ROGER GROSS, LTD. - LIST #73: COMPOSERS


1. BACK, Sven Erik- AMusQS from the opera "Fageln" ("The Birds") premiered at the Stockholm Opera Oct 14,1970. The important prolific Swedish composer was born 1919 and started as a Romantic composer but later embraced a serial style. .................$200	2. BARTOK, Bela- the highly original Hungarian composer and pianist who used folk music elements in his compositions signs a striking 6 x 9" ink caricature by Axel Wilmer (19)35. .................$3,000	3. BEMBERG, Herman- AMusQS from "Nymphes et Sylvains"... "L'air est leger, la brise est pur..." immortalized by Melba who also created his opera "Elaine" at Covent Garden and later sang it at the Met. A Dubois and Massenet pupil his songs were quite the rage at the turn of the century. .................$200


BERNSTEIN, Leonard- see CONDUCTOR section	4. BOROWSKI, Felix- end of a letter "your very kind Felix Borowski"penned by the Chicago composer/critic/teacher. His "Adoration" was a very popular violin piece. .................$50	5. BRAHMS, Johannes- an unsigned handwritten message in pencil written by the GREAT composer on the back of his printed calling card. "therefore it is understood, that today I am definitely willing to drive with you. I am awaiting your instructions and wish you the most beautiful good mornings!" Đwho could it have been?? Together with a color image of Brahms. .................$1,275


6. (BRUCKNER, Prof. Anton)- Death and Funeral notice printed by the Enterprise des pompes funebres, Wien announcing the death of the great composer 11 October 1896 and the planned services and commemorations. This impressive and rare document is 9 x 11.5". .................$1,375	7. BURLEIGH, Harry Thacker- ALS 1 p from the black composer and arranger of spirituals such as "Heav'n, Heav'n", "Deep River" and "Go Down Moses" etc. A fine baritone he was solosit for 52 years at St. George's Church, NYC. He writes... "...August 15, 1926..Mr.Frederich Steele... Trusting it will reach you safely and thanking you for the priviledge of adding one of my humble arrangements to your distinguished company of mss, I am glad to remain very truly yours HTBurleigh." .................$150	8. CILEA, Francesco- AMusQS "Bella tu sei" from the tenor aria "La dolcissme effige" from Act 2 of his masterpiece "Adriana Lecouvreur" created by CARUSO. .................$775


9. COATES, Eric- the English composer and violist writes "All good wishes"- his "Knightsbridge movement" from "London Suite" is one of the most popular of English marches. .................$50	10. CORIGLIANO, John- the American composer signs a 5 x 7" Winnie Klotz color photo of a set for the Met production of "Ghosts of Versailles" a very enjoyable opera set for a Met comeback in a few seasons. .................$60	11. de FALLA, Manuel- AMusQS small quote "Noches" signed Manuel de Falla 20.5.21. The 2.5 x 3" cut out piece has a laminated plastic coating over it. Together with a post card image .................$675


12. DESSAUER, Josef- AMusQS from the Bohemian composer 1798-1876 known his many songs, 5 operas and other works. This example was penned 15 April 1843. Uncommon. .................$375	13. ERLANGER, Camille- the French composer, a Prix de Rome winner 1888, composer of many popular operas produced in France starting with "Le Juif Polonais" 1900 fills out a Notice Biographique it seems late 1890s. .................$100	14. EYSER, Eberhard- AMusQS from his opera "The Caliph's Son" premiered at the Royal Opera Stockholm. Eyser b.1932 studied with Scherchen, Maderna and Xenakis and is prolific in all forms of composition. .................$200


15. FARWELL, Arthur- AMusQS "March, March, March" by the American composer who studied with Humperdinck & Pfitzner and became a pioneer of "the new American music"- he also wrote much music using American Indian themes and was a noted teacher, writer lecturer too. .................$125	16. FAURE, Gabriel- SP Benque cabinet image of the important very prolific and original French composer. A Saint Saens pupil he started as an organist and later became an outstanding teacher. His pupils included Ravel, Enesco, Kochelin, Roger Schmittt and Nadia Boulanger who was herself responsible for so many of the great American composers. The stiff carton backing has been removed. .................$1,475	17. GAL, Hans- signature of the noted Austrian composer together with newspaper article about the world premiere of his "De Profundis". (also see FURTWANGLER (CONDUCTOR section). .................$65


18. GRIEG, Edvard- SPc size size photo of the beloved Norwegian composer. This was probably the photo layer of a cabinet photo. .................$750	19. HALEVY, Fromental- ALS 1 p from the composer of "La Juive" and head of the Conservatoire de Musique Paris. "I recommend heartily , and just as much as I can to my dear and illustrious Master, the request of the young Sophar? He is really worthy of all this interest, because of his position and his great desire to work F. Halevy March 6". This is tipped onto Conservatoire stationery. Together with photo image. .................$175	20. HERVE, Florimond Ronger- ALS 1 p in French from the noted French singer, organist and pioneer composer of French operettes- he wrote the lyrics, music, conducted them, acted and sang in them. .................$100


21. HINDEMITH, Paul- nice signature from the 20th century GIANT above 4 laid down newspaper photos including one with Jeno von Tackas and Bartok in Egypt. .................$125	22. HUHN, Bruno- SP photo 4 x 6" sepia bust portrait d/s front and verso 1918. Huhn was a noted English/American composer/conductor/pianist/organist noted for his setting of Henley's "Invictus" as a bass solo. .................$125	23. KODALY, Zoltan- SP 7 x 7.5" photo of the great Hungarian composer at the Luzern Festival after the world premiere of his First Symphony conducted by fellow Hungarian Ferenc Fricsay shown left. .................$1,200


24. LECOQ, Charles- signature and date below a laid down photo on a post card of the noted French composer of operettes "Le Fille de Madame Angot" etc who got his start sharing a prize offered by Offenbach with Bizet! .................$150	24a. MASSENET, Jules- AMusQS - "MEDITATION" de Thais -the great beloved violin solo from the 3rd act of Massenet's steamy opera beloved by sopranos and baritones as a great sensual show piece. It is currently making the rounds & wowing the public in Vienna, Paris, Barcelona & London in concert performances starring FLEMING & HAMPSON. This is 5 x 6.5" with an unsigned photo Massenet. .................$975	25. MATTHEWS, H. Alexander- d/s cover of the score of "The Song of America" (An Historical Pageant for Mixed Voices)-"To James Pease-With sincere appreciation for your fine contribution as Narrator of the Philadelphia premiere H. Alexander Matthews"- English born, Matthews was organist at Philadelphia's Second Presbyterian Church and at St. Lukes and the Epiphany. He wrote over 200 works. Pease was a fine American bass who enjoyed a substantial career in the US and Germany. .................$175


26. McCUNN, Hamish- AMusQS penned by the Scottish composer 1868-1916 . His first success was the overture "The Land of the Mountain and the Flood" in 1887. His music used Scottish elements. He wrote in all forms and his opera "Jeanie Deans" was premiered in Edinburgh and "Diarmid" at Covent Garden in 1897. Together with photo. .................$175	27. MENOTTI, Gian Carlo- SP 5 x 7" Palffy Vienna photo of the late Italian/American composer of such popular operas as "The Consul", "The Medium" and "Amahl and the Night Visitors." .................$300	28. NAGELI, Johann Hans George- ALS 1 page in German from the Swiss music publisher, writer and composer who was a close friend of Beethoven. .................$150


29. PIAZZOLA, Astor- SPc size photo of the GREAT Argentine composer of tangos and much other music. A list of his tangos is printed on the verso. .................$675	30. PIERNE, Gabriel- SPc of the French composer/conductor/organist a most important and influential force on the French musical scene d/a 1936 the year before his death. .................$475	31. PROCH, Heinrich- ALS 1 p1862 from the Austrian composer, conductor and singing teacher best remembered today for his famed "Variations" beloved by several generations of coloraturas. He singing pupils included Materna,Tietjens,Dustmann, Csillag and Peschka-Leutner. .................$175


32. PUCCINI, Giacomo- SPc photo of one of the Italian music theatre magician addressed to a recipient in Buenos Aires and dated 1904. .................$1,275	33. RANKI, Gyorgy- AMusQS from the opera "The Tragedy of Man" premiered at the Budapest Opera May 21,1957. Ranki, 1907-1992, was a pupil of Kodaly and a prolific composer in all formats and like his teacher had a great interest in ethnomusicology using many native elements in his work. .................$200	34. RONALD, Sir Landon- ALS 4 pp from the English/Jewish pianist/conductor/composer addressed to author "My dear Gerald Cumberland... ending... "please take this letter in exactly the spirit it is written: enthusiastic admiration for your work." .................$125


35. SAARIAHO, Kaiaja- SP 4 x 6" color photo of the highly successful Finnish composer resident in Paris and associated with IRCAM. Her opera "L'Amour de Loin" Salzburg 2000 has been a world wide success her music has achieved critical and great public acclaim. .................$85	36. SAINT SAENS, Camille- nice large signature 1919 of the beloved French composer of "Samson and Dalila" and much more together with unsigned photo. .................$175	37. SAVOPOULOS, Dionysis- SP 5 x 7 color photo of the Greek composer/performer whose music is a fusion of traditional Greek elements and Zappa-Jethro Tull electric rock! He was outspoken against the dictatorship and his lyrics were stirringly anti the government. His albums were all best sellers. .................$75


38. SHOSTAKOVICH, Dimitri- the dynamic and complicated brilliant 20th century composer writes "for good memory Dec 13,1072" together with an unsigned photo. .................$750	39. (SPONTINI, Gaspare)- 64 picture filled book published for the exhibition SPONTINI alla SCALA presented by the commune of Maiolati Spontini and curated by Marco Palmolella. Wonderfully illustrated with a very informative Italian text. .................$65	40. STRAUSS, Richard- SP Albert Meyer Berlin cabinet photo of the very young composer signed in heavy pencil. .................$975


41. STRAUSS, Richard- SPc of the composer much later signed 14.6.(19)28. .................$975	42. STRAUSS, Richard- German music journal ALLGEMEINE MUSIKZEITUNG- "Richard Strauss Nummer" Berlin Okt 1912 issue for the occasion of the Richard Strauss Festival week 25 Oktober1- November on Stuttgart which includes the world premiere of "Ariadne auf Naxos"- the magazine is 9.5 x 12"-95 pages with a lovely Art Nouveau cover and very interesting articles in German, reviews of recent performances , fascinating advertisements for upcoming performances some illustrated AND the SIGNED photos of Generalmusikdirektor (composer) Max van Schillings, E.Gerhauser producer, Baron zu Pulitz Intendant and LEGENDARY director Max Reinhardt who was involved because the first version of the opera was composed to follow a performance Moliere's "Le Bouougeois Gentilhomme". Most interesting .................$475	43. STRAVINSKY, Igor- large signature in Cyrillic!! "Prague 25-2-(19)30" matted below a portrait of the legendary Russian pioneer composer. Overall 8 x 11.5". .................$475


44. STRICKLAND, Lily- AMusQS by the South Carolina born American composer of many songs writes out the start of "Mah Lindy Lou"... "Lindy, did you heah dat mock-ing bird sing las'night"... a real period piece!!! .................$250		45. WAGNER, Richard- ALS 1 page in French matted and framed with an image of the Master! The writing is a little faded but clearly legible. Untranslated. .................$2,750

Abbreviations
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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