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Faust in Five Minutes, by Henry Walker
Promotional music sheet for Faust in Five Minutes, a Musical Medley Historiette written by Henry Walker and sung by Howard Paul. This song of about 1874 was performed at Mr & Mrs Howard Pauls entertainment, a more refined entertainment than the music hall. Faust in Five Minutes tells the Faust legend, and was probably inspired by the French composer, Hector Berliozs The Damnation of Faust which was first performed in 1846. This musical entertainment has compressed the story into five minutes. Howard Paul was a comic writer and singer, and here he appears as Mephistopheles. Mephistopheles is the Devils henchman, and persuades Faust into bargaining away his soul. The illustrator of the music sheet is the celebrated artist Alfred Concanen Date: circa 1874
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a musical medley historiette of the classic Faust legend, was composed by Henry Walker and performed by the renowned comic singer, Howard Paul, in the late 1870s. This musical entertainment, which condensed the story into a mere five minutes, was a more refined form of leisure and enjoyment than the typical music hall performance. The promotional music sheet for "Faust in Five Minutes" showcases an illustration by the celebrated artist Alfred Concanen. The image depicts Howard Paul in the role of Mephistopheles, the devil's henchman, as he tempts Faust into making a fateful bargain. With a mischievous grin and a devilishly alluring expression, Paul's Mephistopheles exudes an air of seduction and temptation. The Faust legend, which has captivated audiences for centuries, likely inspired Walker's musical adaptation. The story of Faust, a learned man who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for youth and worldly pleasures, has been retold in various forms throughout history. The musical medley may have been influenced by Hector Berlioz's "The Damnation of Faust," which was first performed in 1846. The "Faust in Five Minutes" music sheet provides a glimpse into the Victorian era's rich cultural landscape, where theatre and music offered a means of entertainment and enjoyment for the public. This promotional artwork serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of the Faust legend and the creative ways in which it has been adapted for different audiences throughout history.
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