Original program from a Monte Carlo recital given by the Basque pianist, boldly signed on the cover and dated December 9, 1950. The cover features a half-tone photograph of Iturbi with his cigar; the program included works by Mozart, Schumann, Liszt, Ravel, Albeniz, Debussy, and Gershwin. In fine condition. 8.25 x 11 inches (21 x 27.6 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph from the Spanish composer and pianist. Halftone photograph, mounted on a postcard, boldly signed and dated Paris, November 1935. In fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm).
From the collection of Monique Paravicini Simon (1916-2003), who was active in the world of dance and involved in the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo.
Original outline of the Spanish musicologist and composer's left hand, traced in pencil, boldly signed in ink and dated Valencia, January 29, 1951 on an album leaf titled "Forget-Me-Not." Left edge rough and some light toning; overall in fine condition. 7.5 x 10 inches (19 x 25.7 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph from the Spanish violinist and composer who was particularly successful in Germany for his operas and orchestral works. Halftone photograph on the verso of a single-sheet concert program, boldly signed and dated May 5, 1938. Vertical folding crease and overall toning; otherwise in fine condition. 10.75 x 8.25 inches (27.5 x 21 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph from the Catalan soprano and Lied specialist. Clipped halftone photograph, mounted on a postcard, boldly signed and dated February 1934. In fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm).
From the collection of Monique Paravicini Simon (1916-2003), who was active in the world of dance and involved in the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo.
A rare autograph signature from the Spanish violinist and composer known as "Sarasate's spiritual heir." A bold signature mounted diagonally on a postcard together with a clipped reproduction portrait sketch. In fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm).
From the collection of Monique Paravicini Simon (1916-2003), who was active in the world of dance and involved in the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo.
Signed halftone photograph of the Spanish soprano, an important Mozart and Lied interpreter during the 1940's. Clipped from a French concert program or brochure from the Salle Gaveau, Paris, which has been stamped for admission on the recto. On the verso, part of the program is visible, and the collector has dated in pencil: February 14, 1935. One water spot on the recto, slightly affecting the signature; otherwise overall in fine condition. 5.5 x 8.5 inches (13.5 x 21 cm). Read More...
Very rare signed photograph of one of the most significant Spanish composers of the twentieth century. Clipped halftone photograph, mounted on a postcard, inscribed in a secretarial hand to Monique Paravicini Simon and signed by the blind composer himself beneath. In fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm).
From the collection of Monique Paravicini Simon (1916-2003), who was active in the world of dance and involved in the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo.
An autograph letter and autograph postcard from the Spanish critic, composer and diplomat who was the preeminent Spanish musicologist of the Silver Age, to composer and critic Louis Carol-Bérard. The postcard (undated) enquires after his address (translated from the French): "Dear Monsieur Carol Bérard! I want to write to you but I don't have your address! Could you please write to me in Madrid so that I can reply at more length. I asked Ricardo Viñes for your address..." In the letter which follows, without Carol-Bérard's name but evidently also addressed to him (2 pp.; Madrid, August 18, 1919) Salazar thanks the critic for sending him an article ["La Musique d'Espagne," which appeared in the periodical Hispania in 1919], discusses further articles and upcoming performances, and asks for Francois Poulenc's address. (Full translation below.) Postcard of Cordoba with some toning and chips, letter with toning and folding creases; overall in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.7 x 13.8 cm) and 6.75 x 9 inches (17.5 x 23 cm). Read More...
Original program cover from a recital of the virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist, boldly signed on the cover photograph in blue ink: "Souvenir / Andres Segovia." Segovia performed at the Salle Pleyel, Paris, on June 17, 1959. The verso lists part of the program, including works by Scarlatti, Bach, and others. Right edge worn with several small tears; otherwise in fine condition. Single sheet, 8.5 x 11.5 inches (21.8 x 29.5 cm). Read More...
A fantastic collection of 57 signed postcards from Latin American, Spanish and Italian musicians, actors, and other cultural figures, collected ca. 1905 in Buenos Aires. The collection, on a variety of artistic and portrait postcards, some hand-colored, includes many beautifully detailed autograph musical quotations and some amusing inscriptions. On the verso, most of the postcards are addressed to the (sister?) collectors Ramona Imaz Otaño and Patricia Otaño; many of those presumably earlier addressed to Patricia have been changed to Ramona's name, suggesting some swapping or perhaps a little jealousy! Read More...
Signed photograph of the popular Spanish mezzo-soprano, made famous by her Rossini roles, who left more than 200 recordings but died in childbirth at the age of 40. Supervia is shown in an inset halftone bust portrait with her face upturned, and has signed on the mount below the image. Dated on the verso: February 22, 1934. Some toning to the edges but overall in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph from the Spanish pianist who taught Francis Poulenc and premiered works by Ravel, Debussy, Satie, Falla and Albéniz. Clipped halftone photograph, mounted on a postcard and signed on the mount. In very fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm).
From the collection of Monique Paravicini Simon (1916-2003), who was active in the world of dance and involved in the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo.
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[Spanish Music]
Vilato, Juan.. Signed Photograph
Signed photograph of the Spanish singer, clipped from the sleeve of his 1950's-era record "Zarzuelas d'Espagne." 7 x 5.5 inches (17.8 x 14 cm). In fine condition.
From the collection of Monique Paravicini Simon (1916-2003), who was active in the world of dance and involved in the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo.
Striking signed photograph of the great Satchmo, who is shown playing captured from a dramatic low angle. He has signed and inscribed in green ink in the lower margin. 8 x 10 inches. Fine.
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[Jazz & Song]
Baker, Chet. (1929-1988). The Most Important Jazz Album of 1964/65 - SIGNED LP
Uncommon signed album from the tragic jazz great whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug related death in 1988. LP album, titled "The Most Important Jazz Album of 1964/65," signed and inscribed by Baker to Paul McMahon on the cover and dated 1964. Colpix Records, CP 476. Some light edge wear, but overall in fine condition and a crisp signature and inscription. Read More...
Original souvenir program from the 1957 jazz tour, signed over their photographs by vocalists Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan, and Joe Williams, bandleader Count Basie, vibraphonist Terry Gibbs, pianist Phineas Newborn Jr., and drummer Sonny Payne, and also featuring photographs of Jeri Southern, a young Chet Baker, Bud Powell and others. 24 pp. Wear to the spine, with some pages detached from the staple binding; overall in very good condition. 9 x 12 inches (22.7 x 30.5 cm).
Original ca. 1960 prospectus from Capitol Records' "Dimensions in Jazz" series, featuring an early full-page signed photograph of the legendary jazz trumpeter. Davis shown as a young man holding his trumpet, and has signed: "Miles Davis / Thank you." Opposite, a page of text gives Davis' biography. The booklet also features photographs and text on the Modern Jazz Quartet, Virgil Gonsalves, a young Nina Simone, and others, as well as a two-page spread on "Jazz in America" by John S. Wilson, with amusing drawings. Some light toning and rubbing to the spine, but signed photograph very fine and overall fine. 9 x 12 inches (22.8 x 30.5 cm). Signed images of Davis are surprisingly uncommon from this period.
Original program from Duke Ellington's European fall tour of 1959, designed by Horst Lippmann, signed by Ellington and several members of his orchestra, including: Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves, Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, and several others. Signed on an opening page (upside-down) in blue ballpoint pen. Creasing to the covers, and interior pages (detached, but all present) are in fine condition, with only light handling wear. 11 x 10 inches.
Signed LP from the innovative jazz pianist, who has signed boldly on the cover of his 1963 album Interplay, adding above "I like this one! A good day," and the date "1979" and signed also by the two last members of the Bill Evans Trio, Joe LaBarbera and Marc Johnson, who add their signatures and the year 1979 evidently from a concert appearance that year, despite the fact that neither appear with Evans on the present album. Read More...