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| 1. ALBENIZ, Isaac- ALS on his initialed Paris stationery from the influential and popular Spanish composer, founder of the modern Spanish
"National" school to his French contemporary Paul Dukas who greatly influenced him!!" 11 July 1900 -Amazing young man, choose the morning
next week that is best, I don't leave until Saturday the 21st, I wish you all the best Albeniz" -GREAT ASSOCIATION & SCARCE. With unsigned
photos of Albeniz & Dukas .................$1,475 |
BARBIERI, Gato- see INSTRUMENTAL section | 2. BARTOK, Bela- large signature matted with a photo of the great Hungarian composer. Size 10.5 x 15" .................$575 |
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| 3. BEETHOVEN, Ludwig von- 12 page program book for the FIRST ITALIAN PERFORMANCE of "MISSA SOLEMNIS" at Rome's Augusteo 13 April 1924.
Conductor Bernardino Molinari-soloists Pasini, Anitua, Valentini & dos Santos. Attractive with a nice laid in image of Beethoven, and
descriptive Italian text. .................$50 |
4. BLOCH, Ernest- SP 4 x 5" photo of the Swiss/American/Jewish composer, pipe in hand. His Rhapsody for cello "Schelomo" is his most popular
work. .................$375 |
5. BRAHMS, Johannes- printed calling card with his name & address on verso he boldly wrote... "Herrn Jul. Maier, Blumenstrasse 10 10.3.Mit
bestem Dank"- with unsigned portrait of Brahms. .................$1,275 |
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| 6. BRUCH, Max- SP on bound in double page at the front of the piano vocal score for "Das Lied von der Glocke" text by Schiller for chorus,
4 soloists, orchestra & organ. Attractive cover page. There also signed photos of soloists George Henschel, Vernon Rigby, Zelia Trebelli
& Helen Lemmens SHERRINGTON!! .................$675 |
7. CAGE, John- SP 4 x 6" photo of the smiling pioneering American composer. .................$275 |
8. CARAFA, Michele- ALS 2 pp (13 Feb 1831) from the Neopolitan composer (1787-1872) who settled
in Paris writing over 35 operas which were popular in their time but competed with those of Auber & Rossini. He also wrote much
very popular piano music & taught in Paris. This letter is to music publisher Giovanni Ricordi founder of the famed music
publishing house. .................$275 |
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| 9. COPPOLA, Pietro Antonio- ALS 1 p (17 Ott 1835) from the Sicilian composer
(1793-1877) to Music publisher Giovanni Ricordi. This letter was written the year of his La Pazza per amore" premiere in Rome
which enjoyed great success in all the operatic centers. He composed much church music and conducted. .................$225 |
10. de FALLA, Manuel- envelope addressed by the Spanish composer with his
handwritten name and Paris return address postmarked 17.6.1927 shortly before the Opera Comique performances of El Retablo de
Maese Pedro together with unsigned photo of de Falla. .................$150 |
11. DIAMOND, David- SP 8 x 10" portrait of the late highly original & prolific American composer whose works were championed by Monteux,
Koussevitzky & Mitropoulos among others. He later taught at Juilliard. .................$250 |
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| 12. ELGAR, Sir Edward- SP Elliot & Fry cabinet photo of perhaps England's greatest composer since Purcell. He is pictured in young middle age
and there is a greeting on the verso" To C.A.East Sept 9,1898 with much love." .................$2,975 |
13. EROD, Ivan- SP 4 x 6 " photo of the important contemporary Hungarian composer. .................$85 |
14. FOERSTER, Josef- SPc bust photo of the Czech composer and teacher-he was married to the important Hamburg & Vienna soprano Berta Foerster
Lauterer (creator of Dvorak's "Jacobin" & "Dimitri" and worked extensively in both cities before returning to Prague in 1918 where he was
a most influential force till his death in 1951 at age 92! .................$150 |
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| 15. GOUNOD, Charles- dedication and signature... "Mr. Beale with sympathy from the author Ch Gounod" on the title page of the piano vocal
score of "The Redemption" a Sacred Trilogy, dedicated to Queen Victoria and premiered at the Birmingham Festival 1882. Included is a
Birmingham Festival flyer for a later performance March 29,1906. UNUSUAL. Gounod & England!! .................$475 |
16. KODALY, Zoltan- large pencil signature of the important Hungarian composer. .................$100 |
LaFORGE, Frank- see INSTRUMENTALIST section |
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| 17. LAWLER, Charles B.- ALS in pencil from the composer of "Sidewalks of New York." .................$35 |
18. MAHLER, Gustav- LARGE FULL NAME signature 2 ¾ long on a 3 x 4 1/2" card with unsigned post card image. .................$2,975 |
19.MASSENET, Jules- SPc with ALS showing a photo of his beloved home at Egreville. .................$150 |
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| 20. MESSIAEN, Olivier- double signature matted with color photo of the late revered French composer. Size 6 x 9." .................$200 |
21. MOORE, Douglas- SP 8 x 10 photo of the smiling cigarette smoking American
composer. His Ballad of Bay Doe remains one of the mid 20th centurys most successful American operas, a good story with 3 big
juicy roles + tuneful, singable, accessible music. An audience favorite. .................$300 |
22. NICCOLINI, Giuseppe- ALS 1 p (8 magg 1834) Piacenza born composer (1763-1842) of over 60 operas and a great deal of sacred music. The
letter is addressed to music publisher Giovanni Ricordi founder of the great music publishing house. UNCOMMON. .................$225 |
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| 23. ORFF, Carl- SPc Fayer portrait of the German composer of "Carmina Burana". .................$175 |
PERISCHETTI, Vincent- see STRING ENSEMBLES/INSTRUMENTALISTS | 24. PIERNE, Gabriel- ALS on his embossed initialed Paris card ..Dear President and friend, I accept with strong pleasure to participate in the
Bourgeat banquet, your devoted Gabriel Pierne." .................$150 |
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| 25. RACHMANINOFF, Sergei- LARGE FULL ink signature 4" long –uncommon this size together with and unsigned photo of the composer/pianist. .................$500 |
26. RESPHIGI, Ottorino- AMusQS from his ever popular I Pini di Roma on a 3.5 x 5.5 card d/s Roma April 1931. .................$1,275 |
27. ROSSELINI, Renzo- SP 5 x 7" of the terrific Italian film composer, brother of director Roberto. Two of his greatest films scores were for
"Stromboli" & "Roma Citta aperta" post WW11 classics. SCARCE. .................$475 |
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| 28. SAINT-SAENS, Camille- nice signature 1904 on a Romantic post card show- a young lady. .................$125 |
29. SCHOECK, Othmar- SP 3 .50 x 4 .75" bust shot of the eminent Swiss composer of music in all forms but especially successful with his
over 400 songs. Also active as a pianist and conductor. .................$300 |
30. SINDING, Christian- SP Hilfling Rasmussen ,Christiana (Oslo) cabinet photo of the Norwegian composer. He was Norway's most important
post-Grieg composer prolific in all forms and influenced by Wagner, Schumann and Liszt. He taught at the Eastman School at Rochester 1921-2.
Some surface wear but clear writing d/s Bergen June 189-. Uncommon. .................$375 |
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| 31. SPOHR, Louis- large signature of the German composer/violinist together with an unsigned image. .................$150 |
32. STRAUSS, Richard- SPc image of a painting of the young composer. .................$975 |
33. STRAVINSKY, Igor- AMusQS on a 3 .50 x 5 .50" 2 piano solos" signed Paris 1 August 1936 around the time of its premiere. Together with an
unsigned photo of Stravinsky. .................$975 |
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| 34.VACCAJ, Nicolai- ALS 1 p (23 Mag 1839) from the Italian composer (1790-1848) who composed 17 operas that enjoyed great popularity when
premiered. In 1837 he joined forces with Coppola, Donizetti, Mercadante & Pacini in composing a cantata for the death of Malibran. His final
scene of "Giulietta e Romeo" was often substituted for the last act of Bellini's "I Capuletti ed I Montecchi" because of the aria "Ah, se tu
dormi"-this short letter 25 Maggio 1839 is addressed to music publisher Giovanni Ricordi" founder of Casa Ricordi. SCARCE. .................$275 |
35. VERDI, Giuseppe- COMMEMORAZIONE di GIUSEPPE VERDI. Teatro alla Scala 1
Febbraio 1901 black bordered playbill 9 x 12" Commemorative words by Giuseppe Giacosa. TOSCANINI, Carelli, Borgatti, Tamagno,
Magini-Coletti, Pinto, Luppi. A GREAT RARITY. .................$850 |
VIEUXTEMPS, Henri- see INSTRUMENTAL section |
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| 36. WAGNER, Richard- large signature with his London address- 12 Orme Square Bayswater W. May 14th 1877 written on a 2 .50 x 8 .50" card.
Wagner was in London conducting concerts trying to make some money to offset loses at Bayreuth. Unusual association. Together with an
unsigned postcard image. .................$2,500 |
37. WEBERN, Anton von- ALS 1 p on a postcard also addressed by the composer with his handwritten return address (s 2 signatures). It is
addressed to Herr Kapellmeister Dr. Rudolph Weinrich "Dear Dr. Weinrich, would you be kind enough to exchange your Friday (10th) of this week
with my Saturday (11th)?I have to go away for a few days and would like to leave already on Saturday. You would do me a big favor! Of course,
I would be glad to help you out, should you ever have to make a similar exchange. I am sure you will understand that since I want to lock in
my departure date very soon, I would like to ask you to let me know as quickly as possible, whether you go along with my suggestion, or rather
my request. What we agreed upon regarding Bittner's representation should stay the same, please: I today (5th) and tomorrow (6th), you on
Thursday, 9th and Monday 13th (In view of my most urgent departure I have asked you for this rearrangement.) Many thanks already in anticipation
and most cordial regards your devoted Anton Webern, Modling Neusiedlerstrasse July 5,1931" Together with an unsigned portrait of the Viennese
composer who was mistakenly shot by an American soldier whilst he was lighting a cigarette in front of his house. SCARCE. .................$1,375 |
38. ZANDONAI, Riccardo- AMusQS from "Giuliano" ..."che tempo vien per vivere a mare..." written on the date of its' world premiere Napoli 4
Febbr. 1928"- Large sheet 8.25 x 10". Together with an unsigned photo of Zanodnai. .................$675 |
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SP - Signed Photo AL - Album Leaf AS - Autograph Sentiment PCC - Printed Calling Cards ALS - Autographed Letter Signed D/S - Dedicated & Signed |
ANS - Autographed, Note, Signed SPc - Signed Postcard AMusQS - Autographed Musical Quote Signed TLS - Letter signed by person described LS - Letter signed by person described, written by another |
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