Paris: Henry Lemoine. [ca. 1855]. Second edition. Contenant le tableau exact de l'étendue, un apperçu du mécanisme et l'étude du timbre et du caractère expressif des divers instruments accompagné d'un grand nombre d'exemples. Large upright folio. 312 pp. Lithographed. [PN] 996 (14518 HL on pages 1-2). Original self-printed yellow boards half red cloth. Cloth worn at spine, boards somewhat soiled and bumped, front joint cracked, gatherings a little loose, overall very good and clean internally. Read More...
A very scarce original program from the original production pre-Broadway Boston tryout run of the musical comedy which officially opened at the Winter Garden theater on February 25, 1953 and ran for 559 performances. Rosalind Russell and Edie Adams starred. The present program is for the week of January 26, 1953. 11 pages, covers taped at join, otherwise in fine condition. Boldly signed in red ink on the title-page.
Original autograph manuscript for voice and piano, signed and titled at the head on the first page. 4 pp. and in very fine condition. A rare original manuscript from the composer celebrated in his day primarily for his songs, many of which were popularized by Charles Santley. Read More...
Bori has signed and inscribed the 3/20/35 program "hoping will not be the last." In fact, it was Bori's last performance of a work which was closely associated with the great soprano, a role she sang 32 times at the Met. Bori retired the following year with a spectacular Met farewell gala on March 29, 1936.
A few small notes in pencil and pen by the autograph-seeker written in the program, otherwise fine
Original oversize program from the first performance of "Billy Budd," at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on December 1st, 1951. The opera, conducted by the composer, was here presented in it's original four acts, though Britten later compressed it into two in 1960. Theodore Uppman sang the title role, with a cast that also included Peter Pears (Captain Vere) and Geraint Evans (Mr. Flint), who had originally planned to sing Billy Budd, but who withdrew because the role lay too high for his voice. 21.5 X 28.5 cm. Stiff paper, lightly toned, overall fine.
London: Boosey and Hawkes. One of Britten's finest chamber works, boldy signed by the composer on the cover. Some toning to covers, but otherwise in very good condition and completely clean internally with no performance markings.
A very fine original etching and watercolor portrait of the great tenor in the role of Peter Grimes. A rich, deep impression with bright watercolor additions, executed on heavy Arches paper, signed and title in pencil. 39.5 X 58.5 cm. Bottom corners creased, lightly toned, overall very fine. Read More...
A very fine postcard portrait, signed and inscribed with an AMQS by the important French critic and composer of operas noted for their realism ("Kerim," " Messidor," " Angelo," etc.), ballets, symphonies and more. The present AMQS is from his 1893 "L'attaque du moulin," an opera based - like many of Bruneau's works - on a story or libretto by his close friend, Émile Zola. Bruneau has penned a 3 measure quote and identification, inscribing it to the author and journalist, Georgette Dreyfus. 8.5 X 13.5 cm, in fine condition.
A remarkable and unusual signed musical quotation from the innovative and influential American composer. Probably from Cage's “Variations I," which the composer described as "a highly indeterminate piece" where "the straight lines are the various parameters of sound and the points are sounds." In blue ink, on a card measuring 11 X 14 cms. One tiny stain, crease along bottom margin, overall very fine.
Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press. 1979. First edition. 187 pp. Black cloth in price clipped DJ. Boldly signed on the half title by the innovative and influential American composer. A few scuffs, overall very good.
Signed and inscribed 8 x 11 inch front cover of the October 29, 1956 Canadian Edition of TIME magazine. Creases, small surface loss from address label at bottom left, signature with medium contrast but still visible.
A very fine original Piccagliani photograph showing the legendary singers in one of their most celebrated performances together. Boldy signed in black ink by Callas, who dates the signature 1976, and by Di Stefano, who signs in blue ink. 10.6 x 14.6 cm. Edges a little rough, else very fine.
Paris: Sand. 1985. Large quarto, illustrated softcover. 269 pp. Includes many photographs, bibliography, lists of concerts etc. A fine and richly illustrated volume.
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On colored cardstock, approximately 5.5" x 2.5" in size, the interesting American composer has penned the opening bars from his song "When I Bring to You Colored Toys," dated 1948. In fine condition and mounted on larger card with typewritten biographical information. Read More...
A friendly autograph letter signed. "Many thanks dear Ruthina for your nice bouttoniere. Hope soon enjoy, with your company, the pasta e fassule..." Single sheet 4to, written in a bold hand in English on "Hotel Knickerbocker" letterhead stationary, matted with a rare composite photograph of Caruso in various operatic roles. Letter measures 20 X 26 cm, photograph measures 17 X 23 cm , both have been elegantly matted and framed to 42 X 53 cm overall. Ready for display.
From the GREAT Romanian conductor who refused to record for most of his career, once comparing making a recording with going to bed with a picture of Brigitte Bardot! Luckily, recordings of many live broadcasts do in fact remain.
A superb signed original self-portrait drawing by the great Russian basso, who was - like Caruso - greatly celebrated for his caricature portraits. In pencil, signed and dated 1927 in his hand, one horizontal crease, otherwise in very fine condition. Approx. 13 X 17, nicely double-matted and set in a gold wood frame to 27 X 30.5 cm overall.
A nice signed letter from the Italian composer, in his capacity as Director of the Paris Conservatory. The printed letter with holograph additions is addressed to a Monsieur Dauverné, and informs him of the time and location for his participation in the exams for Solfege and wind instruments. 1 page, 8vo. 14 July, 1841.