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| 1. ARNOLD, Ernst- AMusQS on the verso of a signed postcard photo of the Austrian composer of over 800 "Wienerlied" songs in the Viennese dialect such as "Da drausen in der Wachau" und "Du, nur
Du".. Here he writes out a Mother's Day song..."Mutterl ich habe an dich gedacht, Mutterl ich habe dir Rosen gebracht" - Mother I did think of you, Mother I did bring you roses" in remembrance
of Mother's Day Ernst Arnold 9.5.26." .................$125 |
2. AUBER, Daniel-Francois-Esprit- ALS from the very prolific French composer whose greatest success was "La Muette de Portici" Opera 1828 which laid the foundation for what became the French Grand
Opera of Meyerbeer and Rossini. On the other hand his "Fra Diavolo" Opera Comique 1830 was the forerunner of what is known as French comic opera.. He wrote 45 operas. .................$175 |
BARBER, SAMUEL- see HOLIDAY GREETINGS section |
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| 3. BERLIN, Irving- nice large signature of the Broadway Great- Songs like "Alexander's Ragtime Band", "Easter Parade" and shows like "Annie Get your Gun" & "Call Me Madam." With photo. .................$275 |
4. BERLIOZ, Hector- ALS 1 p in French "18 Oct 1862 Mon Cher Lorentz, I await you at 2PM in from of the Institut where I have to go at 2:30, best to you... matted and from with a photo of the
revolutionary composer. Overall 13.5 x 16.5". .................$1,500 |
5. CADMAN, Charles W.- SPc of the very popular American composer. His opera "Shanewis" premiered at the Met 1918. His work was influenced by American Indian music. There is also a signature on the
verso. .................$175 |
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| CHARPENTIER, Gustav- see HOLIDAY GREETINGS section | 6. ELGAR, Sir Edward- the great beloved English composer signs a card Autographed in aid of the fund of the Royal Alexandria Infirmary Bazaar. "Edward Elgar May 8, 1905" Together with an unsigned
image of Elgar. .................$675 |
7. FAURE, Gabriel- ALS 1 page in French on a Conservatoire National card 13-X-1907 from the composer-pupil of Saint Saens and teacher of Ravel and Nadia Boulanger addressed to "Dear master and
friend" (most likely Massenet) saying that his letter will be saved as the most precious autograph and signed "your very affectionate admirer Gabriel Faure"-GREAT ASSOCIATON. .................$475 |
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| FILIBERTO- see FRENCH MUSIC HALL and TANGO section | 8. FORTNER, Wolfgang- signature on a card from the German composer of operas such as "Bluthochziet" and "Elisabeth Tudor" as well as
a great output in all other forms. .................$50 |
GERSHWIN, George- see HOLIDAY GREETINGS section |
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| 9. HATTON, John Liptrott- ALS 4 pp-long chatty & amusing letter from the English composer to "Margate 1875 1st of March to Il mio Caro Roberto" Much gossip & humor. He was director of the
Princess's Theatre London and wrote music for Shakespeare plays, as well as many songs and church music etc. .................$125 |
10. HEGGIE, Jake- SP 4 x 6" of the composer of "The End of the Affair" and "Dead Man Walking" which has achieved international success. His songs are performed by many todayÕs top American singers too. .................$65 |
11. IVES, Charles- Signed document from probably the GREATEST American composer an extremely inventive and original writer using many American themes, hymns and folk music in his work as well as
being very experimental. Like many he started as an organist all the while composing and running an insurance business. Recognition was slow in coming but his reputation now is secure. This is
a signed contract for his "Sixty-seventh Psalm" with the Arrow Music Press dated February 20,1939. Signed Ives material is VERY SCARCE. Together with an unsigned photo of the composer. .................$2,000 |
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| 12. KHACHATURIAN, Aram & MAKAROVA, Nina- Photo of the immensely popular Armenian composer and his wife Nina Makarova in their study he writing music and she on the phone. Dedications from both on
the verso. He writes "Outstanding artist and perfect person my personal friend Nicolai Nicolaevich Sereda A Khachaturian" AND MAKAROVA writes " The charming Nicolai Nicolevich who created poetic
image of Sakvat from admirer Nina Makarova" LOVELY UNUSUAL photo and double dedication! .................$775 |
13. KUKEN, William- ALS 4 pp in German from the composer of several operas premiered in Berlin and Stuttgart as well as many songs that achieved great popularity during his lifetime
(1810-1882). .................$85 |
MARKS, Johnny- see HOLIDAY GREETINGS section |
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| 14. MASSENET, Jules- SPc with AMusQS from the master French opera composer dated 29 Dic 1904. .................$675 |
14a. MESSIAEN, Olivier- SPc size color photo of the beloved lated French composer/organist. His very unique muisc has alot of Catholic mysticism,bird sounds and Oriental influences and he
has had a profound influence on later composers. . Very prolific he wrote on an intimate as well as grandiose scale and his greatly successful opera "Saint Francois d'Assise" will be performed at the New York City Opera during
Mortier's first season. .................$475 |
15. MEYERBEER, Giacomo- ALS 1 p in French addressed to "Monsieur Cherubini Directeur de l'ecole royale de musique"-The composer of "Les Huguenots", "L'Africaine" & "Le Prophete" writes to his
illustrious contemporary composer ("Medea" etc) who was longtime director of the Conservatoire in Paris. Interesting letter about technicalities of protocol from one great composer to another.
Matted and framed overall 12.5"x 15". .................$675 |
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| 16. MONTEMEZZI, Italo- AMusQS from "La Nave" his opera based on a d' Annunzio play which premiered at La Scala in 1918 and was seen shortly afterwards in Chicago. It was a success at its
premiere but never attained the popularity of "L'amore dei tre re" Montemezzi's masterpiece. .................$475 |
17. ORFF, Carl- SP 6.5 x 10" program of the popular and most influential German composer of "Carmina Burana" and many other super popular works shown here in the garden with his dogs. .................$200 |
18. ORNSTEIN, Leo- TLS of Zwecker-Hahn Philadelphia Musical Academy letterhead "July 14, 1934 to My Dear Reverend Satcher" explaining Dr. Silby's teaching plans and signed by Ornstein. This
letter is tipped in to book "LEO ORNSTEIN The Man-His Ideas-His Work" by Frederick H.Martens New York 1918 about the fascinating composer/pianist, a Ukrainian cantor's son, who was a Glazunoff
& Essipova pupil in St.Petersburg before emigrating to the USA. Ornstein was a controversial experimental composer and his music caused much controversy. He disappeared until he was found at
age 88 and began composing and appearing again dying at age 108! .................$375 |
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| 19. PIERNE, Gabriel- SPc of the French pianist / organist / composer at his desk d/s 1913. He composed a wide variety of music and was an important & popular figure on the French music scene. .................$375 |
20. PROKOFIEFF, Sergei- SP 5 x 7" of Russia's GREAT 20th century composer. After achieving great acclaim abroad both in the US and Western Europe he returned to Russia (Now USSR) and a life of
problems dying the same day as Stalin his nemesis! Work after work in every genre is considered a masterpiece just think of the symphonies, piano and violin concerti, ballets and "War and Peace"
etc. The photo is d/s "To dear Yuri Alexandrovich Shaporin (the noted composer) with friendly regards S. Prokofieff 1959". .................$3,500 |
21. PUCCINI, Giacomo- telegram sent to Maestro (Teofilo) de Angelis from Torre del Lago, in Italian. "Heartfelt thanks for the great conducting of Madama Butterfly Greetings Puccini" together
with hand addressed envelope to de Angelis in Trieste from Puccini in Paris and a photo of Puccini. de Angelis was an early and frequent conductor of first performances of Puccini operas in many
Italian theatres. .................$375 |
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| 22. QUILTER, Roger- ALS 2 pp "7 Martyn Street, London W1 Oct 20,1923 Dear Sir, I shall be very pleased to give my consent to the reproduction of the bars of music...your album. I am sure there
will be no difficulty with the publisher of the music but if you would be good enough to send me on a post card the name of the song or piece I took the bars from I will make sure -& if you do
not hear from me further, you may take it - it will be all right. Yours Sincerely Roger Quilter" Interesting letter from the popular English composer especially known for his song settings of
Shakespeare texts. .................$150 |
23. RICCI, Frederico- ALS 3 pp from the Neopolitan composer of 19 operas some in collaboration with his brother Luigi. He was a pupil of Bellini & Zingarelli and worked for long periods in both
Russia and Paris. "Crispano e la Comare" Venezia 1850 in collaboration with his brother was perhaps the most popular of his operas. Not translated but with musical content. .................$150 |
24. RODGERS, Richard & HAMMERSTEIN, Oscar- SP of the LEGENDARY Broadway composer and lyricist "OKLAHOMA" to "SOUTH PACIFIC" and more. Program stock paper laid down overall 4 x 7.5". Signed
photos of the 2 together are EXTREMELY SCARCE. .................$750 |
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| 25. ROREM, Ned- ALS on the cover photo of a 4 page illustrated 8.5 x 11" brochure of his music c. 1960 to "Dear Stanley (Storch), Here's the brochure you requested-though it's neither up to
date in publication nor thorough in manuscripts (which must be obtained through me). But it may be of help! It was indeed pleasant to see you yesterday. You are both golden musicians and are
invaluable in your choice of programs Do continue all best Ned Blair Music Bldg Buffalo 14 NY "The prolific and popular dean of American composers is still at it composing and writing more
outspoken memoirs. .................$200 |
26. ROSSELLINI, Renzo- AMusQS large quote from the film "Il Linguaggio de fini" based on Garcia Lorca's "Donna Rosita la Soltera-as "Donna Rosaita nubile" Rosita's song from Act 2- "Nel
mattino..." signed "REnzo Rosselini Roma 1963" a fine example from director Roberto's very successful composer brother. .................$475 |
27. ROSSINI, Gioacchino- AMusQS- 2 bars of music written out to the great composer's name. .................$1,200 |
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| 28. SAINT-SAENS, Camille- ALS 1 p in French from the beloved French organist/composer. "30 Octobre St Germain en Laye... Monsieur Antoine... and signed Risp. svp C Saint Saens". Matted and framed
11.5 x 15". .................$675 |
29. SCOTT, Cyril- SP 7 x 7.5" program stock of the English composer, the "father of British music" a romanticist with impressionistic tendencies he was prolific writing over 400 works in every
genre especially the piano being topped only by Scriabin. He wrote up to the time of death at age 88!His music has returned to fashion. .................$85 |
30. SIBELIUS, Jean- HUGE signature with unsigned photo of the GREAT Finnish composer. .................$475 |
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| SONDHEIM, STEPHEN- see HOLIDAY GREETINGS section | 31. STAINER, John- greeting from the composer of 'The Crucifixion" etc., organist at St. Paul's Cathedral and author. .................$100 |
32. STRAUSS, Richard- BIG signature Montevideo 3.8.23 together with a photo of the composer. This was during the time of the BIG Vienna Orchestra tour to South America. .................$400 |
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| 33. VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS, Ralph- ALS 2 pp "Dorking April 29, to Dear Mrs Wingate..." and signed "R Vaughan Williams". .................$675 |
34. VERDI, Giuseppe- ALS 1 p in Italian."Busseto 28 Oct 1898 S Agata Dear Maestro (Lorenzo Parodi) I have received Selvere's book which Ettore sent. Unfortunately I write and read very little
now especially that which requires profound attention. In any case I deeply thank you for the exquisite courtesy and am always your devoted G.Verdi" Together with photo of the great composer. .................$3,750 |
35. WAGNER, Richard- ALS 3 pp in German "Berlin (crossed out) Bayreuth 27 Jan 1876 to "My dear good friend" FASCINATING text about upcoming performances of "Tristan und Isolde" in Berlin and
the problems with singers and past performances. "My good, dear friend! I thank you for your vote regarding Scalia. What he demanded, even the "prompt advance payment", would have been possible in the end. However,
what can we have in common with a person who places himself completely above the Association to which eventually I will be totally indebted for the success of my project? It was impossible to have his name listed as one
of us alongside my Berliners, who are above all praise. Therefore, I am dispensing with his participation. You are recommending Fricke to me. Now I want to raise the other point. If Fricke is so important, why
didn't you Ð and especially Niemann Ð strongly recommend him earlier on? This brings me to my concern about Tristan. So far only Eckert has kept me informed about this. However, I could never find out much about
it. My main question is the following: Will this really , seriously come to pass? In this case, if you believe in it, then Berlin's Tristan will become one of the most important and problematic tasks for me. This truly is not a laughing matter.
For 11 years, ever since the first performances in Munich, Tristan has become a lore. The performances in Weimar (with Vogl) have made this lore even less credible. My wife tells me they were terrible, which I can well
imagine. Janner told me that Niemann declared that he does not want to sing Tristan after they both heard a performance in Munich last summer, which I cannot hold against him after what happened. If under these
conditions Berlin should be under serious consideration, I feel very much involved.. Under no circumstances do I want this performance to become a curiosity only, but it should rather be an accomplished, first-class
performance. You and I Ð let us be frank: where does Niemann stand? I hear Ð actually from Eckert Ð that he should feel in particulary good voice. I believe this from the wonderful human being he is. However, how
about his intentions and positive attitude? Onward! Does Mark really present a serious problem for you because of the somewhat lower register? Do you feel unhappy about this? Or, have you been able to realize
the deep-seated, decisively important effort from my point-of-view and do you rejoice in having overcome this problem? I do not want to think that a change of mind was achieved by force and acquiescence. In this
negative scenario, do you think Fricke would be suitable (an impossible thought for me)? Even now do you still prefer Kurwenal ? Do tell me! Just nothing ambivilent nor against your better judgement lacking your
confidence... I am sure you understand me? In the beginning of March I will come to Berlin. If the "lay of the land" does not look positive, we had better not do it!! Fond regards, best friend! With sincere devotion I am
your Richard Wagner". Weak seams were taped in the past and the tape itself covers only the ends of some words at the right of page 1. Together with an unsigned photo of Wagner. .................$4,500 |
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| 36. WAGNER, Siegfried- short ALS on a card with unsigned photo of Richard's composer, conductor son who ran the Bayreuth Festival after Cosima's death. .................$65 |
37. WEBBER, Andrew Lloyd- SP 6 x 8" bust photo of the British composer of some of most popular and long running musicals from "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Evita" to "The Phantom of the Opera"
which is a record breaker. .................$250 |
38. WEBBE Jr., Samuel- ALS 2 pp from the composer of glees, also active as a pianist and organist. He studied with his father Samuel Sr also a noted glee composer and edited a collection of glees
about which is this letter's content. To composer John Stratford Smith he writes, "...Having undertaken the editing of an extensive and yet select publication of Glees etc., in which it is, of
course, my intention to avail myself of those ingenious productions in this way which will ever prove so high an ornament to your name, I entreat your assistance in furnishing me with the poet
in those instance wherein I have not myself been able to make the discovery...D. Sir, Yours very truly Samuel Webbe Jun." .................$175 |
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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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