André JOLIVET. Lot n° 47

Two signed autograph music manuscripts, Knights of the Round Table [K 128], 1946-1947; 25 fol. sheets in fol. with title folder, and 54 fol. pages in 3 books with title folder. Unpublished film music for a cartoon about the famous song, probably unrealized, which was to be recorded under the direction of the composer. The score, noted on the title pages, includes: flute (and piccolo), oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, helicon, drums and percussion, vibraphone, xylophone, timpani, celesta and piano, harp, violins (3), viola, cello, double bass, 3 female soloists and 6 male soloists (the roles are indicated : kitchen boy, old bottle, cabaret owner, goldsmith, drinker, captain, barrel monk, etc.).First draft draft, in pencil on 14 lines (7 with crossed out sketches on the back), signed with initials and dated at the end " 6. VIII. 46". Particelle notated on 2 or 3 staves and up to 6 staves for the sung pieces with numerous indications of instrumentation and timing, with didascalia and dialogues; it is divided into 6 sequences. On the title page, Jolivet noted the total timing (7 minutes), the number of musicians, the distribution of the roles of the soloists (Joachim, Derenne, Bernac, Lovano, etc.), and Louis Saguer's address in Vernoux in Ardèche. Orchestral score, carefully written in black ink on 28-line paper, dated at the end " 5. IV. 47", and bearing the registration stamps of the SACEM on 15 July 1948. It is divided into 6 sequences, the first one including the credits following on the "general plan of the kitchen"; numerous indications of shots, noises and instructions. We enclose: - a manuscript of the script and a detailed breakdown of the film with timing (9 ff. oblong in-4), with numerous autograph annotations by Jolivet; - 6 small