An interesting and boldly penned letter from the Italian composer best known for his operas, and particularly for the beloved repertoire staple, "Pagliacci" (1892). Four integral pages, signed "R. Leoncavallo." 22 x 28 cm. Pallanza. 31 May, 1898. With the original envelope, addressed to the conductor Luigi Bernardi in Vicenza. Usual folds, in fine condition. Read More...
Attractive original cabinet portrait photograph by Guigoni & Bossi of Milano of the beloved Italian composer with his remarkable mustache. Slight staining to upper right corner, else fine.10.5 x 16 cm.
Signed postcard photograph of the Italian composer best known for his operas, and particularly for the beloved repertoire staple, "Pagliacci" (1892). Boldly signed "R. Leoncavallo" and dated "London 19 Sept, 1911." Mounting traces to verso, otherwise in fine condition.
Signed postcard photograph of the French composer, a student of Massenet and Dubois, winner of the Prix de Rome in 1885 who is remembered primarily for his operas, and also for his most remarkable mustache! 9 x 14 cm and in very fine condition.
A fine oriignal W & D. Downey of London cabinet photograph of the elderly composer and pianist. Mounting traces to verso, overall in very fine condition.
Autograph letter, signed "Mahler." 1 page, on illustrated letterhead of the Palast Hotel, Berlin. [no date]. Addressed to Norbert Salter, in German. Translated in full: Read More...
Leipzig: C. F. Peters. 1904. First edition, first issue. 251 pp. [PN] 8951. Full black cloth with original front wrapper trimmed and affixed to front board, small inventory label on lower spine. Boards and spine rather worn around the edges, but generally in fine, clean condition throughout, with an ownership inscription on the title page and three small ownership stamps, including of the conductor Fritz Müller-Prem. Read More...
A remarkable large presentation heliogravure photograph by Victor Angerer with inset oval images of each of the 110 players of the Vienna Philharmonic and in the center, its conductor Gustav Mahler. Gifted to composer Jules Massenet by the orchestra and inscribed in a neat calligraphic hand at the top "Souvenir / offert à M. Massenet / Vienne, Mars 1902." 42.5 x 49 cm. With several scuffs and a few chipped areas, several layers of grime over the image. In unfortunate condition, but a historic association and a piece worthy of restoration. Read More...
New York: Viking Press. 1946. 369 pp. A very good copy in original gray cloth, lacking the dust jacket. Signed and inscribed in German by Alma Mahler on the front free endpage to Menahem Pressler (b. 1923), German-born American pianist, founding member of the Beaux Arts Trio: "To my friend Menahem Pressler with good wishes for his life as an artist - that is the beloved path! Alma Mahler." Read More...
Philadelphia: Fiot, Meignen & Co. 1837. Folio tribute including a 4 pp. biography of Malibran, the printed music of her song "Thou Art An Angel Now!" together with a full page engraving signed A. Newsam. 10.5 x 13.5 inches, in good condition, with some age spotting and a small tear to the lower right corner. Read More...
Bronze high-relief portrait medal of the legendary Diva, inscribed "Illustrissima Maria Malibran" around the left-facing portrait. Verso with a laurel wreath encircling a blank page with a floating crown above. 80 mm. Signed by the eminent Dutch medalist, "J. Elion," this work having been commissioned by King Willem III. A very rare medal. Read More...
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A pair of miniature lithographed portraits, one of Malibran and one of Grisi. [London]: A. Schloss, 1836 [and c. 1836]. Each 1/2" x 3/4", plus margins to 1 1/4" x 2 1/4"; printed to ivory card with gilt edges; one with decorative die-cut border; hand tinted; laid down to a portion of an early album leaf; each portrait with an early decorative-lace appliqué frame; light soiling. Very charming Lilliputian half-length portraits of the two singers, both with handsome original hand coloring. That of Malibran has two lines of minuscule text, a publisher's name, and a decorative die-cut edge.
Signed 5.5 x 8 inch Apeda photograph of the pioneering Tin Pan Alley music publisher who went on to have hits through the 1930s and 1940s, including 1930’s “The Peanut Vendor” and Billie Holiday’s classic 1939 hit “Strange Fruit.” Small tear from right edge, lower right corner perished and with a few creases.
Original program from a 1922 performance of his "Iris," at the Teatro Urquiza in Montevideo, Uruguay. Mascagni himself conducted and the lead roles were performed by Gilda Dalla Rizza and Hipolito Lazzaro. Two hole-punches, else fine. Full of fabulous period advertisements and early photographs of the composer and singers.
Pietro Mascagni was a beloved figure in Latin America and made several tours to Argentina and Uruguay. His opera "Isabeau" received its world premiere in Buenos Aires.
A very fine AMQS from one of the most popular of all Italian operas. The composer has penned 4 measures from his "Cavalleria Rusticana," identifying them as from the opera and including the text "Fior di Giaggiolo...," inscribing to "Madame la Baronne de Reinach" as a "Souvenir de Frankfurt," signing boldly beneath and dating "14-10-'95." Sold together with a vintage postcard photograph of the composer at the piano. Read More...
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Autograph signed note, sending 2 tickets for a performance that night, the premiere of his "Ariane," performed at the Palais Garnier in Paris on October 31, 1906, with Lucienne Bréval in the title role.
A short note from the composer's widow on mourning stationary, together with the envelope addressed to Monsieur Fortuné Rousselet. She thanks him for his kind thoughts and tells him that she is sending him some "objets ayant servi a mon mari." Dated April 12, 1913.
The composer was introduced to his future wife by Franz Liszt, while he was in Italy after having won the Prix de Rome in 1863. The couple was married in 1866.
Typed letter from the great Irish tenor, boldly signed "John McCormack." Stating that he has "not yet made a Record of 'Love's Old Sweet Song' as there are several on the market, but I shall make it before I leave for my world tour. I hope you will like it. Happy New Year to you." Sold together with a vintage 8 x 10 inch RCA Victor promotional photograph. Read More...
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Superb original Hartsook portrait photograph of the great Irish tenor, boldly signed "Sincerely yours / John McCormack / New York / June 1921." In fine condition, an ideal uninscribed example. 18.5 x 23.5 cm (7.25 x 9.25 in). Read More...