COMPOSERS

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*001. BERG, Alban- AMusQS from Richard Strauss's Salome. Nicely penned example on a 2 x 3 1/2 card matted together with an attractive gouache like image of the soignee Berg. Simply framed overall 9 x 12". Interesting association
...........................................$2,250

*002. BERLIOZ, Hector- ALS 1 p in French 11 Fevrier (1852) to Emile Augier apropos an eventual dramatic collaboration..." I imagine how much you must be preoccupied. Your letter has given me an extreme desire to see you, but that cannot be before the end of the month. I am leaving for London where I will be occupied for at least 3 1/2 months with a large musical enterprise I have been asked to direct. I would, however, really like to know the dramatic work you are speaking of..." Nicely signed with his name also written on the outside overleaf. Together with an unsigned image of the unique composer. His epic opera Les Troyens is on display at the Met this season
...........................................$1,975

003. BOITO, Arrigo- ALS 1 p short 3 line message in Italian to "Caro Giulio (Ricordi- the music publisher) -I will be in Milano the fourteenth of this month without fail- Arrivederci, great affection Arrigo Boito" together with 4 1/2 x 7" photo of Boito and Verdi taken during the preparation of Falstaff. Attractive ensemble
...........................................$275

*004. BRITTEN, Benjamin- SP 5 x 7 shot of Ben standing at the door to his garden
...........................................$375

(BRITTEN), Benjamin- see FERRIER OPERA section

*005. CAGE, John- SPc color image of Variations 111 (1963) - dramatic & attractive
...........................................$75

006. FRANCAIX, Jean- ALS 1 p in French on Conservatoire de la Musique, Le Mans stationery "22 October 1931-Dear friend, because you are a specialist can you tell me the title of a small piece for contrabass which can be used as an audition piece for a would be professor here at the Conservatory of Le Mans, many thanks etc. Francaix" Interesting
...........................................$85

007. FRANCHETTI, Alberto-AMusQS from ASRAEL (created by Tamagno) on the verso of a handsome pc image of the Italian Jewish composer of great talent & popularity during his lifetime
...........................................$375

*008. FRANCK, Cesar- ALS 2 pp in French from the noted Belgian organist/ composer..." Dear friend, you will received an invitation from Ernest Chausson (Franck's pupil) for a meeting at his house the 13th of the month at which he will only play my music"..(the pieces are listed) etc. Nice large signature together with unsigned postcard image of Franck
...........................................$850

009. GODARD, Benjamin- ALS 4 pp in French 5/6/1886 to."Mon cher Silvestre - I went yesterday at 5:15 as you asked to Chez Choudens (music publisher) - and I did not find you nor Capoul (?)- (Victor- popular tenor and creator of many operas including Godard's Jocelyn) - Choudens had to speak with you anew about the last scene of Jocelyn?" ...and onward for almost 3 pages about Jocelyn his operatic masterpiece now best remembered for the Berceuse. Fine letter
...........................................$200

010. GOUNOD, Charles-charming ALS 1876 -1 p to conductor (Edouard) "Mon Cher Colonne (organizer of a many important concerts in Paris from the the mid 1870s on in which he introduced much contemporary French & German music to Paris). I take the opportunity and with satisfaction to note the discipline and talent of your excellent orchestra. Please convey again dear friend my strong and sincere greetings to the artists and to you the valiant general in the victories of the young and brilliant army (orchestra)- greeting to you and your soldiers Charles Gounod" Nice testimonial. Together with unsigned pc image of Gounod
...........................................$475

*011. HERBERT, Victor- AMusQS from his opera Natoma on a 9 x 11" photograph showing the popular opera/operetta composer seated at the piano with the score of Natoma on the music rack over which he penned the quote. Attractive and unusual photo simply framed overall 10 1/2 x 12"
...........................................$750

012. HOLLIGER, Heinz- SP 4 x 6 photo of the prolific Swiss composer and star oboist
...........................................$50

013. JANACEK, Leos- nice large pencil signature 1925 from the GREAT Czech composer of Jenufa and many others operas that are becoming repertory mainstays. This is matted with a nice head shot overall 6 x 11"
...........................................$675

*014. JANACEK, Leos- SPc of the composer in later years. Quite elusive in this format
...........................................$1,875

015. KANCHELI, Gija- SP 4 x 6 color photo of the Georgian composer whose oeuvre includes both symphonic, instrumental and film music. He draws on Caucasian elements
...........................................$75

016. KETELBEY, Albert W.- ALS 1 p on Albert W. Ketelbey Composer and Conductor stationery listing his compositions. Dramatic looking letter sending his autographs
...........................................$75

017. KODALY, Zoltan - AMusQS from Psalmus Hungaricus on verso of a SPc -terrific coupling
...........................................$775

*018. LECUONA, Ernesto- SP 4 x 6 portrait by Wilenski Buenos Aires of the great Cuban composer d/s B.Aires 1930. Andalucia, Siboney, Malaguena...etc are his
...........................................$575

*019. LEONCAVALLO, Ruggero- Musical quote in red ink Ridi Pagliacci from the composer's masterpiece I Pagliacci on the verso of a SPc also in red showing the chubby composer with his walrus moustache! Leoncavallo also addressed the card to a recipient in Budapest
...........................................$2,250

*020. LISZT, Franz- dramatic signature on thin transparent paper a little washed out but all there and impressive with unsigned photo of the composer
...........................................$285

021. MASCAGNI, Pietro- signature on verso of a picture post card of a lady also signed by tenor Giuseppe LUGO Bordighera 1939
...........................................$100

*022. MASSENET, Jule- AMusQS from Werther on sepia Bosch portrait photo of the composer Paris 1894 2 years after the Vienna world premiere. Impressive
...........................................$975

*023. MENOTTI, Gian Carlo SP 8 x 10 photo of the important Italo American composer d/s 1964. Nice smiling image
...........................................$275

*024. MEYERBEER, Giacomo- ALS 1 p in French to Monsieur le Baron (de Delman) expressing the great pleasure of he and his wife to meet the Baron. Very nicely signed and dated 1 Fevrier 1827 shortly after his first big Paris triumph. His great masterpieces Les Huguenots, L'Africaine and Le Prophete were to follow
...........................................$475

PIAVE, Francesco Maria- see VERDI below

025. PIERNE, Gabriel- ALS 1 p on very decorative Concert Colonne stationery "Paris 2.3.20 -very touched dear friend by your great appreciation of my "Paysages Franciscains" I cordially thank you Gabriel Pierne"
...........................................$85

*026. PIZZETTI, Ildebrando- SP 9 1/2 x 10" Venturini Roma portrait of the important 20th century Italian composer d/s "alla Culturale Adriatcia" .settembre 1946"
...........................................$200

027. POULENC, Francis- piano score for Les Animaux Modeles Ballet en un acte apres des Fable de La Fontaine. Editions Max Eschig- 1940/1941.The work was choreographed and danced by Serge Lifar
...........................................$100

*028. RACHMANINOFF, Serge- signs cover page of Symphony Hall Boston program for the November 22,1922 recital. The pencil signature is large and reads S. Rachmaninoff
...........................................$750

*029. RESPHIGI, Ottorino- TLS of recommendation for Sig. LUZZATOLI, Livio (Italian Jewish composer) 1924 with unsigned photo of Resphigi whose Pines and Fountains of Rome remain all time favorites
...........................................$175

030. SCHULZTE, Norbert- SPc portrait of the German composer of much classical music but best remembered as the composer of Lili Marlene immortalized by Lale Andersen and Marlene Dietrich
...........................................$85

031. STOCKHAUSEN, Karlheinz- SP by Clive Barda, London of the bad boy of German music conducting
...........................................$85

032. STRAUSS, Dr. Richard- full signature on reverse side of envelope addressed by the German composer to Italaian conductor Maestro Vittorio Gui , Firenze, Viale Milton 51- Envelope has cancelled stamp etc and was sent from the Grand Hotel Sitea, Torino. Strauss was always very actively promoting Italian performances of his works and there is much correspondence with conductors such as Gui, Sabata, Panizza etc. Together with unsigned photo of Srauss
...........................................$200

*033. STRAVINSKY, Igor and Sulima father and son both sign album leaf Rosario (Argentina) 12/V/1936 when they toured South America. Together with unsigned photo them both
...........................................$375

034. TALMA, Louise- ALS from the French/American composer in German sending regrets that she cannot supply a music manuscript as the pen she has is too thick. Charming
...........................................$85

035. VERDI, Giuseppe- La FORZA del DESTINO- libretto in Italian published in Italy contemporary with the 1862 world premiere in St. Petersburg, Russia and listing the cast of the world premiere d/s by Verdi's longtime librettist Francesco Maria PIAVE " a caro amico Alessandro Tornielli coi saluti di F.M. Piave" La Forza del Destino was their last collaboration, Tornielli was a bigwig at Venezia's Teatro la Fenice at the time. UNUSUAL & SCARCE
...........................................$800

*036. VERDI, Giuseppe- nice signature G. Verdi probably from a letter 1 1/2" x 21/2" together with unsigned image of the great opera composer
...........................................$1,475

037. VOGELSANG, Georg- SPc portrait of the German composer with ALS on verso
...........................................$65

*038. WAGNER, Richard- impressive full signature on 2 x 4" paper matted with nice image of the composer. Isolated signatures of the composer are extremely scarce
...........................................$2,000

*039. WAGNER, Richard- unsigned Ludwig Angerer, Wien CdV photo of the composer standing c. 1860
...........................................$400

040. WAGNER, Siegfried- full pencil signature on pc alongside a laid down magazine photo of the Richard's composer/conductor/impresario son
...........................................$100

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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