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Paul Badura Skoda.\" Fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093096714399,"sku":"375","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Badura_Skoda_sig_Schubert_LP.jpg?v=1722185915"},{"product_id":"390-astaire-fred-1899-1987-signed-photograph-with-sincere-good-smiles-for-the-holiday-season","title":"Astaire, Fred. 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Scattered marks and creases, margins trimmed, else fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19.5 x 24 cm).","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093097042079,"sku":"390","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Astaire_2C_Fred_SP_390.jpg?v=1722185918"},{"product_id":"507-puccini-giacomo-1858-1924-bergonzi-carlo-1924-2014-signed-photograph-as-pinkerton","title":"[Puccini, Giacomo. (1858–1924)] Bergonzi, Carlo. 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He could sing a high D!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093101105311,"sku":"519","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Rosvaenge_SP063.jpg?v=1722185945"},{"product_id":"568-verdi-mascherini-conley-novelli-reggiani-signed-rigoletto-program-photograph","title":"[Verdi] Mascherini, Conley, Novelli, Reggiani. 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Early connections with Diaghilev led to fruitful work in 1930s Paris as conductor \u0026amp; composer where his ballet \"ICARE\" was an important event. He had permanent posts in Stockholm, Paris, Montreal, Madrid, Monte Carlo \u0026amp; Rome as well as appearances with all the major orchestras and some great recordings. 5 x 6.25 inches (12.7 x 15.9 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the 1930s, Markevitch wrote one major work a year, to the point of being hailed as a second Stravinsky. A work from 1931, Rébus, was originally intended to be a ballet with choreography by Leonid Massine. The work was never staged but had its debut in a concert version, with the composer conducting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rebus is the depiction of a syllable, a word, or a name through enigmatic images.In the original plan for the ballet, the audience was supposed to guess which proverb was being illustrated by the various scenes. They were to submit their answers at the end of the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe titles for the scenes were:\u003cbr\u003ePrélude au Rébus\u003cbr\u003eDanse de Pauvreté\u003cbr\u003eGigue des Nez\u003cbr\u003eVariations de Pas\u003cbr\u003eFugue des Vices\u003cbr\u003eParade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final word of each scene, omitting the first and last is: Pauvreté, n’est pas vice (Poverty is no vice). Oddly enough, these scene titles were only in the individual parts, not the full score. We don’t know if the audience was told the puzzle or was even able to sort it out from the concert performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this work, the product of the 19-year-old Markevitch is remarkable for what it achieves as a concert work in and of itself. The six parts are all done at a quick tempo – there is, as one reviewer said, ‘no andante by way of contrast’ but rather through ‘giving each piece a different character and colour’. The critic for the New York Times in his review of the premiere noted in particular the Variations movement as being of ‘splendid originality. Long melodic phrases unfold themselves as in Mussorgsky, but above them swarms an agitated mass of rhythmic motives curiously interlaced in a subtle counterpoint.’ Through his review he compares Markevitch not only to Mussorgsky but also to Ravel and Stravinsky, starting with his mastery of composition at such a young age.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Maureen Buja, INTERLUDE, \"The Puzzle Dance: Igor Markevitch’s Rebus,\" January 14th, 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093111853215,"sku":"844","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Markevitch_2C_Igor_AMQS_Rebus_844.jpg?v=1722186007"},{"product_id":"1023-mozart-wolfgang-amadeus-1756-1791-ebers-carl-friedrich-1770-1836-finale-of-don-juan-arranged-for-piano-4-hands","title":"Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791) [Ebers, Carl Friedrich. 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Finney's works include eight string quartets, four symphonies, numerous chamber works and song cycles, two stage works and the work from where this sketch is taken, his unfinished opera, \"A Computer Marriage.\"","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093127876767,"sku":"1361","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Finney_Computer_AMQS265.jpg?v=1722186103"},{"product_id":"1395-backhaus-willhelm-1884-1969-original-photograph","title":"Backhaus, Willhelm. 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She taught at Julliard for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093131677855,"sku":"1496","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Dorfman_2C_Ania_Sig293.jpg?v=1722186123"},{"product_id":"1522-berio-luciano-1925-2003-signed-photograph","title":"Berio, Luciano. (1925-2003) Signed Photograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eSigned photograph of the important Italian composer, inside a program of the \"34. Internationales Beethovenfest. Bonn, 1992.\" 5.75 x 8.5 inches (17 x 12 cm). 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Four of five records included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093133152415,"sku":"1528","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/PowerBiggsSigLp.jpg?v=1722186133"},{"product_id":"1548-schubert-franz-1797-1828-important-archive-of-letters-regarding-the-1928-schubert-centennial","title":"[Schubert, Franz. (1797–1828)] Important Archive of Letters regarding the 1928 Schubert Centennial","description":"The article \"Schubert Ecstasy\" published in TIME on Dec. 3, 1928, records in detail the many celebrations worldwide that marked the Schubert Centenary.  The present collection records the efforts of the Centennial's director, Frederick N. Sard, to organize this “International Celebration of Masterworks from Song to Symphony,” and consists of 80 letters addressed to him from a wide spectrum of prominent musicians and supporters.  Most often, the formal letters consist of “votes of approval” for the festival and the appointment of Otto Kahn as chairman, though some address other related matters as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe extraordinary collection of letters is housed in a black binder titled \"Schubert Centennial Part 1,\" where the original signed letters are laid in between the pages of their bound facsimile copies.  The bound papers consist of: a printed portrait frontispiece; a \"Coordination Plan” outlining the “Musical,” “Educational,” “Church,” and “Community” components of the celebration; a 2 pp. typed list of the Advisory Body, Artists Advisory Committee and International participants, juries, and committees; a 3 pp. typed statement by Otto H. Kahn, Chairman of the Advisory Body; 80 facsimile letters.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany of the letters are from prominent musicians, including: Otto H. 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Very Good Condition, Dust Jacket Very Good, Not Clipped. Signed by both and dated 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093134233759,"sku":"1539","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Fantasticks_Signed_Book.jpg?v=1722186140"},{"product_id":"1612-sassoli-ada-signed-1935-italian-calendar","title":"Sassoli, Ada. (1886-1946) Signed 1935 Italian Calendar","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful signed item from the great Italian harpist, a student of Hasselmans who toured worldwide, performing with both Melba and Farrar, and who was the first harpist to record extensively. 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There have been some wonderful reissues of her recordings, including in Les Huguenots with Caruso, Hempel and Pernet! 8 X10 inches, mounting traces at corners, slight smudge to signature, otherwise good.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093135708319,"sku":"1611","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Clairebert_SP148.jpg?v=1722186148"},{"product_id":"1860-farrell-suzanne","title":"Farrell, Suzanne. (b. 1945) [Costas] \"Tzigane\" - Original Signed Photograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable and luminous original color cibachrome photograph of Farrell in Balanchine's \"Tzigane,\" boldly signed by the great dancer in blue ink to the photographer’s mount and by the photographer in pencil, lower right. 12 x 14 inches (30 x 36 cm), matted to 16 x 20 inches (41 x 51 cm). 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Beginning in 1892, he performed regularly in Russia, where he was a favorite of the Imperial family and was an enormous star.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093148061855,"sku":"2025","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/BattistiniSP068.jpg?v=1722186227"},{"product_id":"2024-battistini-mattia-1856-1928-signed-photograph-and-grammophon-brochure","title":"Battistini, Mattia. (1856-1928) Signed Photograph and Grammophon Brochure","description":"\u003cp\u003eSigned postcard photograph of the \"King of the Baritones,\" generally considered to be one of the great figures in 20th century vocal history.    A contemplative portrait of the singer, shown in profile, seated and studying a score. Signed \"Battistini,\" 8.5 x 13.5 cm.  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He performed works by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin and Liszt. 18.5 x 24.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093167460511,"sku":"2627","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Cherkassky_Signed_Program060.jpg?v=1722186347"},{"product_id":"2679-totenberg-roman-signed-photograph","title":"Totenberg, Roman.  (1911 - 2012) Signed Photograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare early signed halftone photograph of the great violinist who studied with Flesch and Enesco, toured with Szymanowski and Rubinstein and introduced major works by Milhaud, Schuman, Hindemith, Barber, Martinu, Honegger and Penderecki. 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He enlivened his skilled technique with an almost Dvořákian invention and made use also of the fresh rhythms of Czech, Polish and Yugoslav folkdance...Although his predilection for operetta was, from the point of view of the development of Czech music, something of a regression, he did create works of lasting value in ballet and pantomime, works that continue to display the taste and liveliness of his operettas...In 1930 he committed suicide by jumping from an upper window of the Zagreb Opera House.\" (Grove Online)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093169459359,"sku":"2696","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Nedbal_Oskar_Signed_Music_Cover_2696.jpg?v=1722186360"},{"product_id":"2728-karsavina-tamara-autograph-signature-and-photograph","title":"Karsavina, Tamara. 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