COMPOSERS

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*001. ADLER, Hugo Chaim- dedicates and signs 3 page printed copy of V'shomru 1V a Cantorial mood by Hugo Ch. Adler. Adler (1894-1955) was one of the most important German Reform cantors officiating as the Oberkantor of Mannheim's liberal synagogue and composing much liturgical music still in use worldwide. In 1927 he founded the World Jewish Music Center in Jerusalem. During the early Nazi years he also ran the Kulturbund in Mannheim. He came to the USA in 1939 and was Cantor and Music Director of Temple Emanu-el in Worcester, Mass from 1939 -1955. An interesting aside he and his family owned and lived in the home of Constanza Mozart in Mannheim. Extremely scarce bit of cantorial memorabilia
...........................................$475

002. BENNETT, Richard Rodney- signs above his printed name & description of his Aubade fur Orchester in program for a performance by The Berlin Philharmonic under Karajan!
...........................................$60

003. BERIO, Luciano- SP 4 x 6 color photo of the late Italian composer whose recent newly completed version of Puccini's Turandot is making the rounds
...........................................$100

004. BERKLEY, Lennox, SPc photo with ALS on verso from the prolific 20th century English composer
...........................................$75

005. BRUNEAU, Alfred- ALS- 1 p 1907 from the French composer whose opera in "naturalisme" style much like verismo enjoyed great popularity when first produced. L'Attaque du Moulin (1893), Messidor (1897) & L'Ouragan (1901) are but a few. He also wrote books and was an active critic
...........................................$85

*006. CALOMIRIS (KALOMIRIS), Manolis- AMusQS Parigi le 3/11/48 on a 4 x 6 card below a laid down photo. The Greek composer (1883-1962) was the leading force of Greek nationalism in music using Greek folk song material and Greek subjects. He was Vienna trained at the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Wien (1901-1906)- his music has a Wagnerian influence imposed on a Russian style of composing and instrumentation. He was extremely prolific and a very important figure on the Greek musical scene. QUITE SCARCE
...........................................$500

007. CHARPENTIER, Gustav- ALS 1 p on La Cocarde de Mimi Pinson stationery with a red and blue band. He is of course best remembered for his opera Louise still a powerful work
...........................................$85

*008. CRUMB, George- AMusQS from Makrokosmos, Vol.11- The Myotic Chord on a 4 x 6 photo of the important American composer
...........................................$175

009. DELIBES, Leo- ALS 2 pp from the composer best remembered for Lakme, Coppelia and Les Filles de Cadiz. He taught composition at the Paris Conservatoire. He explains why he cannot accept an invitation
...........................................$125

*010. DELIUS, Frederick- ALS 2 pp in English to" Dear Mr. (Adrian) Boult from 44 Belize Park Gardens, NW3, Jan 4th 1919. Many thanks for your 2 letters and kind invitation come up and stay with you for a day or 2: unfortunately this is quite impossible at present as a new work of mine (Eventyr) will be performed by Wood at his Symphony Concert Jan 11th and I have several rehearsals next week. I will, however, deliver the score of the Concerto(most likely the violin concerto premiered by Sammons) at 188 Cromwell Rd on the 8th to Mr. Little. The wind parts I have corrected myself but the strings have not yet been delivered to me by Goodwin & Tabb, London. Looking forward with great pleasure to making your acquaintance. I remain, Sincerely yours, Frederick Delius. P.S. I like Dr. Br. Miori (?) very much indeed he spoke to me the other day to me of you & proposed we should all meet one evening."- Letters of the German/English French resident composer are quite elusive
...........................................$2,500

011. d'INDY, Vincent- ALS 1 p from the prolific French composer and academic, a most influential figure on the French musical scene of his time
...........................................$85

012. von DOHNANYI, Ernst- large signature on AL alongside laid down photo of the young Hungarian composer who also was a fine pianist and conductor
...........................................$50

*013. FOSS, Lukas- SP 4 x 6 color photo of the German/American composer at the piano (he also is a fine conductor). He has also penned several chords d/s
...........................................$85

014. GORECKI, Henryk Mikolaj- AMusQS on 4 x 6 photo of the eminent, prolific and popular Polish composer who uses all the modern techniques whilst retaining traditional forms
...........................................$200

*015. HINDEMITH, Paul- large signature below laid down photo of the important German composer
...........................................$125

016. KAHN, Percy- AMusQS from Ave Maria on AL d/s Southampton 1938 from the popular English composer
...........................................$75

*017. KHACHATURIAN, Aram- SP 5 x 7 " bust portrait of the Russian/Armenian composer whose centenary year it is. Immensely popular during his life he wrote in all forms including symphonic, instrumental, vocal, marches, film and ballet indeed the Saber Dance from his ballet Gayne made him a world wide household name. Lengthy inscription. "To dear Yuri (Shaporin- composer & head of the Bolshoi) with hearthelt feelings and great sympathy from grateful and loving Aram Khachaturian Jan 11,57 Leningrad" Great association
...........................................$875

*018. KIENZL, Wilhelm- AMusQS -"Selig sindŠ" from Evangelimann his most important opera s. Graz 1907
...........................................$175

*019. KORNGOLD, Erich Wolfgang- SPc by fellow Viennese photographer Franz Lowy of the child prodigy composer c. late 1920 heavy pencil signature
...........................................$600

020. LEHMANN, Liza- the English composer write yrs very truly and signs her name
...........................................$45

*021. LIAPOUNOV, Sergei + VINES, Ricardo + WINDERSTEIN, Hans+ one other- SP cabinet photo of all 4 by Carl Beliach Leipzig d/s by all 4 in remembrance of 22 January 1907 Alberhalle, Leipzig. This probably refers to a concert of the Winderstein Orchestra with music of Liapounov and Vines as piano soloist and then the mystery man?
...........................................$150

*022. MAHLER. Gustav- ALS 6 lines in German .."Councellor to the Govt Wlassak, Vienna, General Office of the Royal Theatre, Braeuner Street..Where will you be on Tuesday afternoon? I will explain the many complications when I see you. Regards, Mahler" - ATTRACTIVE - together with uns photo of the Rodin bust of Mahler
...........................................$3,975

*023. MASCAGNI, Pietro- signs (12.X.1904) postcard picturing the Teatro Sociale Rovigo- INAUGURAZIONE Ottobre 1904 con l'opera IRIS and listing the cast Labia,Ventura, Nicoletti, Picchi. Nice unusual souvenir
...........................................$250

*024. MESSIAEN, Olivier- signs cover for the printed score of Le Banquet Celeste for organ written in 1928
...........................................$475

*025. MEYERBEER, Giacomo- signature on hand addressed envelope as absender together with sepia head shot of the composer of THE grand operas Les Hugeuenots, Le Prophete, L'Africaine and others
...........................................$125

*026. PIAZZOLA, Astor- SP 4 x 7" bust shot of the great Argentine tango composer d/s 1957 QUITE SCARCE
...........................................$800

*027. PUCCINI, Giacomo- ALS on a postcard photo of the great composer in one of his beloved boats (talking about cars, another passione!) at Torre del Lago addressed to Angelo Porino "Esteemed Porini please tell me who else has a carriage like the one in the picture with "independent" galoshes and a handrail instead of wheels. Best regards Giacomo Puccini Toscana P.S. 20.4.1905 "said carriage can hold a man of 95kg"
...........................................$2,375

*028. RACHMANINOFF, Sergei- AMusQS from the First Piano Concerto. This has been unevenly trimmed to 2 x 4" laid down and plasticized for preservation. It looks good. A BARGAIN
...........................................$1,250

*029. ROSSINI, Gioachino- ALS - 5 x 8"-the final part of an EXTRAORDINARY letter from the unique composer..."my co-citizens are too generous with me, I have done nothing for them and am mortified to see such generosity and remain ever grateful... G. Rossini Bologna 30 Gen 1943." Together with an image of Rossini
...........................................$1,875

030. SAINT-SAENS, Camille- ALS 1916 1 p from the beloved organist/composer
...........................................$150

*031. SHRECKER, Franz- SPc of the German composer whose lushly melodious melodramatic operas Der Ferne Klang, Die Geizeichneten, Der Schatzgraber and Irrelohe are enjoying a great vogue
...........................................$675

032. STAINER, Sir John- writes "yours truly" and signs. He wrote The Crucifixion
...........................................$75

*033. STOCKHAUSEN, Karl Heinz- SP 4 x 6 shot of the composer in younger years at his electronic panel
...........................................$175

034. STRAUSS, Oscar- large signature on AL London 1908 the year before The Chocolate Soldier
...........................................$75

*035. STRAUSS, Richard- ALS 1 pŠ"Dear Dr!How would you like to play skat at my house this afternoon with Knupfer and Recz. (nizek)? Loving greetings Dr. Rich.Strauss Joachimsthalstr. 17" Charming letter from the composer who's favorite pastime as a game of skat as shown in his autobiographical opera Inermezzo
...........................................$775

036. TAMKIN, David- signs the cover of the libretto/program for his opera The Dybbuk- for it's world premiere performance October 4,1951. A powerful work and what a cast! Rounseville, Neway, Winters, Harrell, Renan, Gauld, Bible etc. under Rosenstock
...........................................$125

*037. TOSTI, Piero Francesco- ANS of thanks on Claridge Hotel, London card 17 Dec 1908. Long a London resident and singing master to the Royal family he wrote some of the greatest Neopolitan Songs immortalized by Caruso, Gigli and others. Here he writes in Italian..."Thanks heartfelt thanks for the affectionate congratulations. P. Francesco Tosti" This is obviously relative to his having recently been knighted b y the King. ATTRACTIVE
...........................................$200

*038. VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, Ralph- ALS with AMusQS on his Dorking stationery. Nov 25, 1956- "Dear Mr. Thorpe, I am delighted to hear your good news, give my kind regards to your son as ever R Vaughan William" the music is below this
...........................................$775

039. WALTON, Sir William- nice signature with newspaper head shot
...........................................$85

*040. WEBBER, Sir Andrew- SP 4 x 6 bust shot of the composer of The Phantom of the Opera certainly a late 20th century classic- perhaps the gem of the genre!
...........................................$200

*041. ZEMLINSKY, Alexander- large signature below program bio in Czech, The Viennese composer was long resident of Prague and leading figure in that city's musical life before emigrating to Larchmont New York where he died. His exciting operas A Florentine Tragedy, Der Zwerg, The Birthday of the Infanta and others as well as his symphonic music are being championed by conductors such as James Conlon
...........................................$125

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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