Winter-Spring 2021 Catalogue

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108. [Conductors] Slonimsky, Nicolas. (1894–1995).
"[I] decided that it was no use trying to bring order out of the chaos reigning in the previous editions of 'Baker'" - Typed Letter Signed

Humorous TLS from the important conductor, author, pianist, and musicologist containing interesting insights into his editing the fifth edition of Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians.  June 20, 1959.  1 pp., on Slonimsky's stationary. Read More...
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109. [Conductors] Toscanini, Arturo. (1867–1957).
Signed Photograph to the Box Office Treasurer of the New York Philharmonic

Signed doubleweight Renato Toppo of New York photograph of the great conductor, who has boldly signed and inscribed in white ink to Edward Hochner, Box Office Treasurer of the New York Philharmonic, "To Eddy / Arturo Toscanini / April 24 1936"  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

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110. [Conductors] Walter, Bruno. (1876–1962).
Signed Photograph

Signed postcard photograph of the great conductor, dated "Münchin, Oktober 1919," and with the label "Bruno Walter/ K. Bay. Generalmusikdirektor," identifying his position at the time as the General Music Director of the Bavarian State Opera, printed beneath.  Mounting remnants to rear, silvering to photograph, light wear to corners, else fine.  3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 14 cm.).
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111. [Opera] Devriès, Fidès. (1851-1941).
Original Cabinet Photograph

Original jumbo cabinet photograph of the Dutch-American soprano and member of a family of opera singers, known for her career in the Paris Opéra and for creating the role of Chimène in Massenet’s Le Cid. Devriès is seen in an elegantly betassled coat and hat, photographed by Benque & co., Paris. On the photographer's mount. Some very light foxing; overall in very fine condition. 5.25 x 8.5 inches (13.4 x 21.4 cm).

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112. [Opera] Duncan, Todd. (1903–1998).
Signed Program

Signed program from a performance by the baritone ca. 1950, his signature to front page together with additional signatures from pianist William Allen and Duncan's wife, Gladys Jackson Duncan, who has signed "Mrs. Todd Duncan."  The performance included vocal music from Handel, Scarlatti, Brahms, Richard Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Hely-Hutchinson, Bridge, Verdi, and a selection of "Negro Spirituals."  An unknown hand has amended Mussorgsky's "Song of the Flea"  before the intermission.  Vertical and horizontal crease, two-inch horizontal tear along crease, else good.  Together with an unsigned program for 1953–54 performance at Civic Auditorium in Seattle, surface creases else fine, and two unsigned programs for a joint recital at the same venue in 1955–56 with soprano Camilla Williams, very fine.  6.25 x 9.5 inches (15.9 x 24.1 cm.). Read More...
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113. [Opera] Duprez, Gilbert. (1806–1896).
Autograph letter to Louis-Henri Obin

Autograph letter of the French tenor and composer to French bass Louis-Henri Obin. 2 pp.; bifolium with embossed monogram. Paris, 4 March 1868, signed "G. Duprez". In French. He asks Obin to perform a musical composition of his, apparently two excerpts from the opera Jeanne d'Arc. Usual folds, partly detached; otherwise in fine condition. Read More...
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114. [Opera] Farrell, Eileen. (1920–2002).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the American soprano, who has inscribed "Best wishes / Eileen Farrell."  Light crease to upper left corner, else in very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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115. [Opera] Gorin, Igor. (1904–1982).
Signed Photograph

Signed J. Abresch of NY photograph of the Ukrainian-born American baritone, inscribed "Sincerely, Igor Gorin."  Small crease to upper left corner, else very fine, 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.) Read More...
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116. [Opera] Hayes, Roland. (1887–1977) [Monteux, Pierre. (1875–1964)].
Two Typed Letters Signed to Monteux

Pair of TLS from the African-American lyric tenor to Doris Monteux, his friend and widow of the French conductor, both regarding a 1966 performance for the Pierre Monteux Memorial Foundation.  Both letters written from Brookline, MA; 1 p. on personal stationary.  Expected mailing folds, light toning, else fine.  7.25 x 10.5 inches (18.4 x 26.6 cm.).  In the first letter (October 11, 1965) Hayes begins by expressing regret that he cannot take a more substantial role in the newly-established Foundation.  In part, "I am so sorry that I cannot make a more vital and meaningful contribution to this great project than just service.  But this I will do with all my heart for I owe much indeed to your beloved Pierre Monteux."  He goes on to suggest possible dates the following summer and fall when he would be available and possible repertoire; "I could perform the aria I did some years go by Bach from his sacred Cantata- No. 160- for tenor; and a heavy aria by Mozart (a Concert aria: 'Per Pieta Non Recercate' for tenor and orchestra...There are two or three Aframerican religious folksongs I could do with orchestra or with just Boardman and myself," referencing Reginald Boardman (1916–1992), pianist and frequent Hayes accompanist.  He discusses with great humor caring for his wife as she recovers from a ruptured disc, "I am 'chief cook and bottle washer' and believe me, I am on the job continually- for she does not want anyone else for the time being."  He concludes by saying "My wife, Alzada, joins me in warm greetings and kind regards. / Always to be counted as a devoted friend," and has signed "Roland."  Hayes has written his phone number in Brookline and what appears to be a contact number for Boardman in the left margin. Read More...
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117. [Opera] Hunt, Lois. (1924–2009).
Signed Photograph

Signed sepia-toned photograph of the Lyric Soprano, shown smiling in an ornate and feathery hat, and inscribed "Sincerely, Lois Hunt."  Vertical crease to lower half of photograph, else fine, 5 x 6.87 inches (12.7 x 17.4 cm.).

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118. [Opera] Kipnis, Igor. (1930–2002).
Morea Caricature – Signed and Dedicated to Igor Kipnis

An amusing caricature drawing from the Estate of Igor Kipnis, important keyboard player who brought renewed interest worldwide to his instrument and who comissioned/premiered many important works for the instrument.  Son of Russian bass, Alexander Kipnis (and the reason why we mistakenly put this in the Opera section of the catalogue!), he performed extensively throughout the world and recorded virtually all the major harpischord works from the 16th century to the present.  Inscribed "a Igor Kipnis great clavecinate from Morea 2/6 24 horas TV. CANA/5."  Some creasing, warping and darkening of the paper, else fine.  Measures 18.75 inches x 11.75 inches (47.6 x 29.8 centimeters).

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119. [Opera] [Opera & Theater] Wolter, Charlotte. (1834–1897) & Wohlgemuth, Else. (1881–1972) & Krauss, Werner. (1884–1959) & Jerger, Alfred. (1889–1976).
Album of Operatic and Theatrical Autographs and Signed Photographs

Impressive autograph album containing signed postcard photographs and other autographs from Austrian and German actors, opera singers and others from ca. 1920's–1930's. Included are signatures from Charlotte Wolter, Else Wohlgemuth, Hilde Wagener, Werner Krauß, tenor Alfred Piccaver, Auguste Wilbrandt-Baudius, Maria Paudler, Bella Paalen, Alfred Jerger, Erich Meller, Viktor Flemming, Philipp Zeska, Paul Pranger, Hans Mose, Hans Duhan, Alfred Jerger, Marie Gerhart, Paul Hartmann, conductor Robert Heger, Albert Heine, Otto Schmöle, writer Rudolf Hans Bartsch (ALS, August 18, 1912), Henny Porten, Gusti Pichler, Ludwig Andersen, and many others. Many of the performers are represented by two autographs on facing pages. Ca. 52 different signatures in total, with several unsigned photographs also included throughout. In fine condition overall, most photographs mounted without glue. 4.5 x 6.5 inches (12 x 16.5 cm).
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120. [Opera] Pavarotti, Luciano. (1935–2007).
Original Photograph in "La bohème" at La Scala.

Original period Piccagliani of La Scala photograph of the superstar Italian tenor in costume as Rodolfo for a production of Puccini's La bohème.  Copyright stamp to verso by E. Piccagliani.  Small creases in corners, light warping, else fine.  5 x 7 inches (12.7 x 17.8 cm.).

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121. [Opera] Price, Leontyne. (b. 1927).
Signed Photograph in "Don Giovanni"

Signed Dilworth photograph of the great American soprano, who has inscribed "To Paul / Sincerely, / Leontyne Price," in costume as Donna Anna in a production of Mozart's Don Giovanni.  Metropolitan Opera Press Department stamp to verso.  Light crease to lower left corner, else very fine.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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122. [Opera] Roman, Stella. (1904 - 1992).
Signed Photograph

Signed portrait of the popular Romanian soprano, boldly inscribed: "To Min. Robert Gillespie,/ cordially/ Stella Roman/ 1947."  Two horizontal creases, scattered surface creasing, else fine.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
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123. [Opera] Rossini, Gioacchino. (1792-1868).
Original CDV Photograph

Original carte de visite photograph of the Italian opera composer, photographed by Legé & Bergeron, Paris, ca. 1864 at about age 72. On the photographer's mount with notes and stamps on the verso. In fine condition. 2.25 x 4 inches (5.7 x 10 cm.)

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124. [Opera] [Rossini, Gioacchino. (1792–1868) ] Ginster, Ria. (1898–1985) & Kullman, Charles. (1903–1983) & Castagna, Bruna. (1905–1983) & Warren, Leonard. (1911–1960).
"Messa Solenne" - Signed Program

Concert program from an April, 1939 performance of the composer's Messa Solenne by the New York Philharmonic with the Westminster Choir, signed by the four featured singers, including soprano Ria Ginster, tenor Charles Kullman, mezzo-soprano Bruna Castagna, and baritone Leonard Warren.  In fine condition.  8 p. 6 x 9 inches (15.2 x 22.9 cm.).

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125. [Opera] [Russian Opera] Alminow, Dmitri.
Signed Postcards

Two Russian postcards with unidentified signatures, apparently from Russian singers whom we have been thus far been able to positively identify: Read More...
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126. [Opera] Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth. (1915–2006).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the great soprano, who has inscribed "For Mr. Davis— with many thanks! / Elisabeth Schwarzkopf / 11.II.1960."  Small dent to lower edge, stains and surface loss to verso with slight show-through to recto, else in very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.32 x 25.4 cm.).

Larry Davis was the auditorium manager at Indiana University, where he had the opportunity to meet, and collect autographs from, numerous great performers.

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127. [Opera] Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth. (1915–2006).
Signed Photograph in "Der Rosenkavalier"

Signed photograph of the legendary soprano in one of her most famous roles, the Marschallin in Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier, inscribed "To Paul! / Elisabeth Schwarzkopf."  Light crease to lower right corner, else fine.  8 x 10 inches (20.32 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
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