ALS in German, signed “J Brahms,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 postal card, postmarked June 5 [no year] , Wieden, Wien to Munich. Addressed to the German Jewish orchestral conductor Hermann Levi (1839 - 1900). Elegantly matted and framed with an original photograph to 12.25 x 17.25 inches. Read More...
22. Brahms, Johannes. (1833–1897). Concerto for violin, Op. 77 [music] : a facsimile of the holograph score / by Johannes Brahms ; with an introduction by Yehudi Menuhin and a foreword by Jon Newsom
Washington [D.C.]: Library of Congress, distributed by Harvard University Press. 1979. Oblong folio, 30 x 37 cm. Original publisher's boards. xix pp. textual commentary, 106 pp. autograph manuscript facsimile.
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel. [after 1874]. First Edition, third issue. . Folio. Disbound. [1] (title), 2-27, [i] (blank) pp. Engraved. [PN] 8834. Title slightly soiled; occasional foxing; small tears to inner margin of last leaf with slight loss.
Unsigned original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Brahms by an anonymous studio. In very good condition, with creasing to corners, a small tear to the right edge, a few pencil notations, and some inherent text to the upper part of the image.
Collection of scores for piano, all upright folio, bound together as follows in black cloth, quarter black leather, each title page inscribed at the head with a number and ownership signature. Title page of Op. 76/1 separated and with ink stains on the following leaf, otherwise in fine condition throughout. Read More...
26. Brahms, Johannes. (1833–1897). Variationen über ein Thema von Robert Schumann für Pianoforte zu vier Händen. Op. 23.
Lpz. u. Winterthur: J. Rieter-Biedermann. [1863]. First edition. Upright folio. 25 pp. [PN] 270. McCorkle p. 80; Hansen p. 48/49; Cat. Hoboken 4 No. 30. Read More...
27. Brahms, Johannes. (1833–1897). Zwei Sonaten für Clarinette (oder Bratsche) und Pianoforte. Op. 120. Ausgabe für Clarinette und Pianoforte.
Berlin: Simrock. [July, 1895]. Parts, upright folio. [PN] 10408/10409. 7; 30 pp.; 8, 30 pp. Titelauflage of the first edition published in June, 1895 [the present issue mentioning the version for violin and piano which was published also in July, 1895]. McCorkle p. 482f, Hofmann p. 252 and Hoboken 4 Nr. 144 & 146. In an attractive marbled paper folder. Read More...
Original photograph of the well-known silhouette of Brahms. Vienna: R. Lechner...[Wilh. Müller] k.u.k. Hof- und Univ. Buchhandlung... k.u.k. Hof-Manufactur für Ogitigraogue, 1902. Read More...
Signed photograph of Hemala with Johannes Brahms at the entrance gate of Villa Miller-Aichholz. Doubleweight sepia photograph, 6.1 x 8.8 inches, by Foto Frankenstein Wien, inscribed and signed by Hemala to "Herrn Philharmoniker Erich Weiss" 2. IV. 1942. Excellent condition. From the collection of Vienna Philharmonic violist Erich Weiss (1904-62). Read More...
Single sheet program, Thursday, March 20, 1879. Philharmonic Society, St. James's Hall [London]. The program includes one of the first performances of the Brahms Violin Concerto, performed by the dedicateee of the work, Joseph Joachim, just three months after its premiere in Leipzig. In addition to Schumann's Symphony in E-flat and Weber's "Overture - Ruler of the Spirits," Nathalie Janotha performed the Beethoven 4th Concerto. Janotha has penned and signed a short note on the verso requesting a ticket to the concert for a young musician. Read More...
1869 CDV photograph of the great composer with Julius Stockhausen, the important German singer and singing master. Stamped at the base and verso by the photographer, Adele of Germany. 6.5 x 10 cm. A few stray marks, overall in very fine condition.
In 1868, Brahms conducted the first complete performance of his German Requiem, with Julius Stockhausen as the baritone soloist. The performance was a great success and marked a turning point in his career.
A copy of "Sadler's Wells Opera Book No.3, Peter Grimes, by Benjamin Britten" (Bodley Head, 1945), original printed wrappers with some minor spine and edge wear (as often with books printed to wartime specifications), slim 8vo (approx. 185 x 125mm). This copy DOUBLE-SIGNED by composer Benjamin Britten, once "with best wishes" in pencil below his frontispiece portrait, and again in ink on the title page. Additionally signed by Peter Pears (over a printed illustration of his 'Peter Grimes' character) and by fellow cast members Edmund Donlevy, Roderick Jones, Edith Coates, Owen Brannigan, Valetta Iacopi, Tom Culbert, Joan Cross and Minnia Bower. An excellent item of operatic history.
Signed photograph of the powerful Canadian tenor in perhaps his greatest role, the complete December 10, 1977 issue of Opera News, signed on the cover in black felt tip marker and is in good condition aside from slight wear.
Vintage photograph of the great composer/pianist descending an outdoor staircase with the Queen who paid an informal visit to Aldeburgh on the occasion of the opening of its new concert hall June 6, 1970. 8 x 10 inches. A few age spots, else fine.
Signed original Houston Rogers photograph of English composer, conductor and pianist, inscribed to the Australian operatic soprano, Sylvia Fisher (1910-1996) who created the role of Miss Wingrave in Britten's "Owen Wingrave" in 1971: "To dear Sylvia Fisher / in admiration + / gratitude / Benjamin Britten." 8 x 10 inches, slight chippings along the left and upper margins, overall in fine condition. A crisp original print, stamped by the noted photographer on the verso, with a wonderful association inscription from the composer.
1 page. June 1, 1869. From Munich, on embossed letterhead. Addressed to an unknown recipient, "Hochgeehrte Frau," and signed "Hans de Bülow." Usual folds, in very fine condition. In full: Read More...
Signed quotation from Nietzsche penned by the remarkable and eccentric American violinist. A student of Hubay, Enesco and Persinger, she remained in Europe during WWII, living with Wolf-Ferrari in Germany and premiering his Violin Concerto in 1943. She was blacklisted in the US when she returned and her career never recovered. Read More...
Typed letter, signed "Elliott Carter." 1 page, October 1, 1988 (postmark cancellation). The composer writes to a student who has written to him asking who he would like to see as the next President. In full: "Dear sir, I would like to see Mr. Mario Cuomo, governor of New York State be our president, but I can understand his not wishing to run after all the nonsense I read in the papers and see on TV that any intelligent man would want to avoid during the campaigning period. The issues no longer seem to be the important and serious ones as far as getting votes is concerned. " Typed on the back of the handwritten letter to him, in fine condition.
Boldly signed original Halsman 8 x 10 inch glossy photograph from the marvelous French pianist whose recordings of the Mozart concertos with Szell are models of elegance and transparency. Dated Nov. 1945. Three indentations along outer left margin, esle fine.
Signed 7 x 9 inch photograph from the great Spanish composer, conductor, and cellist, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, also well known as a humanitarian. An original doubleweight photograph of the Casals in his later years, playing his cello with his pipe in his mouth. Signed "Pablo Casals" in ink on the cello, creased corner lower left, some light rippling along the top, verso with some leaves taped on and a note reading "Casals included these dried leaves in the envelope."