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| 1. ADAM, Adolphe-Charles- ALS 3 pp in French probably 1847 from the composer of "Giselle". He offers the recipient performances of "La Bouquetiere" which premiered in 1847 and had already had 50
performances. .................$175 |
2. AURIC, Georges- AMusQS from his ballet "Les Matelots" written for Diaghelev's Ballets Russes and premiered in 1925. The important member of "Les Six" writes in French... "in remembrance of the
unforgettable performances by the Ballets Russes this month of June 1925...Georges Auric". .................$875 |
3. BARBER, Samuel & MENOTTI, Gian Carlo- Royalty Agreement between G. Schirmer Inc. and Samuel Barber for "I Hear an Army" New York, November 11,1938- 4 pages signed by Barber and witnessed by Menotti.
Also signed by another witness Gustave Reese and the president of Schirmer. Early example of the 2 composers who had a decade's long relationship. .................$1,200 |
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| BERNSTEIN, Leonard- see CONDUCTOR section | 4. BLACHER, Boris- SP 4 x 6" photo by H.P. Wulff 1969 of the Chinese born German/Russian/Jewish super prolific composer of opera, ballet, orchestral music, chamber,vocal, piano and electronic music. He
used both classical forms and experimental styles with much use of electronic elements as well as developing "abstract opera" - "Romeo und Julia" 1941 was an early opera success and "200,000 Taler"
based on Sholom Aleichem a later one. From 1948 till his death in 1975 he was a leading academic in Berlin. .................$100 |
5. CRESTON, Paul- AMUsQS from "Symphony #2" on an 8 x 10" photo nicely dedicated by the late composer in 1969. Born Giuseppe Guttoveggio he started as an organist in silent movie theatres. He was an extremely
prolific composing over 100 major works many in a complex harmonic and rhythmatic idiom. He also wrote important books on both Rhythm and Harmony. .................$150 |
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| 6. CUI, Cesar- ALS 3 pp in French "Dinard Le Casino et la plage Le 31 Aout (19)15 Cher Monsieur Vizentini (director of Le Grand Theatre Lyon)..Perhaps you remember an evening you spent at my house with
Countess de M..." when I introduced you to "Le Filibustier" It seemed that the opera made a favorable impression on you. If this is so perhaps you would like to present it at Lyons? It is impossible to
predict the success but in any case it is not difficult to mount there are not many choristers and the expenses are few as there is just one set, a room. If you are afraid of the style of "Le Filibustier"
you could consider "Le Prisonier du Caucasse" (1857-9) which is has been published in French by Leduc. If you would like to reply write me at Paris...until 6 September or after to...Ste Petersburg.
Cordially yours Cesar Cui" A bit pushy perhaps translating the soiree into a possible production. Why not!! Cui was a Lithuanian Russian a topographer by profession anti Wagner and very pro Russian. He
was lumped into the "Mighty 5" Russian composers but he was more of a miniaturist than grand scale composer. .................$475 |
7. DAVIES, Peter Maxwell- SP 4 x 6" postcard Brucknerhaus Linz- Linzer Peter Maxwell Davies-Tage '98 21-24 01(January)-the 4 programs being presented of the English composer's works on the verso.
The photo shows Davies in his Orkney Islands house or post card size bust photo of the composer. Davies is one of the most prolific and remarkably original composers of his time combining many unexpected elements in his music. Also a political
activist. .................$100 |
8. deKOVEN, Reginald- the American composer writes "Very truly yours Reginald de Koven" on a card together with a postcard image of the founder of the Washington DC Philharmonic in 1902. A prolific
operetta composer he is best know for "O Promise Me" introduced into "Maid Marian" shortly after its first London performance in 1891. .................$85 |
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| 9. del TREDICI, David- AMusQS on an an envelope addressed to Homer Hathaway in Everett Washington sent 22 April 1970. The important American composer's Boston return address is on the verso. The
prolific and original del Tredici wrote several works to James Joyce texts, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1980 for "In Memory of a Summer Day": and is perhaps best known for "Alice in Wonderland" ultra
traditional in opposition to his normal style. He recently turned 70. .................$200 |
10. DENZA, Luigi- AMusQS from the Italian born English resident composer's most famous song-"Funiculi-Funicula"..."e tocca, tocca, tocca...etc."-in all he wrote over 600 songs and was one of giants of
the genre. This is on a 5 x 7" paper penned 11/9/(18)81 at Castellmare d'Italia his birthplace. .................$575 |
11. d'INDY, Vincent- AMusQS on a postcard from "Legend de St.Christophe" mailed from Praha. d'Indy was a brilliant all round musician organist, timpanist, chorus master, conductor, composer, author and
teacher. He was during his long life one of the most respected and influential figures on the French music scene and has been called France's Brahms. .................$475 |
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| 12. DINICU, Grigoras- SP 6 x 8.5" portrait of the Rumanian violinist and composer(standing left side of the photo) best known for "Hora staccato" based on Rumanian rhythms which was later arranged by
Heifetz as a virtuosic showpiece for his own special talents.. He composed much light music based on Rumanian themes and conducted and played concerts world wide also appearing in hotels, nightclubs,
cafes and restaurants as did many fine musicians of the period. This photo of the composer signed in 1926. Uncommon. .................$375 |
13. DUPARC, Henri- ALS 1 page from the revered French composer of 17 of the most exquisite songs ever written. From "Invitation au Voyage" to "La Vie anterieure" one is more beautiful than the other.
A severe nervous affliction plagued him most of his life. In this letter(1904) he writes to conductor Rhene Baton..."Dear friend, enchanted with your success, which had a rave in Libre Parole,...Henri
Duparc". .................$775 |
14. ELGAR, Sir Edward- SP 6 x 9" by Edgar & Winifred Ward with the stamp of The Gramaphone Co. Ltd Hayes Middx. on the verso. This photo is reputed to be the last taken of the great English composer
shown seated with his cocker spaniel on his lap. He writes "J.Burner Kindest regards Edward Elgar" the signature is partially on the dark suit so contrast depends on the angle one views the photo. Large
signed photos of Elgar are scarce. .................$1,750 |
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| 15. ENESCU, George- signature of the Rumanian composer, conductor, pianist, fiddler 1944 together with an unsigned photo. .................$125 |
16a. GILBERT & SULLIVAN a. GILBERT, Sir William- ALS 3 pp from the brilliant worsmith of the duo from Breakspears Uxbridge."14 January (18)87... My Dear Hilda, with very great pleasure I have left the...undated so you can fill it for any date that suits you. We are at our country house and shall be here for the next five month so I am afraid there is no chance of seeing your for dinner on the 16th or 23rd. This is a beautiful part of the world and the country is looking lovely. With kind regards to Mrs. Mach...& sincere congratulations to your father on his recent successes I am Always sincerely, WS Gilbert" Small paper loss on page 1 not affecting any words. .................$875 |
16b. GILBERT & SULLIVAN b. SULLIVAN, Sir Arthur- ALS 1 page from the composer "201 Regent Str W 7 Feb 1873 My Dear Sir, I send you herewith a dozen copies of the Committee Statement. Pray let me know if you require more. I have not seen the article in the Daily News but have sent for that all the newspapers are... in to keep with our records. I am Yours truly Arthur S. Sullivan W. Godden Jr". .................$875 |
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| 17. GIORDANO, Umberto- ALS 1 p in Italian on Edoard Sanzogno (music publisher) letterhead..."Dear friend, It is impossible to see you right now a thousand excuses. I will pass by Monday to talk with
you your affectionate Giordano" From the composer of "Fedora" & "Andrea Chenier"-together with unsigned photo. .................$375 |
18. GOLDMARK, Carl- SP 4 x 5.25" photo on a 7 x 10" presentation mount showing the important Hungarian born Viennese composer of "Die Konigin von Saba" (1875). He was a most important figure on the late
19th early 20th century Viennese musical scene. SCARCE. .................$500 |
19. HARRIS, William H.- AMusQS large page of music from the anthem "O What Their Joy and Glory Be" for organ - St George's Chapel Windsor where he was chief organist from 1933. He was a conductor at both the
1937 & 1953 coronations. .................$200 |
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| 20. IRELAND, John- AMusQS Moderato - the opening bars from "Sonatina for Piano" boldly signed by the beloved English composer February 14th, 1928. .................$675 |
21. LAFITE, Carl- SPc bust shot of the composer/pianist from Dietrich Wien. .................$125 |
22. LEHAR, Franz- AMusQS on a small card 3 x 4.5" penned by the composer of "The Merry Widow" and many other operetta chestnuts. .................$125 |
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| 23. LERNER & LOEWE- Album leaf signed by the great Broadway team who gave us "My Fair Lady" and much more. Signed material of the team together are VERY SCARCE. .................$600 |
24. LINCKE, Paul- AMusQS from "Glow Worm": his masterpiece!! Berlin 2 May 1940. .................$775 |
25. MAHLER, Gustav- the GREAT composer/conductor signs below a printed silhouette by O.Bohler showing him in 3 conducting poses mounted on a 7 x 8.5" card. Unusual and decorative. .................$3,000 |
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| 26. MARINUZZI, Gino- the important Italian conductor/composer dedicates and signs the title page of his opera "Jacquerie" Buenos Aires 10/8/21.3 years after it's BA world premiere. Marinuzzi enjoyed a long
and brilliant career at the Teatro Colon. .................$150 |
27. MASSENET, Jules- AMusQS from "Werther" the start of the hero's opening elegiac aria "O Nature pleine de grace..." Anvers, Theatre Royal ". .................$875 |
28. MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY, Felix- ALS 1 p in German Leipzig 15/1/1840 mentioning that he cannot provide the vocal parts for the fist act of Fidelio. The signature has a smear at the last letters. Together
with an unsigned image of the ever popular GREAT all round composer tremendously successful during his short life! .................$2,450 |
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| 29. MIHALOVICI, Marcel- SP 5 x 7" Richard de Grab portrait of the Rumanian born prolific French composer a founding member of "Ecole de Paris" composers. His music combined Eastern European elements
together with impressionistic and dissonant elements. He was married to pianist Monique Haas and was a very influential figure on the French musical scene. .................$100 |
30. NONO, Luigi- SP 3.5 x 5" color photo of the highly original, very prolific Italian innovative composer. A pupil of Malipiero, Maderna & Scherchen he was a follower of Schoenberg (who's daughter
Nuria was his wife for a while) and used such "techniques" as serialism, sonorism, aleatory and concrete music and electronics (see photo!). A graduate lawyer he was a political activist leftist but also
appealing to liberals reviled by the right he was the kind of controversial figure who can thrive in Italy. .................$300 |
31. PARRY, Sir C. Hubert H.- ALS 1 page from the noted English composer & pedagogue "Oct 2,1891 Dear Mr.Riseley, I believe I can manage Oct 22.Many thanks for your kind invitation. I shall gladly avail
myself of your hospitality, very sincerely yours, C.Hubert H.Parry" together with an unsigned cabinet photo. .................$200 |
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| 32. PFITZNER, Dr. Hans- ALS 1 page on his Munchen letterhead...Mrs.Dorothea Braus is one of my interpreters of my Piano Concerto. She has played it often under my direction and with great success. I can
congratulate any institution which engages Mrs. Braus Professor Dr. Hans Pfitzner.". .................$300 |
33. PROKOFIEFF, Serge- AMusQS from his "3rd piano Concerto" Jan 30 1926"-on a 5.5 x 6.5" paper together with a photo of the brilliant Russian composer who wrote this work as a showpiece for himself and
gave the premiere in Chicago. .................$3,875 |
34. PUCCINI to MASSENET - ITALY'S GREATEST OPERA COMPOSER DEDICATES THE COVER PAGE OF HIS LATEST MASTERPIECE TO HIS EQUALLY GREAT FRENCH CONTEMPORARY! PUCCNI Giacomo- The title page of the piano vocal score for "LA BOHEME" dedicated and signed by PUCCINI to MASSENET. "To dear Master J----Massenet affectionate greetings from Giacamo Puccini Paris 26 May (18)98" At some point in time the "ules" were erased leaving a tiny hole after "J". This is a UNIQUE token of affection and respect from one GIANT to ANOTHER. Together with unsigned photos of Puccini & Massenet. .................$3,000 |
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| 35. RACHMANINOFF, Sergei- full signature of the great Russian composer/pianist large, bold and not spidery as usual together with a photo. .................$475 |
36. SCHIFFRIN, Lalo- AMusQS large 2 line quote from "Gillespiana" Toccata (Last movement) on an 8.5 x11".paper. Schiffrin was a pianist with Dizzy Gillespe's band 1960-62 and composed music for it before
going to Hollywood where the Argentine composer became a highly successful film and TV composer (2 Grammys for "Mission Impossible"). On the other side he applied jazz idioms to religious texts and applied
modern techniques to mass media. .................$200 |
37. STOCKHAUSEN Karlheinz- SP 4 x 7" action photo of the German composer who pioneered "time space" music. One of modern music's GIANTS. .................$200 |
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| 38. SVENDSEN, Johann- AMusQS on a postcard showing Il Piazzale Michelangelo con la Logettea, 2la Chiesa di S.Salvatore e la Basilica di S.Miniato Firenze signed by the Norwegian composer Copenhagen 6/5 1905
together with an unsigned photo of Svendsen who was Grieg's contemporary and a master of large scale works. He also was an active conductor of both symphonic and operatic music. .................$500 |
39. STRAUSS, Richard- printed Silhouette of the composer with printed signature below. .................$100 |
40. VERDI, Giuseppe- ALS 1 p no place or date " Dear...Tosi would like, as he writes me this morning for this article to be reproduced. If Lambertino can reproduce it he will do me a great favor, if not
let me know and I will send it to Regli" Verdi always had his hands in the midst of things, stirring the pot. Together with photo of the master. .................$2,975 |
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| 41. VIVES, Amadeo- AMusQS from the Spanish composer's great zarzuela hit "Dona Francisquita" which premiered in Madrid 1923. This quote is on a 4.5 x 7" page Buenos Aires May 1924 at the time of the local premiere. .................$400 |
42. WAGNER-REGENY, Wolfgang- large signature and "Salzburg 18.8.1961" of the Rumanian born-German composer on the message side of a postcard showing the Salzburg Festpielehaus-the year his opera "Das Burgwerk zu Falun"
had it's world premiere there. .................$85 |
43. WALTON, Sir William- nice signature "July 8th 1978" penned by the beloved English composer on a small paper together with photo. .................$125 |
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| 44. WARD, Robert- AMusQS from his most successful opera "The Crucible" signed across his photo on the cover of a 10 page fold out biographical brochure listing all his works, discography etc published by BMI. .................$200 |
45. WILLIAMS, Alberto- SPc size bust shot signed on the larger mount of the noted Argentine composer, pianist and conductor who founded the Buenos Aires Conservatory in 1903. He conducted concerts of his own works
in European centers as well as Argentina. One of the most influential forces on the Argentine music scene during his life. .................$175 |
46. XENAKIS, Lannis- "Musical quote" on one side of a 3 x 5" card the other side having an ALS from the Greek composer in English."I send you an aspect of my music which can be approached by a special correspondence
"geometry-sound" It is the beginning of 'Metastasis' for Orchestra written in 53/54 [his FIRST important work] The lines are glissandi of strings. Xenakis" Together with an unsigned photo of the important Rumanian
born Greek composer long resident in France. He strove to connect mathematical concepts to music composition. A very important personage in 20th century music. .................$375 |
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| 47. ZANDONAI, Riccardo- AMusQS on a postcard from is masterpiece "Francesca da Rimini" a great vehicle for verismo soprano & tenor STARS.!! He penned this quote at Rovereto Trentino (his birthplace) alongside a laid
down photo of himself 2 Otto 1924 for a collector in Rosario Argentina. .................$750 |
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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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