Autograph letter from the German composer and influential conductor in the circle of Lortzing, Mendelssohn and Schumann. 1 page, June 2, 1861. Regarding his songs, Op. 212. Tears to two corner and margin, not affecting signature or body of letter. Together with a vintage postcard photograph. Read More...
Signed postcard photograph of the glamorous soprano, as seen in an elaborate fur outfit through a mist of snowflakes! Boldly signed with her name alone in black ink. Mounting remnants on verso, else fine. 9 x 14 cm. Read More...
Original photograph of the influential American composer, shown in preparation for a concert at the University of Colorado Music Hall. "With him are Gordon Mumma, left, whose piece 'Home' was to be performed, and David Tudor, busy with the intricate connections demanded by the maze of electronic equipment for production." 10 x 8 inches, crease upper left corner, else fine.
Original 1988 card stock program, signed by Cage with his full NYC address on the rear cover, beneath an amusing acrostic tribute, printed in purple ink around a vertical printing of the composer's name in blue. In fine condition. 15 x 21 cm.
Contract from Arrow Music Press for Carter's song "Heart Not So Heavy as Mine" signed "Elliott C. Carter, jr." and by the editor (and composer, conductor), Lehman Engel (1910 -82). 1 page, recto and verso. Hole punches at head, not affecting, and otherwise in very fine condition.
"... hints of Carter's later style can be found in the opposing voices of Heart not so heavy as mine (1938)..." Grove online
New York: Associated Music Publishers, Inc.. 1957. Small quarto [10-1/2 inches high by 7-1/2 inches wide], softcover bound in printed light tan wrappers. 152 pages. Very good condition, edges of the front wrap slightly darkened, short tear to the surface of the wrap at the spine. Read More...
Rare signed paper LP cover, printed in green, "Plectra & Percussion Dances" released by Partch himself on his own private Gate 5 label, this copy boldly signed and inscribed "To Fred Stitt 9/19/60 Harry Partch." The cover only (no record included), in very fine condition. Read More...
New York: Esoteric Records. VIntage LP recording, signed and inscribed on the photograph cover by the German-born American composer. ES-530. In fine condition and including the recording itself. Read More...
An uplifting original closeup headshot photograph of the smiling Satchmo, taken shortly before his death and with an obituary clipping affixed to the verso. 7.6 x 9.3 inches and in overall fine condition.
Vintage 8 x 10 inch glossy publicity photograph of the great Satchmo with his trumpet in hand, boldly signed and inscribed in green ink and in very fine condition.
Paris: Editions de la Sirene. 1920. First edition. Signed and inscribed on the title page: "A monsieur Paul Laffitte / bien cordialement / Georges Auric / Paris 23 octobre 1920. " Wrappers toned, generally fine. Read More...
15. Bach, J.S. (1685-1750). Brandenburgische Konzerte. Faksimile des Autographen. Faksimileausgabe nach dem Autograph Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin – Preußische Kulturbesitz, Musikabteilung, Am.B.78 [Brandenburg Concerti, BWV 1046-1051]
Leipzig: C.F. Peters. 1996. Oblong, 33 x 26 cm, 170 pp. Halftone monochrome facsimile of the dedication autograph score—dated 24 March 1721—for Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg. Read More...
Leipzig: Faksimile-Reihe Bachscher Werke und Schriftst. 1971. 2-color collotype of the instrumental and vocal parts in their original format. Scored for hn, 2-ob, 2-vln, va, bc, and SATB chorus. Afterword by Werner Neumann. The facsimile designed to resemble the original, the folder in linen and decorative paper. The box folder that holds the score has shelf and surface wear, bumped corners and marks. The facsimile score is in excellent condition, complete, unmarked. 9 x 14 inches.
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel. [1866]. Johann Sebastian Bach's Werke. Herausgegeben von der Bach-Gesellschaft. Erster Theil. 1722; Zweiter Theil. 1744; Anhang. Varianten und Erlauterungen. Engraved throughout. Halftitle; Title; Verzeichniss Der Handscriften und Drucke, Franz Kroll [xiii - xxxv]; Bemerkungen fur den Spieler [xxxvii]; 270 pp. Some browning and foxing, mostly around the outer edges of margins and rarely within the plate. Brown marbled boards, half tan percaline. Wrapper bound in, with the ownership signature of conductor and composer John Bitter (1909 - 1971). Read More...
Lipsia [Leipzig]: Breitkopf & Härtel. [1805]. First edition. 57pp. Upright folio. Fine quarter leather. Erroneously published as a work by J. S. Bach, this Mass in G major has been variously attributed to Lotti and Bach's second cousin, J. L. Bach. (Schmieder, Anhang 167). Extremely rare, 5 copies recorded by Worldcat.
TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, Kensington Palace letterhead, March 1990. Diana commends the English National Ballet on the occasion of its 40th anniversary in correspondence later printed in the official program. In full: “In 1950 a great theatrical endeavour was begun under the expert leadership of Anton Dolin and Alicia Markova. First as London Festival Ballet and now as English National Ballet, it has become an international force in the world of classical ballet and this evening pays tribute to this achievement. The Company has grown in stature over the last forty years and has achieved a very high standard which is appreciated by audiences not only in the United Kingdom, but worldwide. Tonight gives us an opportunity to salute the Company’s achievements and triumphs and to wish all the dancers and staff of English National Ballet a very successful and prosperous future.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of the English National Ballet 40th Anniversary Gala program in which this congratulatory message was printed. Read More...
Original program from the sixth American tour of the Ballet Russe under the directorship of Colonel W. de Basil. Among others, it features color reproductions on the cover and inside of Natalia Goncharova's striking set designs for "Coq d'Or." 52 pp. Corners a little worn, block separated inside from stiff covers, else fine.