Composers

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001. AUBER, Daniel Francois- ANS 6 lines to a lady saying he is "not free to today but tomorrow at half past three leaving the Conservatory would be fine-" nicely signed. Auber's FRA DIAVALO and MANON LESCAUT among others were great 19th century favorites
...........................................$250

*002. BARBER, Samuel- AMusQS on AL Vienna 6 June 1955
...........................................$300

*003. BEACH, Mrs. H.H.A.- SPc AMusQS from Piano Concerto op.45 July 27,1915 on postcard portrait of the pioneering American composer who forged a considerable career against great odds in a mans world. She has increasingly been recognized as a genuine American talent of great importance
...........................................$475

004. BERNSTEIN, Leonard- TL with stamped signature on his printed letterhead inviting a Mr. Heinicke to join the Honorary Committee for a dinner-concert in honor of Isaac Stern Oct 23,1960 and stating there will be no obligations
...........................................$25

*005. BRITTEN, Benjamin- pens a musical note & signs AL 13.11.55 with laid down photo
...........................................$200

006. CARTER, Elliot- TLS 1966 to Sesac Inc requesting recordings of Polish music by SEROCKI, BACEWICZ, PENDERECKI & SZABELSKI. Interesting
...........................................$60

*007. CASELLA, Alfredo- AMusQS Vivacissimo d/s Paris MCMXXXI (1931)-on photographer's matt for 6 1/2 x 9 Alban portrait of the important Italian composer/ conductor/ pianist/ writer on music. Among his important works are the ballet La GIARA after Pirandello, the opera La DONNA SERPENTE as well as much orchestral & piano music. Overall 9 x 12"-the noted Paris photographer Alban also signs the matt- SPLENDID EXAMPLE
...........................................$750

008. CHARPENTIER, Gustave- ALS from the composer of LOUISE which La FLEMING is bringing back into the repertory
...........................................$125

009. COPLAND, Aaron- TLS- 1 page to Sesac (Herbert E. Johnson) sending thanks for recordings of LUTOSLAWSKI that were sent him and commenting that he had met him at Tangelwood as well as requesting some scores to examine. Since he is going to Poland he would like to stop by and listen to recordings of Polish composers with scores in hand. Together with Johnson's typed reply
...........................................$150

010. CORIGLIANO, John- signs cast page in complete program for the Metropolitan Opera world premiere of his opera THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES Dec.19, 1991
...........................................$75

011. CRAFT, Robert (STRAVINSKY)- ALS Hollywood 1959-addressed to George Jellinek at Sesac Inc. The interesting letter discusses plans to appear at Sesac Music and refers to. Schonberg's BEGLEITUNGSMUSIK about which Stravinsky has provided the most quotable comment about it in the forthcoming CONVERSATIONS WITH STRAVINSKY
...........................................$45

012. CRAFT, Robert- ALS 2 pp detailing his activities both conducting & teaching and referring to Schonberg's BEGLEITUNGSMUSIK which he considers the most accessible 12 tone work as well as his association with Stravinsky as performer and author. Interesting
...........................................$45

013. DALLAPICCOLA, Luigi- signature and address laid down across bottom of color photo of the pointing something out- attractive
...........................................$150

014. DAVIES, Peter Lowell & TIPPETT, Sir Michael- both sign large first day envelope featuring stamps issued for the European Music Year British Composers- Handel-Holst-Delius Elgar are the composers honored. Very decorative
...........................................$75

015. DUPARC, Henri- ALS 1 page addressed to Rhene Baton-composer & conductor of the Concerts Pasdeloup Paris- 6 Fevrier 1901. Translated.."I was charmed to hear Mr. Bernard I have never heard the Prelude Aria & finale played better except by Franck himself, who faked a little the difficult passages, but put into his playing a fire and expressive amplitude that I have never heard again in the interpretations of other virtuosoes........" Signed with initials. Letters of Duparc are exceedingly scarce due to his health problems and blindness. This is an exceptionally interesting one
...........................................$875

016. FLOYD, Carlyle- signs cast page in complete program for the Metropolitan Opera premiere of his opera SUSANNAH March 31,1999
...........................................$100

017. FORTNER, Wolfgang- SP of the prolific German composer whose operas have included BLUTHOCHZIET (a Martha Modl vehicle) & ELISABETH TUDOR as well as an enormous output in all forms and of music
...........................................$100

018. GLASS, Philip- signs cast page in complete program for Metropolitan Opera world premiere of his opera THE VOYAGE. Oct.12, 1992. Also signed by Troyanos, Schuman, Noble
...........................................$75

019. GOUNOD, Charles- Manuscript page from his opera SAPHO with over 20 measures from the Introduction to the 3rd Act dedicated to my friend Salvator 19 Fev 1856 and nicely signed. Very attractive
...........................................$875

020. GRELL Karl- AMusQS "Unter den sternen von Ragusa" Sept 58 on AL w. laid down photo
...........................................$20

021. HINDEMITH, Paul signs AL
...........................................$75

022. KRENEK, Ernst- SPc portrait taken in his California days
...........................................$50

*023. LECUONA, Ernesto- AMusQS on large AL from VESTAL SERENA La Habana 1927. Lecuona was Cuba's great Classical/Pops composer and his complete works have recently appeared on CD
...........................................$850

024. LEONCAVALLO, Ruggero- ALS to Mariana Editore Musica Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Milano stating- (translated) "my presence indispensable regarding ZAZA tomorrow evening reply immediately" etc.
...........................................$375

025. LIEBERMANN, Rolf- signs AL 12.21.53 w. laid down photo
...........................................$25

026. LOTHAR, Mark- AMusQS from Overture LORD SPLEEN which he inscribes with friendly remembrance of the Ivogun concert in Beuthen. The great soprano Maria IVOGUN also gives a very large signature above dated Beuthen 18.1.32. Nice combination on large 8 x 10 page
...........................................$85

027. MADERNA, Bruno- signs AL cordialmente Wien 31.5.60 SCARCE
...........................................$65

028. MASCAGNI, Pietro- completely handwritten letter of recommendation for the violinist Michele Cataldo stating how expertly he played his new opera NERONE. signed Napoli 30 Marzo 1936 XIV. Interesting
...........................................$200

029. MASCAGNI, Pietro- SPc showing a photo of a painting of the young composer s. Buenos Aires s.1922
...........................................$375

030. MASSENET, Jules- ALS attractive 2 page letter 1902 nicely signed Massenet
...........................................$185

031. MEYERBEER, Giacomo- ALS 1 page 23 Juillet 1830 to M. de Beauchene about a rendez-vous..."because I so want to talk with you I will come without fail..." Le PROPHETE was recently a big hit in Vienna with Domingo
...........................................$225

*032. NAPRAVNIK, Eduard- d/s cover page of the voice & piano score for his popular opera DUBROWSKY. "To my talented colleague Maria Kovalenko in memory of beautiful performances of Tanya Season 1913-1914.E. Napravnik"- 7 x 10 1/2- Decorative
...........................................$975

033. ORFF, Carl- AMusQS on AL 27.IV.61
...........................................$125

*034. PUCCINI, Giacomo- ALS alongside postcard photo image of the composer in his motorboat at Torre del Lago addressed to Angelo Porino at Torino. Puccini loved boats and automobiles
...........................................$1,975

*035. PUCCINI, Giacomo & MASCAGNI, Pietro- AMusQS SPECTACULAR examples from the GREATEST VERISMO composers. MASCAGNI pens a large line from PARISINA -Mistica rosa- "Parigi l4.X.912" he writes & PUCCINI a bar from the music leading up to Minnie's entrance in LA FANCIULLA del WEST which is later sung by her.-" in viaggio per Parigi l4.l0.12." he writes Both composers were in the French capital for some reason. Overall size 10 1/2 x 8"-together with unsigned image of both composers
...........................................$4500

036. PUCCINI, Giacomo- oversize signature on AL 1913 Wien. together with unsigned image
...........................................$600

037. REIMANN, Aribert- SP with AMusQS from LEAR on verso
...........................................$175

038. SCHONHERR, Prof. Max- AMusQS on AL Juli 1955 w. laid down photo
...........................................$20

039. STOLZ, Robert- signs AL w. greeting Wien 17 Okt 1955
...........................................$30

040. STRAUSS, Richard- ALS (translated) "Dear Dr! Do you want to play Skat this afternoon with me and Knupfer (basso) and Recz.(nizek)?Best wishes your Dr.Rich.Strauss. Joachimsthalstr. 17" Charming note about one of his favorite pastimes so brilliantly illustrated in his opera INTERMEZZO
...........................................$575

041. STRAVINSKY, Igor- big signature on AL
...........................................$150

042. STRAVINSKY, Igor- signs cover page of piano vocal score of MAVRA. The writing is in brown ink a bit light but clear. Simply framed
...........................................$225

*043. SZYMANOWSKI, Karel- AMusQS on AL Wien l8/XII 1912- popular Polish composer whose works include the operas HAGITH & KING ROGER as well as much orchestral & chamber music. SCARCE /verso CASALS, Pablo- AMusQS
...........................................$750

044. TIPPETT, Sir Michael- signs large program stock photo showing him at piano with score open mid age
...........................................$65

045. TOCH, Ernst- signs AL
...........................................$20

046. TRUNK, Richard- SPc of the composer with ANS on verso discussing his 65th birthday. Trunk composed much choral music & lieder. SCARCE
...........................................$150

*047. VERDI, Giuseppe- nice signature with unsigned image
...........................................$1,500

048. von EINEM, Gottfried- signs AL Salzburg 27.VIII.1955
...........................................$30

*049. WAGNER, Richard- very large signature and his London address -12 Orme Square-Bayswater -May 24,1877 - together with unsigned image
...........................................$1500

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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