184. Orff, Carl. (1895-1982). Catulli Carmina. Ludi scaenici. - INSCRIBED AND ANNOTATED BY THE COMPOSER
Mainz: B. Schott's Sohne. 1943. First edition. Klavierauszug Edition 3990. 75 pp. 4°. Initialled and inscribed by Orff on the title page in blue ink "Wohl bekomm's!! C. O. Juni: 54" [I hope you like it!!] and with corrections and alterations in Orff's hand on 7 pages, also in blue ink. There are extensive markings and textual and notational changes in red and graphite pencil on a further 11 pages but these appear not to be in Orff's hand. It is likely that the composer oversaw a performance of this by someone else, gave him the score in which he had marked his impressions and some alterations and that the additional markings were made under the composer's supervision. The score in original illustrated wrappers, in very fine condition. Read More...
Vintage photograph of the conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for 40 years but who began as a violinist studying with Jeno Hubay! 12.5 x 18.5 cm. Fine.
Striking 8 x 10 inch doubleweight photograph of the conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for 40 years. In fine condition, signed and inscribed in 1934 to dancer/choreographer Agnes de Mille, in the year in which she did the choreography for her uncle's film "Cleopatra." Inscribed "For Agnes with friendship and admiration, Eugene Ormandy - 1934." A remarkable association.
Bronze relief 1830 hommage medal to the legendary Diva, inscribed "ALTERNA VICE TRIVMPHANS" around the image of two robed muses placing laurel wreaths on a bust of the singer. Signed PUTINATI and dated MDCCCXXX. Verso with the text "IUDITHAE PASTA / COLL AMPHIONVM / VERONESE / INTER PLAVDENTES / OBSTVPESCENS." 46.5 mm. 38.53 grams. Signed by the eminent medallist Francesco Putinati. Andorfer & Epstein 401. A very rare medal. Read More...
Signed 8 x 10 inch color photo, signed "A Paul, caramente Luciano Pavarotti 84." Issued by London Classics and with the great tenor's London recordings listed on the verso. Some creasing along left side, otherwise fine.
Magnificent signed doubleweight photograph of the great French chanteuse. "Disques Columbia" promotional photo, a stunning image of Piaf smiling and looking upwards, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen ink. Edges lighly nicked, small corner crease lower right, else fine. 16.5 x 22.5 cm
Autograph letter on the back of his printed card, from the hair and beauty stylist Jean d' Estrées ("visagiste pour la scène et la ville"), inviting the great chanteuse to be styled at the famous salon. 22 April, 1947. 7 x 10.5 cm. From a large Piaf collection assembled in France. Fine and unusual!
Spectacular duo of original portraits of Piaf by the French artist so closely associated with the French entertainment world of the mid-20th century. Each accomplished in ink, crayon, and gouache. Each signed "Kiffer," 12.5 x 20 cm, mounted to a larger sheet. In fine condition. Read More...
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Milan: Archetripografia di Milano. [1953]. The printed libretto of Pizzetti's opera "Cagliostro" with a signed autograph dedication to his friend Paolo Gabbrielli, Rome 1953, on front wrapper. Wrapper heavily foxed, else fine. Read More...
Three interesting autograph letters from the Italian composer, one including an autograph list of Pizzetti's compositions and writings until 1918. All addressed and sold with their original transmissal envelopes to the French music critic and important early supporter of Debussy, Georges Jean-Aubry (1882 - 1950). Florence 1913-18, together 8 1/2 pages. An important source of information on the early work of the influential Italian composer of operas, scenic and radio plays. Read More...
Firenze: A. Forlivesi. 1916. Upright folio. 11 pp. Printed wrappers, ownership signature and notation upper right corner of cover, wrapper about two-thirds split at the spine, edges a little rough, fine within. The first of the composer's group of Five Songs, each a setting of a different author and this one being by D'Annunzio. Read More...
Pair of Porter's ivory moleskin gloves (approx. 9 1/2 x 4 in.; 241 x 102 mm), ca. 1950; minor soiling. Provenance: From the collection Madeleine P. Smith, secretary to Cole Porter.
New York: Random House. 1936. First edition. Red Hot and Blue. A Musical Comedy. Quarto, original red, white and blue moire silk over boards. Signed limited first edition, one of only 300 copies signed by Cole Porter. Quarto. Title page printed in blue, red and black. Notorious for surviving in poor condition due to its fragile silk binding, the present covers are as usual stained and worn, and the first few pages have staining along portions of the margins. The signed limitation page is separated along the edge, but it and all of the musical numbers are otherwise clean and unharmed. This magnificent volume contains the lyrics, melody, and piano accompaniment for the ten songs from this popular Cole Porter musical comedy, including "It's De-Lovely," "You're a Bad Influence on Me," "A Little Skipper from Heaven Above," "What a Great Pair We'll Be," and "Red Hot and Blue."
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1953. First edition. Hardback edition of Kiss Me Kate - A Musical Play, by Samuel and Bella Spewack with lyrics by Cole Porter. The illustrated volume features the cast list for the original Broadway production and has been signed and inscribed to the front free endpaper by Bella Spewack to Baltimore Sun theater and film critic, Hal Gardner (1919 - 1995): "For: Hal Gardner - Please check that line in Kate 'we'll be shooting deer in the balcony / you know Baltimore' / Bela Spewack - Baltimore - Feb. 3, 1954." Read More...
Signed photograph of a portrait depicting the great Ukrainian pianist. 8.5 x 13.5 cm. Boldly signed and dated 1941 in blue ink. Mounting traces on verso, else fine.
Paris: Chez Rouart Lerolle & Cie.. 1930. Piano-vocal score. Title; 2-19 pp. [PN] R. L. 11656& Cie, R. L. 11657-11659. Edge creases on front cover, otherwise fine condition. FB 46. Schmidt 2a.
The Airs chantés were first performed in June of 1928 in Paris at the Salle Pleyel in a joint concert featuring Auric and Poulenc.
202. Poulenc, Francis. (1899-1963). Concert champêtre. Pour clavecin (ou piano) et orchestra (avec la version pour piano concertant).
Paris: Chez Rouart, Lerolle, et Cie.. 1929. First edition. Upright folio. Title; [i] (blank); 1-68 pp. (harpsichord and piano reduction). [PN] R.L. 11708 & Cie. Edges a bit rough, and somewhat yellowed, otherwise very good. From the library of Beethoven scholar and conductor, Elliot Forbes, and signed by him on the upper cover corner.
The Concert champêtre was first publicly performed in May of 1929 by Wanda Landowska, to whom the work is dedicated, at the Salle Pleyel, with Pierre Monteux conducting.
London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., printed by Soc. An. Dogilbert in Brussels. 1919. First edition, second issue. Upright folio. Title; 2-8 pp. (piano score). [PN] J.W.C. 2050. Ragged bottom edge on cover, some separation of pages from cover, generally very good. FP 14, Schmidt 1b. Read More...