An interesting letter of thanks from from the celebrated soprano, addressed to Monsieur Z. Bandint. 2 pages, integral address leaf. On her monogrammed letterhead. A few small pinholes, one tear not affecting text. Read More...
Paris: Heugel et Cie. [1849]. Second edition. 8vo. 88 pp. [PN] 1635. Original printed wrappers over red percaline boards. Scattered foxing on first few pages, mostly clean thereafter. A fine copy of this important singing method from the celebrated soprano.
A large original photograph, signed and inscribed from one great French singer to another. The great French lyric tenor has boldly inscribed his portrait to his Opéra-Comique colleague, the French soprano, Marthe Chenal (1881 - 1947): "En respectueux + cordial hommage a ma chere camarade Marthe Chenal. Edmond Clément. 7/3/09." Signed additionally on the mount by photographer Walery of Paris. Photograph measures 16 X 21.5 cm, overall 21 X 31 cm. A few ink spots, writing a little faded, overall very good.
A unique signed item from the popular Catalan-Cuban-American bandleader, a key figure in the spread of Latin music in the United States. An original hand-painted caricature portrait boldly signed beneath the image by Cugat and also signed by the artist, Fernando Cordero, on the verso. 17 X 24 cm.
A bold autograph, signed "Yours truly Edouard de Reszke 1896" elegantly matted with a fine original Mieczkoski Varsovie cabinet photograph. A couple of light creases to mat, overall in very fine condition. 11 X 14 inches. Read More...
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Fine autographed letter matted together with an superb original Nadar photograph of the Polish tenor, whose storied career included the creation of the title role of Massenet's Le Cid. Letter is dated September 20, 1906. Addressed to "Mon Cher ami," in French. In part: "Madame Ely-Rose, one of my best students, is traveling to Milan in order to perfect her Italian speaking and to study the modern repertoire. Would you please suggest a "repetiteur" who is not too costly who could instruct her in the current repertoire?" 13.5 X 16.5 inches overall. Read More...
An interesting engraved thank you card, signed in ink by the two Polish brothers whose storied careers are among the most celebrated in opera history. Dated 1896, the notice states that "we are deeply touched by the unique and unprecedented favour shown to us by the musical Press of London and beg to tender you the expression of our sincerest thanks and heartfelt gratitude." Read More...
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A fine lithograph portrait on chine appliqué by Adolphe, printed by Lemercier in Paris, boldly signed and inscribed in 1859 by the Bavarian pianist who was a pupil of Kalkbrenner. Scattered toning to mount with somewhat dinged corners, overall very fine. Measures and impressive 40 X 57 cm. Read More...
An exceptional large original charcoal portrait drawing of Einstein, on a 13.25 x 17.25 inch sheet, signed in pastel by the artist “J[ulius] Zirinsky, Princeton, 3/16/34” and by Einstein, “Albert Einstein.” In very good condition, with artist’s pinholes at corners, a few tiny edge tears, a hint of mild toning, and scattered light wrinkling and soiling. This is a vivid portrait, apparently executed from life, with Einstein's unusually large signature having been accomplished at the time of the sitting. Read More...
A remarkable series of seven letters documenting the membership of Albert Einstein in the Académie du Disque Français, including 2 from Robert Oppenheimer and 2 moving letters on the death of Einstein from the Académie's president, Arthur Honegger. Read More...
A brief typed letter on highly informative letterhead, signed by the beloved English composer. November 23, 1931: "Thank you for your letter and enclosure. The scheme is not one to which I can give my name; it is somewhat outside my allotted sphere."
1 page, 4to. One holograph insertion, usual folds, overall very good condition.
Rare autograph letter from the French theorist, critic and composer to the important tenor, Alexis Dupont (1796-1874). One page with integral address, dated 1838: In part: "... je compte toujours que ma pauvrette de musique sera etendu..." Read More...
An original 4.25 X 6.25 inch photograph affixed to its 7 X 11 inch mount on which the Romanian violinist and composer has penned an autograph musical quote, identified as "Symphonie Concertante Vcelle et Orch," [Symphonie Concertante in B minor for Cello and Orchestra, Opus 8 (1901)]. Inscribed, signed and dated March 1923, by Enesco who has smudged his last name slightly. The dedication is to William Van den Burg (1901-1992), who was, at different times, the principal cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony Orchetestra, and the LA Philharmonic. Read More...
Paris: Au Bureau de la Revue. 1830 (wrappers date); 1831 (articles date). First edition. 8vo. 314 - 344 pp. Original brown printed wrappers. Edges chipped and wrappers somewhat soiled, overall very good. Issue includes a "Histoire des Conservatoires de Musique en Italie" by Fetis, an extract from an essay on "La Musique des Egyptiens et des Hebreux," as well as accounts of musical events in Paris involving Kalkbrenner, Habeneck, Kreutzer and others. Read More...
Goettingen: J. Ch. Dietrich. 1789. First edition. Small 12mo, 272 pp. In original green printed boards, inside lined with hand-stamped colored paper. Including six foldout songs. Paper on spine curling, but binding solid and overall in remarkably fine condition. Read More...
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A bold signature on a beautiful original and likely unique 5X7 inch photograph of the celebrated Italian ballerina.
Soloist at La Scala, she created Juliet in Cranko's "Romeo and Juliet" (1958) and Elvira in Massine's "Don Giovanni (1959) and later starred with many of the major companies. A specialist in the great romantic roles, her greatest success was as Giselle, which she danced with Nureyev, Vasiliev, Kronstam, Baryshnikov and Erik Bruhn among others.
A desirable signed real photo postcard of the honey-voiced tenor in his youthful prime, dated 1928, some silvering and mounting traces.
In lyrical and romantic repertory, many regarded Gigli as the legitimate heir of Caruso. He made his professional debut as Enzo in La Gioconda at Rovigo in 1914 and his Rome Opera debut as Faust in Mefistofele in 1916. He later debuted at La Scala in 1918 and first appeared at the Met in 1920, singing every season there until 1932 when he returned to Europe.
A fine and rather scarce letter from the composer of "Fedora" and "Andrea Chenier." One page, addressed "Caro Conte" and dated February 2, 1927. In Italian, in full: "I return this moment from Genova and find your kind letter. I thank you for the generous thought, but because I am leaving again immediately and definitively for S. Margherita, we must send back the interesting audition [a recording?]. Please accept my cordial regards, Umberto Giordano."