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[Opera]
Stockhausen, Julius. (1826–1906). "I received the great bass aria from Graun's Der Tod Jesu." - Autograph letter to Eduard Hanslick[?]
Autograph letter from the great German baritone to an unidentified correspondent ("Highly esteemed Sir"), responding to the latter's suggestion to settle in Vienna. In German. Dated Carlsruhe [now Karlsruhe], Germany, 22 October [?] 1853. Large 8vo, 3pp. Stockhausen thanks his correspondent for his advice on settling in Vienna, mentioning that the correspondent had already promised him "in London" to help him with finding an apartment. He then reports a musical discovery he has recently made: "Eight days ago I sang in Basel, and through Reiter (whom you know, too) I received the great bass aria from Graun's Der Tod Jesu [The death of Jesus] for closer study; I had the parts copied immediately and will sing the aria in the next academy in Mannheim on the 25th. Lachner is ... a classic Kapellmeister, trying to refine the taste of the the audience; he has been very pleased with the find. If Basel does not send the parts, I will sing 'The people that walked in darkness', a very fitting text for Christmas. ... In two days I will travel to Mannheim for Christmas Day and hope to find your answer there; I confess I am very curious." Signed "J. Stockhausen." Some creases and minimal tears. In very good condition overall. Read More...
Signed photograph of the Peruvian soprano known as one of the most famous proponents of exotica music and renowned for her huge vocal range, who has inscribed "To Paul / with all my appreciation / Yma Sumac." Slight creases to left corners, else in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the soprano, who has inscribed "To Paul / Best wishes / Joan Sutherland," with press blurb to verso regarding a December 1 performance of Donizetti's Anna Bolena. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed Peter Fink New York photograph of the soprano, who has inscribed "To Paul / with best wishes / Joan Sutherland." Manager Herbert Breslin's stamp to verso. Signature low-contrast, else in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
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Tamburini, Antonio. (1800–1876). "Would you please permit an ex-artist to submit himself under your protection." - Autograph Letter Signed
Autograph letter, the body probably in a secretarial hand, from the great Italian baritone to Madame la Comtesse de Keller. 2p. of embossed bifolium, no date or place. In French. In part: "Would you please permit an ex-artist, who is so used to favors from the high aristocracy ... to submit himself under your protection, Madame, to pass my enclosed letter on to His Imperial Highness." Signed "A. Tamburini". Together with envelope addressed to "Madame la Comtesse / Comtesse de Keller /Hotel Windsor" in the same hand; inscribed "From Mr. Tamburini" on back. The correspondent is not identified in the letter itself. Read More...
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Autograph letter of the great Italian baritone to unidentified correspondent. 1p. of embossed bifolium. In French, no date, place, or salutation. "My dear le Prince will [dress?] as valet... I ask you to take his measures." Specifications for the individual garments follow. Signed "Tamburini". Together with a manuscript biography of Tamburini in an unknown hand. In fine condition. Read More...
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Signed Halsman of NY photograph of the mezzo-soprano, boldly signed and inscribed in red ink: "To Rev. Gillespie,/ Sincerely,/ Blanche Theborm." Marks to right edge, light surface creasing and folds to upper left corner, else fine, 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Blanche Thebom, who had a career-long association with the Metropolitan Opera in New York, was part of the first wave of American-born opera singers to have successful international careers.
Signed Bender of New York photograph of the dashing American baritone, who has inscribed "All good wishes to / Cozette Roberts— Sincerely— Theodor Uppman / Feb. 1962." In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Original doubleweight Louis Peres photograph signed by the Canadian dancers and stamped by the photographer to verso. Light wear along edges and in corners, else fine. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).
In the 1970's, Augustyn and Kain were principal dancers for the National Ballet of Canada, where Kain continues to serve today as artistic director.
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[Dance]
[Ballet]. Original Postcard Photographs
Grouping of three original ca. 1910 postcard photographs of ballet dancers in costume for various unidentified productions, issued in Florence, London, and Moscow. Minimal edge and corner wear, silvering to top half of one postcard, else fine. Approx.3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.8 x 13.5 cm.) each.
Hand-colored glossy Rotary Foulsham & Banfield of London postcard photograph signed by the great Russian dancers who are shown in a striking back-to-back pose. Unrelated message written to verso, dated 22 August 1913. In fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 14 cm.). Read More...
Uncommon and boldly signed postcard photograph of the Italian dancer, a great star at the Brussels Monnaie, the Opera in Paris, Covent Garden and La Scala. Light edgewear, else fine, approx. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (14 x 8.9 cm.).
Grouping of two signed glossy photographs and one signed half-tone photograph from the American ballet dancer. Photographs signed "Sincerely, / Leon Danielian," half-tone photograph inscribed "To Paul / L. Danielian." One-inch horizontal tear to right edge of half-tone photograph, else fine. Photographs 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.), half-tone photograph 8.5 x 11.25 inches (21.6 x 28.6 cm.). Read More...
Original 9 x 13.5 inch photograph of the two dance legends, stamped by the photographer Ken Regan on the verso. A few light creases to edges, overall in fine condition. Read More...
Uncommon early signed photograph of the great dancer and choreographer, who has inscribed "Musical Americana / Walla Walla 1954 / Your Jerry Robbins." In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Original silver gelatin print of American theater producer, director, and choreographer Jerome Robbins as "Youth" in the 1941 Agnes de Mille ABT production of "Three Virgins and a Devil," set to music by Respighi. The photographer's original credit stamp on its verso along with the title "Jerome Robbins" and unique roman numeral archive number "VII T 10." Embossed bottom right recto "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten" blindstamp. 11 x 14 inches, printed on a thick weight matte stock, in fine condition aside from some trivial nicks to slightly trimmed edges.
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Taglioni, Marie. (1804-1884). "I am sorry I cannot tell you immediately when I will come to Munich." - Signed Letter to August von Frays
Signed letter from the most famous Italian ballerina of the Romantic ballet era, a central figure in the history of European dance, about a planned guest performance at the court theater in Munich. 1 p. (3rd page of bifolium), dated Blevio [Lombardy], 9 March 1847. In German, the body of the letter composed in a secretarial hand, with autograph signature "Marie Taglioni" from the dancer herself. In part: "I hasten to report to you than I accept your offer of sharing the revenue... I am sorry I cannot tell you immediately when I will come to Munich; I have to wait for a few letters, which hopefully will not be delayed much longer. Once I have received them, I will tell you immediately the time period during which I can visit Munich." Unsigned draft of answer in an unknown hand on p. 1 of the same bifolium, in German, dated 22 March 1847. Taglioni is asked to come to Munich before the royal court will leave the city in early May. Top outer corner bent; usual horizontal creases; otherwise fine. 8vo. Read More...
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[Dance]
Taglioni, Marie. (1804-1884). "Unfortunately I will not be able to arrive in Munich at the time specified by you." - Autograph (?) letter signed in full to August von Frays
Signed letter from the most famous Italian ballerina of the Romantic ballet era, a central figure in the history of European dance, about a planned guest performance in Munich. 1 p., dated Blevio [Lombardy], 31 March 1847. In German, the body of the letter composed in a secretarial hand, with autograph signature "Marie Taglioni" from the dancer herself. In part: "Unfortunately I will not be able to arrive in Munich at the time specified by you. All I can do is that I arrive on 25 April after a precise calculation of my schedule and then try to proceed to the orders and rehearsals for my guest performance immediately." Unsigned draft of answer from the theater directory in an unknown hand on verso, in German, n.d. Taglioni is welcomed to arrive in Munich on 25 April. Usual creases; generally very fine. 8vo. Read More...
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