Object details

Accession number

U1w19

Primary Creator

Amherst Webber (Cannes, 1867 - 1946)

Full title

Program for Fiorella, Fenway Court

Creation Date

23 April 1906

Object Case

Musicians Case

Provenance

Gift from Amherst Webber to Isabella Stewart Gardner on the occasion of the premier of his comic opera, Fiorella, at Fenway Court on 23 April 1906.

Marks

Handwritten in ink: Fenway Court / April 23rd 1906 / Fiorella / Comedie Lyrique en un acte...

Dimensions

22.54 x 17.46 cm (8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)

Display Media

Ink on paper

Dimension Notes

Sheet: 22.54 x 34.61 cm (8 7/8 x 13 5/8 in.)

Web Commentary

British composer Amherst Webber, who made a living as an accompanist and vocal coach, presented the one-act opera “Fiorella” at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1906. Gardner took great pride in supporting original works and hosting premier performances at the museum. Gardner saved this program as a souvenir for her collection of musical manuscripts and memorabilia, ensuring that Webber’s minor legacy would not be lost to time.

Permanent Gallery Location

Yellow Room

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