Fact check: Where could the Thespis score be today if existant? Library of congress?

1. Summary of the results

The original statement inquires about the potential location of the Thespis score, specifically mentioning the Library of Congress as a possible repository ^[1]. While none of the analyses directly confirm the existence or location of the Thespis score, some sources provide relevant context about the Library of Congress's role in preserving historical musical collections ^[2] and its efforts to collect significant musical materials, such as the manuscripts and papers of Stephen Sondheim ^[3]. Other analyses discuss the history and production of the Thespis opera, including its lost music score, with only a few pieces surviving ^{[4] [5]}. Additionally, some sources highlight the efforts of various opera companies to revive the Thespis opera, including the creation of a new score by Timothy Henty ^[6]. The Durham Savoyards' revival of Thespis is also mentioned, although it does not provide information about the score's location ^[7]. The Library of Congress's potential role in preserving the Thespis score is a recurring theme, with some sources suggesting that the institution's efforts to collect and preserve significant musical materials could increase the possibility of the score being found there if it exists ^{[2] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the lack of direct information about the Thespis score's current location. While some sources provide information about the opera's history and production, none of them directly address the question of where the score could be today if it exists ^{[1] [4]}. Alternative viewpoints include the possibility that the score may be lost forever, with only a few surviving pieces ^{[4] [5]}. The role of other institutions or archives in preserving the Thespis score is also not explored, leaving open the possibility that the score could be located elsewhere ^{[1] [4]}. Furthermore, the perspective of music scholars and historians who may have knowledge about the score's location or existence is not represented in the analyses ^{[2] [3]}. The context of the opera's revival and production is also relevant, as it may provide clues about the score's location or the efforts to recreate it ^{[7] [6]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement assumes that the Thespis score exists and could be located at the Library of Congress, which may not be the case ^[1]. This assumption may be based on incomplete or inaccurate information, and it is possible that the score is lost forever or located elsewhere ^{[4] [5]}. The statement may also overemphasize the role of the Library of Congress in preserving the Thespis score, when in fact other institutions or archives may be more relevant ^{[1] [4]}. The perspective of the Library of Congress may benefit from this framing, as it highlights the institution's efforts to collect and preserve significant musical materials ^{[2] [3]}. However, the lack of direct information about the score's location means that any conclusions about its potential location are speculative, and further research is needed to determine the score's whereabouts ^{[1] [4]}.