Highly uncommon original oblong sepia doubleweight photograph of the important String Quartet, signed by Alphonse Onnou (violin), Laurent Halleux (violin), Germain Prévost (viola) and Robert Maas (cello). Signed by each in the lower blank margin, inscribed at the head to violinist Adele Bucklin, "in memory of some quartet lessons / friendly souvenir...30 July, 1933." Small mounting stains to upper corners, else fine. 25 x 20 cm. The only signed photograph of the historic ensemble that we've ever encountered on the market. Read More...
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Rare single-sheet program from a Hungarian performance, ca. 1920's, of the legendary quartet, lead by Arnold Rosé (1863-1946), who was Mahler's brother-in-law and who worked closely with Brahms and others. The quartet gave first performances of works by Brahms, Reger, Pfitzner, Korngold, Schmidt, Schoenberg (first 2 Quartets) and Webern (Five Movements). This performance included the Brahms string quartet op. 51 no. 2, as well as works by Beethoven and Borodin. The program cover features a halftone image of Arnold Rosé. Heavy creasing, some toning and slight chips; overall in good condition. 6 x 9.5 inches (15.7 x 23.8 cm).
A rare postcard photograph signed by the complete members of the legendary quartet in its most successful formation (ca. 1905-1920): Arnold Rosé, Paul Fischer, Anton Rusitzka, and Friedrich Buxbaum. The quartet is shown as photographed by d'Ora of Vienna, and the members have signed at the right of the image. Light toning; overall in fine condition. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (14 x 9 cm). Read More...
Original postcard photograph signed on the verso by the complete members of the legendary quartet in its 1923 formation: Arnold Rosé, Paul Fischer, Anton Rusitzka, and Anton Walter. The quartet is shown as photographed by Julietta of Bucarest, with the photographer's dated stamp at the lower right. The members have signed on the verso in pencil. Light toning; overall in fine condition. 5.25 x 3.5 inches (13.4 x 8.5 cm). Read More...
A rare photograph of the the great Hungarian quartet, with printed signatures from members Feri Roth, Jeno Antal, Ferenc Molnar and Janos Scholz, and signed and inscribed by Roth at the head in ink. He has penned an inscription to a Miss Mary Jane Clinite, dated San Francisco, July 17, 1937, and signed "the Roth's." One slight crease at the lower right; overall in fine condition. 9.75 x 7.75 inches (24.7 x 20 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph of the skillful if straightforward German conductor who had the misfortune to operate in the shadow of better-known Teutonic maestri of his generation such as Furtwängler, Klemperer, and Knappertsbusch. A member of the Nazi party, he was artistic director of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra during Furtwängler's tenure as chief conductor, and testified on his behalf at Furtwängler's denazification proceedings. 14.5 x 10.5 cm. In fine condition.
Vintage postcard photograph of Bernstein in a contemplative pose, boldly signed in black ink "Leonard Bernstein" in the lower blank margin. Ink a little smudged, else in fine condition. 9 x 14 cm.
Rare signed photograph of the great Italian conductor who was considered Toscanini's successor before his tragic early death in a plane crash. Boldly signed in blue ink on the photograph page in a 1951 program. Some light creases to the photograph page, the rest of the program in generally worn condition. Covers, plus 12pp. Approx. 5.5" x 8.5". His programme, given on 10th October 1951 with The Philharmonia, included the Vivaldi Seasons, Strauss Tod und Verklarung, Sibelius Swan of Tuonela and Rossini's WilliamTell overture.
Original 1967 Paris Match press photograph of the legendary conductor, on vacation and enjoying his book on a shady lounge chair beneath a palm tree. 9.4 x 7.2 inches. Fine.
An early autograph letter from the conductor. 1 page, carte pneumatique. Paris, 28 June, 1907. Addressed to Mlle. Godard, asking her to speak on his behalf to the Isola brothers who were at the time seeking a director for an orchestra under their management. Read More...
Original signed matte sepia photograph of the great conductor known for conducting the premiere of The Rite of Spring and for his tenures with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Orchestre Symphonique de Paris and the San Francisco Symphony. Shown standing outside, holding a suitcase and looking dapper with his trademark mustache. He has signed at the lower left and inscribed, "To Marion Hooper, with best thanks for her kindness to our family." One chip at the lower left and slightly irregularly trimmed at the sides, but overall in fine condition. 7.5 x 10 inches (19 x 25.2 cm). From the estate of Monteux's daughter, Nancie Monteux Barendse.
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Monteux, Pierre. (1875–1964). "Sol Fa Si La Si Ré Polka" - Autograph Musical Manuscript from his First Performance with a Professional Orchestra
An historic autograph musical manuscript of a very early short piece for orchestra in the hand of the great conductor known for conducting the premiere of the Rite of Spring and for his tenures with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Orchestre Symphonique de Paris, and the San Francisco Symphony. A light-hearted polka named after the notes of its primary theme, which when spoken together quickly form the phrase "Sol facile à cirer" -- "Floor easy to polish" -- the work was composed for piano in 1892, when Monteux was only sixteen and studying at the Paris Conservatory. When invited to conduct a piece at a charity event, he then orchestrated the polka. At this event, according to biographer John Canarina, "Standing for the first time in front of a professional orchestra, directing his own composition, he then and there determined to become a conductor, an ambition, that, according to Monteux, he had harbored since the age of twelve." Although Monteux continued to compose and play the viola as a teenager, it was at this point that his attention turned to conducting, his great calling and passion -- making this work an important marker of this turning point. Read More...
New York: Schirmer. 1966. First Edition. Dyeline facsimile of the autograph score. Unbound, as issued. Heavy overall toning; otherwise in very good condition. 11 x 15 inches (29 x 38.4 cm). 11 pp. An uncommon copy of the American composer's Introit (1965-66), an orchestral piece written in honor of the great conductor Pierre Monteux, this copy from the estate of Monteux's daughter, Nancie Monteux Barendse. Worldcat records only one copy, and none in the US. Read More...
Striking signed original Lundt of Berlin cabinet photograph of the supreme Wagner conductor, "Dr. Karl Muck." Muck was director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1906 - 1908 and again from 1912 - 1918. 10.5 x 16.5 cm. Small chip to upper right corner of mount, else fine.
Signed photograph postcard of the important conductor, the first conduct Bruckner's 7th Symphony and the first to record Beethoven's complete 5th Symphony. Nikisch has signed boldly across the image of himself smoking in an armchair, ca. 1900-1910. Light ghost transfer of another signature to the upper edge, otherwise in fine condition, an ideal uninscribed example. Read More...
Autograph signature from the great conductor, inscribed on an album leaf to a Frl. Sonja Brandenburger and dated Zurich, October 1950. On the verso, a small halftone photograph of violinist Nathan Milstein is mounted. Some light wear, overall fine. 5.75 x 7.25 inches (14.7 x 18.2 cm).
Signed photograph of the great conductor in action. Boldly signed and inscribed and dated November 1952 in the lower blank margin. In fine condition. 5 x 7 inches [12.5 x 17.5 cm].