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ABT, FRANZ $45.00
34309-1
(1819 - 1885) German composer of vocal pieces, especially choruses and part-songs.Brief A.L.S. "Franz Abt" 1p. 8vo., Braunschweig, Nov. 10, 1878, in German to a gentleman, untranslated. Folds and pen docket on verso, otherwise very good.
34196-1_01.jpg AUBER , DANIEL FRANCOIS ESPRIT $75.00
34196-1
(1782-1871) French composer, considered the creator of the grand opera, and the author of such works as Fra Diavolo, Le Mecon, and Muette de Portici.Brief A.L.S. 1p. sm. 8vo., [n.p.], "Wednesday", [n.d.], to M. Denis in French in part: "A ground floor box [at the opera?] is a most agreeable thing when it's hot!", and thanking him for his thoughtfulness. Boldly penned, very good.
46222-1_01.jpg BERNSTEIN, LEONARD $300.00
46222-1
(1918-1992) American composer and conductor whose works frequently reflected American themes. Superb early photograph of Bernstein, 8" x 10" b/w, a 1945 Vandamm image of Bernstein in profile, boldly signed (later) in black ink at lower right. Fine condition, nicely matted in grey and set into a mahogany frame.
HUMPERDINCK, ENGELBERT $250.00
50152-1
(1854 - 1921) German composer of fairy operas, most notably Hansel and Gretel and The King's Children.A.L.S. in German on a postcard, 1p (both sides), 3½" x 5½", Munich Oct. 2, [1916], in part: "Your detailed letter...has pleased me very much. About what happens behind the wings of the daily critic (review) it discloses information...I am happy about the progress of your new opera. Upon 'Only a Dream'...if the music will be as the lyrics, then it will become very out of the common. The latter has delighted me in my disgrace. I find it so fine and delicate...for today the heartiest greetings..". With a complete translation. Very good.
ROMBERG, SIGMUND $75.00
36945-1
(1887 - 1951) American composer of music for operettas, as well as his famous "Desert Song".Fine vintage S.P. 5" x 7" b/w, a handsome head and shoulders portrait, boldly signed at lower right. Fine condition, well-suited to display.
DOHNANYI, ERNO $175.00
16484-1
(1877 - 1960) Hungarian composer and musician who toured as a concert pianist and later wrote operas, symphonies, and piano works.Good association A.L.S. 1p. 12mo., Budapest, Feb. 3, 1930 to piano-makers "Messrs. Steinway & Sons" in part: "...Mr. Victor Alberti, publisher of several of my works, is visiting New York...as he is acting for me as a personal friend, I beg you to receive him kindly...". Near fine, with an 8" x 10" chest, up photo, mounted. Two pieces.
CHARPENTIER, GUSTAVE $60.00
34185-1
(1860 - 1956) French composer of orchestral suites, dramatic works, and operas.Brief A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], in French in full: "Thanking you in advance, I beg you to believe the best regards Gustave Charpentier...". Penned on a sheet of graph paper, very good condition.
ROMBERG, SIGMUND $80.00
36312-1
(1887 - 1951) American composer of music for operettas, as well as his famous "Desert Song".I.S.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a nice pose seated at his piano, boldly inscribed and signed in the white bottom margin. Fine.
ANTON RUBINSTEIN $700.00
38138-1
(1829 - 1894) Russian pianist and composer whose flawless technique and fire rivaled that of Liszt. A.M.Q.S. "Ant. Rubinstein", 7" x 4 1/2", Vienna, Jan. 6, 1855, marked "Allegretto", eight measures of music finely penned and boldly signed at bottom. Possibly very slightly trimmed at right, else very good to fine.
SWARTHOUT, GLADYS $40.00
39089-1
(1898 - 1969) American opera singer.Vintage S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a great close-up portrait. One corner clipped, else very good.
STERN, ISAAC $150.00
46238-1
(1920 - 2001) Russian-American concert violinist, one of the finest virtuosi of the twentieth century.Superb vintage I.S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, ca. 1945, a wonderful three-quarter length pose og Stern playing his violin, boldly signed in blue ink. Negligible corner crease at lower left not intruding on image, else fine.
TIBBETT, LAWRENCE $50.00
39090-1
(1896 - 1960) American operatic baritone who exceled in Italian roles.Vintage I.S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, 1937, in character. Very good.
THOMAS W. "FATS" WALLER $200.00
60161-2
(1904 - 1943) American composer and musician who blended jazz and a comic style. His hits included "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose". Partly-printed D.S. "Thomas 'Fats' Waller", 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Aug. 24, 1936 in pencil, an "I OWE YOU" for $50. Very good.
60206-1_01.jpg IGNACE PADEREWSKI $295.00
60206-1
(1860 - 1941) Polish pianist, composer and statesman, established himself as an interpreter of Chopin, Liszt and Beethoven. Fine S.P. 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" sepia, matted to 10 1/2" x 13", a classic head and shoulders portrait by Hartsook, boldly signed on mat beneath image: "I. J. Paderewski". A 1" tear to top margin of mat, otherwise fine condition.
GYORGY SANDOR $120.00
60926-1
(1912-2005) Hungarian-born virtuoso pianist, a friend and champion of Bela Bartok. A nice collection of letters spanning 1960-1975, four T.L.S. and four A.L.S., each to noted American composer Phillip Lambro. In small part: "...Many thanks for the copy of the Barbour Sonata. It is a fine piece of music...Those were admirable reviews you got for the 'Dance' in Philadelphia!...From next Fall I will be with the University of Michigan...in charge of the doctoral program in performance....Please do by all means list my name in the list of references for the Guggenheim Fellowship...I've just returned from a trip to Mexico and am getting ready for the Brahms 2nd...Many thanks for the impressive Sinatra article...I had a very nice letter from Mr. Sparks and U-Thant...I am leaving soon on tour. First stop will be Tucson (Lizst Totentanz and Bartok 3rd)...I will have to play the Rachmaninoff 3rd...", and more. Very good condition, eight pieces.
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