Original photograph of the great pianist, shown seated at the piano. Various stamps to the verso, one dated "Jun 17, 1943". Heavy creases to upper and lower left corners, some white in-painting for publication, significant tears repaired with white paper tape on verso. An attractive image, in poor condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).
A collection of six vintage, borderless photographs, of Ella Fitzgerald in Paris, ca. 1962, including one performing in front of a Europe 1 radio banner, each with the stamp of photographer Araldo Crollalanza on the verso. 8.5 x 10.5 inches. In fine condition, with some minor edge creasing and corner wear.
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...
Period caricature postcard of the Bohemian conductor, Mahler's successor at the New York Philharmonic Society (1911-1923). Some sticker remnants to verso, overall fine. 3.3 x 5.3 inches (8.4 x 13.5 cm.).
Evocative and unusual doubleweight sepia photograph of the two great dancers standing together, ca. 1931. Diagonal crease to upper right, a few small creases, else fine. 7.75 x 9.75 inches (19.6 x 24.7 cm.) Read More...
Striking and unusual photograph of a pianist sitting at an open grand piano, the image manipulated to show her multiple times, as though in a mirror. Raised stamp bottom left of photographer Gordon Conner of Cleveland, ca. 1940. A note on the verso suggests that this pianist performed with American composer, orchestral director and violist Paul Whiteman, and we believe her to be Estrild Raymona Myers, known professionally as Ramona, an American cabaret and jazz singer and pianist during the 1930s who became a vocalist and pianist for Paul Whiteman's Orchestra from 1932–37, succeeding Mildred Bailey. This remains a most striking image, however. Creasing to corners, stamps and file labels to verso, and light wear; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
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.).
Magnificent original photograph of the German-born conductor, pianist and composer, shown leading an unidentified orchestra, possibly the New York Philharmonic, in a striking image captured from the theatre mezzanine. Slight creasing to corners, small tear to lower edge, stamps and clippings to verso, else in fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).
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.).
Rare original rehearsal photograph of the important choreographer, shown with her leg raised high while in discussion with an Elia Kazan. They worked together on Weill's One Touch of Venus in 1943 and the newspapers displayed in the photo refer to wartime, so it's likely it was taken around this time. Heavy creasing to corners and along upper edge, else fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).
Original photograph of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo's ballet master, shown assisting Ruthana Boris as she is lifted by Leon Daniellian. Some surface damage and creasing, otherwise good condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
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.).
Unusual broadside program from a performance by the influential modern dance pioneers and their "Denishshawn Dancers." The music for this remarkable event was performed by the NY Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra and took place at the Lewisohn Stadium. Horizontal fold, some toning, otherwise fine. 6.25 x 14.25 inches (15.8 x 36.2 cm).
Original portrait CDV of the influential German conductor and composer. Without photographer's imprint, some light stray marks in the plate, overall in fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.5 x 10 cm.). Read More...
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.).
Original program from a 1937 performance of Richard Strauss's "Salome" at Covent Garden, under the baton of the celebrated German conductor. The cast included Else Schulz, Sabine Kalter, Gunnar Graarud, and Paul Schoeffler. In a very odd pairing, the evening began with a performance of Puccini's "Gianni Schicci" conducted by Francesco Salfi. 4 pp. In fine condition. 7.5 x 10 inches (19 x 25.4 cm.).
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.
Interesting and unusual original photograph, possibly of the Duncan dancers, shown in front of imposing large columns and performing in a group pose reminiscent of the sort of Greek vase illustrations which inspired Duncan's revolutionary choreography. Dated 1923 on the verso. Light creases, corners nicked, paper reinforcements and labels to verso, else fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
ALS from the Paris-based pianist and composer to the music publisher Eugene Troupenas (1799-1850) in Paris. London, August 1, 1848. 3 pp. Large bifolium, with address, postmark and wax seal to the fourth. Usual folds, a few small stains and tiny hole or tears, overall fine. Translated from the French, in part: Read More...