Fall 2014 Catalogue

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182. Mitropoulos, Dimitri. (1896–1960).
Signed Photograph

A sensational signed doubleweight Balon of San Francisco photograph from the American conductor, pianist and composer of Greek birth. Inscribed to Desire Ligeti, basso of the San Francisco opera and on Broaday: "To Desire Ligeti / in remembrance of our collaboration. Very appreciatively, D. Mitropoulos / 1951." 8 x 10 inches and in very fine condition, an ideal example. Read More...
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183. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791).
Cosi fan tutte Dramma giocoso in due Atti... Partitura... Weibertreue oder die Madchen sind von Flandern komische Opera in Zwey Aufzugen. [KV 588]

Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel. [1810]. First edition. Folio. 2 volumes: 1f. (title), 3-153 pp., [i] (blank); 155-269 pp. Both engraved. [PN] 1363. Text in both Italian and German. Each volume in green printed wrappers, laid down/rebacked, the two volumes contained in a fine custom box, marbled paper over green leather with title plate to spine and front. Hirsch II 633 and Plate XXIII. Sonneck Dramatic Music p. 116. Hoboken Catalogue Vol. 12, 421 (containing both the text of the separately-paginated libretto and an additional title preceding the second act, not found in the present copy). RISM M4693. Read More...
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184. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791).
[Requiem mass, K.626] Requiem. Vollständige farbige Faksimile-Ausgabe im Originalformat der 2-teiligen Handschrift Mus. Hs. 17.561 aus dem Besitz der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek. Herausgegeben und kommentiert von Günther Brosche.

Graz: Documenta Musicologica, II/27 & Musica Manuscripta, VI.. 1990. Oblong, 35 x 26 cm, 40, 200 pp. First complete facsimile of the autograph and sketches with the finishing work of Süßmayr and others. Commentary in Eng-Ger by Günter Brosche. Superb 4-color halftone in the original size. Limited Edition of 2000 copies, this copy #728. Three volumes, two of facsimile and one hardbound of commentary, in slip-case, all in dark blue marbled covers. 250 x 330mm. Fine.
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185. [Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791)].
1791 "London Chronicle" Recording Mozart's Death

The London Chronicle, N. 5512.Vol. LXX. From Tuesday, December 20 to Thursday, December 22, 1791. Disbound, from a larger volume. 4to, complete in 8 pages. Full red ink stamp on page 4, very nice condition. Read More...
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186. Musin, Ovid. (1854 - 1929).
Autograph Signature

Bold autograph signature of the important Belgian violinist, "Avec les compliments de Ovide Musin / San Francisco March 23th [sic] 1887," on an album sheet measuring 7.5 x 4.75 inches. Fine.

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187. Nelsova, Zara. (1918 - 2002).
Signed Photograph

8 x 10 inch signed photograph of the Canadian-born and London-trained cellist, a prodigy helped as child by Barbirolli and Casals who taught her. At 14, she made both her London recital debut and first orchestra appearance under Sargent. 1942 saw her NYC recital debut. She lived in London for a period and introduced many modern works by Barber, Hindemith, Shostakovich , Bloch etc. In 1955 she became an American citizen and was very active in the US as performer, recording and as a teacher at Juilliard. She was the first American cellist to perform in the USSR and concertized and recorded with the pianist Grant Johannesen to whom she was married from 1966-73. She recorded both Bloch's Schelomo & Barber's Cello Concerto under the composers's baton. SCARCE.
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188. Ormandy, Eugene. (1899–1985).
Signed Photograph

Excellent signed 1944 8 x 10 inch doubleweight photograph, a pensive shot of the conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for 40 years. In fine condition with slightly creased/soiled corners and a smudge to the date.

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189. Pasta, Giuditta. (1797 - 1865) [Viardot, Pauline. (1821-1910)].
Important Autograph Letter to Viardot, from the day of Pasta's final performance

Autograph letter to Pauline Viardot. 3 pp. London, July 12, 1850. Translated in full from the Italian: "Dearest Lady, Forgive me for taking so long in answering your dearest letter. I had hoped to be able to do it in person but now that I am prevented from doing so by obvious circumstances, I take the pen to let you know of my great gratitude in being so honored. Your graciousness does not surprise me and it brings to me the greatest pleasure. // Please be kind enough to send to Miss Parodi, 11 Brompton Square, that which you have been generous enough to dedicate to me --I am anxious to see the fruits of that treasure of your mind and your heart -- I send you a few notes that I did for the benefit of our poor refugees -- Please be indulgent and send me your thoughts. // I leave unhappy at not coming to pay my respects in your magnificent castle and take with me the hope of seeing you one day on my lake. // I repeat the sentiments of my highest esteem for you my dear lady, Yours, Giuditta Pasta." In fine condition, light toning and a few small tears around the edges. Set in a double-sided presentation mat. Read More...

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190. Popper, David. (1843 - 1913).
Large Autograph Musical Quotation

Large AMQS from the influential Czech-Austrian cellist and composer. Six bars of an etude for cello alone, all double-stops and very difficult, and even including some fingerings. He has dated and very boldly signed "D. Popper". 7.75 x 10 inches, on a sheet of card stock, with a small portrait of Popper glued to the card at the bottom underneath the signature, fine. Autographs from Popper are uncommon. Read More...
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191. Prihoda, Vasa. (1900-1960).
Autograph Signature

Bold autograph signature from the magnificent violinist, the leading Czech virutoso fiddler after Kubelik. On an album page, 11.5 x 18.5 cm, with another unidentified signature (likely a pianist) and a halftone clipped photograph. Rather uncommon.
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192. Primrose, William. (1903-1982).
Signed Program

Signed 1948/1949 San Francisco Community Concert Association recital program from the leading violist of his time, a member of the London String Quartet and the NBC Symphony under Toscanini before embarking on an unprecedented successful solo career as violist. Signed additionally by pianist, David Stimer. Second page torn at head from mounting, otherwise good condition. Signed programs of Primrose are elusive.
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193. Puccini, Giacomo. (1858–1924) & Illica, Luigi (1857–1919) & Giacosa, Giuseppe. (1847–1906).
Contract Assigning All Rights For "Tosca" to Ricordi

Important document, written in an unknown hand, signed in ink by the composer and both authors of the libretto, dated the day before the French premiere of "Tosca" (13 October, 1903) at the Opéra-Comique, Paris, assigning to the publisher G. Ricordi of Milan all rights and proceeds from performances of the opera in France, both in French and Italian. DS, Paris, 12 October, 1903. 1 page, signed "Giacomo Puccini," "Luigi Illica," "Giuseppe Giacosa." 17.5 x 25 cm. Two contemporary registration stamps, neat creases, moderate toning and a few small pin holes at edges, overall in fine condition. Read More...
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194. Rachmaninoff, Sergei. (1873–1943).
Signed Photograph

A striking vintage glossy 10 x 8 inch photograph of Rachmaninoff composing at his desk, signed and inscribed in ink and dated 1941, two years before his death. In fine condition.
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195. Reich, Steve. (b. 1936).
Autograph Letter

Scarce ALS from the American composer, an influential pioneer of minimalist music. On a card. New York, Dec. 17, 1974. Sending a fan a copy of his new book which "contains a list of works + recordings in the Appendix. For your interest, my musicians (all 12 of them) + I recently recorded Drumming (1 1/2 hours long), Six Pianos, and Music for Mallet Instruments, Voice and Organ for Deutsche Grammophone. They have produced a very beautiful 3 record box complete with 12 page illustrated booklet. It's DG. 2740-106 and will be released in mid to late January 1975. - Hope you will enjoy it." Autograph material of Reich is very rare. Read More...
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196. Reichardt, Johann F. (1752–1814) & Kunzen, Friedrich Aemilius. (1761–1817) [Salieri, Mozart, Dalayrac, Turk etc.].
Studien für Tonkünstler und Musikfreunde, eine historisch-kritische Zeitschrift für das Jahr 1792

Berlin: im Verlage der neuen Musikhandlung. 1793. 4to (27 cm). 2 parts in 1: 192 + 172 pp + Inhalt (IV+IV+IV+IV+IV+IV+IV+IV), consisiting of 24 issues of the Musikalisches Wochenblatt followed by the six issues under the name Musikalische Monathsschrift followed by Index pamphlets printed on dark green paper for each. Full brown leather, gilt to spine with five raised bands, paper title plate. Early stamp of the Hochschule fur Lehrerbildung Sarrebrücken to title, a few other stamps and notations, scattered foxing throughout, generally fine. RISM B VI, 1,465. Rare. Worldcat recording 6 copies total, 3 in the United States, of which only 2 are apparently complete. Read More...

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197. Richter, Sviatoslav. (1915–1997) .
Autograph Musical Quotation

Uncommon detailed AMQS from the great Russian pianist, who pens a humorous chord of trilling flutes ("Flauto 1, Flauto II, Flauto III") and horns ("Corni") below playing repeated forte Gs, signed "With best wishes" above and "Sviatoslav Richter" within the staff lines. On an album page measuring 12.5 x 9.5 cm and in very fine condition.
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198. Romberg, Andreas Jakob. (1767-1821) & Romberg, Bernhard. (1767 - 1841).
Trois Quintetti Pour Flu?te, Violon, deux Altos et Violoncelle. No. 3.

Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel. [ca. 1803]. Upright folio. Parts, complete. Engraved. [PN] 133. Violin part in self-printed wrappers, the set contained in a later hand-illuminated paper wrapper. Fine. RISM A/I R 2269.
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199. [Salzburg Festival].
Salzburger Festspeile 1938 Festschrift [Program]

Berlin: Gebrüder Mann. 1938. Chilling Nazi-era Salzburg Festival program. Printed on very heavy stock paper with a rag-edged soft cover, embossed profile of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and gold blocking of the title on the front. Verso of title page printed with quotation from Hitler "Die Kunst ist eine erhabene und zum Fanatismus Verpflichtende Mission“ ("Art is an Ennobling Mission Demanding Fanaticism)” opposite a full-page photograph of Hitler. That is followed by a full-page picture and a statement by Dr. Joseph Goebbels (Reichsminister für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda). The balance is devoted to the Salzburg Music Festival, its history, its legends and the festival program itself, with each event of the 1938 Music Festival described in detail, including performances of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg by Wagner, Don Giovanni by Mozart, Falstaff by Verdi, Fidelio by Beethoven, Figaros Hochzeit by Mozart, Der Rosenkavalier by Strauss and Tannhäuser by Wagner. A special section is devoted to the Salzburg area (Salzkammergut) in pictures with many black & white etching type pictures and eight full-color pictures tipped-in. 9-3/4 x 12-1/4 inch, very heavily illustrated, approx. 100 unnumbered pages, Read More...
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200. Scarlatti, Guiseppe Domenico. (1685-1757).
Libro De XII Sonatas Modernas para Clavicordio Compuestas por El Senor D. Domingo Scarlati...

London: Printed for the Editor & sold by J. Johnson facing Bow Church Cheapside. [ca. 1752]. Second edition. Folio (33 cm). [4] p., 41 p. of music. Includes the Sonatas K. 106-107, 55, 117, 44, 104, 53, 101, 100, 105, 140, and 116. First publication of each of the sonatas, except for K. 100, which is a later printing. Disbound, many pages separated at spine, some foxing, toning and chipping, title trimmed and incorporated into another sheet, fair. RISM S 1202; BUCEM, v. 2, p. 925; Hopkinson, Cecil. Eighteenth-century editions of the keyboard compositions of Domenico Scarlatti. Transactions of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, 3 (1948), p. 62, no. 10.
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201. Schelling, Ernest. (1876 - 1939).
Autograph Musical Quotation and Drawing

An unusual AMQS from the American pianist, composer, and conductor who has drawn some musical notes and also drawings of stick figures playing the cello and horn!


A student of Moszkowski, Leschetizky and Paderewski, he was an important pianist and was also the first conductor of the Young People's Concerts of the New York Philharmonic.

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