On Sale Vanhal, Johann Baptist. (1739-1813) Arieta Con Dodeci Variazioni Per Il Clavicembalo Or Forte Piano. Opera Xxxi. Family Size [n0jP4dST]

Oblong folio. Engraved. [no PN]. Title; 2 -13 pp. Title with scattered minor stains, a faint verticle crease throughout. Internally, in very clean condition, a particularly dark early impression. OCLC lists only one copy worldwide.

An uncommon edition from the first publisher of the important Bohemian composer, violinist and teacher. In Vienna alone, 270 editions of Vanhal's works were published during the composer's lifetime - by contrast, by the time of his death, Mozart had seen only 69 Viennese publications of his works!

"He unquestionably contributed significantly to music in Europe, and his published music, issued by many publishers, stimulated the public and the entire industry. His career, which led him from bondage to comfortable independence, reflects the influence of Emperor Joseph II and the democratic principles he espoused in Viennese society. Vanhal's music, in turn, contributed to the development of Viennese musical style." (Grove Online)