INSTRUMENTAL



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067. ACCARDO, Salvatore- SP 5 x 7 photo of the Italian fiddler playing
...........................................$45

068. AGOSTI, Guido- SPc of the Italian pianist/composer 1901-89 a Busoni pupils 1936
...........................................$175

069. AIMARD, Pierre-Laurent- SP 5 x 7 shot of the young French pianist
...........................................$35

*070. ARGERICH, Marta + MAISKY, Mischa - SP 5 x 7 photo of these two sterling artists
...........................................$175

071. ARGERICH, Marta + de CARVALHO, Eleazar- both sign Berliner Festwochen program for 7 Oktober 1967 concert
...........................................$65

072. ARRAU, Claudio- SP 8 x 10 portrait d/s to Argentine fiddler Pedro Farrugia Rosario 1942. The writing is a bit light but clear, the image quite striking!
...........................................$85

073. ASHKENASI, Behumel- SP 7 x 11" color shot of the Israeili fiddler playing
...........................................$35

074. BADURA- SKODA, Paul - SP 6 x 8 head shot-young image of the Viennese pianist
...........................................$45

075. BASHMET, Yuri- SP 5 x 7 color photo of the popular contemporary violist in front of a publicity poster
...........................................$35

076. BELL, Joshua- SP 4 x 6 color photo of the popular young fiddler
...........................................$50

*077. BENEDETTI MICHELANGELI, Arturo- red signature below his printed name together with unsigned photo of the reclusive pianist
...........................................$175

078. BOLET, Jorge- SP 5 x 5 shot of the Cuban pianist at the piano
...........................................$45

079. BRENDEL, Alfred- SP 5 x 7 of the beloved Austrian pianist playing
...........................................$50

BUDAPEST QUARTET_ see Composers programs 080. BUSTABO, Guila- signed program page for Berlin Philharmonic concert 11 Janner 1942 which was conducted by FURTWANGLER. She played the Bruch Concerto. SCARCE
...........................................$275

081. CAMPANELLA, Michele- SP 7 1/2 x 9 color shot of the Italian pianist playing
...........................................$45

082. CANINO, Bruno- SP 5 x 7 photo of the Italian pianist, harpsichordist and composer at the piano. He played for Cathy Berberian. SCARCE
...........................................$65

083. CASCIOLI, Gianluca- SP 4 x 6 color shot seated in front of the piano for DGG
...........................................$30

*084. CASALS, Pablo- SP 5 x 7 bust shot of the smiling cellist d/s 1971. Slight smudging on one word, not the signature
...........................................$300

085. CASSADO, Gaspar- SP from a program of the Spanish cellist instrument in background. Unsigned photo of Casals at cello on verso
...........................................$125

086. CHATTERTON, J.Balsir - ALS 1 p 1828 the Harpist to Her Majesty (Queen Victoria) and composer of harp music and professor at the RAM
...........................................$50

087. CHERKASSKY, Shura - writes Very Sincerely yours and a HUGE SIGNATURE this is from the late 1920s
...........................................$30

Cherkassky, Shura- see Composer programs

088. CICCOLINI, Aldo- SP 5 x 5 head shot of the Italian pianist
...........................................$25

*089. CLIBURN, Van- SP 8 x 10 Richard de Garb photo of the very young pianist leaning on the piano d/s
...........................................$300

*090. CORIGLIANO, John- SP 8 x 10 of the longtime NYPO first fiddler seated with his 5 year old son composer-to-be John Paul (Ghosts of Versailles etc) and dog in front of the Christmas tree d/s John Corigliano & junior 1942
...........................................$175

*091. CORTOT, Alfred- SP 5 x 7 portrait for Electrola listing his recordings verso s 1938
...........................................$200

092. CZERNY STEFANSKA, Halina- SP 6 x 8 of the late Chopin specialist seated playing. Quite elusive
...........................................$125

093. deLARROCHA, Alicia- SP 6 x 6 color bust shot of the popular Spanish pianist s 1986. Writing on the dark part of her suit. Lovely image!
...........................................$35

ERDMANN, Eduard- see composer section

094. FERRARI, Gabrielle- ALS 2pp in French from the French pianist/composer sending condolences
...........................................$85

095. FERRAS, Christian - nice signature dated 1966 together with unsigned photo of the fiddler playing. SCARCE
...........................................$95

*096. FEUERMANN, Emanuel- greetings on card Wien April 1927 together with unsigned photo
...........................................$250

097. FIRKUSNY, Rudolph- dedication on matt below very soignee 6 x 9" photo from the early 1950s
...........................................$65

098. FIRKUSNY, Rudolph- signs program page for April 2, 1962 concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra when he played Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto
...........................................$75

FIRKUSNY, Rudolph- see Composer programs

099. FRANCESCATTI, Zino- SP 4 x 6 shot of the fiddler standing and playing d/s 1958 some smudging but not to signature
...........................................$75

*100. GALWAY, James- signs color cover photo of Ovation magazine July 1980. The signature is above the magic flute!
...........................................$75

101. GAUBERT, Philippe- laid down photo of the flautist/conductor/composer above an AMusQS Concert en fa Roma (19)35
...........................................$175

102. GERMANI, Fernando- SP 7 x 9 color shot of the Italian organist/pianist/composer seated at the organ talking. He was a Resphigi pupil, edited Frescobaldi's organ works, was chief organist at St. Peters Rome from 1948 and even taught at The Curtis Institute
...........................................$125

*103. GEYER, Steffi- SPc of the child prodigy fiddling, the Hungrian born Hubay pupil finally settled in Zurich and was lastly concertmaster of Paul Sacher's orchestra. SCARCE
...........................................$475

104. GIESEKING, Walter- SP 4 x 6 profile head shot of the Debussy wizard
...........................................$185

*105. GILELS, Emil- very large signature above German language program bio together with balance of program (Berlin 1966) which has a full page photo of Gilels
...........................................$65

GORDON, Jacques- see Composer programs

106. HAENDEL, Ida- SP reproduction soft stock photo of the English fiddler playing
...........................................$60

107. HAHN, Hilary- SP 5 x 7 color shot of the smiling young fiddle star holding her instrument
...........................................$50

*108. HARTMANN, Pater (AN DER LAN-HOCHBRUNN, Paul von) - SPc of the Austrian Franciscan monk (1863-1914) organist/chorus director/composer (St. Franziskus-1903 St.Peterburg) who worked in Rome and toured the world. Uncommon
...........................................$150

*109. HASKIL, Clara- ALS 1 p on post card in French "le 8 Mai 1949 to Madamoiselle, would it be possible to send the orchestra parts to Concertstuck and the Ballade of Blanchet to Mr. Victor Desareyns Radio Lausanne La Sallay? I will be infinitely gratefulI thank you in advance for you kindness and send you my best wishes Clara Haskil." She also signs her name on verso for the return address. Together with unsigned photo of the legendary Roumanian pianist
...........................................$375

110. HEIFETZ, Jascha- pens greetings on 5 x 7" leaf "To Madame Shaoul, In affectionate remembrance & with warm thanks for her charming hospitality Sincerely, J. Heifetz Tel Aviv March 1953" together with unsigned photo of Heifetz
...........................................$175

111. HEILLER, Anton- SPc of the important Austrian organist/pianist/harpsichordist d/s 1952
...........................................$100

*112. HOROWITZ, Vladimir- SP inside Golden Jubilee Concert with the NYPO conducted by Ormandy at Carnegie Hall Jan 8,1978 showing the GREAT pianist standing together with Rachmaninoff and Walt Disney at the Disney Studios Hollywood, summer 1942. UNUSUAL
...........................................$300

113. HOROWITZ, Vladimir- SP 4 x 6 print showing the pianist studying a score wife Wanda Toscanini holding the page the image is c. late 1930s
...........................................$175

*114. HORSZOWSKI, Miecio- SPc of the prodigy pianist by Varischi Artico Milano. He played until his 100th year!!
...........................................$250

115. ITURBI, Jose- SP 8 x 10 shot of the popular Spanish pianist pipe in hand d/s 1970
...........................................$45

116. ISSERLIS, Steven- SP 4 x 6 photo of the AMI cellist with his cello
...........................................$35

*117. KAPELL, William + MILSTEIN, Nathan one side & ARRAU, Claudio + SCHNABEL, Arthur other side of album leaf. All large and bold. GREAT GROUP
...........................................$400

118. KATCHEN, Julius - greetings and signature from the pianist 1968 together with unsigned photo
...........................................$85

119. KIPNIS, Igor- ALS 1979 from the recently deceased harpsichordist
...........................................$30

120. KURTAG, Gyorgy- SP 5 x 7 color photo of the noted violist
...........................................$35

121. LESCHETIZKY, Theodore- facsimile message alongside photo on postcard sending thanks for congratulations on his 70th birthday. Attractive
...........................................$65

122. LEVITZKI, Misha- SP by Mishkin 6 x 8" program stock d/s 1933 by the popular virtuoso pianist
...........................................$125

*123. LIPATTI, Dinu- ANS to Marcel Mihalovici in Paris written in Roumanian and sent from Roma 1939, quite early. Lipatti autograph material is VERY RARE - Together with unsigned photo of the pianist
...........................................$1,500

*124. LOYNNET, Paul- SPc 3 1/4 x 6 " d/s Roma 1936 he writes.."music is the unique spiritual introduction to salvation-Beethoven". Loyonnet made many early LP piano records
...........................................$75

125. LUPU, Radu- SP 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 dramatic b/w image of the important Roumanian pianist
...........................................$45

*126. MARSALIS, Wynton- SP 8 x 10 photo showing him tooting his horn d/s
...........................................$65

*127. MARTEAU, Henri- SP 4 x 6 sepia cabinet style photo of the seated French/Swedish fiddler. A great virtuoso Reger and Massenet wrote works for him, he also composed and was a noted teacher d/s 1898. UNCOMMON
...........................................$300

128. MENUHIN, Hepzibah- greetings on a card from Yehudi's pianist sister. SCARCE
...........................................$35

*129. MILDNER, Poldi- SPc bust shot of the young blond harpsichordist/ pianist d/s in Spanish 1941
...........................................$75

130. MILSTEIN, Nathan and FRECCIA, Massimo- both sign below laid down photos
...........................................$125

131. MINTZ, Shlomo- SP 4 x 6 color photo intently fiddling
...........................................$35

132. MUSULIN, Branka-the Croatian pianist signs printed caricature of her playing. She was a pupil of Cortot, Casella and Pauer
...........................................$35

133. MUTTER, Anne Sophie- SP 4 x 6 photo of the beautifully fiddler
...........................................$50

134. NEY, Elly- d/s on margin below photo of the flamboyantly gowned older pianist giving an encore) flowers are on the piano). NICE
...........................................$60

135. OSBORN- Franz- SP 3 1/2 x 5 bust shot in violet! s Roma 10 Janvier 1937 by the German born English pianist. SCARCE
...........................................$85

*136. PARISH ALVARS, Elias - AMusQS probably from his unpublished fantasia "Sounds of Ossian" among the most demanding solos ever written for the harp. This appears above the text "There be none of Beauty's daughters with a magic like thee; and like music on the waters is they sweet voice to me Parish Alvars Vienna Dec. 13th 1845" The English Harpist/composer 1809-1849 was Vienna based for most of his career, a brilliant virtuoso and composer whose technical innovations on the double action harp inspired Berlioiz, Liszt, Mendelssohn and others EXCEPTIONALLY RARE
...........................................$800

137 PERAHIA, Murray- SP 5 x 7 photo of the popular pianist
...........................................$85

*138. PIATIGORSKY, Gregor- AMusQS on large album page below lengthy greeting "to Mme. Shaoul from perhaps the most difficult but certainly the most grateful guest and admirer. With fond wishes and affectionate thoughts as well as cordial greetings to Mr. Shaoul- Gregor Piatigorsky 1954 Spasibo (Thanks)!!"
...........................................$275

139. PIRES, Maria Joao- SP 4 x 6 color shot of the Brasilian pianist with a lovely bouquet
...........................................$35

140. POGORELICH, Ivo - SP terrific 5 x 9 glossy print of the very young pianist raptly playing UNUSUAL
...........................................$45

*141. PRIHODA-ROSE, Alma- signs album leaf Graz 15.X/31. VERY SCARCE
...........................................$175

142. RICCI, Ruggero- SP 5 x 5 color shot of the older fiddler on a rooftop with cityscape in background signed medium/light on sky
...........................................$35

*143. RICHTER, Sviatoslav- SP 4 x 6 Salzburg photo seated at the piano
...........................................$250

*144. RICHTER HAASER, Hans- SP 4 x 6 head shot of the important German pianist d/s 1962. Quite uncommon
...........................................$125

145. ROSTROPOVICH, Mstislav- SP 4 x 6 or 5 x 8 terrific color shots of the virtuoso shown playing
...........................................$75

146. RUBINSTEIN, Artur- big bold signature of the beloved pianist
...........................................$85

*147. SAUER, Emil von - SP Hoffert cabinet portrait of the very young pianist d/s Dresden 1892 to the conductor Paul Heim. Sauer, a Liszt and Nicholas Rubinstein pupil, he was one of the truly important pianists of his time
...........................................$475

SCHNEIDER, Alexander- see Composer's programs

148. SEEMANN, Carl-the important German pianist/organist signs below laid down 4 x 6 bust shot SCARCE
...........................................$50

*149. SEGOVIA, Andres- SP in a program book for the 10 Janeiro de 1953 Lisbon recital. The photo is from about 25 years earlier!
...........................................$325

*150. SZERYNG, Henryk- SP 7 x 9 photo 30 September 1961 showing the fiddler standing with his instrument. Great shot
...........................................$225

151. THIBAUD, Jacques- d/s 1934, below laid down head shot of the French fiddler
...........................................$75

152. UCHIDA, Mitsuko- SP 4 x 6 color shot of the smiling Japanese pianist wearing a fedora
...........................................$50

153. UGHI, Ugo- SP 7 x 9" color shot of the Italian fiddler instrument in hand
...........................................$45

VRONSKY & BABIN- see Composer's programs

154. WILKOMIRSKA, Wanda- SP 4 x 6 bust shot of the Polish fiddler
...........................................$60

*155. YEPES, Narcisco- SP 8 x 10 photo of the guitarist seated playing. Some corner staple holes not affecting
...........................................$125

*156. ZABALETA, Nicanor- SPc of the Spanish harpist playing d/s 1958
...........................................$125

157. ZADORA, Michael- SPc of the Polish American pianist a Leschitizky and Busoni pupil who first appeared as child prodigy. Uncommon
...........................................$125

158. ZUKERMAN, Pinchas- SP 4 x 6 shot of the Israeli fiddler playing
...........................................$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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