Paris: Propriete de l'Auteur; chez les Principaux Marchands de Musique. [ca. 1815]. A remarkable association copy inscribed from the important Italian composer, one of the central figures in the development of the "opera semiseria" at the start of the 19th century, to the most celebrated soprano of the age, likely in the year of her first appearance in Paris. Upright folio. Title; 2 - 18 pp. Engraved throughout. Inscribed at the head of the title page in brown ink "Alla Santa, ed ... Giuditta Pasta - L'Amico suo / L'Autore." Bound with string along the spine, edges and center of score a little creased and worn, some staining to the internal pages, else fine. Read More...
Superlative original 1940's doubleweight photograph of the great Italian Basso in his most celebrated role, inscribed and signed in white ink: "To Jean with happy remembrances of our stay together in the South Pacific and warmest wishes for Your happiness and future Ezio." Photographed by the American portrait photographer Philippe Halsman, with photo credit printed in white on bottom right and stamped on the back. 8 x 10 inches. Read More...
A small collection of engraved portraits depicting important European singers of the nineteenth century, published by Aubert as part of a series for the "Galerie de la Presse, de la Littérature et des Beaux Arts." The twelve singers shown are Giovanni Battista Rubini, Anna Thillon, Giovanna Rossi-Caccia ("Mlle. Rossi"), Fanny Tacchinardi Persiani, Luigi Lablache, Pauline Viardot ("Pauline Garcia"), Giulia Grisi, Julie Dorus-Gras, Laure Cinti-Damoreau, Cornélie Falcon, Mécène Marié de l'Isle ("Marié"), and Adolphe Nourrit. Notes about each singer have been made in pencil on the verso of each. Each measuring 8 x 10.75 inches (20.4 x 27.3 cm); three trimmed to 7 x 10 inches (17.5 x 25 cm) and reinforced with mounting tape on the verso. Some foxing and toning and some irregularly trimmed edges; otherwise overall in very good condition.
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Signed photograph of the French baritone, regarded as one of the very finest interpreters of mélodie, inscribed to impresario and Columbia Artists manager André Mertens. One corner crease; overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.5 cm). Read More...
A small collection of hand-colored engraved portraits depicting French opera singers of the mid-nineteenth century in their celebrated roles in operas by Halevy, Auber, Rossini and Niedermeyer. Published by Maison Martinet as part of a series, "Galerie Dramatique," for the Académie Royale de Musique. The singers shown are: Rosine Stoltz as Marie in Rossini and Niedermeyer's Robert Bruce; Achille Riquier as Dominico in Auber's Haydée; Mlle. Darcier as Rose-de-Mai in Halévy's Val D'Andorre; Gustav Louis Esprit Euzet as Mathisen in Meyebeer's Le prophète; Jean-Étienne-Auguste Massol as Ruben in Auber's L'enfant prodigue; Boulo as Constantin in Halevy's La dame de pique; and Luigi Lablache as Caliban in Halevy's La Tempesta.Read More...
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A stunning hand-colored postcard of the Italian lyric soprano who created many Puccini, Leoncavallo, and Mascagni roles, and who was the first Madame Butterfly at La Scala. She has signed boldly to the right of the image. Undated. In very fine condition. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (13.8 x 8.7 cm). Read More...
An excellent signed photograph postcard of the great Italian baritone, shown in a formal pose holding his hat and gloves. Stracciari has signed at the right and dated Bueons Aires, August 4, 1908. On the verso, the postcard is addressed to the Argentinian collector Ramona Imaz Otaño. With the stamp partially removed, otherwise in very fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 13.4 cm). Read More...
A fine hand-colored signed postcard photograph of the Italian soprano, older sister of Luisa, wife of conductor Cleofonte Campanini, and successful in many roles in the United States. Dated Milan, December 1, 1904, the postcard is inscribed to the Argentinian collector Patricia Otaño (translated from the Italian): "With great pleasure I send you my signature, hoping soon to meet you personally. Eva Tetrazzini Campanini." Her elegant half-length profile portrait is beautifully hand-colored in pink, yellow, and green, with a facsimile signature at the left. On the verso, the postcard is addressed to the Argentinian collector Ramona Imaz Otaño (the first name has been changed, presumably from Patricia -- her sister?). In very fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.5 x 13.7 cm).
Original program for a farewell concert given by the important Italian soprano in London on November 6, 1919. Tetrazzini, about to sail for the United States, performed at the Royal Albert Hall with Lenghi Cellini, Albert Sammons, PEter Dawson, and Pietro Cimara. The attractive Art Nouveau program includes stylized engraved and woodcut portraits of the singers. 12 pp. Overall toning and light creasing, edge wear, and some wear to the spine, but overall in very good condition. Read More...
A lovely photograph portrait postcard of the legendary coloratura soprano, signed and inscribed with "affectionate greetings to the beautiful [Argentinian collector] Miss Ramona Imaz Otaño," and dated at the Grand Hotel No. 15, May 11, 1907. Addressed to Otaño on the verso with original stamp and postmark. In very fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14.2 cm). Read More...
Charming autograph letter from the important nineteenth-century singer to a female friend and pianist, organizing an evening of chamber music and reporting an amusing mistake made by her maid. Dated Thursday, March 29. Translated from the French: "Dear young friend, Will you be so kind as to bring the (simple) quartet version of the Bach Concerto? I cannot find my orchestra parts any more. Don't be late -- I have had a nice Pleyel brought for you. We will play in the Galerie -- it will be charming. [...] We'll begin with the beautiful Schumann string quartet. Can you imagine, my new maid, who brought your answer yesterday evening, said [...] that you would come this evening, but that you were too tired to play... Pantomime!!!! Isn't that lovely?" 3 pp. on a small bifolium with Viardot's monogram. In fine condition. 6 x 4 inches (15.4 x 10 cm). Read More...
Signed reproduction print of a caricature sketch of the legendary dance duo by the noted American artist Al Hirschfeld. Signed at the bottom right in blue ink Hirschfeld's trademark narrow capital letters. In very fine condition. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.5 x 28 cm).
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Evocative original French portrait in ink and gouache of the important ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, shown here seated at the keyboard. Signed and inscribed by the artist lower right in pencil "Avec ses plus respectueux hommage" and dated 1914. 24 x 17 cm. Read More...
Original program from a performance of the Russian Ballet (Ballet Russe) at Covent Garden on June 24, 1912. The program starred Tamar Karsavina and Nijinsky in L'Oiseau du Feu, as well as Thamar and Les Sylphides. 4 pp. One heavy vertical folding crease; otherwise in fine condition. 7.25 x 9.75 inches (18.5 x 24.5 cm). Read More...
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[Ballets Russes]. "Saison Russe" - Two 1911 Special Issues of Comoedia Illustré
Numéro Spécial: n°16 & 19 / 3ème année. Two special issues of the illustrated magazine dated May 15, 1911 and July 1, 1911 and including features on the Saison Russe, with pictures of Nijinsky, Cecchetti, and other dancers, and coverage of the new ballets Scheherazade and Petrouchka. An illustrated article on "La maison des danseuses" includes drawings of ballerinas Anna Pavlova, Tamar Karsavina, and Lydia Lopokova. Further articles on opera, concerts, and the theatre are supplemented with many photographs, illustrations, and advertisements. 37 pp. (480-516) and 42 pp. (600-641). Some wear to the covers, the second issue with a few small tears and the cover detached; a few clippings have been removed inside; otherwise overall in very good to fine condition. 9.5 x 12.5 inches (21.7 x 31.7 cm).
Rare original prospectus program from the 1916 - 1917 US tour of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. The present program includes photographs of some of the principle dancers, including Nijinsky, as well as a magnificent two-page lithograph of Leon Bakst's set for "L'Apres-Midi d'un Faune." This particular program is from one of the two shows held at the Lyric Theater in Baltimore, Fri-Sat, November 17 & 18, 1916. 22 pp. Light foxing to the wrappers; spine slightly split with one corner tear; one vertical crease; overall in very good condition. 6 x 9 inches (15.4 x 23 cm). Read More...
An exceedingly rare example of the signatures of the popular ballroom dancers credited with invigorating the popularity of modern dancing. Dated February, 1914. Inscribed by famous dance team Vernon and Irene Castle. Ink on card measuring approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Light toning and edgewear. Very good. Read More...
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New York: Henry Holt and Company. 1946. The important African-American dancer and choreographer's account of her anthropological research trip among the Maroon tribe of Accompang, Jamaica, signed and inscribed on the front endpaper to pianist and composer Hilda Davis, the sister-in-law of Pierre Monteux and wife of bandleader Meyer Davis. Dunham has boldly signed and inscribed: "To Hilda Davis / affection, admiration and appreciation for you and your wonderful family." Hardcover with original dust jacket; some tears to the dust jacket, otherwise in very good condition. 162 pp. 6.5 x 9.5 inches (16 x 24 cm). From the estate of Monteux's daughter, Nancie Monteux Barendse. Read More...
Group of autograph letters from the great dancer/choreographer, Jerome Robbins to Lincoln Kirstein, the American writer, impresario, art connoisseur, and cultural figure in New York City who, with George Balanchine, founded the New York City Ballet (first known as the "Ballet Society") in 1948. Two postcards, three notecards on his stationery, a typed letter signed, and a photocopy of a magazine article with an autograph annotation at the head, various dates, all addressed to Lincoln Kirstein and signed "Jerry." An interesting record of the friendship between these two important cultural figures during the later years of both their lives. In fine condition overall. Read More...