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| 1. BEACH, Mrs. H.H.A.- AMusQS from the New England born pianist/composer's song "The Years at the Spring". Beach 1867-1944 was America's
foremost woman composer prolific from songs in a Romantic manner a la Brahms to large scale works. She was also a virtuoso pianist.
She led the Society of American Women Composers. .................$475 |
2. BRITTEN, Benjamin & POULENC, Francis- Signatures of the Great Britain's and France's 2 greatest mid 20th century composers on the same
album leaf. Neat unusual combo! .................$575 |
3. COATES, Eric- greeting and signature from the English composer of much fondly remembered movie and
TV music and " theme songs." .................$75 |
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| 4. COPLAND, Aaron- signs program cover for the The First Annual Contemporary Music festival Aaron Copland Guest Composer, Conductor and
Lecturer-March 25, 26, 27 1966 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1 pages. .................$125 |
5. ENGLISH COMPOSERS- AN INTERESTING GROUP OF ENGLISH COMPOSERS SIGN A 5 x 6" ALBUM LEAF FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: William Henry SQUIRE- Music from "If I might come to you" Haydn WOOD Ivor NOVELLO- at an angle Noel COWARD Edward GERMAN Eric COATES T.C.STERNDALE-BENNETT- Music from "Take me back to the dear old British Isles 14.V.1920 AN INTERESTING "Contemporary" group. .................$375 |
6. DELLANNOY, Marcel- SP 4 x 6" photo of the French composer a Honneger pupil. .................$300 |
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| 7. d'INDY, Vincent- AMusQS from his "Le Chant de la cloche" legend dramatique with prologue and seven scenes, text by d'Indy after Schiller,
for solo voices, double chorus, and orchestra (1879-83), also adapted for stage. The prolific French composer was a very important figure on
French musical scene but his work has fallen into neglect. .................$475 |
8. FOSS, Lukas- AMusQS and holiday greetings on the verso of a 4 x 6" color photo of the German/American composer/pianist playing. Leonard
Bernstein stated that only Foss could play the piano part of his "Age of Anxiety" the way he imagined it. .................$275 |
9. FRANCK, Cesar- "Les Beatitudes" first edition of the piano vocal score with a dedication " souvenir mon ami Guirot Cesar Franck" on the
first page. "Les Beatitudes" is the Belgian composer/organist's masterpiece. .................$1,200 |
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| 10. GERSHWIN, George- "George Gershwin sends his best wishes" matted with a photo of the young composer 9" x 13". .................$2,500 |
11. GOTTSCHALK, Louis Moreau- AMusQS an 8 note arpeggio d/s to "Miss Baker with kind regards L Gottschalk Boston 17th (18)62" on
a 5 x 7" page. Gottschalk born in New Orleans was the son of a Jewish businessman and a Haitian creole. He studied in Paris and traveled extensively in Cuba, Central & South America
and by the early 1860s was considered one of the worlds leading pianists and a composer of note. Much of his music is based on what he heard as a child in New Orleans and is charming.
He died at age 40 collapsing during a piano recital in Rio after playing his piece "Morte!!" and as he started to play his popular "Tremolo". Gottschalk was a colorful and original
character. There are excellent recordings of his complete complete piano music on Hyperion. SCARCE. .................$1,975 |
12. GRAINGER, Percy- AMusQS 8 measures from “Shepherd’s Hey” d/s 1941 by the Australian/American composer a great popular favorite both as composer & pianist during much of his life. .................$475 |
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| 13. HOLLANDER, Victor- AMusQS on a Signed pc photo of the popular German musical theatre & operetta composer later writing such songs as
"Swing me High Swing me Low" Composer Friedrich Hollander was his son. .................$175 |
14. JANACEK, Leos- The great Czech composer sends New Years wishes to Frantisek Taborsky an administrator in Olmutz." Janaceks's last
masterpiece was given it's triumphant Met premiere recently in a Patrice Chereau production led by Eka Pekka Salonen. Janacek is increasing recognized as one of the greatest of 20th century opera composers- "Jenufa". "Kata Kabanova", "The Makropolous Case" and others
are enjoying worldwide audience success. .................$675 |
15. KARAS, Anton- AMusQS "The Third Man Theme" Viele Grusse 25 Marz 1960 written out about the time of the great film. .................$275 |
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| 16. KENT, Walter- AMusQS from "I'll Be Home for Xmas" on a card. .................$100 |
17. LIVINGSTON, JAY- AMusQS from holiday favorite "Silver Bells." .................$125 |
18. MARTIN, Frank- P 4 x 6" photo of the Swiss born Netherland's resident composer who also active as pianist and teacher and conductor of
his own works. "Petite Symphonie Concertant" was the work that made his reputation and his best know work. He wrote in many idioms including
large scale stage works a "La Mystere de la Nativite" Salzburg 1959. UNCOMMON. .................$375 |
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| 19. MASSENET, Jules- SP cabinet photo d/s 1888 quite young! .................$675 |
20. MESSIAEN, Olivier- greetings on a 4 x 6" card alongside a laid down image of the beloved late French composer one of the 20th century's
GIANTS. .................$275 |
21. OWEN, Reginald- SP 7 x 8.5" of the English arranger, composer of film scores such as "Very Important Person" & the hit song "Manhattan
Spiritual" & as a conductor. .................$75 |
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| 22. PIERNE, Gabriel- AMusQS from "Nuit de Noel 70"-signed "Gabriel Pierne Dec . '98" by the famed composer/organist. .................$300 |
23. PUCCINI, Giacomo- ALS 1 p in Italian on Grand Hotel Milano stationery "17 Sett ‘912 My Dear Signor Grubici, I am extremely
sorry, but I have to leave tomorrow morning, I wanted so much to discuss things with you as we had planned, but In have been so busy that I simply have not been able to find the
time. My best wishes to our great artist, I remain your devoted Puccini" Nice letter, Puccini was always harried when in Milano. .................$975 |
24. PUCCINI, Giacomo- AMusQS from "La Boheme" the opening bars of Mimi's "Si mi chiamano Mimi" on a 2 3/8 x 3 5/8" card dated 1917. .................$3,875 |
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| 25. SAINT-SAENS, Camille- AMusQS 3 measures from an unidentified work, probably for organ, Marked Manuale & Pedale. Londres 4 Mai 1886" Large
6 x 9 1./2" attractive example. .................$1,275 |
26. SIBELIUS, Jean- SIBELIUS SENDS THANKS FOR A BIRTHDAY GIFT & BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR. TLS "Jarvenpaa ,December 27,1950 Dear Miss Robison. Many cordial thanks for your wonderful fruit cake which arrived here
in perfect condition. It was a very welcome birthday greetings. We are deeply grateful to you for remembering us always so kindly. With kindest regards and best wishes for the new
year, Yours very sincerely, Jean Sibelius." .................$675 |
27. STRAUSS, Richard- AMusQS from "SALOME" who sings ...."er ist schrecklich".. a theme that repeats itself throughout the opera. This is
on a 4 x 6" card on a larger mount and comes with a photo of Strauss and Bumbry as Salome. .................$1,875 |
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| 28. STRAVINSKY, Igor- LARGE signature with photo of the GREAT INNOVATIVE COMPOSER. .................$475 |
29. STRICKLAND, LILY- SP 8 x 10" portrait of the American composer who was influenced by Farwell & Cadman. .................$200 |
30. VARESE, Edgard- TLS on his 185 Sullivan Street, New York City stationery. "September 15,1963 Dear Mr. Cusick, I could see you for a
very short interview on Monday the 23rd at 5:30. If the is convenient would you kindly let me know. Sincerely, Edgard Varese" The French
born American resident was known as the "father of electronic music" a Roussel & Widor pupil influenced by Debussy and Busoni he went on
to be the major influence on a whole generation of composers that followed him. Autograph material of Varese is SCARCE. .................$475 |
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| 31. VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS, Ralph + WILSON, Steuart + WALTON, Sir WILLIAM- The two GREAT English composers sign an album leaf and sandwiched
between is Steuart Wilson tenor turned very controversial music administrator with the BBC, Covent Garden & Birmingham school of Music Verso 2 signatures of Isaac STERN 1952 and Happily again 1960. HIGHLY UNUSUAL. .................$575 |
32. VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS, Ralph- TLS from his home at The White Gates, Dorking to "Dear Mr Flagg, I think your article about the new version
of the Symphony is excellent. I return it herewith. Yours Sincerely, R Vaughan Williams" There is a note at the bottom that Dr V. William's approval was passed by telephone to Mr. Whittle EMI Sales 21/6/50" Interesting document. .................$600 |
33. VERDI, Giuseppe- ALS on Grand Hotel Milano telegraph form. 24/2/1897 "Cialdea Domenico, Palestrina...Gloria to Palestrina. Thanks but
I cannot accept offered honor. Verdi"- an example of the telegraph forms used in the l9th century handwritten by the sender. This has a less formal signature Verdi used for such documents. .................$1,750 |
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| 34. WAGNER, Richard- In 1877 Wagner conducted a series of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall In London in order to raise money for the
deficit at the Bayreuth Festival. Wilhelmj was the concert master and Richter & Dannreuther were the rehearsal conductors. Soloists were
from the Bayreuth Festival and included Materna, von Sadler-Grun, Unger, Schlosser, Hill & Chandon. These are the programs for the FIRST
concert May 7, 1877 which included music from Rienzi-Tannhauser & Das Rheingold/the second concert May 9,1877 which included music from Die
Fliegende Hollander & Die Walkure & the fourth concert May 14,1877 which included Huldigungsmarsch and music from Lohengrin & Siegfried.
These are extremely UNCOMMON & INTERESTING programs. .........May 7th Program, $1,200 .........May 9th Program, $1,000 .........May 14th Program, $1000 .........The Three Programs, $3,000 |
35. WALTON, Sir William- see VAUGHAN WILLIAMS. | 36. WEINBERGER, Jaromir- AMusQS "Polka" from the Bohemian/American composer of "Schwanda the Bagpiper." .................$125 |
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| 37. WEISGALL, Hugo- AMusQS from his opera "Athalia" which premiered at Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Center New York Feb 11, 1964. The
Moravan/American was a pupil of Sessions later teacher of Argento & is recognized as perhaps the last of the great American Opera composers.
Other works include "Six Characters in Search of an Author" and "Esther" which opened the new NYCO season. In addition he has always been
interested in Jewish music and wrote" Psalm of the Distant Dove" in commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Jews from Spain. .................$200 |
38. WILLSON, Meredith- an unidentified AMusQS from the composer the "The Music Man" and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." .................$150 |
39. WUORINEN, Charles- SP 8 x 10" photo of the important American composer. A Pulitzer Prize winner he has written commission for conductor
Dohnanyi (Cleveland orchestra) & Thomas (New World Symphony). Madrid's Teatro Real Madrid has commissioned an opera based on "Brokeback
Mountain" from him. .................$175 |
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| 313. SONDHEIM, Stephen- SP of the popular Broadway composer who writes: "Merry Christmas from Stephen Sondheim." .................$275 | ||
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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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