Bellon, Ponscarme et Cie.

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Contents

History

This Parisian firm surfaced briefly in the frenetic series of deals in the 20 years before the First World War. It acquired E. Baudoux' catalog in 1904. In its three year existence (1903-6, according to BNF) it published many major composers of the day: Ravel, Duparc, Wailly, Guiraud, Satie, and Chausson, in addition to Baroque operas. Its Satie works were acquired by Rouart, Lerolle & Cie.

Editions

Imprints, Addresses, Agencies

Addresses

  • 37 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris

Imprints

  • Bellon, Ponscarme et Cie.
  • A. Ponscarme & Cie.

Plate Numbers

Bellon, Ponscarme et Cie' plate numbers appear to have been issued in a fairly regular chronological fashion and appear in the format of B. P. & Cie. ####. Dates in italics are estimated.

Plate Composer Work Year
203 Ropartz Berceuse (reprint of E. Baudoux edition)
773 Satie Je te veux 1903
849-50 Chausson 2 Mélodies, Op.36 1903
853 Lazzari String Quartet, Op.17a (parts) 1904
866 Wailly Violin Sonata No.1, Op.26 1904
901 Satie La diva de l'Empire 1904
914 Groz Prélude 1904
947 Bréville Nuit de jardin 1906
5900 Roussel Piano Trio, Op.2 1903

A later imprint (1906 ca.) from this publisher was A. Ponscarme & Cie., which issued plates in the format A. P. & Cie. ####. The numbers appear to continue from the sequence of B. P. & Cie. plates. Dates in italics are estimated.

Plate Composer Work Year
956 Wailly Aubade 1906
962 Ropartz Symphony No.1 ('Sur un choral breton') (full score)
967 Lekeu Fantaisie pour orchestre sur deux airs populaires angevins (arr. pf4h)
970 Stradella Ariette: Amour, tyran des cœurs
982 Roussel Divertissement, Op.6 1907
992 Didier, L. Promenades pour piano 1907

Authority Control

Sources Consulted

  • BNF