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? The Scribner Radio Music Library, Volume VII ? Songs from the Operas - Sacred Music (1931 / 1946)
Edited by Albert E. Wier | Charles Scribner?s Sons | Vintage Hardcover
Step into the golden age of American radio and classical performance with this beautifully produced volume from The Scribner Radio Music Library ? a prestigious early-20th-century series created for professional broadcasting, musicians, and serious music lovers.
This is Volume VII, devoted to Operatic Songs, Sacred Music, Negro Spirituals, and Hymns, carefully curated for vocal and piano performance. These selections were staples of live radio programming and concert halls during the height of network radio.
? Why This Volume Is Special
Part of the renowned Scribner Radio Music Library, used by broadcasters and performers nationwide
Focuses on Grand Opera arias, Sacred Piano works, Spirituals, and Hymns
Designed for vocalists, pianists, accompanists, and educators
Reflects radio-era musical tastes and performance standards
A historical snapshot of what America heard on the airwaves
? Notable Composers & Selections Include
Verdi, Wagner, Bizet, Donizetti, Gounod, Saint-Saëns
Handel, Chopin, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Rossini
Famous works such as Ave Maria, Hallelujah Chorus, Largo, Bridal March, Kol Nidrei, Deep River, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, and many more
Includes Grand Opera, Sacred Piano, Negro Spirituals, and Traditional Hymns
? Physical Details
Hardcover with illustrated dust-jacket style boards
Edited by Albert E. Wier
Published by Charles Scribner?s Sons, New York
Copyright: 1931, renewed/printed 1946
Printed in the United States of America
This is not a casual songbook ? it is a professionally curated music library volume created for high-quality performance and broadcasting.
? Part of the Scribner Radio Music Library series
? Documents the intersection of classical music and early radio broadcasting
? Features enduring works by historically significant composers
? Produced by one of America?s most respected publishers
? Increasingly scarce in clean hardcover condition
? Ideal For:
Classical pianists & music students
Music historians & educators
Collectors of vintage music books
Radio & broadcasting history enthusiasts
Display or reference in a serious music library
? Condition (Very Strong for Age)
This book is in very nice vintage condition, especially considering its age:
Covers:
Clean and solid red cloth boards
Light, even handling wear only
No stains, no major scuffing, no structural damage
Gilt lettering and microphone emblem remain bright and clear
Spine:
Tight and straight
Title and volume number are fully legible
No cracking or looseness
Spine edges show some softening that's age-appropriate. The spine minor surface rubbing but is solid, straight, and fully intact, with bright, legible gilt.
Corners:
Corners remain firm and well-shaped with only light, expected softening at the tips.
Pages:
All pages intact and firmly bound. One light pencil notation on a rear endpaper (shown in photos)
The page edges show natural age darkening and a few small spots, consistent with a well-stored vintage book rather than damage. Endpapers exhibit mild discoloration near the edges, again typical for the era and not intrusive.
The reddish marks visible at the very top margin of a small number of pages are transfer marks from the red cloth cover, a fairly common issue with older cloth-bound volumes. The marks are confined to the extreme top edge margin. They do NOT intrude into the printed text or musical notation
Overall, this is a very attractive vintage copy that presents far better than most surviving examples?ideal for collectors, display, or reference. It retains its original character and charm while remaining solid, clean, and fully intact and would display beautifully in anyone's library.
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