Winter-Spring 2024 Catalogue

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114. [Instrumentalists] Schweitzer, Albert. (1875–1965).
"...that you will regret one day to have deferred its publication" – Autograph letter and secretarial letter, both signed

Two letters of the Alsatian physician, theologian, philosopher, organist and musicologist to G. Schirmer, Music Publishers, New York.  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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125. [Conductors] [Strauss, Richard. (1864–1949)] Knappertsbusch, Hans. (1888 - 1965).
1937 "Salome" Program

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.).
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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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157. [Dance] [Whirling Dervishes].
Albumen Photograph

Striking original 19th century albumen photograph of the Turkish Mevlevi Order of Sufi dervishes, known for their extreme poverty and austerity and for the whirling dance that is proverbially associated with Dervishes.  Part of a formal ceremony known as the Sema, it is only one of the many Sufi ceremonies performed to try to reach religious ecstasy.  A compelling composition of seven whirling dervishes, most likely from Turkey or Iran, wearing white outfits and with their arms raised, surrounded by black-robed figures standing and seated on decorative rugs, while an ensembple of musicians accompanies. A few minor stains and edge wear, glue-stained mounting strips on verso, else fine. 10.5 x 7.5 inches (26.7 x 19 cm). 

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201. [Literature & Art] [Joyce, James. (1882–1941)] Kagen, Sergius. (1909–1964).
"All Day I Hear"

New York: Weintraub. 1950. First. For voice and piano, based on James Joyce's poem "All day I hear the noise of waters" included in his compilation of lyrical love poems entitled "Chamber Music", which were intended to be set to music. Quarto. 12 x 8.75 inches (30.5 x 22.5 cm). 6 pp.; 3 pages of music. Frayed to edges and some creases but in very good condition overall. Read More...

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Song
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139. [Opera] Viardot, Pauline. (1821-1910).
Autograph Letter Signed

ALS of the singer and composer to an unidentified female. Dated "Monday night." 1 p. Bifolium with embossed initials "PV." "Dear Madam, you already know, I presume, that long ago I have given up singing at special soirées, except in the homes of a few friends. Be very kind when presenting my regrets to Madame la Duchesse de Maillé by thanking her for thinking of me." In very fine condition. 6.5 x 4 inches (16.5 x 10.5 cm). Read More...

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France

116. [Instrumentalists] Thalberg, Sigismund. (1812-1871) [Lind, Jenny. (1820-1887) ].
Autograph Letter Signed regarding Revolution and Jenny Lind

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...

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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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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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106. [Instrumentalists] [Fournier, Pierre. (1906–1986)] Richter, Sviatoslav. (1915–1997) .
Autograph Postcard to Pierre Fournier and his family

New Year's postcard from the outstanding Soviet pianist born to mostly German parents in what is now Ukraine, addressed to the family of the equally outstanding French cellist.  In Russian.  Moscow, December 14, 1969 (date of postmark).  Postcard with print of Velazquez painting to verso.  In full: "Dear Lyda, Pierre and Jean-Pierre!  We cordially congratulate you on New Year's Day and wish you good health, joy and luck. Yours Nina and Slava."  With original autograph envelope addressed to "Madame P. Fournier" in Geneva.  6 x 4 inches (15.5 x 10 cm).  Remnant of envelope to verso of card; else in fine condition. 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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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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115. [Instrumentalists] Thalberg, Sigismund. (1812–1871) [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)].
Bronze Bust Portrait of Thalberg- FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

A fine example of this large uniface lifetime portrait in high relief of the pianist-composer in right profile, cast bronze with warm brown patina, 7 inches (18 cm) diameter, signed and dated 1842 at lower center, inscribed with sitter's name to left, and signed “Propriété de l’auteur - Benezecht”, below. With remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia. Christie's label affixed to verso. Nigl 2007. Extremely fine. 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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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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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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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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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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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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