Winter 2017 Catalogue

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41. [Mahler, Gustav. (1860-1911)].
Original 1910 Program from Conducting Engagement in Rome

Original concert program from the great composer's appearance conducting the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome on May 1, 1910. Mahler led the orchestra in a program including Tchaikovsky's Symphony no. 6, Wagner's Siegfried Idyll and the prelude to Meistersinger, and Beethoven's Leonora overture. 4 pp. Light wear around the edges; on p. 3, an asterisk has been marked in the margin; otherwise in very good condition overall. 6.5 x 10 inches (16.7 x 25 cm). Read More...
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42. [Mahler, Gustav. (1860-1911)] Böhler, Otto. (1847–1913).
Portrait in Silhouette Vignettes

Original jumbo cabinet photograph of a portrait of the great composer and conductor in silhouette vignettes by Otto Böhler. Eighteen small vignettes tightly arranged over the sheet depict Mahler conducting at the Vienna Court Opera, capturing his very animated style of conducting and his distinctive curly hair and reflective eyeglasses. Photographic reproduction as part of a series of "Dr. Otto Böhler's Schattenbilder" by R. Lechner of Vienna, and on the photographer's card. A few smudges and surface scratches, but overall in fine condition. 7.25 x 9.75 inches (18.3 x 24.8 cm). Read More...
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43. Mason, William. (1829-1908).
"Improvisation Op. 51" - Autograph Manuscript Quotation

AMQS by the American composer and pianist, son of the important hymn composer Lowell Mason. Two measures of music written in the composer's impeccable hand, signed and dated New York, April 24 1900. The quotation has been made on a leaf from a diary dated January 24 (Mason's birthday) and printed with Mason's name and a quotation from Milton. The leaf is unfortunately torn in two, with some losses to the music; there are chips and tears around the edges; otherwise the signature itself is in good condition. 11 x 16 cm.
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44. [Mayr, Simon. (1763-1845)] Morandi, Giovanni. (1777-1856).
Sinfonia dell' Sig. Giov. Simone Maier, Ridotta per Cimbalo.

Original manuscript, in an unidentified hand possibly that of Giovanni Morandi, of a sinfonia from the opera "Adelasia ed Aleramo" by the German composer Simon Mayr, arranged for harpsichord or pianoforte by Italian composer Giovanni Morandi. 18 pp. Overall toning and edge wear, but otherwise in fine condition. 11.75 x 8.75 inches (30 x 22 cm). Read More...
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45. [Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix. (1809–1847)].
Original 1887 Concert Program in Memory of Mendelssohn

Original program from a concert given by the Stern'scher Gesangverein of Berlin in memory of Felix Mendelssohn, on November 4, 1887, the fortieth anniversary of the composer's death. The orchestra was the Philharmonische Kapelle, conducted in the Mendelssohn Psalm 42 and Mozart Requiem by E. Dudorff. 6 pp. 13.5 x 20.5 cm. Two hole-punches along the left edge, else fine. 

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46. Milhaud, Darius. (1892–1974) & Monteux, Pierre. (1875–1964).
Original Photograph

Original 1936 snapshot of the prolific French composer and the great conductor together in Les Baux-de-Provence. The two were acquainted for many years, with Milhaud a frequent guest conductor at the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra during Monteux's tenure there; Milhaud also composed a special piece for Monteux's eightieth birthday in 1955! The two are seen relaxing in deck chairs outside; on the verso, an unidentified hand dates the picture to August 1936. A slightly blurred image but otherwise in fine condition. 2.25 x 3.5 inches (5.8 x 8.7 cm). From the estate of Monteux's daughter, Nancie Monteux Barendse.

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47. Moszkowski, Moritz. (1854-1925).
Autograph Musical Quotation

AMQS from the German-Jewish composer, pianist, and teacher known for his great output of piano works.  Moszkowski has penned two measures of a theme in E minor on a postcard showing the Rio Paraná, Argentina. Dated Gérardmer (Lorraine, France), August 15, 1905. On the verso, the postcard is addressed to the Argentinian collector Ramona Imaz Otaño, with the original French stamp and postmark. Slight wear to the edges; overall in very fine condition. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (14 x 9.1 cm). Read More...
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48. [Native American Music] Troyer, Carlos. (1837 - 1920).
Collection of 'Traditional Zuni' Songs

Newton Center, MA: Wa-Wan Press. 1904-1909. First Edition. An interesting collection of sheet music for 8 pieces of Troyer's 'traditional Zuni' music. The seven songs and one instrumental piece are inspired by the traditional music of the Zuni people, one of the Pueblo peoples, whose tribal lands are on the Zuni river in western New Mexico. The songs, with texts in English, are accompanied by explanatory texts about the traditions of the Zunis. Present are: Zunian Lullaby (cop. 1904, two copies); Zuni Lover's Wooing (cop. 1904); The Sunrise Call (cop. 1904); The Coming of Montezuma (cop. 1904, two copies); The Festive Sun-Dance (cop. 1904); Ghost Dance of the Zunis (for piano, violin, and gong ad lib, cop. 1904); Indian Fire Song (cop. 1907); and Hymn to the Sun (cop. 1909). Some light toning, but overall in fine condition, with the exception of Ghost Dance of the Zunis (spine split, with some small tears). 10.5 x 14 inches (26.8 x 35.3 cm). Read More...
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49. Hutchinson, Jesse. (1818 - 1853).
"The Old Granite State. A Song Composed, Arranged, and Sung By THE HUTCHINSON FAMILY."

New York: Horace Waters. [1843]. Upright folio (13.5" x 10").  10 pp. Separated covers along the spine, heavily foxed and toned, a rather fragile copy. Read More...
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50. Nielsen, Carl. (1865-1931) & Telmányi, Emil. (1892-1988).
"Koncert for Klarinet og Orkester" - Two Autograph Manuscripts

Two autograph musical manuscripts of the important Danish composer's Clarinet Concerto op. 57, one solo clarinet part signed by the composer and accomplished in his own hand, and one piano reduction in the hand of his son-in-law and colleague, Hungarian violinist Emil Telmányi, with autograph notes and corrections from Nielsen. The latter is dated at the foot: Fuglsang, August 19, 1928, only four days after Nielsen's completion of the concerto, and is therefore one of the earliest manuscripts of the piece, alongside the original score in the collections of Copenhagen's Kongelige Bibliotek. Read More...
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51. Niemann, Walter. (1876-1953) [Röntgen, Julius. (1855 - 1932)].
24 Präludien, Variationen über eine alt-holländische Sarabande, Impressionen, Singende Fontäne - INSCRIBED TO JULIUS RONTGEN

First edition scores to four piano works by the German composer and writer on music Walter Niemann, three of which are inscribed by the composer to the German-Dutch pianist and composer Julius Röntgen, with one further score inscribed to a female recipient in another hand. The scores are as follows: 24 Präludien für Klavier, op. 55 (Leipzig: C. F. Kahnt, 1918. [PN] 7974), inscribed on the cover (translated from the German): "To Professor Julius Röntgen in heartfelt respect and thanks for the kind introduction to your Academy. Leipzig, May 1919." 23 pp. Toning and pencil markings likely in Röntgen's hand, overall in fine condition; Impressionen. Sechs Stücke für Klavier zu 2 Händen, op. 112 (Leipzig: C. F. Peters, 1927. [PN] 10573), inscribed on the title page (translated from the German): "To Professor Julius Röntgen in admiring devotion and thanks from the composer. Leipzig, S[aturday] 7 Jan. 1928." 40 pp. With Röntgen's ownership signature on the cover and performance markings in pencil throughout, overall fine; Variationen über eine alt-holländische Sarabande, op. 118 no. 2 (Leipzig: C. F. Peters, 1930 [PN] 10798), inscribed on the title page (translated from the German) "To Professor Dr. Julius Röntgen/Beethoven, in great and thankful admiration with greetings to Holland from the composer. Leipzig, Sept. 1930." 16 pp, with Röntgen's ownership signature on the cover and performance markings in pencil throughout, overall fine; Singende Fontäne, op. 30 (Leipzig: C. F. Kahnt. 1915. [PN] C.F.K. 7413), inscribed on the verso of the first page to a "Frau A. von Feldau[?]" and signed by an unidentified "friend of the composer," dated June 17, 1929. 7 pp. Original wrappers detached with some edge tears and toning, overall good. Read More...

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52. Prokofiev, Sergei. (1891-1953).
Typed Letter Signed - " I do not think that I will write music for this little book"

Typed letter signed from the important Russian composer to progressive journalist Pierre Paraf, thanking him for sending Prokofiev "Danseur rouge," a work by Paul Knudsen. Dated Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, August 1, 1927. Translated from the French, in part: "Please excuse me for not yet having thanked you for sending "Danseur rouge" by Mr. Knudsen. I have been extremely busy in the past months and it was only in the course of the last week that I was able to read the "Danseur rouge," which seemed to me a work of great talent. I read it with great pleasure, notwithstanding the mistakes in the translation. Yet, I do not think that I will write music for this little book, for at the moment my thoughts are with other plans, but I am interested in Paul Knudsen's work and I would be pleased to read his other plays [...] Serge Prokofieff." 1 p. Block of toning from prior mounting, with tape stains around outer edges, folds, else fine.  Read More...
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53. Ravel, Maurice. (1875-1937) [Salzedo, Carlos. (1885-1961)].
L'Enfant et les Sortileges - INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY TO CARLOS SALZEDO

Paris: Durand. 1925. First Edition. Fantaisie lyrique en deux parties. Poeme de Colette. Partition, Chant et Piano. Upright folio. 101 pp.  [PN] D. & F. 10,699. Inscribed at the head of the first page of music "A Carlos Salzedo  / harpiste-magicien / Affectuesement / Maurice Ravel 13/7/25." An extraordinary copy of the first edition of the vocal score, inscribed to the great French harpist/composer/conductor Carlos Salzedo, generally regarded as one of the finest harpists in history, whose virtuosity remains unparalleled and who wrote numerous works for harp which remain in the repertoire. In fine condition, original illustrated wrappers toned and with a few mends, in a sumptuous fine deco-style binding of gilt paper over burgundy leather, inset reproduction of the cover illustration on front board, with an inset blue leather title plate beneath. Read More...

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54. Rimsky-Korsakow, Nikolai. (1844-1908) & Steinberg, Maximilian. (1883-1946) & Nicolayev, Leonid. (1878-1942) & Myaskovsky, Nikolai. (1881-1950) & Gnessin, Mikhail. (1883-1957) & Veysberg, Yuliya [Weissberg, Julia.] (1878-1942) & Glier, Reyngol'd [Glière, Reinhold.] (1874-1956) & Gedike [Goedicke], Aleksandr Fyodorovich. (1877-1957) & Vasilenko, Sergei. (1872-1956).
Autograph Musical Quotation and Ink Portrait with AMQS's from 11 Further Russian Composers and Pianists

A striking collection of short AMQS's by Russian composers and pianists on a single sheet, including a short unsigned autograph quotation from the important composer's opera Pan Voyevoda, and signed autograph quotations from eleven other musicians. The musical quotation in Rimsky-Korsakov's hand is clipped and mounted below a pen drawing of the composer by A. Haferland. The other composers represented are: Maximilian Steinberg (Scherzo from Symphony no. 3); Leonid Nicolayev (Sonata for Cello and Piano); Nikolai Myaskovsky (Symphony no. 10); Mikhail Gnessin ("Abrahams Jugend"); Alexandre Karzew (Prelude op. 10, no. 1); Julia Weissberg ("Die Kleine Seejungfrau"); Reinhold Glière (Symphony no. 2); Alexandr Goedicke (String Quartet); Sergei Vasilenko (Violin Sonata); and two others. Several of the autograph quotations are dated April 1929. 23.5 x 19.5 cm. Read More...
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55. [Romani, Felice. (1788-1865)].
Sinfonia Ex. G. à Violino Primo, Violino Secondo, con Basso, S. I. ad usum F. Romani. - Copyist Manuscript

Set of manuscript parts, in a copyist's hand, for a chamber work of two movements for two violins, two oboes and bass, likely dating from early 19th-century Austria or southern Germany. By an unidentified composer, apparently with the initials S. I. as shown on the title page. Five parts (including the three string parts given in the title and also two further parts for two oboes in the same hand) as follows: Violino I (5 pp); Violino II (5 pp); and Basso (5 pp), all folio; Oboe I (2 pp) and Oboe II (2 pp), 4to. Unbound. Each part also marked as "No. 9" and copied throughout in a bold, clear manuscript hand. The work is in two movements, "Allegro" and "Presto." Heavy wear and some tearing to the title page; overall toning and ink bleed-through, but otherwise highly legible and in very good condition.  Read More...
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56. [Royal Music Festival] [Grisi, Giulia. (1811-1869)] [Rubini, Giovanni Battista. (1794 - 1854)] [Tamburini, Antonio. (1800 - 1876)] [Attwood, Thomas. (1765-1838)] [Bishop, Sir Henry Rowley. (1786-1855)] [Smart, Sir George Thomas. (1776-1867)].
1834 Royal Musical Festival Concert Programs

Interesting set of four programmes from the 1834 Royal Musical Festival concerts at Westminster Abbey, each individually bound in string, contained together in a crimson velvet-covered 7.5 x 9.5 inch folder, with impressed gilt crown title, evidently a lavish production for the honored guests of the palace.  Each of the four programmes providing a full list of those featured in the concert series and including all the names of performers in the huge orchestra and chorus, these groups being formed from a combination of London and provincial players. There are also printed lists of the Patrons, Vice-Patrons, Presidents and Directors for the Festival.  Read More...
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57. Rutter, John. (b. 1945).
"Requiem" - SIGNED Facsimile Musical Manuscript

Signed facsimile of a manuscript page from the British choral composer's beloved Requiem. The first page of the Agnus Dei is reproduced from the composer's autograph sketch, showing his corrections and changes. He has signed boldly at the lower right. Number 51 of 1000, published by Sterling Galleries with their embossed stamp at the foot. Some light waviness, but overall in very fine condition. Approx 11 x 15 inches, handsomely framed to 18 x 22 inches.  Read More...
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58. Sauer, Emil von. (1862-1942) [Sinagaglia, Leone. (1868-1944)] [Böhler, Otto. (1847–1913)].
"Berlin in Wien" - Signed Silhouette Image of Conductors

Original reproduction silhouette image of conductors and pianists by the Austrian silhouette artist Otto Böhler, signed and inscribed on the mount by German composer and pianist Emil Sauer to the Italian composer Leone Sinigaglia. Translated from the French, the inscription reads: "To my charming colleague Leone Sinigaglia, with best wishes, Emil Sauer. Souvenir of the enjoyable time spent with him in Vienna. January 1898." The silhouetted figures are (left to right): Felix von Weingartner, Felix Mottl, Ferdinand Löwe, Robert Fuchs, Emil Sauer (at the piano), and Arthur Nikisch. Reproduced by R. Lehner of Vienna and on the photographer's mount. One small chip to the inscription; light surface wear and some light soiling to the verso; overall in fine condition. 9.75 x 7.25 inches (24.7 x 18.3 cm). Read More...
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59. Smyth, Ethel. (1858-1944).
Autograph Signature

Autograph signature from the important English composer and member of the women's suffrage movement, dated 1937. On a small trimmed leaf, mounted on a black album page. Light foxing; overall in fine condition. 3 x 2 inches (8 x 5.3 cm), mounted to 4.75 x 6.5 inches (11.8 x 16.5 cm).
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60. Sondheim, Stephen. (1930–2021).
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" - SIGNED VOCAL SCORE & LIBRETTO

Vocal score and libretto to the very popular 1962 musical, each boldly signed by the important composer and librettist.  The vocal score (New York: Chappell & Co, Inc, copyright 1964) has been signed on the title page and is in fine condition. The libretto (New York: Dodd, Mead, & Company, 1963) features a charming two-page illustration by Al Hirschfeld and 8 pages of photographs from the original Broadway production, and has been signed by Sondheim on the front endpaper. Hardcover with original dustjacket. A few small tears, tape remnants, and shelf wear to the libretto's dustjacket; otherwise overall in fine condition. Read More...
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