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Abendroth, Hermann. (1883-1956) Rare SP on Bayreuther Festpiele Postcard, 9 X14cm.
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Spring 2007 Catalogue, Lot 1. The great German conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus and others has signed boldly in ink across this stunning photograph. Abendroth was "trapped" in East Germany after the war and signed items by him are exceptionally scarce. A few bumps and minor creases, else fine. $500.00 |
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Adler, Richard. (b. 1921).
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Winter-Spring 2008 Catalogue, Lot 2. Autograph Signature on "American Music" Postage Stamp Card. From the wonderful American lyricist, composer, and producer. With Jerry Ross, he wrote several hit shows, including "The Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees," which both won Tony Awards (he later won 2 more!) in 1955 and 1956. Sold together with an excellent crisp copy of the libretto to "The Pajama Game," published by Williamson Music in 1954. $70.00 |
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Adorno, Theodor W. (1903-1969) Versuch über Wagner. (Mchn. 1964). 170 pp.
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Spring 2007 Catalogue, Lot 2. Paperback, very fine. Adorno has crossed out the publisher’s note and has signed and dedicated below. A rare signed copy of this important work by the composer and philosopher whose theories and writings helped shaped the 20th Century Avant Garde and define the aesthetics of the 2nd Viennese School. $750 |
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Ailey, Alvin. (1931-1989).
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Summer 2008 Catalogue, Lot 1. Original Van Vechten Photograph. Very fine vintage silver photograph of the great dance legend, dated March 1955. 24.X 16 cm. Stamped on the verso with handwritten title and date and additional customary Vechten raised stamp at bottom right corner of recto. From one of Vechten's finest series of portraits, this image captures the youthful and sensuous spirit of one of America's most important modern dancers and choreographers. $750.00 |
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Ailey, Alvin. (1931-1989).
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Summer 2008 Catalogue, Lot 2. Signed Photograph. Superb 8X10 inch B&W photograph signed by the great dancer and choreographer. Ailey is shown with film director Stan Lathan with whom he collaborated in setting a dance for the 1974 television production "Alvin Ailey: Memories and Visions." $165.00 |
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Alexanian, Diran. (1881-1954).
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Winter-Spring 2008 Catalogue, Lot 3. The Technique of Violoncello Playing compiled in complete accord with Pablo Casals. English version by Frederick Fairbanks. Parallel French and English text. Paris: Editions Salabert. Collection A.Z. Mathot, 1922. First edition. Folio. 215 pages. Spine somewhat worn, else a very fine and crisp copy of this important treatise on cello playing. "He studied with Grützmacher and while a student played chamber music with Brahms and Joachim. At the age of 17 he appeared as the soloist in Strauss's Don Quixote with the composer conducting and scored a triumph; he was then invited to play concertos with Nikisch and Mahler. In 1901 he settled in Paris, where Casals saw some of his fingerings and recognized that Alexanian shared his own, then revolutionary, ideas on technique and interpretation. Many years' collaboration followed, leading to the publication in 1922 of their joint treatise Traité théorique et pratique du violoncelle and in 1929 of Alexanian's analytical edition of the solo cello suites of Bach. Alexanian was professor of the Casals class at the Ecole Normale de Musique from 1921 to 1937, when he left for the USA. His classes in Paris, Baltimore and New York attracted artists and students from all over the world, and his influence extended far beyond his own pupils (among them Maurice Eisenberg and Antonio Janigro) to such cellists as Feuermann, Cassadó, Piatigorsky and Fournier. He was also a conductor of distinction." (Grove) $150.00 |
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Alonso, Alicia. (b. 1920) Superb signed oversize program photograph by the great Cuban ballerina.
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Summer 2007 Catalogue, Lot 1. Signed photograph of Igor Youskevitch on the verso. Alonso was designated a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 2002 for her outstanding contribution to the development, preservation and popularization of classical dance. She continues to direct the Ballet National de Cuba, though she is in her late eighties. $150 |
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Amadeus String Quartet. (1947-1987) .
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Winter-Spring 2008 Catalogue, Lot 4. The Amadeus Quartet, signed by all four. London: Robson Books, 1981. First edition. Superb book by Daniel Snowman, inscribed on the front free endpaper by all four players. Several newspaper clippings, including one regarding the death of violist Peter Schidlof, glued into cover and first pages. They performed together for 40 years without a change in personnel, a record exceeded only by the Beethoven Quartet. $125.00 |
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Amat, Leopold. [Wagner].
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Fall-Winter 2007 Catalogue, Lot 1. Le Muse des Chansons, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Signed broadside, 1852. In an 1857 letter to Liszt, Wagner refers to his contact with Amat in Paris: "This time, however, I want to give you a short synopsis of the state of my Paris expedition. At the beginning of the winter a M. Leopold Amat, Chef or Directeur des Fetes Musicales de Wiesbaden, wrote to me from Paris, and set forth the results of his voluntary exertions for "Tannhauser" (at Wiesbaden with Tichatschek and in the French press). He asked me to authorise him to take the necessary steps for the performance of "Tannhauser" at the Grand Opera. I informed him that my only and indispensable CONDITION would be that an exact translation of the opera, without omission or alteration, should be given." $75.00 |
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[Antiphoner] Z. Falvy & L. Mezey.
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Summer 2008 Catalogue, Lot 5. Codex Albensis: Ein Antiphonar Aus Dem 12. Jahrhundert. Budapest /Graz: Akademische Druck - Und Verlagsanstalt, 1963. First edition. Monumenta Hungariae Musica I. 175 pp. followed by 161 pp. full color facsimile. 4to. Quarter brown leather, stamped cloth boards. A very fine copy of this scarce facsimile edition of the early 12th century Codex Albensis, A-Gu 211, a secular antiphoner possibly from Transylvania or Székesfehérvár (Stuhlweissenburg) in Hungary. $175.00 |
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Armstrong, Louis. (1901-1971)
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Summer 2007 Catalogue, Lot 4. Signed Photograph from the great Satchmo, shown with his trademark smile and trumpet in hand. Matted to 18 X 22.5 cm. Superb. $350 |
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Artôt, Désirée. (1835-1907).
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Winter-Spring 2008 Catalogue, Lot 5. Rare Autograph Letter, mentioning "La Favorite." Interesting letter from 1862, regarding the Opera. In full (translated from the French): "Dear Monsieur, Will I be luckier this evening than for the "Favorite" and could you give me a box? As I leave Paris Monday morning it is the last occasion I shall have to go to the Opera - may I persuade you that I not miss it. If the house in more difficult could you not give me your box on stage? I would prefer that to any other. I shake your hand cordially. Desiree Artot." The great Belgian Soprano studied with Viardot before going on to win acclaim throughout Europe as one of the greats of her era. On Meyerbeer's recommendation, she starred at the Paris Opera and appeared regularly in Italy, Germany, and England. In 1868 she went to Russia and became friends with Tchaikovsky, who eventually proposed marriaged to her. She rejected him and - with tragic consequences - he married another, later saying that Artot was the only woman he ever wanted to marry. Artot eventually married baritone Mariano Padilla and together they produced the soprano Lola Artot de Padilla. $225.00 |
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Ashkenazy, Vladimir. (b. 1937).
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Fall-Winter 2007 Catalogue, Lot 3. Signed photograph, inscribed to harpsichordist, Igor Kipnis. "Best wishes to Igor Kipnis! Feb 1st 1974." Stamped on back "S. Hurok presents Vladimir Ashkenazy Pianist Hurok Concerts 1370 Ave. of Americas, N.Y., N. Y. 10019. " From the Estate of Igor Kipnis, 7 in x 9 1/2 in. $95.00 |
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Ashton, Frederick (1906-88).
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Winter-Spring 2008 Catalogue, Lot 6. Autograph Signature. From the British dancer and choreographer noted particularly for works created for the Royal Ballet in the 1960s. Uncommon early signature, dated 1930 ("Royalty Theatre") on a 5" X 3" card. $50.00 |
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Astaire, Fred. (1899-1987).
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Fall-Winter 2007 Catalogue, Lot 4. Signed Vintage Photograph. With an inscription "To The Readers of Bohemia," a popular Cuban magazine shut down by Castro in the mid 1950s. A few minor creases and stains, else fine. $375.00 |
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Bach, J.S. (1685-1750) Trios pour 2 Violons avec Basse Continue et Flute et Violon avec Basse Continue; Sonata (Trio)
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Spring 2007 Catalogue, Lot 5. From the collection of pianist Paul Wittgenstein, with his extensive markings. Book Description: Durand and Co., Paris 1919, with additional Peters parts. In the first 23 pages of the Durand piano score, Wittgenstein has made extensive pencil conversions to Left Hand Only. Many are made by combining the staffs and rewriting some notes. The accompanying Violin part has pencil corrections and notes in his hand and there's a note in one corner of the piano book "Turn violin page" (German), indicating that he was using some of the violin sections at the same time. Included are separate volumes for Violon I & II (both with pencil notes & corrections), Flute I & II. In the Peters score, Wittgenstein has made similar extensive Left Hand Only conversions through the first 24 pages. Included are two Violino II volumes and one Violino I volume. Paul Wittgenstein (1887 – 1961) studied with Leschetizky and lost his right arm during the Worl War I. His amazing virtuosity, however, enabled to pursue a major concert career, in which he devoted himself to playing with the left-hand only. Many composers wrote major works forhim, including Strauss, Ravel, Britten, Hindemith, and Prokofiev. These heavily annotated scores provide a unique insight into one of the most inspirational achievements in performance history. $500 |
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Bach, J.S. (1685-1750)
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Summer 2007 Catalogue, Lot 6. Superb lithograph portrait, 1860 Borussia. Framed, 33 X 28.5 cm. $200 |
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Backhaus, Willhelm. (1884-1969).
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Winter-Spring 2008 Catalogue, Lot 7. Autograph Signature and Photo. Bold autograph, 1942 on a sheet 6.5 X 14.5 cms. Together with a photograph of the great German pianist at the keyboard. $100.00 |
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Baker, Josephine. (1906-1975).
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Winter-Spring 2008 Catalogue, Lot 8. Signed Photograph. A magnificent 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 photograph signed by the African American entertainer, the rage of Paris in the 1920’s and 1930’s. $450.00 |
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Baker, Norman "Buddy". (1918-2002).
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Summer 2008 Catalogue, Lot 7. Signed Oversize Photograph of the Disney Composer. Vintage 1950 oversize autographed photograph of the American composer who scored many of Walt Disney's films and who was music Director for Walt Disney Cartoons and TV. The photo is on heavy weight photo paper and measures 11" wide by 14" high. A few dings to margins and a black charcoal mark on the right hand side. Inscribed to the Hollywood photographer "Steinie," who had his photography studio in the Ambassador Hotel in the 50's. $95.00 |
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