Signed large photograph of a portrait of the American soprano, the first American to sing at Bayreuth (as Elsa in 1894). One of the true greats of the Golden Age, she is shown here as Isolde and has has boldly signed and inscribed, adding "Souvenir of 'Isolde' in Paris, 1910." In fine condition, 6.5 x 9.5 inches [16.5 x 24 cm] (sight), double matted to approx. 11 x 14 inches.
Large signed photograph of a portrait of the Golden Age Italian baritone, signed by the artist (Alfredo Galli) in pencil on the mount and boldly signed, inscribed and dated 30.IV.1920 by Ruffo. 8.5 x 12.5 inches [21.5 x 32 cm]. Upper right corner perished, mounting remnants on verso, else fine. Read More...
Stunning 11 x 14 inch gravure Dupont photograph of the famous German Soprano who was a member of the Metropolitan Opera from 1899 until the US entered WWI. After that, she became embroiled in political turmoil because of her German husband, Captain Hans Tauscher, who supplied arms and munitions to the German Army and was arrested, but later acquitted, in a plot to blow up Canada's Welland Canal. Gadski is shown as Brünnhilde, a role she defined for her era, being coached by Cosima at Bayreuth and performing it 45 times at the Metropolitan Opera. She has boldly signed, inscribed and dated May 08 in brown fountain pen ink. In Fine condition.
Autograph letter from the superb fiddler, specialist in the 19th century bravura repertory. A student of Persinger, Piastro and Kulenkampff, Ricci has been widely acclaimed for his technical prowess and was the first to record the 24 Paganini Caprices in their original version. Read More...
London: Boosey & Hawkes. 1963. Study Score. Printed wrappers, title page, list of characters, 1-80 pp. [PN] B&H 19057. 5.5 x 7.5 inches. Inscribed on title page in red ink "To George Perle / My best wishes / I. Stravinsky / Aug., 1965." Pencil marking "d-flat? on record" on second page of score. In fine condition. An interesting association copy, inscribed to the noted American composer and theorist George Perle (1915 - 2009) who founded the Alban Berg Society with Stravinsky and others in 1968. Read More...
Original Eisenstaedt photograph of the superb fiddler, specialist in the 19th century bravura repertory. A student of Persinger, Piastro and Kulenkampff, Ricci was widely acclaimed for his technical prowess and was the first to record the 24 Paganini Caprices in their original version. 7" x 9" photograph of Ricci, German Chancellor Franz Von Papen and writer Gerhart Hauptmann as the very young Ricci prepared to perform with the Berlin Philharmonic. With Eisenstaedt credit stamp on the back, this photograph was originally the property of Ricci's teacher, violinist Louis Persinger.
A rare autograph signature from the esteemed and influential blues musician. One of his earliest tunes, “Rollin’ Stone,” became the name of the super-successful British rock group and later a periodical ("Rolling Stone") which ranked him as one of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” in 2004.
Clipped from the conclusion of a letter, "So Thank Very Much Your Turly [sic] / Muddy Waters." 5.5 x 1.5 inches, affixed to a slightly larger sheet along the edges with tape.
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ALS, one page, 6 x 8, March 3, 1940. Letter to Louis Persinger. In part: “It would have interested me very much to hear Mr. Ricci’s concert, particularly after your warm and heartfelt words about his playing but unfortunately I was not free on the evening of the concert. Perhaps I will have another chance to hear him.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Originates from the collection of American violinist and pianist Louis Persinger (1887–1966), who trained at the Leipzig Conservatory and later taught at Juilliard, mentoring the likes of Yehudi Menuhin, Ruggiero Ricci, and Isaac Stern. At this time the 22-year-old Ruggiero Ricci was under Persinger’s tutelage, and was coming into his own after having been regarded as a child prodigy; he went on to become a very prolific and successful violinist, considered the 20th century’s greatest performer of Paganini’s works. A wonderful letter associating these three important figures of classical music.
An important and interesting collection of five original pencil drawings of various sizes, together with a signed program and an original photograph. Simply matted and backed (not attached) by foamcore, inscribed on the verso with details in the hand of Frederick Maddox. Provenance: The estate of Frederick Maddox/Lincoln Kirstein. Details as follows: Read More...
Original black and white poster, ca. 1960, with hand gouache coloring by the unidentified artist, signed in blue ink by Louis Armstrong, probably one of the largest signatures he ever signed and almost certainly the largest signed portrait of the great Satchmo in existence! Apparently obtained at the Morris Civic Theatre in South Bend, IN in 1963. In a large recent wood frame under UV-plexiglass. Some creases to the poster, but really in great shape overall. About 36 x 30 inches without the frame! Read More...
Tournai: Éditions Casterman. 1976. Deuxième édition revue et augmentée. Inscribed second and expanded edition of the groundbreaking volume by the composer, architect, and engineer who worked with Le Corbusier for 12 years. Read More...
Tournai: Éditions Casterman. 1979. Inscribed edition of this fascinating book in which the composer, architect, and engineer engages with Olivier Messiaen, Michel Ragon, Olivier Revault d'Allonnes, Michel Serres, Bernard Teyssèdrein exploring the intricate web between the arts and sciences, thereby demonstrating their interdependency as in the components of an alloy ("alliages"). Read More...
Original 1941 photograph by Lotte Jacobi of the composer and celebrated tenor, seated together at the keyboard. Signed lower right margin by the photographer and titled lower left, undated and probably printed ca. 1960. Mounted to rigid backing, matted and framed with only the image showing [3.75 x 2.75 inches]. Read More...
92. Strauss, Richard. (1864–1949). "Hymne an die Liebe" [3 Hymnen von Friedrich Hölderlin, Op.71, No. 1] - Autograph Manuscript Sketch Leaf, Signed on the composer's 60th Birthday
A large and extensively worked autograph manuscript sketchleaf for the first of the Drei Hymnen, Op. 71, accomplished in pencil on both sides of a trimmed sheet of printed musical manuscript paper, signed and dated in ink on the composer's sixtieth birthday "Richard Strauss / Garmisch, 11.6.24". Approx. 56 measures, with vocal line and short score, as well as unidentified scoring. Numbered "7" in the corner of the inscribed side, with additional (apparently mathematical) notations in two locations. 35.5 x 12.5 cm. Central vertical crease, else fine. Read More...
Humorous AMQS from the distinguished English pianist and pedagogue. one of the first pianists of the 20th century to focus purely on the works of J.S. Bach. He has here penned an amusing little songs on 5 lines, dated 23rd Jan. 1910 and signed "Harold Samuel / not his work!" 5.5 x 3.9 inches.
An original Helfer of Graz 4 x 6 ½ cabinet photograph signed by the Austrian composer, who also on the reverse has written in a bold hand, an autograph musical quote with the inscription: "To the excellent artist Mr. Holy with my deepest gratitude for his services dedicated to my art. Graz, (on the day of the Composers Festival) 1905."
Three-measure AMQS from the Italian musician and composer, Thalberg student who became professor at the Santa Cecilia academy of music at Rome, and subsequently had several successful European tours as a pianist. In 1863 he finally settled in London, where he remained for the rest of his life. He composed several hundred songs and pianoforte pieces, many of which became very popular. 12.5 x 7 cm, mounted to a slightly larger sheet. Fine.
TLS from the masterful violinist. 1 page, letterhead of the Israel Philharmonic. July 31, 1967. To Dirk Nabering of the Gustav-Mahler-Gesellschaft in Berlin, stating that "As you may know I have not played in Germany for obvious and personal reasons. There has been no change in my attitude about this and therefore I cannot accept your invitiation." Two-hole punch along left edge, else fine and sold together with the original envelope. Read More...
Exceedingly rare group of items from the French jazz guitarist and composer who was one of the most influential guitarists of his time. He was the creator of the “hot” jazz style of guitar playing, created after two of his fingers on his playing hand were paralyzed from a fire. He died in 1951 at the age of 43 from a brain hemorrhage. Read More...
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