Winter 2018 Catalogue

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141. [Opera] Catalani, Angelica. (1780-1849).
Engraved Portrait

Original portrait of the celebrated Italian soprano, one of the greatest bravura singers of all time, engraved after a drawing by Adam Buck. Overall toning; lower caption almost entirely trimmed away; mounting remnants on the verso and edges; overall in very good condition. 4.25 x 6.5 inches (11 x 16 cm).
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142. [Opera] Chesnel, Jean. (1915–?) & Ross, Gertrude. (1889–1957).
Three Signed Photographs

Three signed photographs of musicians of the early twentieth century, inscribed to tenor Lawrence Strauss. Shown are baritone Jean Chesnel (inscribed "in remembrance of a few minutes of fugitive meeting obtained through 'Pelléas'" and dated July 3, 1947), composer Gertrude Ross, and a "Gladys" we have been unable to identify. Overall very fine. 5.25 x 7 inches (Chesnel) and 8 x 10 inches. Read More...

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143. [Opera] De Reszke, Edouard. (1853–1917) [Klein, Herman. (1856–1934)].
Autograph Letter

Autograph letter from the important Polish bass, a major opera star of the late-nineteenth century and younger brother of the tenor Jean de Reszke, to the English musician and music critic Herman Klein. June 14, 1904. Translated from the French, in part: "I have just received your kind letter, and I hasten to respond on the subject of your project to establish a school of singing in New York. The idea is excellent. I would be very happy to collaborate with such a dear friend as you, whom I respect and consider the true 'gentleman' that you are. But before giving you a definite response, you will permit me to reflect a little..." 2 pp. on a lined bifolium; some light edge toning and wear, but overall in fine condition. 5.25 x 8.25 inches (13.3 x 20.8 cm). Read More...
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144. [Opera] De Reszke, Jean. (1850–1925) [Klein, Herman. (1856–1934)].
Autograph Letter

Autograph letter from the important Polish tenor, a major opera star of the late-nineteenth century, to the English musician and music critic Herman Klein. July 11, 1917. Writing shortly after the death of his brother, the bass Edouard de Reszke, Jean writes of his sadness and of his plans to publish his memoirs. Translated from the French, in part: "My dear friend, Thank you for correcting in the D. Telegraph the [news...] from the American press. Our dear Edouard is missed by all, and I have hundreds of letters and telegrams from the whole world, which I have to reply to and which prove how much he was appreciated; it is a consolation in my sadness. I have been tempted more than once to publish my artistic memoirs and I have started the work, which was interrupted by the war but which I hope to resume. I would have liked to undertake this with you, but I have a Polish writer [...] who I cannot dismiss." 2 pp. on a black-bordered card, together with the original envelope. Light edge wear to the envelope, but overall in very fine condition. 5.25 x 3.5 inches (13.5 x 8.8 cm). Read More...
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145. [Opera] [Donizetti, Gaetano. (1797–1848)] Donzelli, Domenico. (1790–1873).
Two Arias for "Fausta" - Autograph Musical Manuscripts

Autograph musical manuscripts in a copyist's hand for two additional arias by Donizetti for his opera Fausta, as sung by the tenor Domenico Donzelli and signed by Donzelli on the first page of each. Titled: Adagio Nuovo scritto [per il ...] Sig. Donzelli da scegliersi a suo desio and Cabaletta per Crispo Atto II nuova scritta espressamente per il Sig. Donzelli. Undated [ca. 1833.] Scored for orchestra and solo voice (Crispo), with an empty choir part in the second aria. 11 pp. and 8 pp., on hand-ruled manuscript paper. On the first page of each, an autograph note in the hand of Domenico Donzelli reads: "Autografo di Donizetti." In fact, the manuscripts are in a copyist's hand: apparently, Donzelli intended "autografo" in the sense of an original composition by Donizetti. The numbers on the first page, 32 and 33, are likely catalog numbers from a theatre or the singer's collection.  Read More...


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146. [Opera] Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich. (1925–2012).
Signed Program Photograph

Signed halftone photograph of the great German baritone, lieder specialist beyond compare, on a single sheet extracted from an English concert program ca. 1950's. Fischer-Dieskau has signed boldly over the image in red ink. On the verso, a section of texts shows that he performed Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen. Left edge rough with some light toning, but overall in fine condition. 6.25 x 8.75 inches (15.9 x 22.3 cm).
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147. [Opera] [CALIFORNIA] [Garden, Mary. (1874–1967)] Silverwood, Francis Beatty. (1863–1924) & Frankenstein, Abraham Franklin. (1873–1934).
I Love You California - Original Sheet Music

[Los Angeles?]: F. B. Silverwood. c. 1913. Fifteenth Edition. Original sheet music to what would later become the state song of California, the cover featuring a bold image of soprano Mary Garden, who popularized the song. The back cover shows a facsimile of a letter from Garden to the lyricist: "Dear Mr. Silverwood: I am proud to be the first to sing your most beautiful song in public..." 4 pp. Area of foxing to the front cover, and some light edge wear and toning; overall fine. 10.75 x 14 inches (27.2 x 35.3 cm). Read More...
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148. [Opera] Gatti-Casazza, Giulio. (1869–1940).
Original Photograph

Large original doubleweight photograph of the influential Italian opera manager, shown in a profile portrait by Mishkin of N.Y, ca. 1910.  Press stamp to the verso. Some light edge wear, but overall in fine condition. 9.5 x 13.5 inches (24.2 x 34 cm).

Gatti-Casazza succeeded his father as manager of the municipal theatre in Ferrara and was manager of La Scala in Milan from 1898 to 1908, before his move to New York City where he was head of the Metropolitan Opera from 1908 to 1935.

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149. [Opera] Homer, Louise. (1871–1947).
Signed Photograph

Original doubleweight photograph of the great Golden Age contralto, signed and inscribed to violinist Jaroslav Siskovsky and dated Palm Beach, February 4, 1930. Stamped on the verso by artists' managers Evans and Salter. Overall toning and mounting remnants to verso; overall fine. 7.75 x 10 inches (20 x 25.2 cm). Read More...

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150. [Opera] Lehmann, Lotte. (1888–1976).
Signed Photograph

Signed postcard photograph from the German soprano particularly known for her roles in Strauss, Wagner and Beethoven. She has signed at the foot and dated 1936. Slight smudge to the date, but otherwise in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.7 x 13.7 cm).
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151. [Opera] Levasseur, Nicholas. (1791–1871) [Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791)].
Leporello in Don Giovanni - Original Engraving

Original hand-colored engraving of the important French bass Nicholas Levasseur as Leporello in Mozart's Don Giovanni. Engraved by Louis Maleuvre and published by Hautecoeur-Martinet, Paris, [1835]. Light toning, but vibrantly colored and overall in fine condition. Ca. 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14 x 21 cm), matted to 8 x 12 inches (20 x 30 cm).
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152. [Opera] Melba, Nellie. (1861–1931) [Klein, Herman. (1856–1934)].
Group of Autograph Letters to Herman Klein

Group of four autograph letters and one further autograph document from the great Australian soprano of the Golden Age, to the singer, pedagogue and critic Herman Klein. Undated. One letter (2 pp., on Surrey letterhead,) congratulates Klein on his marriage (probably his third marriage, to Helene Fox, in 1905): "...tis so seldom one hears of real happiness & I congratulate you both on your mutual love—I have been very [ill] with influenza, laryngitis and bronchitis so I am feeling very sorry for myself— My boy too is giving me great anxiety as his heart is weak. I hope to arrive in New York about Xmas time & shall hope to see you both." Two of the letters (each 2 pp.), on letterhead of her London residence in Great Cumberland Place, deal with arranging a meeting with Klein and mention again that Melba is ill with bronchitis. The fourth letter (2 pp., on Buckinghamshire letterhead,) mentions that Melba is busy entertaining but invites Klein to call the following week. The final document (4 pp. on Melba's London letterhead), in Melba's hand with further notes apparently in Klein's hand, is a précis of Melba's life, career and most important performances. Some light toning but overall in fine condition. 5.5 x 7 inches (14.3 x 18 cm). Read More...
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153. [Opera] [Moore, Grace. (1898–1947)] Schang, Frederick Christian. (1808–1978).
Typed Letter from the Metropolitan Musical Bureau

Typed letter signed ("F. S.") from F. C. Schang, secretary of the Metropolitan Musical Bureau, to beloved soprano and actress Grace Moore. December 19, 1935. 1 p. Schang asks Moore to proofread an advertisement for Cosmopolitan magazine, promoting her radio appearances, which "will break just about the time of your Metropolitan debut." Folding creases and one slight tear; overall fine. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.5 x 27.8 cm).

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154. [Opera] Tamagno, Francesco. (1850-1905).
Two Autograph Letters, mentioning Verdi's Funeral

Two autograph letters to his family from the most famous dramatic tenor of the golden age and the creator of the historic role of Otello. In the first letter, dated April 16, 1899 and addressed to Tamagno's "adored children" (probably meaning his grandchildren), the tenor reports on his recent performances [in Naples], his frustration with the audience's demands for four encores and his failing health: "I find myself to be so exhausted after each performance that I am getting worried about my health." Revealing his disdain for nobility, he reports: "Their, not my, royal highnesses were present but after the first act the princess, who had not been feeling well, had to leave the theater. You can imagine my chagrin!" The second letter, dated [February] 26, 19[01] and addressed to "Dear Tuccia," reports that Tamagno will not be able to attend the large public funeral of Giuseppe Verdi, due to the rehearsals for Meyerbeer's Le prophète in Monte Carlo: "Will you please have a large wreath made and also a moving inscription to go with it? If I came to Milan I am sure that I would catch such a cold that I wouldn't be able to sing any more this winter." Tamagno goes on to mention the Opera Monte-Carlo director Raoul Gunsbourg and promises: "Soon I will ship to you the three large and beautiful rugs I bought in Paris." Each 3 pp. Light overall toning and folding creases; in fine condition. 4.25 x 7 inches (11 x 18 cm) and 5.5 x 8.5 inches (13.8 x 21.5 cm). Read More...

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155. [Opera] Thomas, Rudolf..
Original Contract with the Hamburger Volksoper

Original contract with the Hamburg opera house, signed by the German conductor who became an influential teacher at Columbia University in the mid-twentieth century. Signed at the foot by Thomas and by a representative of the opera house. 4 pp. Toning and significant wear to the upper and lower edges, with some tears; overall very good. 8.25 x 13 inches (21.1 x 33.2 cm).

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156. [Opera] Voigt, Deborah. (b. 1960).
Signed Photograph

An attractive large signed photograph of the soprano superstar, shown posing in a black and red evening ensemble. She has signed at the foot in purple ink. Glossy color photograph in very fine condition. 8 x 12 inches (20.3 x 30.1 cm).

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157. [Conductors] Arditi, Luigi. (1822–1903) & Murio-Celli d'Elpeux, Adelina. (1844–1900).
Two Autograph Musical Quotations

Two autograph musical quotations, from the important opera conductor Luigi Arditi and the Polish opera singer and pedagogue Adelina Murio-Celli, penned on recto and verso of an album leaf. Arditi has penned two measures in A flat major from an unidentified composition, signed below and dated New York, April 5, 1881. Murio-Celli has penned a phrase of two measures with the text "Oh! breathe one word of gladness..." and dated New York, April 20, 1897. 9 x 6 inches. In fine condition. Read More...

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158. [Conductors] Boult, Adrian. (1889–1983).
Signed Halftone Photograph with Concert Program

Signed clipped halftone photograph of the important English conductor, together with an original 1946 concert brochure featuring a further photograph of Boult on the cover. Boult is shown together with Italian conductor Mario Corti, and has signed over the photograph and its mount. The concert brochure, advertising the Cheltenham Autumn Music Festival of November 4–7, 1946, shows Boult on the cover, "who will conduct the performance of Elgar's 'Dream of Gerontius.' " Some light toning and wear; overall fine. Photograph mounted to 4.5 x 3 inches (11.4 x 7.6 cm); brochure (4 pp.), 5.5 x 8.5 inches (13.9 x 21.6 cm).

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159. [Conductors] Martinon, Jean. (1910-1976).
Signed Program Photograph

Signed halftone photograph of the French conductor and composer in action, taken from a 1957 concert program. Martinon has signed in blue ink below the image; another hand has dated March 12, 1957. Right edge rough; otherwise in fine condition. Single sheet, 5.5 x 8.5 inches (13.8 x 21.5 cm).
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160. [Conductors] Monteux, Pierre. (1875–1964).
Signed Photograph

Signed halftone photograph of the French conductor known for having directed the first performance of The Rite of Spring and for his tenures with the symphony orchestras of Boston, San Francisco, and Amsterdam. Full-page halftone photograph, apparently taken from a program, signed at the foot. On the verso, a further unsigned photograph of Charles Munch. Some light edge wear; overall fine. 7.75 x 10.5 inches (20 x 26.6 cm).
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