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FRANZ ABT $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 DANIEL FRANCOIS ESPRIT AUBER $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 LEONARD BERNSTEIN $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. EBAY 200
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK $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. EBAY 190
SIGMUND ROMBERG $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.
GLADYS SWARTHOUT $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.
ISAAC STERN $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.
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.
MORTON GOULD $120.00
60926-2
(1913-1996) American composer and conductor, wrote Broadway hits such as Billion Dollar Baby and Arms and the Girl; awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1995. A group of four letters dating 1970-1989, each to noted composer Philip Lambro. In a T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Sept. 18, 1970, Gould writes: "...You certainly may have the Guggenheim contact me for a recommendation...I hope that you get the fellowship...". Continuing in a more humorous vein in an undated A.LS. 1p. 4to., July 29, [n.y.], he writes: "...Received your epistle...I have just written Tom Rowlands...I gave what is for me a high recommendation. I quote in part: 'I endorse Philip Lambro Health Foods - among illiterates he is known as the founder of Raw Honey and the Father of his Country. Should RCA Victor continue their Raw Carrot Synthesizer project I can think of no better blender'...". Another brief undated A.L.S. extends this tongue-in-cheek style: "...I went to a bullfight, did you go to a bullfight? Mommy feeds me a big dinner at 3 o'clock does your Mommy feed you a big dinner at 3 o'clock...Your disease ridden friend, Morton". Finally, a more serious T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Sept. 15, 1989 rounds out this correspondence: "...Some time ago you left me sections of your commentary and autobiography. At long last I have finished going through it. I found it intriguing...". Along with two photocopies of letters of Gould to Lambro with similar content, and a copy of an interview between the two. Overall very good.
LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI $120.00
60907-4
(1882 - 1977) American conductor known for his showmanship and popularizing of classical music. Nice content T.L.S. signed with his typical oversized signature, 1p. 8vo., [New York], Feb. 16, 1944, to composer, pianist and musicologist Ernest Lubin. In part: "...At present we are forming the orchestra, which takes much time and thought...when I am forming the programs, I shall be glad to study your composition...". Handsomely matted with the cover of a CD recording of Stokowski's interpretations of Bach. Framed in a carved wood frame and in fine condition.
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