Instrumentalists

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063. ACETO, Salvatore- SP 9 x 12 shot of the noted Italian fiddler playing d/s.
................................................................$50

064. ANDA, Geza- SP 4 x 6 portrait of the Hungarian pianist.
................................................................$65

065. ARRAU, Claudio- signs photo on 2 sided 6 x 9 flyer for 1975 London recital headed KING and EMPEROR combined.
................................................................$45

066. BALAZS, Frederic-SP 7x9 portrait s Wichita Falls Texas 1949.
................................................................$35

067. BASHMET- SP of the violist together with conductor Walter WELLER s Milano 1985.
.....................................................Buy both $45

068. BIGGS, E. Power- nice dedication below laid down magazine photo of the noted organist.
................................................................$85

069. BOULANGER, Pierre- SP of the fiddler in act on.
................................................................$60

070. BURMESTER, Willy- signs verso of pc photo image of the German violin virtuoso.
................................................................$60

071. BUSCH, Adolf- SP 5 x 7 photo of the great chamber music player playing s. New York 1948. Stunning example.
................................................................$200

072. CASADESUS, Robert- SP 7 x 9 photo hands on the keyboard d/s 1944 on the lower margin.
................................................................$95

073. CHERKASSKY, Shura- SP 7 x 9 dramatic bust portrait d/s Hollywood 1945. Unusual this period and format.
................................................................$175

074. CHERNIAVSKY, Michel- SP 7 x 9 photo playing his cello s. 1944. With brothers Leo and Jan there was a family trio of repute.
................................................................$125

075. CILLARIO, Carlo-Felice- SP of the young fiddler/opera conductor shown playing d/s 1932. VERY YOUNG.
................................................................$75

076. CLARK, Walter- SP 7 x 9 of the white suited & shod harpist plucking away d/s.
................................................................$75

077. CLIBURN Van- SP 8 x 10 silhouette photo BATON in hand. *Highly unusual 1964
................................................................$250

078. CURZON, Sir Clifford- AP 7 x 9 photo of a younger pianist at the keyboard. Fine prime time image.
................................................................$175

079. DELAMARTER, Eric- SP 6 x 8 portrait of the noted organist/composer.
................................................................$95

080. de PIETRO, Mario- ALS from Mario de Pietro banjo and mandolin wizard on his hilarious printed credit filled letter head c. 1920's.
................................................................$15

081. de VITO, Gioconda- nice signature matted together with photo of the Italian fiddler holding her instrument. Important pre/post war artist, fine recordings.
Scarce........................................................$500

082. de VITO, Gioconda- AMuQS from Beethoven Violin Concerto s.London 1951
................................................................$500

083. de VITO, Gioconda- unsigned program book for 1939 Teatro alla Scala concert conducted by Mengelberg where she played the Beethoven Violin concerto. Nice photo inside book.
................................................................$75

084. DREYSCHOCK, Alexander- ALS 1 p in German to the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien asking for a hall to give a benefit concert. Nice souvenir of this important pianist/composer.
................................................................$75

085. ERDENKO - SPc of the Russian fiddler instrument in hand d/s 1941
Scarce.........................................................$175

086. ESSIPOV-LESHETIZKY, Anna- ALS reference to an appointment with her husband from the great Russian pianist/teacher.
................................................................$125

087. FICHTNER-ERDMANNSDORFER, Pauline- ALS 1 p 1881 from the noted German pianist (1847-1916) wife of conductor Max Erdmannsdorfer.
................................................................$50

088. FISCHER, Anni- signs cover of program for concert with Slevenska Filharmonica Bratislava 2 & 4 March 1959. Beloved Hungarian pianist.
................................................................$65

089. FRANCESCATTI, Zino- SP 7 x 9 photo of the fiddler at work d/s 1945.
................................................................$200

090. FRANCESCHI, Vera- SP 8 x 10 photo of the American pianist playing d/s 1948 New York City. Franceschi enjoyed a very successful career was married to tenor Daniele BARIONI and died very young putting a virtual end to his career too.
................................................................$75

091. FREIDBERG, Carl- noted pianist signs AL as does French entertainer Maurice Chevalier below 1930.
................................................................$35

092. FUCHS, Joseph- SP 7 x 9 photo of the fine violinist playing d/s 1945.
................................................................$225

093. GANGLBERGER, J.W.- SPx IRIS Verlag image Viennese fiddler of Radio Wien instrument in hand also greeting on verso. Very popular during the 20s-30s.
................................................................$30

094. GIESEKING, Walter- AMuQS Mozart K.V. 331 s. 1936 with laid down magazine portrait. Nice souvenir of this great Mozartian.
................................................................$125

095. GOLD,Arthur & FIZDALE, Robert- SP 7 x 9 portrait of the famed duo piano team very early on perhaps late 1940s.
................................................................$150

096. GOLDBERG, Szymon- SP 5 x 7 shot of the prominent Polish/American fiddler playing d/s 1940s.
................................................................$125

097. GORDON QUARTET- SP 8 x 10 d/s signed by all 4 members 1942.
................................................................$75

098. GOTTESMANN, Hugo- SP 8 x 10 sepia portrait of the Viennese violin virtuoso d/s in pencil 1926.
................................................................$45

099. GRANDJANY, Marcel- SP 7 x 9 photo of the great harpist playing. Dramatic shot d/s New York 1945.
................................................................$200

100. GRAUDAN, Nikolai- SP 7 x 9 photo of French cellist d/s 1948.
................................................................$125

101. GRUMMER, Paul- ALS 1 p on his Koln letterhead 1933 from the noted violist/cellist of the Busch Quartet ref an opera score. Interesting.
................................................................$45

102. GURIDI, Jesus- AMuQS from EL CASERO penned by the important Basque composer/organist d/s Madrid 1953. Guridi wrote 2 operas MIRENTXU & AMAYA. Like Castro above he was a d'Indy pupil.
................................................................$225

103. HANDEL, Ida- signs photo program for Lisboa recital 16 Feb. 1952. Lovely image showing her playing.
Rather scarce.................................................$75

104. HARTH, Sidney- SP 7 x 9 photo holding fiddle.
................................................................$85

105. HEIFETZ, Jascha-SP 8x10 Nicholas Murray bust portrait to Dear Ruth "in rembrance of charming time spent together in Peoria Jascha 1930."
................................................................$750

106. HOFMANN, Joseph- among 12 others signs large (12 x 18) certificate/award for the AUSZEICHNUNG (1st prize) from the Clavier and Gesangschulen Franz Brixel in Wien given to Frl. Auguste HAARSTRICK 12 Juli 1895. Not the well known pianist but rather a professor
................................................................$25

107. HODGES, Lester- noted accompanist signs AL/verso REINHARDT, Max noted Austrian stage/film director.
................................................................$95

108. HOROWITZ, Vladimir- SP 5 x 7 Peter Fink shot of the highly original virtuoso-not a common image s.1986.
................................................................$350

109. IPPOLITO, Carmen- SP 8 x 10 shot holding fiddle d/s 1945. Prominent soloist and chamber music player.
................................................................$85

110. JACOB, Gordon- ALS 1953 from the fiddler sending his Autograph and hoping the recipient is enjoying learning the violin.
................................................................$20

111. KAHN, Hans- signs printed photo along side printed bio-all 8 x 12.
................................................................$25

112. KAUFMAN, Louis- SP 7 x 9 photo showing the fiddler playing d/s 1944. Kaufman was a Kneisel pupil.
................................................................$75

*113. KAPELL, William- SP superb 10 x 12 dashing portrait of the legendary pianist d/s to Bruno & Nina (Morgana) ZIRATO "with love and affectionate kisses WILLY".
Super Rare...................................................$1275

114. KIRKPATRICK, Ralph- SP 7 x 9 photo of the young organist playing. Quite unusual and scarce.
................................................................$175

115. KNITZER, Joseph- SP 7 x 9 photo showing Knitzer holding his fiddle d/s 1949.
................................................................$60

116. KREISLER, Fritz- greetings to Karl Gorsky on Hotel Heaton Hall, Stockbridge Mass. Letterhead 1953 together with uns pc photo.
................................................................$40

117. KREMER, Gidon- SP 7 x 9 action shot a La Scala recital s. 1985. Rapturous look on his face.
................................................................$60

*118. LANDOWSKA, Wanda- SPc left side image of the harpiscord virtuoso and right side her testimonial in Spanish to her clavel Pleyel which is "her best friendŠes mi mejor amigo" etc. signed pencil.
................................................................$375

*119. LIPATTI. Dinu- message on verso of picture post card of Roma to Marcel Mihalovici 1938. Lipatti writes in RomanianŠ"affectional greetings from Roma where I am giving a recital" VERY EARLY EXAMPLE-EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE AUTOGRAPH.
................................................................$1000

120. LORAND, Edith- SPc Parlophon photo of the French fiddler playing-s.Wien 1932.
................................................................$75

121. LUBOSCHUTZ, Lea- SP 8 x 10 shot showing the distinguished Russian fiddler playing d/s 1929 LEA.
Rare...........................................................$175

122. MAAS, Gerald- SP 7 x 9 shot of the cellist playing d/s New York 1947.
................................................................$125

123. MAINARDI, Enrico- greetings to a friend on large paper Munchen 1963. Noted Italian cellist.
................................................................$25

124. MARTEAU, Henri- noted violinist on verso of pc photo of Russian pianist Marie PANTHES who also signs as does Daisey HUNT and two others.
................................................................$75

125. MICHELANGELI, Arturo Benedetti- 7 x 9 Baccarini Milon photo of the immortal Italian pianist playing s.1940.
................................................................$900

126. MILSTEIN, Nathan- SP 7 x 9 photo holding fiddle. One of the very greatest.
................................................................$400

127. MORINI, Erica- SP 7 x 9 photo of the late Viennese fiddler playing d/s 1944. Whatever happened to her Strad?
................................................................$200

128. MOSCHELES, Ignaz- the noted Czech pianist/composer signs cover of The LONDON MAGAZINE 22 Aout 1821. Great virtuoso.
................................................................$85

129. MULLOVA, Viktoira- SP 5 x 7 shot of lovely young fiddler with instrument
................................................................$50

130. NOVAES-PINTO, Guiomar- SP portrait of the wonderful Brazilian pianist d/s 1952.
................................................................$75

131. ONDRICEK, Franz- Czech fiddler signs verso of admission ticket for one of his recitals 1917.
................................................................$30

132. ORLOFF, Nicolas- ALS 4 pp Warsovie 1923 from the Russian pianist who settled in Paris after the revolution. This letter in French concerns concerts.
................................................................$45

133. PARKENING, Christopher-SP 8x10 shot with his guitar. D/s.
................................................................$50

134. PERLMAN, Itzak- SP 8 x 10 shot holding his fiddle.
................................................................$35

135. PERSINGER, Louis- AMuQS "Master these ( that's all.)" says he 1931. Laid down below promo tutoring him -"for four years teacher of Yehudi MENUHIN which includes photo of him with the tiny Yehudi who is "now returning to California to continue his lessons with Mr. Persinger" further Mr. Persinger contrary to report will not be available...for the remainder of the present season"a hoot but fascinating example of old time PR.
................................................................$150

136. PETRI, Egon- SP 7 x 9 photo at the piano s. Ithaca 1944.
................................................................$175

137. PESSL, Yella- SP 8 x 10 portrait of the noted Viennese harpsichordist and Bach specialist d/s c. 1940's not common.
................................................................$75

138. PIATIGORSKY, Gregor- signature of the noted cellist.
................................................................$25

139. PIASTRO, Mishel- SP 8 x 10 dramatic action shot of the Russian fiddler, an Auer pupil who toured the US with Richard Strauss and as a long distinguished career with the San Francisco & NYPO orchestras as well as soloist, chamber music player and conductor.
................................................................$75

140. PRIHODA, Vasa-signs Vortragsfolge 1940-1 for the Wiener Konzerthaus in pencil.
................................................................$25

141. PRILL, Carl- large signature Wien 1914 from the concertmaster of the K/K Hofoper.
................................................................$20

142. PRIMROSE, William- signs program for concert together with CROOKS, Richard (tenor) & SCHAUWECKER, Frederick (pianist)- Jan 25, 1944.
................................................................$85

143. PRIMOSE, William- SP 8 x 10 portrait of the legendary violist.
Scarce........................................................$450

144. RABINOF, Benno- SP 7 x 9 photo of the American fiddler, another Auer pupil d/s c. 1940s.
................................................................$45

145. RAUCHEISEN, Michael- SP 4 x 6 photo of the great accompanist at the piano Berlin 1943 the time he was recording the great lieder anthology for Berlin radio a legendary undertaking.
................................................................$100

146. REMENYI (HOFFMANN), Eduard- C d V photo of the Hungarian revolutionary fiddler, a Bohm pupil, seating holding fiddle signed verso.
Quite Scarce...................................................$350

147. RICHTER, Sviatoslav- the late Russian pianist at the keyboard. Repro image big signature.
................................................................$375

148. ROSE, Arnold- SP superb Krziwanek, Wien cabinet photo of the young Viennese violinist later concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic and founder of the Rose Quartet.
................................................................$275

149. ROSE QUARTET- all 4 members sign AL.
................................................................$100

150. SALVI, Alberto- SP 7 x 9 photo of the famed harpist playing.
................................................................$85

151. de SARASATE, Pablo-signs card 1905.
................................................................$50

152. SALZEDO, Carlos- SP of the French/American harpist/composer at his harp with AMuQS-SCINTILLATION his 1936 harp solo d/s 1944.
................................................................$200

153. SCHMITZ, Robert- SP 8 x 10 photo of the noted pianist d/s 1948.
................................................................$65

154. SCHNEIDERHAN, Wolfgang & WUHRER, Friedrich- both signs program sheet for 2 December 1942 sonatenabend at the Gesellschaft fur Musikfreunde Wien.
................................................................$75

*155. SCOTT, Hazel- SP 8 x 10 photo of the wonderful jazz pianist who had classical training.
................................................................$150

156. SEDLAK-WINKLER QUARTET-SP sepia photo 5 x 8 photographer's mount signed by all 4 members of the noted Viennese chamber group.
................................................................$85

157. SEGOVIA, Andres- signs portrait photo inside program for Lisbon recital 10 January 1953. Image is a bit earlier.
................................................................$150

158. SHANKAR, Ravi- the unique Indian sitarist signs art photo cover of 16 pp 1988 program also signed inside.
Not common.................................................$35

159. SOMACH, Beverly- SP 5 x 7 photo of the young American fiddler playing.
................................................................$150

160. SPALDING, Albert- SP 7 x 9 photo of the popular American violinist playing.
................................................................$75

161. SPIVAKOVSKY, Tossy- SP 7 x 9 Abresch image of the Russian/American fiddler who advance technical innovations.
................................................................$100

162. STERN, Issac- SP 8 x 10 photo of the smiling fiddler d/s 1977.
................................................................$35

163. SZIGETI, Joseph- nice large signature 1931.
................................................................$50

164. TAGLIAFERRO, Magda- signs portrait photo inside program for isboa recital 29 May 1951. Nice large mid age portrait of the Brazilian pianist. Quite scare in photo.
................................................................$125

165. TAUSIG, Carl- ALS 1 p from the piano virtuoso.
................................................................$75

166. TEMIANKA, Henri- SP 7 x 9 shot of the Scotch fiddler a Flesch pupil later a member of the Paganini Quartet. Nice shot of him playing d/s 1949.
................................................................$95

167. WARBURG, Gerald- SP 7 x 9 photo of the cellist playing d/s 1947.
................................................................$125

168. WICKS, Camilla- SP 5 x 7 shot of the attractive young fiddler with instrument d/s. Important Persinger pupil active from the early 40s.
................................................................$150

169. WITTGENSTEIN, Paul- SP 7 x 9 photo of the Austrian pianist pupil of Leschitzky who lost his right hand then commisioned composers such as Struass & Ravel to compose pieces for him for left hand. He settled in USA 1939.
................................................................$275

170. YSAYE, Eugene- SP 4 x 5 Mishkin image of the Belgian virtuoso holding his fiddle.
................................................................$300

171. ZUCKERMAN, Pinchas- SP 8 x 10 photo holding instrument d/s.
................................................................$35

Pianists Signatures

a. ARRAU, Claudio New York 1953
.............................$35

b. BEECHAM, (HUMBY) Betty Sit Tommy's pianist wife
.............................$15

c. ERDMANN, Edward in Germany 1953
.............................$20

d. GIESEKING, Walter with 2 photos
.............................$35

e. GOLDMARK, Rubin
.............................$20

f. HESS, Dame Myra with good wishes
.............................$35

g. KENTNER, Louis
.............................$30

h. LAMOND, Fredric 1930
.............................$35

i. LYMPANY, Moura
.............................$20

j. MOISEWITSCH, Benno 1952
.............................$35

k. PETRI, Egon 1932
.............................$35

l. POUISHNOFF, Leff 1952
.............................$20

m. ROSENTHAL, Moriz on staff
.............................$35

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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