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ALFANO, Franco- SP 7 x 9" d/s Venezia 1951 by the composer chosen by Ricordi to complete Puccini's Turandot. On his own he composed operas such as Resurrezione (1904) based on Tolstoy,
his most successful- a favorite of verismo prima donnas from Garden to Olivero, as well as Madonna Imperia, and Cyrano de Bergerac (1936) which is having it's Metropolitan Opera premiere this
season as a vehicle for Domingo! He was a noted teacher and influential figure in Italian musical life till his death in 1954
ALFANO, Franco- AMusQS on a post card size card d/s Torino, the city of it's world premiere
BERNSTEIN, Leonard- signs the cover of the piano/vocal score for CANDIDE
BORODIN, Alexander- unsigned Russian C d V photo of the seated composer of the opera Prince Igor and many orchestral, chamber piano and vocal works- one of the most important of the
mid 19th century Russian composers with an extraordinary feeling for local color. He died in 1887 age 54. EXTREMELY RARE
BRAHMS, Johannes- ADS - The great composer has signed a Comite-Karte der ersten Kunstlerabend am 14 November 1874 der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde "for Herr Dr Karl Grun on behalf of
J. Brahms" - A signed admission ticket for Dr. Grun to attend the concert - matted and framed with an image of the composer overeall 11 x 14"
BUSONI, Feruccio- SPc of the Italian/German composer/pianist at the piano in his studio d/s 1909 to Madame Dandelot. Busoni composed prolifically in all forms, conducted and toured as
a piano virtuoso and taught (Brailowsky, Ganz, Petri, Mitropolous, Grainger, Weill etc. all passed through his "hands" and influenced Varese-he was philosopher of music and extremely
influential. SUPERB EXAMPLE
CASELLA, Alfredo SPc portrait of the Italian composer N.Y. 1926- he also conducted, was a fine pianist and followed Sgambati at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome. His writing
combined modernism with the Neo Classic
ELGAR, Sir Edward- AMusQS on a pc size card from "SEA PICTURES"'The skies were fairer the..were firmer...' Sep '31. Nice souvenir from one of the beloved English composer's many popular
works. Uncommon
GEVAERT, Francois Auguste- SP J. Ganz cabinet photo of the Belgian composer/teacher (1828-1908) d/s 1885. He wrote a dozen operas including "Quentin Durward"," Le Capitaione Henriot",
cantatas etc. and from 1867 was "Chef de Chant" at the Academie de Musique, Paris succeeding Halevy and from 1871 head of the Brussels Conservatory. He was a prolific writer on all forms of
music Superb example, scarce
GOUNOD, Charles- SP van Bosch Paris cabinet photo of the distinguished elderly composer of FAUST, first among many popular works d/s "a Madameoiselle Helene Lambert" souvenir bien
sympathique Ch. Gounod"- The beloved French composer was one of the leading forces of 19th century Parisian musical life. FINE EXAMPLE
GRIEG, Edvard-nice signature of THE Norwegian composer together with postcard image
HENZE, Hans Werner- signs the cover page of the program for the American premiere of his best opera "Elegy for Young Lovers" given at the Juilliard School of Musica April 29. May 1,
1965. Rita Shane was superb as Hilda Mack, Jorge Mester conducted
HORNEMAN, Christian F.E.- signature of the Danish composer (1841-1906)- He wrote and opera Aladdin piano music and songs
LALO, Edouard- ALS1 p from the composer of "Le Roi d'Ys" a sadly neglected opera long in writing and an enormous success when premiered in 1888 at the Opera Comique matted with a photo
of the prolific composer
LOEWE, Frederick- LARGE signature of the composer of My Fair Lady etc.
McKUEN, Rod- SP 8 x 11' color photo of the very popular songwriter, poet, singer
MENOTTI, Gian Carlo & NEWAY, Patricia (CREATOR)- both sign the cast page for a NYCO performance of THE CONSUL-March 17, 20, 1966. This is Menotti's greatest opera and Neway was a force
of nature! (By the way the season opened with the North American premiere of Ginastera's DON RODRIGO with Domingo-unsigned cast page included)
MILHAUD, Darius- large envelope hand addressed by the French composer with his return address
OFFENBACH, Jacques- ANS -"Two marvelous seats for you and Madame Coquelin and a superb seat for your husband your Jacques Offenbach" - BIG FULL SIGNATURE from the composer of "Les Contes
d'Hoffmann" and all those enchanting operettes!! together with unsigned photo
PAER, Ferdinand- ALS 2 pp in French 1835 from the prolific Italian composer first successful in Vienna where he was director of the Karntnerthorstrasse Theatre from 1797 and later
Napoleon appointed him maitre de chapelle and director of the Opera-Comique and then of the Theatre Italien succeeding Spontini where he remained till 1827. He wrote an opera Leonora (1804)
based on the same material as Beethoven's. He was an important and influential composer during his time but his works have disappeared!
PARKER, Horatio- the American composer, pianist and organist writes" truly yours Horatio Parker" together with 5 x 7" photo together with his wife. He wrote several operas including
"Mona" parented by the Met in 1912 and much choral and organ music
REGER, Max- SPc of the important German composer /organist/ pianist/teacher- a revolutionary and controversial figure who bridged the post Classical and 20th century. He was for absolute
music & much of his composition is difficult and at times monumental
REINECKE, Carl- SP Carte de Visite photo of the German composer/conductor/ pianist and teacher. He wrote for the theatre, orchestra and chamber works. He met and learned from Schumann
and Mendelssohn, toured extensively and successfully as a pianist and for 30 years 1860- 1895 led the Leipzig Gewandhaus concerts. His pupils included Grieg, Riemann, Sinding, Arthur Sullivan,
Muck and Cosima Wagner-quite a collection! SCARCE
RODGERS, Richard- signature on a card from the great Broadway composer
ROREM, Ned- SP on 8 x 10" page listing his new recordings. Hard to imagine the terrific American composer is now over 80!
SAINT-SAENS, Camille- SP Photographie Nouvelle Beziers cabinet form standing portrait of the dapper composer -PRISTINE CONDITION
von SCHILLINGS, Max- SP Karl Lutzel Munchen cabinet photo of the handsome young composer whose opera "Mona Lisa" 1915 enjoyed considerable success. He led the Struttgart and Berlin
Operas for lengthy tenures. He married soprano Barbara Kemp in 1923. His career was not without some intrigue and scandal
SODERMAN, August- signature of the Swedish composer (1832-1876) conductor of the Swedish Court Opera and composer of much theatrical music
TAYLOR, Deems- SP 8 x 10" photo of the American composer of the operas "Peter Ibbetson" and "A King's Henchman" both Met successes
THOMAS, Ambroise- a photo of the composer the on cover page for sheet music to "Connais-tu le pays" le chant de MIGNON published on the occasion of the 1000th performance of MIGNON as a
supplement musical a L'Illustration du 19 mai 189 with a printed signature and date 15 Mai 1874 ATTRACTIVE souvenir of a happy occasion
VARESE, Edgard- TLS 1 p in English on stationery from The Los Angeles Chamber Music Society- dated X1-14th/38 "Dear Cora, I have been postponing writing always in the hope to see you
during November-unfortunately our trip to S.F. must be cancelled for the time being our work and other things require my presence here beside the material of Ameriques is not ready yet. But
a charming messenger brings you our love The admirable choreographer and dancer Hanya Holm who is giving a recital at The Curran this coming Sunday and is also visiting Mills College. I know
how much you will enjoy meeting her and to give her a gracious welcome and I ask you to introduce her to some of your friends (among them Mrs. George C...and the Frankensteins) who might be
interested to see her and her art. How are you? and when are you coming to see us? With Thanks, ever affectionately Edgard Varese- Mrs. Charles W. Felton, 3311 Pacific Ave., San Francisco"
VERDI, Giuseppe-large decorative receipt from his publisher G. Ricordi for Lire 5,000 signed by Verdi and matted with a photo of the composer 10 x 16"
WAGNER, Richard- ALS 1 p "Dear Sir, The Voices (probably a score) which I had loaned you and Doctor Liebert have as yet not been returned to me, despite the fact that I reminded you
urgently 8 days ago! I really do not know what I should think of this. Unless I receive them by return, which is Tuesday evening, I shall be obliged to turn to someone else to assume
collection. With great respect, your devoted Ricard Wagner Dresden, 2nd March 1845. "with unsigned photograph. Shows Wagneršs habitual pique!!
WILLIAMS, John- SP 8 x 10" photo of the popular American composer| Abbreviations | |
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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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