Winter-Spring 2024 Catalogue

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1. Antheil, George. (1900-1959).
Original Photograph, 1923

Rare early photograph of the 23-year oldcomposer seated at the piano, by Kadel & Herbert News Photos. Clip on the verso with text "George Antheil is probably America's youngest composer. He has been conducting his own compositions for the past two years for the Berlin Philharmonic. Antheil was born in Trenton, New Jersey and has been studying aboard for the past four or five years." 8 x 6 inches (20 x 15 cm.). In fine condition.
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2. Antheil, George. (1900-1959).
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed

An uncommon AMQS from the American avant-garde composer, pianist, author, and inventor who co-patented a 'Secret Communications System' with actress Hedy Lamarr in 1941. AMQS on an off-white card imprinted "Collection of Bernard J. Klug." Antheil pens two bars from one of his works, signing below in bold ink, "October 29, 1954, George Antheil." In fine condition. 5 x 3 inches (12.7 x 7.6 cm).

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3. Antheil, George. (1900-1959).
Original Photograph

An uncommon original 1940 photograph of the avant-garde composer seated at the piano while scoring the Fairbanks/Hayworth film "Angels Over Broadway." 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25 cm.). Margins a little nicked/creased, else fine.

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4. Barber, Samuel. (1910–1981).
"Addenda for brochure" – Autograph List of Works and First Performances

Manuscript sheet from a lined note block in the hand of the great American composer with heading, "Addenda for brochure!"  Contains notes on some of the composer's works and their first performances: Hermit Songs; Despite and Still; String Quartet, Op. 11; Nocturne (Homage to John Field).  Initialed by the composer "S.B.", to foot.  Verso blank.  No date, but not before April 30, 1974, which Barber gives as the date of the first performance of Despite and Still.  13 x 8.5 inches (34 x 21.5 cm) Read More...
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5. Beethoven, Ludwig van. (1770–1827) [Mahr, Joseph. ?–?].
[Septet, Op. 20] Quintuor pour Flute, Violon, deux Violes et Violoncelle arrangé d'après le Septuor, Oeuvre 20... par Joseph Mahr

Vienna: Joseph Czerný. [1829]. First Edition (of this arrangement). Disbound upright folio. 31 pp. Engraved throughout. [PN] J. Cz. 2639. Flauto: Title, 2–13 pp.; Violin: blank, 2–9 pp.; Viola Primo [sic]: blank, 2–9 pp.; Viola Secondo [sic]: blank, 2–9 pp.; Violoncello: blank, 2–9 pp. Part names in English added in ink to title and initial blank pages; markup in pencil including directives in English uniformly added to all parts. 13 x 10 inches (33.3 x 25.4 cm). Outer bifolium of Flauto part detached and torn to spine; minor tear to other leaves of Flauto; damp staining to outer edge of Flauto; all parts somewhat foxed. In envelope from Hawkes & Son, London, with 9-pence stamp showing the profile of King George V (reigned 1910–36). Kinsky p. 51 (Übertragungen, "d"). Read More...

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6. [Beethoven, Ludwig van. (1770–1827)].
Maurerfragen. Ein Lied für die Loge d(es) F(rères) c(ourageux) à l'O(rient) d(e) Bonn. Musik von Louis van Beethoven, unterlegte Worte von (Wegel)er.

Bonn: Simrock. [1806]. First Edition. Oblong Folio. 3 pp. Engraved throughout. [PN] 452.  26x33cm. Toned, some stains to blank verso of p.3, else fine. WoO117; Kinsky-Halm 578; Hirsch IV, 458; Wolfstieg 41085.  Rare.  Read More...

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7. Berg, Alban. (1885 - 1935) [Redlich, Hans Ferdinand. (1903–1968) & Perle, George. (1915–2009)].
Wozzeck – Printed full score with inscriptions from Redlich and Perle

Vienna-Leipzig: Universal-Edition. 1926. First Edition of full score. [Op 7]. Georg Büchners Wozzeck Oper in 3 Akten (15 Szenen)... Op. 7 Partitur. Upright folio. Lithographed facsimile from copyist's manuscript. Modern green boards, lettering gilt to spine, original publisher's upper wrapper printed in dark green bound in. 1f. (title), 1f. (facsimile of Berg's autograph dedication "Alma Maria Mahler zugeeignet"), [1] ("Szenarium"), [2] (list of orchestral instruments), [3] (cast list), [4] (instructions for performing the Sprechstimme), 5–405 (music) pp. [PN] U. E. 7379; second PN, "7382" (referring to Universal's piano-vocal score) to pp. [2] and [3]. Printer's footnote to final page of music: "Waldheim-Eberle A.G. Wien". Signature "H.F. Redlich" to upper right corner of front endpaper, followed by note in Redlich's hand, "(since 1953) binding Dec. 1967. [one more word, illegible]"; below, dedication in the hand of Redlich's widow, Erika Burger: "To George Perle with much love and in memory of H. F. R." One more signature of Redlich to upper right corner of title, again followed by note, "since 1953." Note in pencil to the bookbinder to head of upper wrapper, "Cover to be bound in." Notes and underlinings in blue ink (ball-point pen) to the PNs of pp. [3] and [4], probably by Redlich. Further annotations, difficult to decipher and possibly also in Redlich's hand, to left margin of p. 52, vocal part of p. 56, Wozzeck's part of p. 103 ("Falsett"), and pp. 123, 237 and 292. Upper wrapper browned to edges, scratched and somewhat soiled, with repair to gutter dating to modern binding. Lower wrapper lacking. Otherwise, a very fine copy. Read More...

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8. Britten, Benjamin. (1913–1976).
Curlew River: A Parable for Church Performance, Op. 71

London: Faber and Faber. 1965. "Rehearsal score" (short score rather than piano-vocal score) by Imogen Holst. Folio. 14 x 10.75 inches (35.5 x 27 cm). 123 pp. of music; front and back matter unpaginated. [PN] F&F2. Printed "Production Notes" by Colin Graham, 20 pp., 11 x 8.5 inches (28 x 21.5 cm), inserted in a pouch to the inside of the lower wrapper. The edition (except the "Production Notes") is bilingual, with title page, text underlay and most of the front matter in English and German. Wrappers somewhat worn, with loss to foot of spine and stains to back cover; pouch for "Production Notes" torn open; score in very good condition, with occasional marks in pencil. Read More...

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9. Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel. (1875–1912).
Cabinet Card Photograph

Cabinet card photograph of the pioneering and highly regarded Afro-British musician, who takes a place among the earliest Black composers to work in a classical idiom.  By Elliott & Fry, London.  6 x 4.25 inches (15 x 10.9 cm).  Traces of earlier mounting to verso, else very fine. Uncommon. Read More...
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10. Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel. (1875–1912).
Scenes from The Song of Hiawatha by H. W. Longfellow.... Full Score.

London: Novello and Company. 1901. Upright folio. All three cantatas by the British composer—Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, The Death of Minnehaha and Hiawatha's Departure—bound in one volume, with original publisher's boards. No PN. Each cantata separately paginated. [i] Half title, "Hiawatha's Wedding-Feast.", [i] blank, [i] general title (for the entire work), 1–127 pp.; [i] half-title, "The Death of Minnehaha.", 1–113 pp.; [i] half-title, "Hiawatha's Departure.", 1–164, 164a, 165–191, 16a pp. Page 16a, titled "appendix," includes an alternate ending for the song, "Spring had come," which opens the third cantata, for performance as a standalone piece;  page 164a is to be played if the section between rehearsal numbers 73A and 82 is omitted. Formerly at Forbes Library, Northampton, Mass.; the last borrowing date on the list pasted to the lower board is December 1, 1948. Handstamps identify the item as "withdrawn." Conductor's markup in blue and red crayon (first two cantatas only) and in lead pencil. Spine torn and partly detached; some leaves partly detached; some tears (e.g. Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, pp. 28–29); boards worn (especially the publisher's catalogue to the lower board; paper brittle; occasional tape repairs. Still a good copy overall.  Read More...

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11. Debussy, Claude. (1862–1918) [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)] .
Portrait Medal Plaquette - FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

Cast bronze portrait medallion of the important composer by Pierre Turin. Obverse: Bust-length relief in profile, turned to the left. Bearded, wearing jacket, hair parted on the left. Inscribed below the image CLAUDE DEBUSSY. With the name P. TURIN below the beard. Reverse inscribed CLAUDE DEBUSSY / 1862-1918 / CETTE MEDAILLE / A ÉTÉ FRAPPÉE / A L'OCCASION / DE L'ÉRECTION / DES MONUMENTS DE / CLAUDE DEBUSSY / A PARIS / ET A ST GERMAINE EN LAYE. Rectangular, 1.5 x 2.25 inches (4.2 x 5.9 cm). Niggl 538.  With remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, famously as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia. Read More...

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12. Duparc, Henri. (1848-1933).
Aux étoiles (Entr'acte pour un Drame inédit) – Inscribed reduction for piano, with autograph revisions

Paris, Chez les Editeurs: Rouart, Lerolle & Cie.. 1911. Two different arrangements for piano four-hands of Duparc's orchestral composition (1874): one by Gustave Samazeuilh, with autograph revisions by Duparc; and one by Duparc himself. Both arrangements printed with identical titles and almost identical gray wrappers with title in dark blue print. Folio, 13.75 x 11.75 inches (35 x 27 cm). Unbound signatures. Both contained together in a wrapper made of thick paper, with title in orange print (otherwise identical with the title page of the Duparc arrangement, see below), inscribed by the composer to head of this extra wrapper in French: "To my very dear little sister Immaculata. A memory to her friend H. Duparc," followed by a biblical quotation in Latin, "advesperascit, et iam inclinata est dies" ("It is almost evening and the day is now nearly over"; Luke 24, 29).  Inscribed wrapper toned and foxed, spine and edges with outer or inner paper reinforcements, else fine.  Read More...

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13. Falla, Manuel de. (1876-1946) [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)] .
Bronze Portrait Medal - FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

Bronze medal of the influential Spanish composer, a detailed bust portrait by Anna Bass, 1950, bust left, rev. female performing a fire dance at right, kneeling naked male sorcerer utters incantations in front of the flames of a small fire, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia.  68mm, 170.17g. CGMP p.102; Monnaie Exh. Cat. 1965, 44; Niggl 622; cf. DNW 30, 743. With remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, famously as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia.

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14. [Fontainebleau] Bazelaire, Paul. (1886–1958).
Postcards from the American Conservatory at Fontainebleau, including classes of Widor, Capet, Casadesus, Philipp

Sixteen rare postcards, each depicting one class or venue of the American Conservatory at Fontainebleau, France, with their professors or leaders named and identified, ca. 1925.  The students are not identified.  Printed by Ménard, Fontainebleau.  Each card in oblong format, 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 13.8 cm). In fine condition. Read More...

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15. Fux, Johann Joseph. (1660 - 1741).
Gradus ad Parnassum, sive Manuductio ad Compositionem Musicae regularem

Vienna: Joannis Petri Van Ghelen. 1725. First. Lacking engraved frontispiece, [8] & 280 pages, folio (31.5 x 20cms), woodcut vignettes and capitals, engraving of a monochord on F2, extensive type-set music, including complete fugues. Period white paper binding heavily soiled, red speckled edges. Worm holes to inner upper edge of ffe and margin of first five leaves (only slightly affecting one letter of text), a few moderate stains, but generally a quite clean and crisp copy of the most important modern textbook of counterpoint. PMM 183; Hirsch, i 185; Gregory & Barlett, p.100; RISM Écrits, p.340. Read More...

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16. [García Lorca, Federico. (1898-1936)] Revueltas, Silvestre. (1899–1940) [Mitropoulos, Dimitri. (1896–1960)].
Homenaje a Federico García Lorca / I-Baile / II-Duelo / III-Son

No place [Mexico City?]: No publisher [self-published?]. No date [ca. 1940?]. First Edition. Full score of the work by the Mexican composer for chamber orchestra in memory of the murdered Spanish poet. Upright quarto, stapled, in original wrappers.  Lithograph.  No PN.  Upper wrapper doubling as title, instrument list, 2–79 pp.  Inscription, "With best wishes / [illegible signature] / Mexico, May 19, 1947" in blue ink to head of instrument list.  Name "Paul Strauss" embossed to top right corner of upper wrapper.  From the collection of Dimitri Mitropoulos.  9.75 x 7.75 inches (24.5 x 19.5 cm). Browned and extremely brittle; upper wrapper and first leaf detached, with significant loss to latter; significant chipping and wear to edges; one page with two red pencil markings possibly in the hand of Mitropoulos.  Read More...

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17. Goldmark, Carl [or Karl]. (1830–1915).
Autograph letter to Ernst Wilhelm Fritzsch

Autograph letter from the Hungarian-born composer, one of the most important musical figures in late 19th and early 20th century Vienna, to the music publisher Ernst Wilhelm Fritzsch (1840–1902).  Dated Gmunden, Austria, October 2, 1875.  3 pp. of a bifolium.  In German.  Goldmark offers the publisher two Lieder: "You can use them for [publishing] or for 'domestic music making' [i.e. leaving them unpublished].   In the latter case, I am asking not to assign an opus number to them because I might want to include them in some later collection."  6 x 4 inches (15 x 9.8 cm).  Horizontal and vertical folding creases but otherwise in fine condition.   Read More...

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18. [Handel, George Frederic. (1685–1759)].
"Samson. Ein Oratorium aus dem Englischen des Milton von Händel." - 1834 Manuscript German Translation Libretto

18mo.  18pp.  Manuscript edition of the libretto for Handel's Samson, in German translattion, according to information given along the lower front cover, prepared for a performance given on March 26, 1834 in the hall of the [Boys'?] school in Ansbach by the singing society ("den 26. Merz [sic] 1834 im K: [=Knaben?] Schulsaale zu Ansbach von dem Singverein").  Light foxing throughout, reinforced blue paper spine,  in very fine condition. Read More...

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19. Hindemith, Paul. (1895–1963).
"In Praise of Music" – Signed Song Sheet

"Song sheet" for In Praise of Music (English version of Frau Musica on a text by Martin Luther; text underlay in English and German) signed by the eminent German-born composer, violist and teacher.  New York: Associated Music Publishers, 1945.  Quarto.  1 p. (verso blank).  PN A.S. 1944380.  Two copyright dates: 1928 (for the original version) and 1945 (for the revised version).  10.5 x 7 inches (26.5 x 17.5 cm).  Horizontal fold; upper edge frayed; else fine.  Read More...

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20. Holst, Gustav. (1874 - 1934).
The Golden Goose. A Choral Ballet. [Vocal Score] - SIGNED

London: Oxford University Press. 1927. First edition. Piano-vocal score. 8vo (7 x 10 inches). 43 pp. Stamped "Complimentary Copy" on the first page ([scenario], "Notes on Staging"), and inscribed at the head by the composer: "Edgar Lane from Gustav Holst." Original printed wrappers with gilt printing. Small tear to lower spine, a few small ink spots to front and rear, else very fine throughout and contained in a custom folding cloth portfolio with sueded interior.  Read More...

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21. Ligeti, Gyorgy. (1923–2006).
Notenbilder. Kunstmappe mit sechs Faksimiles nach Musik-Autographen von György Ligeti und mit dem Reprint eines Ligeti-Portraits von Klaus Böttger: Volumina; Etudes pour Piano; Monument; Violinkonzert; Klavierkonzert; Requiem.

Mainz / München: B.Schott's Söhne / kunst publik Monika Limbacher GmbH. 1991. 36 x 46 cm, i, iv, 7 pp. Superb full-color facsimile leaves from six works of Ligeti, each of them from “composing” scores for the final draft of the respective work, illustrating how the compositions take shape with constant revision, crossing out, and varied use of color. The set also includes a beautiful reprint of an original lithograph-portrait of the composer by Klaus Böttger. Double sheet (title / text by Eckhard Roelcke: György Ligeti in conversation, with 6 black and white illustrations / imprint), 1 transparent sheet; Text by Hannes Reinhardt: Klaus Böttger); 1 sheet (green tinted, numbered, titled, signed and dated in pencil. Original etching by Klaus Böttger: image: 23 x 16.5 cm, sheet: 34 x 26, 8 cm) and 6 individually with pencil number and signed by Ligeti (with full name). On Vélin Arches paper, a total of 10 sheets, loose in a white folder with white title print in relief embossing. This example from the special edition of ten Roman numeral copies, D II/X of the A edition (150 ex.): No.II of X of the artist's or publisher's copies, additionally signed by Ligeti and Böttger following the imprint. With 2 inserts, including a complete list of Ligeti's published works. He is considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century and a representative of New Music.
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22. Liszt, Franz. (1811–1886).
Bronze Medal Portrait

Unsigned uniface bronze portrait medal/plaque of the Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer, engraved with his signature along the bottom margin. Ca. 1880. 42.0 mm x 52.5 mm, weighing 58.8 grams and in very fine condition.

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23. Liszt, Franz. (1811–1886).
Centenary Portrait Medal, 1911

Bronze uniface portrait medal/plaque of the Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer, by Beran [L]ajos in honor of the Liszt centenary celebration at the Lipótváros Casino in Budapest. 48 x 80 mm, a little rubbed, a few small scratched, but overall in very fine condition.
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24. Liszt, Franz. (1811–1886) [Geerts, Edouard Louis. (1826–1889)] [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)] .
Copper Portrait Medal, 1881 - FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

Impressive right-facing bust portrait medal of the Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer.  Signed to the lower edge "ED. GEERTS. SULPT. F." and surrounded recto by small circle design. Verso with laurels and the engraved text "A / FRANZ LISZT / SOUVENIR / DU 29 MAI 1881 / LES ARTISTES MUSICIENS / DE / BRUXELLES." 65 mm. Niggl 1116. Edges and verso with some scratching and soiling, small shallow surface crack from the lower neck, else fine. With remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, famous as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia. Read More...
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25. Liszt, Franz. (1811–1886) [Lange, Conrad. (1806-1856)] [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)] .
Bronze Medal Portrait, 1846 - FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

Uniface bronze left-facing bust portrait medal of the Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer.  Inscribed around the recto "Franc Liszt Nostri Saecvuli Clavichordii Orpheus" and signed to the lower neck "C. Lange." 49 mm. This example of the medal, which Niggl (1134) describes with text also to verso, has seemingly been roughly separated somehow from it's other half, the recto rather rough and pierced with a small nail head, probably from a prior mounting. Niggl also records that Liszt had been presented with a silver example of this medal by Baron Prokesch von Osten on behalf of Hungarian art lovers. Despite condition issues, this is a very rare early medal, with remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, famous as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia.

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26. Liszt, Franz. (1811–1886).
‘Ich möchte hingehn’ - Autograph Musical Manuscript

Autograph music manuscript, a partial draft of the song ‘Ich möchte hingehn’ (LW N31; S.296), n.d. [c.1858-59].  3¼ pages on two leaves, 192 and 196 x 300mm, the paper cut down from larger sheets, ruled with 12 staves per page, scored for voice and piano, four systems of three staves per page except for the final page, 104 bars (9 of which cancelled), pages 1 and 2 marked ‘3’ and ‘4’ in autograph, autograph cancellations and emendations (worn and split along central vertical fold and a little tattered at the horizontal margins of the second leaf, erasure marks). Read More...
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27. [Mahler, Gustav. (1860-1911)] Levine, David. (1926-2009) [AFTER}.
Gustav Mahler - Framed Print

Offset print on paper, mounted on board, gallery label verso, matted and framed under glass, 8.75"h x 8"w (sight) 13.25"h x 12.25"w (frame). 

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28. Mahler, Gustav. (1860-1911)[Michl, Ferdinand. (1877-1951)].
Der Komponist Gustav Mahler - Signed Original Etching

Original ca. 1907 drypoint etching on vellum of the renowned composer, signed by its creator, the acclaimed Czech artist Ferdinand Michl. An unnumbered proof aside from the edition of 350, on firm wove paper, the plate dimensions approximately 12.5 x 12.5 inches (32 x 31 cm). In fine condition, nicely matted and framed to 19.5 x 21.5 inches overall.  Read More...

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29. Mahler, Gustav. (1860–1911) [Rothberger, Alfred. (1873–1932)] [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)] .
Bronze Commemorative Medal - FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

A rare and finely made first strike bronze commemoration medal of Gustav Mahler by Alfred Rothberger, obverse; portrait bust in low relief, cast caption GUSTAV MAHLER, signed to flan edge, reverse; art nouveau decoration, the text "MEINE ZEIT WIRD NOCH KOMMEN," 49mm diameter, very fine. Niggl 1236. With remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, famous as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia.  Read More...

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30. Mahler, Gustav. (1860-1911) [Weber, Carl Maria Von. (1786-1826)] [Gurlitt, Manfred. (1890 - 1972)].
Die Drei Pintos. Komische Oper in drei Aufzügen....Klavier-Auszug m. Text.

Leipzig: C.F. Kahnt Nachfolger. [1888]. First Edition. Die Drei Pintos. Komische Oper in drei Aufzügen. Unter Zugrundelegung des gleichnamigen Textbuches v. Th. Hell, der hinterlassenen Entwürfe und ausgewählter Manuscripte des Componisten ausgeführt: der dramatische Theil von C. von Weber, der musikalische von G. Mahler. Klavier-Auszug m. Text. 4to. 223 pp. [PN] 2951. Bound in gray marbled boards with red cloth spine. Boards chipped at edges and corners, partial losses and breaks to spine, small tear to upper left of title, lightly toned, but a clean and quite fine copy internally. The copy of German opera composer and conductor, Manfred Gurlitt, and with his ownership signature dated "Bremen, Dez. 1919" to the head of the title. A rare first edition of the piano reduction, with interesting provenance.  Read More...

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31. [Mahler, Gustav. (1860–1911)] Walter, Bruno. (1876–1962).
Symphony no. 2 - Autograph Musical Quotation

Autograph musical quotation from the important conductor particularly known for his connection with Gustav Mahler, and who has penned five measures from the opening of the composer's Symphony no. 2. Walter identifies the work, signs and dates Munich, July 1919. On a small sheet with some toning and water damage to the upper edge, not affecting the text; mounted on a stiff white sheet. 5.25 x 5 inches (13.5 x 11.5 cm) and presented with a fine original photograph (approx. 8 x 10 inches) of Walter conducting. Nicely matted and framed to 21.5 x 17.5 inches.  Read More...
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32. Menotti, Gian Carlo. (1911–2007) [Kennedy Onassis, Jacqueline. (1929–1994)].
Original Photograph

Original 1967 press photograph of Menotti and Kennedy at a performance of "Les Ballets Africains" in New York. 7.25 x 9.75 inches (18 x 24.5 cm). Crease lower right, irregularly trimmed, else fine. 

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33. Menotti, Gian Carlo. (1911–2007) [Scott, Howard, (1920–2012)].
Typed Letter Signed regarding "Amahl and the Night Visitors"

TLS of the notable Italian-American composer to the influential producer Howard Scott, then at G. Schirmer, Inc., New York.  August 14, 1980.  In English.  1 p.  Personal letterhead paper with the address of Yester House, Menotti's country mansion in Scotland.  The letter discusses video clips from two of Menotti's operas—Amahl and the Night Visitors and The Saint of Bleecker Street—to be used in a forthcoming program on French TV.  In full: "Thank you for your cable. The 'Amahl' clip might just as well be sent straight to France.  It should be sent to / Société Française de Production,/ 36 rue des Alouettes, / Paris 75019 / for the attention of Mr. J.P. Nicole, Room 2274.  / Do tell Miss de Paul however that I find it a little bit strange that they should have chosen [Teresa] Stratas's aria, being practically the only moment in the opera where Amahl is not seen.  The opera, after all, is about the child and not about his mother.  Could they possibly add the sequence where Amahl beats the Page and then falls into his mother's arms?  / As for 'The Saint of Blee[c]ker Street', I am quite sure French T.V. would be willing to pay something for the use of three or four minutes of it.  I would not think the cost of such a small clip would be prohibitive.  Do please let me know exactly to whom they should address their request and discuss the charge. / With my thanks for your help, / Yours sincerely, /Gian Carlo Menotti."  Date of receipt (August 20, 1980) hand stamped in red to head.  Two marginal notes in pencil: "got union clearance" regarding Amahl and the Night Visitors and "Can't get Union Clearance 'Soberman'[?]" regarding The Saint of Bleecker Street.  Repair to head; some creases. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.5 cm). Read More...

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34. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791) & Förster, Emanuel Aloys. (1748–1823) & Eberl Anton. (1765–1807).
[Piano works] Oeuvres de Mozart. / Cahier VI. / XIV. Differentes pièces pour le Pianoforte

Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel. Oblong bound folio.  Original blue wrappers.  Lithographed throughout.  84 pp.  Full titling (but without place and publisher) to wrapper only.  First leaf is general title, "Oeuvres Complettes de Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart", with vignette by J. G. Schmidt, dated 1799, followed by contents page with incipits of the 14 works included.  13.25 x 10.5 inches (24 x 26.5 cm). Heavily damp stained, general title detached, but else in very good condition. Contents: Read More...

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35. Nørgård, Per. (b. 1932).
Signed Promotional Brochure

Promotional brochure issued by the Danish composer's publisher, Wilhelm Hansen, Copenhagen. Small upright format; staple-bound. 8 pp. (unpaginated). Photographic portrait to title. Biographical essay by Erling Kullberg, dated 1983. Work list, supplemented and updated to 1989 by loosely inserted leaf. Facsimile page from Symphony no. 4 to final page. Inscription to fol. 1v: "2/5/87 To Ian with greetings from Per Nørgård." 8.25 x 4 inches (21 x 10.5 cm). In fine condition.  Read More...

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36. Overton, Hall. (1920–1972).
The Enchanted Pear Tree - Proof Copy with Autograph Corrections

Proof copy (blueline) of the piano-vocal score of the opera by the very versatile American composer. Dated "1949" to head of first page. 79 pp. Facsimile from 12-staff "Albanene 195L" transparent music paper by Arnold Arnstein, New York. Printed on one side only and accordion-folded (blank pages remain hidden if connected leaves turned on right side). The format of the first two sets, which were originally connected, is slightly larger (13.5 x 9.5 inches / 34.5 x 24.4 cm) than that of the third set (13 x 9.5 inches / 32.5 x 24.2 cm). The first set contains the prelude, scene I (paginated consecutively from [1] to 25) and, on its final page, the beginning of scene 2. The second set contains the remainder of scene II (paginated from 2 to [12]). The third set contains scene III (paginated [1] to 16) and IV (paginated [1] to 25).  There are numerous corrections in pencil and occasional ones in blue ink. Several leaves torn and frayed (especially outer leaves of the three sets), some browning, ink stain to p. 17 of scene 3, occasional brown stains, e.g. to top right corner of first page. Read More...

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37. Paganini, Nicolò. (1782–1840).
1829 Dresden Concert Broadside from his first International Tour

Rare concert broadside from the legendary violinist's first international tour, advertising a January 28, 1829 performance in Dresden at the Königliches Hoftheater.  The "Kammer-Virtuoso" of His Majesty the Emperor of Austria was to perform several of his own pieces including the Second Violin Concerto (identifiable by the remark, "Rondo Allegretto, mit Begleitung eines Glöckchens" = with the accompaniment of a little bell), the Sonata Militare, and Introduction and Variations on the Cavatina ‘Di tanti palpiti’ from Rossini’s opera ‘Tancredi’.  The program was punctuated by arias, duets, and trios performed by a number of singers.  Mounted to backing paper.  Toning and foxing to the right side, two small areas of voiding, else in fine condition.  8.25 x 14.25 inches (21 x 36 cm). Read More...
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38. Paganini, Nicolò. (1782–1840).
Original Silhouette Portrait, 1830

A very finely executed silhouette portrait of the legendary violinist, signed and dated by an unknown Continental artist "R.B. 1830" to the lower right and titled "Sig[nor] Paganini." On a page measuring 6.25 x 8.25 inches, set in an attractive period birdseye maple veneer frame. A few small spots, else in fine condition.  Read More...

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39. Porter, Cole. (1891–1964) & Sullivan, Ed. (1901–1974).
Original 1952 Photograph

Vintage 1952 photograph of Porter and Sullivan as they discuss the script for Sullivan's "Toast of the Town" which was to present "The Cole Porter Story" over two broadcasts. 7 x 9 inches (18 x 23 cm), in fine condition.

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40. Prokofiev, Sergei. (1891–1953).
Signed Concert Program

Signed program of a recital given by the outstanding Russian composer and pianist at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels on December 11, 1930.  Bold signature, "Serge Prokofieff", to first page in black ink.  Prokofiev's (first) wife, the singer Carolina Codina (1897–1989), also participated in the recital—under her stage name of Lina Llubera—but did not sign.  8.25 x 5 inches (20.7 x 13 cm).  In fine condition. Read More...

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41. Prokofiev, Sergei. (1891-1953).
Two Photographs

Two photographs of the great Russian composer, ca. 1930 and 1950, both printed later. Later image showing him with an unidentified man, the second, a solo portrait with Bolshoi Theatre stamp on the verso, used for promotional purposes by a NY-based Bolshoi theatre representative in the 1990s. Irregularly trimmed, creases to corners, some marks to surfaces, else fine. Approx. 4.5 x 5.5 inches (11 x 15 cm).

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42. Ravel, Maurice. (1875-1937) [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)] .
Bronze Portrait Medal, 1930 - FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

Solid bronze portrait medal by Elisa Beetz Charpentier (1875 - 1949). 50 mm (2 inches); 70 grams; 5 mm (edge/relief). Ravel is shown in profile looking to the right. The verso shows a musical excerpt with two frogs hopping onto the staves, referencing the composer's "Histoire Naturelle" on the poems of Jules Renard. With the artist's monogram lower right both sides, recto with the year MCMXXX. In very fine condition. CGMP Vol. 3, p. 36; Niggl 1654. With remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, famous as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia. 

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43. Schoenberg, Arnold. (1874–1951).
Autograph Letter Signed, regarding an unrealized choral work

ALS of the Austrian-American composer, founder and head of the Second Viennese School, to an undisclosed male recipient, probably at a music publisher.  February 19, 1934, corrected to "1935" in another hand.  In German.  1 p.  Personal letterhead paper with the address of 5860 Canyon Cove, Hollywood, California.  In full: "The music you sent me is not what I need.  Ideally, I would have a melody (dance song or something like that), if possible at all with some (2–5) strophes of text and if possible at all, American.  In variations, I want to write a small motet-like piece but on a closed, extended melody (16–24 measures; bipartite to tripartite).  Should I return the music? / Within days I will send you an errata list for the Suite, the first; it must be taken into account when the parts are copied.  Could you have the parts revised by a good, educated musician who, if in doubt, could query me (query list, as I will send you one). / My full score is unfortunately not written particularly well.  Will you have it copied, or will you engrave immediately?  Could I then get a copy by early March? It not not have to be; I only ask, just in case. / Most cordial regards, Yours, Arnold Schoenberg." 11 x 8.5 inches (27.5 x 21.5 cm). Read More...
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44. Schoenberg, Arnold. (1874–1951) [Greissle, Felix. (1894–1982)].
Typed letter signed

TLS of the Austrian-American composer, founder and head of the Second Viennese School, to his former student and son-in-law Felix Greissle at G. Schirmer, New York.  July 17, 1944.  In English.  1 p.  Schoenberg's personal handstamp to left head with address of 116 N. Rockingham Ave., Los Angeles, California.  In part: "Though my letter to Mr. Reese, by naming only the condition that the publication of my orchestration of Carl Engel[']s Triptych must be guaranteed by Schirmers, makes it quite clear, I feel I should mention it in a formal manner: / I do not ask for a fee for this work. / I do not know why the Goldmann Band does not perform my variations this summer. / I am doubtful whether under thee circumstances one should leave the 'Uraufführung' to him."  Extended note to right head in pencil, erased and probably lost. 11 x 8.5 inches (28 x 21.5 cm). Read More...
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45. Schoenberg, Arnold. (1874–1951) [Mitropoulos, Dimitri. (1896–1960)].
Konzert für Streichquartett und Orchester nach dem Concerto grosso Opus 6 No. 7 von G.F. Händel in freier Umgestaltung von Arnold Schönberg- THE COPY OF MITROPOULOS

New York: G. Schirmer. ca. 1934. First Edition (1st issue; only known copy). Full score of the arrangement, in manuscript facsimile, from the Collection of Dimitri Mitropoulos. Oblong folio, spiral bound in textured green boards.  Photographic reproduction of autograph score by Presto Reproduction, New York (see hand stamp to final page).  No PN.  No title page; titling to first page of music.  46 pp.  From Mitropoulos's personal collection.  Stamp to lower margin of front page identifies the score as property of G. Schirmer, Inc., for rental only.  13.5 x 18.5 x inches (34.5 x 47 cm). Reproduction is excellent, but manuscript had defects before reproduction; most notably, last two measures are partly lacking. Light wear to edges, else in fine condition. Read More...

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46. Schubert, Franz. (1797–1828).
[D. 779 no. 18–34] Valses sentimentales pour le Piano-Forte... Oeuv. 50 Cah. 2

Vienna: Diabelli & Comp. [1825]. First Edition. Unbound oblong folio. Engraved. PN D. et C. No. 2074. 11 pp. Title in French. Blindstamp of C. F. Hientisch, Breslau [now Wrocław, Poland] to foot of title. 10.25 x 13.25 inches (26.2 x 33.7 cm). Rebacked in paper, spine largely separated; inner bifolia detached at spine. Browned and somewhat brittle, with frayed edges and minimal loss; some soiling. A rare lifetime edition of one of the composer's most popular works.  Read More...

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47. Sousa, John Philip. (1854–1932) [Sonneck, Oscar G. (1873–1928)].
"Thanks for the two copies of the STAR SPANGLED BANNER" - Typed Letter Signed to Oscar Sonneck

TLS by the "March King" to the eminent American music scholar, c/o G. Schirmer, New York.  December 6, 1917.  1 p.  Letterhead paper of U.S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois.  In full: "Many thanks for the two copies of the 'STAR SPANGLED BANNER'.  I am making an instrumentation for band on this authorized version and a publisher has already applied to me asking to print the version.  What shall I and what can I do?  Very sincerely yours, John Philip Sousa, Lieutenant , USRNF."  10.5 x 8 inches (26.5 x 20 cm). Read More...

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48. Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971) & Cocteau, Jean. (1889–1963).
Oedipus Rex (Piano Reduction)

New York: Boosey & Hawkes. [ca. 1949]. [K-V 47]. Œdipus Rex Opéra-Oratorio en deux Actes d'après Sophocle Opera-Oratorio in two Acts after Sophocles par I. Strawinsky et J. Cocteau Réduction pour Chant et Piano par l'Auteur Reduction for Read More...

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49. Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971).
Pair of Typed Letters Signed regarding the premiere of the Violin Concerto

An interesting set of two typed letters signed by the composer addressed to the Dutch musicologist Salomon Andrianan Maria [S.A.M.] Bottenheim (1880  - 1957), general secretary of the Nederlandsche Koorvereniging, and secretary of the conductor Willem Mengelberg at the Concertgebouw. The letters are concerning, explicitly or by context, the premiere of Stravinsky's Violin Concerto, which was first promised to the Concertgebouw but finally premiered in Berlin. In the first (1 page. Letterhead of 167. Boulevard Carnot, Nice. May 5, 1930; 8vo. on thin paper, two hole punches to left edge, folds, overall fine), Stravinsky complains of a lack of response from Bottenheim and asks him "Why do you force me to provide you with heads of Pasteur? [the French postage stamp with portrait of Louis Pasteur] Do you collect them?...if you decide to respond to me, I ask you to please write to me at Pleyel in Paris, where I am traveling tomorrow. In so waiting, please receive, dear Mr. Bottenheim, my friendly regards, even if you absolutely don't deserve them." In the second letter (1 page. Letterhead of 167. Boulevard Carnot, Nice. December 27, 1930; 8vo. on thin paper, marked "copy" in ink by Stravinsky who also adds the address of the Lotti-hotel, two hole punches to left edge, small tears and separations around edges, else fine), the composer advises Bottenheim of his unanswered telegram of one week earlier reporting that the Violin Concerto premiere had already been fixed in Berlin but that he wished to maintain the planned concerts in Holland and expresses his concern that perhaps the lack of a reply indicated that he had not received the telegram.  He concludes by stating that it is "of capital importance for me to confirm that his engagements in Holland will be maintained" so that he can fix the date for the premiere in Berlin. He "waits impatiently for your answer and hopes that you will not put me, with prolonged incertitude by your silence, in a most disagreeable situation."  Each letter approx. 27.4 x 21.4 cm. Provenance: Pierre Boulez Collection.  Read More...

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50. Thomas, Ambroise. (1811–1896).
Carte de Visite Photograph

Original F Mulnier of Paris CDV photograph of the French composer best known for his operas Mignon and Hamlet and as Director of the Conservatoire de Paris from 1871 until his death.  Fine.  2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.7 cm).

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51. Verdi, Giuseppe. (1813–1901).
Rigoletto, Giovanni d'Arco & Alzira: Selected Early and First Editions

An intriguing grouping of eight rare early and first edition separate number piano-vocal or pianoforte solo (2) scores, as follows. All oblong folio, 38.5 x 27 cm or 35.5 x 26 cm (Rigoletto); scattered minor foxing, generally fine - very fine. Of particular note are the four numbers issued by Fabricatore from Alzira. The opera was first staged in Naples and Ricordi's edition did not appear until 1846, making these almost certainly the first and unreported issues of the opera. Hopkinson notes that in the 1846 Ricordi edition, the Fabricatore are given as Verdi's agents or distributors in Naples but that "I have not encountered any of their publications" (Bibliography of Giuseppe Verdi, p. 42).  Read More...

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52. Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887–1959) [Carvalho, Eleazar de. (1912–1996)].
Typed letter signed

Typed letter signed from the important Brazilian composer to Gretl Urban, Vice President of Associated Music Publishers, New York, NY.  Rio de Janeiro, July 1, 1946.  In English.  1 p.  Letterhead paper of the Brazilian Ministério de Educação e Saúde (Ministry of Education and Science).  Villa-Lobos recommends Brazilian composer and conductor Eleazar de Carvalho, then still young and rather unknown, to his publisher.  He wants to assist his compatriot with an upcoming conducting tour in the U.S. and asks his correspondent to lend him some scores at no fee "although I know you can rent that orchestra's material."  Oblong format.  Browned and brittle. 6.5 x 8 inches (16.5 x 20 cm). Read More...

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53. Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887–1959).
Two typed letters signed

Two typed letters signed from the important Brazilian composer to Gretl Urban, Vice President of Associated Music Publishers, New York, NY.   Read More...

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54. Waugh, Fred. & Guarnieri, Johnny. (1917–1985) & Harris, Eddie..
"You Do Have Money, Don't You?" – Inscribed score

North Hollywood [Los Angeles]: Radio-Active Music Publishing. 1951. Edition of a humorous song, inscribed by Fred Waugh, one of its three credited authors. Piano arrangement credited to Scott Seely. Quarto. 12 x 9 inches (30.5 x 22.9 cm). 6 pp. Attractive cover art: Two young women looking at a stylish convertible car (with $ hood ornament!) driven by a man with less than attractive features. Inscription to title: "Best of Luck Judy, and no aspersions about you in our ditty – Sincerely Fred Waugh." Slightly worn and creased, with small tear to pp. 3-4, and in good condition overall. Read More...

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55. [Instrumentalists] Accardo, Salvatore. (b. 1941).
Signed copy of Sonorama No. 17, March 1960

Paris: Octobre, 1958. Signed copy of the seventeenth edition of this multimedia monthly.  Comb-bound in color pictorial printed wrappers.  Nine leaves (unpaginated), with 6 flexi disc records bound in (as published).  Inscription by the Italian violinist, then nineteen years old, to fol. 7 recto, which features a brief article on him by Roger de Roquancourt.  Almost square format, 7.25 x 7.5 inches (18.5 x 19 cm).  Small ink stain to back cover; else in very good condition. Certainly the most unusual Accardo autographed item we've encountered! Read More...

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56. [Instrumentalists] Accardo, Salvatore. (b. 1941).
Signed Program

Signed program of a concert of the Orchestre symphonique de Lyon, October 30, 1960.  Unpaginated bifolium.  The signature of the Italian violinist, who later also took up conducting, is to head of fol. 2 recto.  8.25 x 5.25 inches (21 x 13.5 cm).  Skewed horizontal fold; else in fine condition. Read More...

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57. [Instrumentalists] Aitken, Webster. (1908 - 1981).
Signed Photograph

Signed Toppo of NY photograph of the pianist, a student of von Sauer and Schnabel and known especially for performing the complete sonatas by Franz Schubert in London and New York in 1938, when they were rarely played. Signed and inscribed in 1942 to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama. Very fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). 

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58. [Instrumentalists] Arrau, Claudio. (1903–1991).
Collection of Original Publicity Photographs

Attractive grouping of ten original publicity photographs of the great Chilean-born pianist, ca. 1940–1970s.  Overall in fine condition, with some minor toning and one photograph irregularly trimmed.  Each 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

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59. [Instrumentalists] Bachauer, Gina. (1913–1976).
Signed Photograph

Stylish portrait photograph of the celebrated Greek pianist, who has boldly signed her name in blue felt tip.  "S. Hurok Presents" stamp and typed caption reading "Gina Bachauer - signed after her recital in Symphony Hall, Boston, Mass. on February 27th, 1969" to verso.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
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60. [Instrumentalists] Backhaus, Willhelm. (1884-1969).
Original Photograph

Original photograph of the great German pianist, who is shown seated with an open musical score.  Slight toning and wear to edges/corners, stamps to verso; overall fine.  5 x 7  inches (13 x 18 cm.).

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61. [Instrumentalists] Bauer, Harold. (1873–1951) & Bauer, Ethel May. .
Signed Photograph at Age 11

An extraordinary rare CDV photograph of the wonderful English musician Harold Bauer, who began as a successful violinist and later had a major career as a pianist. A student of Paderewski, he premiered Debussy's "Children's Corner" and after settling in the US, founded the Beethoven Association and taught for many years at the Manhattan School of Music. He has signed on the verso of a childhood photograph, adding the date of 1884, when he was just eleven years of age. Sold together with a similar childhood signed CDV of his less famous but also remarkable sister, the concert violinist Ethel May Bauer. Both dated, "Souvenir of the 10th of June 1884" and in very fine condition. 4.25 x 2.75 inches (10.5cm x 6.5cm).
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62. [Instrumentalists] Bolet, Jorge. (1914 - 1990).
Original Photograph

Handsome original portrait photograph of the great Cuban pianist, with "Oct. 1940" stamped to the verso.  Small tear in lower portion, otherwise in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
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63. [Instrumentalists] Budapest String Quartet (1917–1967).
Signed Program

Signed program of a recital of the Budapest String Quartet at Town Hall, New York, on February 18, 1934.  6 pp.  Inscribed to cover (counted as p. 1) by first violinist Josef Roisman, "To / Donn Purvis / in remembrance / 30 years ago.  A long time!  Joseph[!] Roisman / Jan. 1964," and signed  by second violinist Alexander Schneider (with enigmatic date, "March 1904," added) and cellist Mischa Schneider.  Not signed by violist Stephan (or István) Ipolyi, who had left the quartet in 1936 and died in 1955.  9 x 6 inches (23.2 x 15 cm).  Slightly frayed and somewhat browned; else in fine condition. Read More...

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64. [Instrumentalists] Busoni, Ferruccio. (1866-1924).
Original 1914 Program

Scarce original program from the important Italian composer/pianist/conductor, who led this May 1, 1914 orchestral performance at the Teatro Comunale of Bologna, Italy. Works by Weber, Beethoven, Liszt and by Busoni himself were performed, with soloists Arrigo Serato and Giuseppe Borgatti.   1 p.  In very fine condition.  6.5 x 9.25 inches (16.5 x 23.5 cm.).

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65. [Instrumentalists] Capet Quartet. (1893–1928).
Signed Photograph, 1925

Very rare signed photograph of the celebrated string quartet, by J. Groefler, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.  The musicians—first violinist Lucien Capet (1873-1928), second violinist Maurice Hewitt (1884–1971), violoncellist Camille Delobelle (?-?) and violist Henri Benoît (?-?) are seated with their instruments in their hands and music stands in front of them.  Inscription to upper margin, "à Monsieur Victor Bielux du Villan."  Signatures of all four musicians to lower margin, with date, "Novembre 1925."  Photo mounted to cardboard.  Oblong format, 4.25 x 6 inches (11 x 15 cm).  Three of the signatures rather worn and faded; image in fine condition, tipped to a rigid backing along upper edge.  Read More...
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66. [Instrumentalists] Casadesus, Robert. (1899-1972).
Original Photograph

Evocative original photograph of the marvelous French pianist, stamped by the photographer, Henri Guilbaud of Versailles, on the verso.  In fine condition.  9.5 x 6.75 inches (24 x 17 cm.).

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67. [Instrumentalists] Cliburn, Van. (1934–2013).
Oriignal Photograph

Three-quarter-length doubleweight portrait photograph of the American pianist in formal attire, boarding a Pan Am DC-8 at an unidentified airport; no date.  Handstamp to verso, "Please credit/Prière de mentioned PAN AMERICAN...  Paris." 9.5 x 7 inches (24 x 18 cm).  Edges creased; else in very good condition.

The photo was probably taken around 1960, as it shows a very young Cliburn.  Pan Am introduced the DC-8 in 1959.

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68. [Instrumentalists] Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962).
Chopin Recital Program and Broadside

Original program and broadside from an all-Chopin recital given by the great French pianist in Bristol, UK, in honor of the Chopin Centenary of 1949.  Both in fine condition.  Broadside 6.5 x 9 inches (16.5 x 22.8 cm.); program 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14 x 21.6 cm.), 6pp.

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69. [Instrumentalists] Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962).
Farewell Recital Program

Original 1953 program from the great pianist's "Farewell Recital Tour" in England, Ireland and Scotland.  6 pp.  With a facsimile autograph beneath his photograph on the front cover.  Wrinkling, one heavy horizontal crease through the center; worn but overall good.  5 x 8 inches (12.7 x 20.3 cm.).

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70. [Instrumentalists] Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962) & Gerhardt, Elena. (1883–1961).
Recital Program

Original program from a highly interesting recital given by the great French pianist in 1927 with the German mezzo-soprano, Elena Gerhardt.  Alternating works for piano solo with songs (with pianist, Ivor Newton accompanying), the program included music of Vivaldi (Concerto da Camera), Schubert (misc. songs), Chopin (Sonata in B flat, Etudes OP. 10 and 25), Brahms (misc. songs). Program includes song translations and notes by Cortot.  28pp.  Mild wear, some foxing and toning, overall fine.  6.75 x 8.25 inches (17 x 21 cm.).

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71. [Instrumentalists] Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962).
Signed Photograph

Charles Vandamme of Paris headshot of the French pianist in his later years, in a pensive position, his head resting on his right hand, and signed in blue ink with the date 1952.  Photographer's signature in negative to lower left corner.   7.25 x 4.75 inches (18.3 x 12 cm).  In fine condition.

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72. [Instrumentalists] Curtis String Quartet. (1927–1981).
Signed Program

Signed program of a recital at Meridian Hill Park, Washington, D.C., July 5, 1944.  Unpaginated bifolium.  Signed by first violinist Jascha Brodsky, violist Max Aronoff and cellist Orlando Cole to first page; second violinist Charles Jaffe did not sign.  8.5 x 5.5 inches (21.5 x 14 cm).  The program incorrectly lists Jaffe as violist and Aronoff as second violinist. Punch holes to spine for earlier binding; review from unidentified newspaper stapled to foot of first page; else in very good condition. Read More...

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73. [Instrumentalists] Cziffra, Gyorgy. (1921–1994).
Signed Photograph

Signed official photograph of the great Hungarian-French pianist issues by Disques La Voix de son maître (=HMV) and credited to Brodsky.  Inscribed to verso in French, "à Mme Florence – ave amitié – Georges Cziffra 17-8-1989."  5.5 x 3.5 inches, with deckle edge.  Crease to lower right corner, else in fine condition. Read More...

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74. [Instrumentalists] [Elly Ney Trio] Ney, Elly. (1882-1968).
Two Postcard Portraits with Letters to Ney

Unusual caricature postcard and a postcard photograph of the Trio, founded by Ney in 1929 with Max Strub and Ludwig Hoelscher. Both pieces with interesting handwritten letters addressed to Ney in the late 1930's from one of her pupils, Hella Bents.  Both in fine condition.  Photograph postcard 3.75 x 5.75 inches (9.5 x 14.6 cm.); photograph of caricature by Max Lange 5.8 x 3.8 inches (14.7 x 9.7 cm.). Read More...
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75. [Instrumentalists] Ferras, Christian. (1933–1982).
Signed Program

Rare signed program of a concert of the Association Philharmonique of Lyon, France, April 27, 1949, signed by the French violinist who played Ravel's Tzigane and the Beethoven Concerto, and who was just 16 years old. Signature to head of fol. 1 verso, intersecting with the halftone photograph of him playing his instrument.  Unpaginated bifolium (4 pp).  10.5 x 8.25 inches (27 x 21 cm).  Some creases; small tear to outer edge; horizontal fold; else in fine condition. Read More...

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76. [Instrumentalists] [Ferras, Christian. (1933–1982)] Zieritz, Grete von. (1899–2001).
Le violon de la mort : danses macabres fur Violine und Klavier - INSCRIBED TO CHRISTIAN FERRAS

Berlin: Riese & Erler. [1955]. Suite for violin and piano. 1 score (40 pages) and part ; 34 cm. Pl. no. R.11.057E. The piano score inscribed on the title by the composer to the marvelous French violinist who committed suicide in 1982 after a long struggle with depression: "Christian Ferras, dem faszinierenden Geiger, in aufrichtiger Bewunderung! Grete Zieritz / Berlin, 25/IV/1956." Together with an oversized matte photograph of Ferras by Claude Poirier.  Read More...

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77. [Instrumentalists] Fournier, Pierre. (1906–1986).
Signed Photograph

Signed title leaf cut from a program of a duo recital of the great French cellist in Belgrade on April 4, 1951, accompanied by the Slovenian composer and pianist Marijan Lipovšek.  Signature to foot of title with halftone portrait of the cellist and his name (in Cyrillic) as caption; basic facts of concert in Serbian (Cyrillic) to verso.  7 x 4.75 inches (17.6 x 12.2).  Horizontal fold; somewhat browned. Read More...

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78. [Instrumentalists] Gould, Glenn. (1932-1982).
Signed Photograph

Exceedingly rare signed Columbia Records bust portrait photograph of the Canadian pianist, composer, and commentator revered as one of the foremost classical pianists of the 20th century, and renowned for his interpretations of the keyboard music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Signed in black ink "To Paul / Glenn Gould" in the upper left area of the image.  Stamped "Columbia Records Photo / Please Credit" on verso; in his lifetime, the vast majority of Gould's albums were published by Columbia Masterworks (later CBS Masterworks). Some evidence of pen/ink trouble and light smudging to middle of the signature but otherwise in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm). Signed photographs of the reclusive pianist are very scarce. This is the very first true signed Gould photograph we have handled and have encountered only a few on the market in the past 20 years.  Read More...

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79. [Instrumentalists] [Gould, Glenn. (1932–1982)] Waters, John. (b. 1946).
Idol #1 (Portraits of Glenn Gould), 2003

Five chromogenic prints of the Canadian pianist by the American filmmaker, artist and writer. Signed, titled and numbered "3/8" on backing board, "Marianne Boeksy Gallery, New York, NY" label with artist, title, date and edition and "Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA" label with artist, title, date and edition on backing board.  Sight 3.3 x 24.75 inches  (71 x 16.5 cm), framed together to an overall size of 7.25 x 28.75 inches (18 x 73 cm). Read More...

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80. [Instrumentalists] [Harp].
Unidentified Harpist Cabinet Photograph

Sepia Eaton of NH cabinet photograph of unidentified female harpist in late-nineteenth-century dress. "Eaton Post Office Block Manchester N.H." printed to verso.  6.5 x 4.25 inches (16.3 x 10.6 cm).  In fine condition.
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81. [Instrumentalists] Horowitz, Vladimir. (1903-1989).
Signed Photograph

Attractive portrait photograph of the beloved and legendary pianist shown in profile seated at the keyboard, signed and dated February1965 in New York, in blue ink. Image by Bundy of NY, issued by Moss Photo. 8 x 10 inches and in very fine condition. One of the loveliest we've seen.A fantastic autograph dated just a few months before Horowitz’s 1965 Carnegie Hall return which was the legendary virtuoso’s first recital following a 12-year absence from playing in public. 
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82. [Instrumentalists] Horowitz, Vladimir. (1903–1989).
Signed Photograph

Signed matte portrait of the legendary Ukrainian-born pianist in concert attire with bowtie.  Signed "Vl Horowitz / May 1970."  5.5 x 3.5 inches (13.9 x 8.8 cm). Pen notations to verso, slight overall toning, overall in fine condition.

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83. [Instrumentalists] Joachim, Joseph. (1831-1907).
CDV Portrait Photograph

CDV portrait photograph by Window & Grove of the great violinist, inscriptions on the reverse in other hand dated 1873. Scattered minor speckling to the albumen,  else fine.  2.5 x 4 inches (6.5 x 10.5 cm). 
The great Hungarian violinist and composer was probably second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi, and was the dedicatee of the Brahms Concerto and many other works.

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84. [Instrumentalists] Joachim, Joseph. (1831-1907) [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)] [Torff, Emil.].
Portrait Medal - FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

1907 memorial cast bronze portrait medallion of the important Hungarian violinist and Brahms collaborator, obverse depicting head and shoulders of Joachim with violin; Joachim's name ("Josef Joachim") and dates are engraved; sculptor's name below first "J". Obverse depicts a muse playing a harp. 60 mm. With remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, famously as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia. Heidemann 248; Niggl 974; Wurzbach 3968.  A very scarce medal. 

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85. [Instrumentalists] Joachim, Joseph. (1831-1907).
Joachim and Family - Collection of original photographs

An intriguing collection of seven original photographic portraits of Joachim and his family, including a cabinet photograph by Schaarwächter of Berlin with his wife Amalie, a Window & Grove of London CDV bust portrait of Joseph Joachim alone, one unidentified CDV portrait, two CDVs of their two sons Johannes and Hermann and two CDVs of their daughters Marie and Josepha, each pair by Loescher & Petsch and Schaarwächter, both of Berlin.  Some inscriptions on the reverse of the photographs in other hands, 1873-1874, where dated, a few small stains, else fine.  Read More...
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86. [Instrumentalists] Joachim, Joseph. (1831–1907).
Original CDV Photograph

Original carte de visite portrait photograph of the important violinist, shown as a young man with his instrument. Photographed by J. & L. Allgeyer of Carlsruhe. Some light spotting within the emulsion, overall fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.5 x 10.2 cm).

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87. [Instrumentalists] Joachim, Joseph. (1831-1907).
Two Early CDV Photographs

Pair of CDV portrait photographs of the great violinist, one by Fritz Luckhardt of Vienna and the other by Reutlinger of Paris. Some inscriptions on the reverse of the photographs in other hands, one dated 1873-1874. Scattered speckling to the albumen, scattered stains, mostly to the Reutlinger photograph, else fine.  2.5 x 4 inches (6.5 x 10.5 cm).  Read More...


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88. [Instrumentalists] Kapell, William. (1922-1953).
Original Photograph

Dramatic 1949 promotional bust portrait photograph of the great pianist whose flourishing career was cut tragically short by a plane crash on the way back from Australia.  Copland wrote of him: “ I cannot conceive of his ever having given a dull performance – an erratic one, perhaps, a misguided or stylistically incongruous one maybe, but invariably one that was electric and alive.”  Mild toning; overall fine.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

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89. [Instrumentalists] Kolisch String Quartet. (1920s-1940s).
Signed Photograph

Extremely uncommon signed photograph of the great string quartet, closely associated with the 2nd Viennese school and famed for their quartet recitals without the use of sheet music. This is illustrated in the present image, as is Rudolf Kolisch's reverse handed playing due to a childhood injury to the middle finger of his left hand. In poor condition but with faults which could be skillfully matted out of view, chiefly a hole to the upper edge extending to just above one signature and a perished corner lower right, as well as other imperfections around the black border. Nevertheless, this is very rare and indeed the only signed photograph of the quartet which we have ever offered. 10 x 8 inches (25.7 x 20.3 cm). Read More...
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90. [Instrumentalists] Kreisler, Fritz. (1875–1962).
Original Photograph

Close-up portrait of the Austrian-American violinist playing his instrument in 1958, at the age of 83.  Press photo with hand stamp of the Pathé Marcon agency, Paris.  7 x 5 inches (18.3 x 13 cm).  In fine condition.

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91. [Instrumentalists] Kreisler, Fritz. (1875–1962).
Signed Program

Uncommon early signed program of a recital of the legendary Austrian violinist and composer at the Augusteo, Academia di S. Cecilia, in Rome, March 18, 1909.  Single leaf (verso blank).  Signature to head, with autograph date, "1909."  9.5 x 5.75 inches (24 x 14.8 cm).  Kreisler's printed name underlined in red crayon; rusty impressions of paper clips to head; lower edge frayed.

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92. [Instrumentalists] Landowska, Wanda. (1879–1959).
Five Signed Letters or Statements

Correspondence of the pioneering Polish-born harpsichordist and pianist to Herbert Bittner, a book publisher in New York. Each document on one leaf of Landowska's letter-size letterhead paper with the Lakeville, Conn." address. In English if not noted otherwise. In fine condition if not noted otherwise. Read More...

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93. [Instrumentalists] [Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel. (1714–1788)] Landowska, Wanda. (1879–1959).
Original Photograph of Landowska studying the Versuch über die wahre Art, das Clavier zu spielen

A moving and intimate original silver gelatin photograph of the hands of the pioneering Polish-born harpsichordist and pianist, shown here clasped and resting on an open copy of C. P. E. Bach's theoretical work on the art of playing keyboard, which rests on the lower register of her harpsichord.  4.9 x 5.2 inches. (12.5 x 13 cm). In fine condition.  Read More...
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94. [Instrumentalists] Landowska, Wanda. (1879–1959).
Original Photograph

Unusual slightly soft-lense original Manuel Freres photograph of the Polish-French harpsichordist.  Handstamps of Société du Petit Parisien, dated March 8, 1930, and Studio Manuel Freres, Paris, to verso.  7 x 4.5 inches (18 x 11.5 cm).  In fine condition.

A pioneer in the revival of the harpsichord in the early twentieth century, Landowska was one of the central figure of the historically informed performance practice movement in its early stages.

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95. [Instrumentalists] Lhevinne, Josef. (1874 - 1944).
Original Photograph

Original doubleweight Fink of Portland, OR photograph of the great pianist, shown here in profile. Small nicks and pin holes to margins, otherwise fine.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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96. [Instrumentalists] Lipatti, Dinu. (1917–1950).
Original Photograph, 1946

Handsome vintage original photograph of the celebrated Romanian pianist and composer whose life was cut short by Hodgkin's disease at age 33, shown seated at the piano.  Considered one of the finest pianists of the 20th century, he left an impressive recorded legacy despite the brevity of his performing career.  Penned in blue ink along the lower margin, "Dinu Lipatti / le 26 Oct '46", presumably by the photographer E. Matter of Gstaad, whose has stamped the verso. This intimate portrait of the artist before an empty auditorium was apparently taken before a concert in Switzerland. Mounting remnants to verso, in fine condition. 4.15 x 5.75 inches (10.6 x 14.6 cm.).
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97. [Instrumentalists] Long, Marguerite. (1874–1966).
Original Photograph

Small format photograph of the French pianist in old age, wearing a hat.  Handstamp of Universal Photo, Paris. to verso.  4 x 3.5 inches (10 x 8 cm).  Presumably cut from a larger print, else in good condition. Read More...

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98. [Instrumentalists] [Marmontel, Antoine François. (1816-1898)] de Boisheraud, Sébastien. (1847-1927), after Lebourg, Charles-Auguste. (1829-1906).
Bronze Lyre Dedicated to Marmontel

Bronze monumental Lyre with medallion of Marmontel by Sébastien de Boisheraud after Charles Auguste Lebourg.   Illegible monogram on medallion, inscription to Marmontel on front "from his grateful students" ("ces eleves reconnaissants") signed on side and monogrammed "c Ji l" on back.  In fine condition, possibly missing element at top to which strings might have attached.  Approx. h. 20 inches (50.8 cm.). Read More...


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99. [Instrumentalists] Menuhin, Yehudi. (1916–1999) & Groves, Charles. (1915–1992).
Signed Photograph

Candid photograph of the American violinist with his instrument in his hand talking to the British conductor.  Both are in formal attire, probably taken in a green room.  Matted, with signatures to upper (Menuhin) and lower (Groves) margins.  10.5 x 8.5 inches (26.5 x 21.3 cm).  Mount torn to left margin, but damage is barely visible from front; else in fine condition. 

From the collection of English orchestra manager John Charles.



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100. [Instrumentalists] Menuhin, Yehudi. (1916–1999).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the violinist's hands resting on his instrument, signed and dated 1947 in blue ink. 7.75 x 4 inches (10.3 x 14.9 cm).

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