Songs published by G. Willig - Willig, George (Philadelphia Willig)
Contains: 'O Nancy wilt thou fly wi' me', The stream let that flow'd round het cot', 'The wedding day', 'A favourite French song', 'Evening (E'er night assumes her', 'Noon (Hush ev'ry breze).
6 American songs printed single sided, probably to sell as sets of two pages.
With the song 'The stream let that flow'd round her cot' is printed that it is from the opera The Woodman.
Under the score of the song 'Evening' is printed: I. Burger Sc.t. No 207 Queen Str.And under the extra flute or guitar part: C. Tiebout Sculp. N.Y.
https://librarycompany.org/research/subject-guides/music/ :"In the 19th century, the development of lithography facilitated the production of affordable printed music. Philadelphia became a center for both music publishing and lithography, and the illustrated covers often depicted buildings, famous individuals, and sentimental genre scenes. Retailers such as George Willig, Alexander Fiot, and the firm Lee & Walker sold sheet music for both European and American tunes. Young women in middle- and upper-class households often demonstrated their accomplishments by playing the pianoforte. In general, music became part of a well-rounded education, and singing and playing music at home became a standard source of entertainment.""The proliferation of cheap editions of classical and operatic works arranged for the piano demonstrates the democratization of high culture. Typically, Americans might attend a performance in a concert hall (symphonic, operatic, and ballet performances were common) and then purchase piano reductions for home use."
Sold by G. Willig Philadelphia
Keywords: 19th Century (1801-1900); Song; Domestic music-making; Philadelphia (PA, USA); New York City (USA)