by G. Schirmer. L<strong>is</strong>tssecular songs composed by Charles Gounod. Back coverl<strong>is</strong>ts new songs selected from the catalogue of G. Schirmer.Ms. inscription on cover: “Mr. Wm. Couret, Sept. 8th,1905”.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 94 [n.d.] Le Vallon. Meditation poetique [Poetical meditation] byA[lphonse] de Lamartine. Music by Ch[arles] Gounod.Par<strong>is</strong>: Choudens Pere & Fils, Editeurs, 30 B[oulevar]d desCapucines, [n.d.] Pl.No. A.C. 809 (1). For contralto or bassand piano; French words, 7pp. Dedicated to Mr. Wicart.Printed by Imp[rimerie] Fouquet (E. Dupre S[uccessueu]r),Par<strong>is</strong>, Rue du Delta, 26. Cover: Black & white lithographof man meditation near stream. Back cover l<strong>is</strong>ts selectionsfrom catalogue of Choudens Pere & Fils, Par<strong>is</strong>.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 95 [n.d.] Catalogue des ouvrages de musique de la “LyreMusicale”. Par<strong>is</strong>: E. Coutarel, Editeur, 13, FaubourgMontmartre. Catalogue l<strong>is</strong>ting of piano music, dance music,songs, works of Gustave Goublier, Henri Bresles,instrumental and orchestral music all belonging to theseries known as “Lyre musicale” publ<strong>is</strong>hed by E. Coutarel,Par<strong>is</strong>. 16pp. In French.1 <strong>item</strong>.Folder 96 1907. Fragments: Carmencita. Words by Pierre Chapelle. Musicby R. Desmoulins and M. Franceschini. [Par<strong>is</strong>]: Maurel,Aux Repertoires Reun<strong>is</strong>, copyright, 1907. Habanera createdby H. Dickson from the Repertoire Dickson. With pianoaccompaniment. French words. Incomplete. 1p. only.Marked “Specimen”.[Untitled]. Pages 3 and 4 of unidentified printed music.[Piano] part only. Pl.No. “Car-Barlick-Acid”.2 <strong>item</strong>s.
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