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The granddaughter of composer Giacomo Puccini, her clients were mainly connected to the La Scala opera, and she is chiefly known as the creator of the style for Maria Callas, whom she first met in 1951 at a dinner party organized by Wally Toscanini.  Among many other pieces, Biki designed a plain black evening cape in wool crepe for Callas that she wore for the 1970 opening of the Teatro alla Scala season in Milan and the floor-length dress with silk satin collar which she wore in 1973 for the farewell concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093106839711,"sku":"670","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Callas_2C_Maria_Stunning_hat_with_Veil_by_Biki_670b.jpg?v=1722185975"},{"product_id":"687-handel-george-frederic-1685-1759-portrait-medallion-by-wolff-1823","title":"Handel, George Frederic. (1685-1759) Portrait Medallion by Wolff, 1823.","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine and rare portrait medallion, issued in 1823 by Wolff.  Deeply engraved bust portrait of the composer facing left, with the name \"G. 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First page of text describes the extraordinary conditions that led to the company coming to America: \"With European capitols now closed to the ballet because of the war, the sponsors of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo sense the imperative need to preserve this form of art as a cultural heritage for future generations.\" Beautiful full-page photos of Alexandra Danilova, Alicia Markova, Mia Slavenska. Much of the program is taken up by synopses of the ballets--an amazing lineup of composers, artists and choreographers. There are 3 pages of sketches by Dali for Wagner's \"Bacchanale\" and \"Devil's Holiday,\" along with a great photo of the artist studying a figurine. A 4-page color insert printed on heavy stock features designs and costumes by Tchelitcheff, Dali (double-page spread) and Picasso; further photos show costumes for \"Bacchanale\" and Matisse working on a set. Lots and lots of photos of dancers, and a wonderful photo on the last page of 5 ballerinas backstage arranging their hair. Binding is tight, slight edgewear to back cover, creases to corners, small area of water damage to top edge. A remarkable production attesting to the company's determination to stay alive during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093108314271,"sku":"712","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/28Matisse_2C_Henri._29_Ballet_Russe_de_Monte_Carlo._C2_A0Souvenir_Program_712a_281_29.jpg?v=1722185986"},{"product_id":"877-schumann-robert-1810-1856-memorial-program-used-in-the-1947-film-song-of-love-starring-katharine-hepburn","title":"[Schumann, Robert. 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Originally obtained from the Gluck\/Zimbalist Estate and featuring a photograph of Gluck and husband, violinist Efrem Zimbalist and their son (on a terrifying tiger head rug!), and the text: \"Coming at a time like the present, when the first keen rapture of peace regained has subsided, and we begin to realize some of the aftermath of war, this hymn of penitence will appeal to many…Alma Gluck's voice rings out clear and firm, but the spirit is one of humility and supplication. To this is added the divinely tender violin obbligato, which comes like a voice of consolation from heaven itself.” Other similar photo and descriptive features include Heifetz, the Flonzaley, Caruso etc. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093117030559,"sku":"999","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/999_Gluck_Personal_Magazine.jpg?v=1722186030"},{"product_id":"1000-fitzgerald-ella-courtney-elizabeth-two-piece-concert-performance-outfit","title":"[Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996)] Courtney, Elizabeth. (1905 - 1974) Two Piece Concert Performance Outfit","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo piece harem-style beaded top with pleated chiffon sleeves, matching pleated chiffon pants from the Estate of Jazz legend, Ella Fitzgerald. With certificates from Bumps Gallery of Beverly Hills which handled much of her personal estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eElizabeth Courtney was dressmaker to film stars for more than 40 years and her many clients included not only Ella Fitzgerald, but also Susan Hayward, Judy Holliday, Jennifer Jones, Shirley MacLaine, Marilyn Monroe, Kim Novak and Elizabeth Taylor. She also was a partner in a firm with Ray Aghayan and Bob Mackie, designing costumes for such stars as Marlene Dietrich, Irene Dunne, Joan Crawford, Cher Bono, Ann‐Margret, Diahann Carron, Doris Day, Carol Burnett, Mitzi Gaynor and Diana Ross.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093117063327,"sku":"1000","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Fitzgerald_Two_Piece_Concert_Performance_Outfit_1000a.png?v=1722186031"},{"product_id":"1214-berlin-irving-1888-1989-this-is-the-army-1940-souvenir-program-book","title":"Berlin, Irving. 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(1930–2000) 1950 \"3 Exciting Discoveries\" Carnegie \u0026 Town Hall Flyer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing Sol Hurok flyer, describing the celebrated singers and pianist as \"3 Exciting Discoveries\" and advertising their upcoming NYC concert appearances. 6 x 9 inches (15 x 24 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093130334367,"sku":"1451","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/De_Los_Angeles_2C_Victoria_Gulda_Souzay_Upcoming_Program_1451.jpg?v=1722186116"},{"product_id":"1862-handel-george-frederic-1685-1759-rare-silver-medallion","title":"Handel, George Frederic. (1685-1759) Rare Silver Medallion","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine and rare portrait medallion, issued in 1859 by C. Voigt.  Only 100 examples struck. Features a fine engraved bust portrait of the composer facing left, and the text: \"GEORG FRIEDRICH HAENDEL. Geb.  D. 24 FEBR. 1685.\" [Incorrect date, instead of Feb. 23].  At base of neck, signed \"VOIGT,\" and beneath, \"G.L.DIR.\" The verso features a lyre, adorned by laurels and a star, with the text: \"ZUR HEIMAT DER TOENE. D. 13. APRIL 1759.\" [Incorrect date, instead of April 14].  Beneath the lyre, signed \"PFFR;F:\" [Pfeuffer]. 29 mm.  Niggl 808.  Andorfer \u0026amp; Epstein 117.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093143343263,"sku":"1862","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Handel_Medal_Voigt_1.jpg?v=1722186199"},{"product_id":"1863-beranger-pierre-jean-de-1780-1857-portrait-medal","title":"Béranger, Pierre Jean de. 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The uncrowned national bard of France and, in particular, the voice of the liberal and republican opposition during the Bourbon restoration, he lived to see his works sung and read throughout Europe, drawing praise and in some cases imitation from Goethe, Heine, Thackeray, Garibaldi and many of the progressive Russian writers....His songs remain a powerful example of the role that music can play in the propagation of social and political ideology.\" (Grove Online)","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093143441567,"sku":"1863","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Beranger_Medal_1.jpg?v=1722186198"},{"product_id":"2617-sullivan-arthur-1842-1900-kipling-rudyard-1865-1936-the-absent-minded-beggar-silk-souvenir-booklet","title":"Sullivan, Arthur. (1842–1900) [Kipling, Rudyard. (1865–1936)] The Absent-Minded Beggar: Silk Souvenir Booklet","description":"Printed in green ink, with a portrait of Kipling on the cover in brown ink. Ca. 1899. 5pp., folio (20 X 30.5 cm). \"Presented to Mrs. Langtry on the occasion of the 100th performance of the 'Degenerates' at the Garrick Theatre. For permission to use Mr. Kipling's poem, Mrs Langtry has made to the 'Daily Mail' a contribution of 100 Pounds for the benefit of the wives and children of the reservists fighting in South Africa.\"   Copyright of the Daily Mail Publishing Co. A little browned and creased, but otherwise in nice state.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe booklet contains all four verses of the poem in a facsimile of Kipling's handwriting, and with a facsimile of his signature at the end.  There is also a large picture of a soldier, shown looking to the right, holding a bayonet and with his helmet on the ground next to his feet, entitled \"A gentleman in Kharki,\" by R. 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The present photograph illustrates one of the short ballet pieces within the opera.","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093173653663,"sku":"2831","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Massenet_Cendrillon_Stereoview_Card_2831.jpg?v=1722186385"},{"product_id":"2891-cohan-george-m-1878-1942-rare-1916-boston-program-with-berlin-goldberg-rogers-spalding-etc","title":"[Cohan, George. M. (1878-1942)] Rare 1916 Boston Program with Berlin, Goldberg, Rogers, Spalding etc.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Friars All Star Frolic-Boston Opera House Boston, Mass. Wednesday afternoon and night, June 7th, 1916. A Union of Famous Authors, Composers, Musicians and Comedians in one performance without a Parallel. Comedy, Minstrelsy, Vaudeville, Operetta under the Direction of Geo. M. Cohan...The Aristocracy of American Fun-Makers that has contributed its genius, - its wit, its humor, its art, - to the most distinguished and brilliant protean show ever presented!\"  A rare circular for what was undoubtedly a spectacular event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093175554207,"sku":"2891","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Cohan_Program455.jpg?v=1722186401"},{"product_id":"2973-schubert-franz-1797-1828-unusual-metal-plaque","title":"Schubert, Franz. (1797–1828) Unusual Metal Plaque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and fascinating plaque issued on the 100th anniversary of Franz Schubert's death, accomplished  in that uniquely German inter-war style that rose in the years of WWI and persisted in many and varied forms until the Nazi's imposition of traditional artistic orthodoxy in the 1930's. The choice of iron is interesting - iron was generally used in war periods because it was not a strategic material, but that would not have been the case in 1928. Given that iron is a much more difficult to cast than bronze one can only conclude that it's use was a deliberate choice made for iron's color and expressive qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093177815199,"sku":"2973","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Schubert_medal_2973_a.jpg?v=1722186412"},{"product_id":"2971-bach-j-s-1685-1750-joachim-amalie-1839-1899-schradieck-henry-1846-1918-armbrust-carl-1849-1896-von-bernuth-julius-1830-1902-passion-music-after-the-gospel-of-matthew-rare-1894-program","title":"[Bach, J.S. (1685-1750)] Joachim, Amalie. (1839 - 1899)  \u0026  Schradieck, Henry.  (1846–1918)  \u0026  Armbrust, Carl. 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Spotting throughout, crease in lower right corner, final two pages with large tears and significant losses (nearly entirely lacking).\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAmalie Joachim, wife of violinist Joseph Joachim until 1884, was one of the leading oratorio and lied singers of the 19th century, and important interpreter of the songs of Robert and Clara Schumann and of her close friend, Johannes Brahms.  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eBach’s St. Matthew Passion, one of his supreme masterpieces, was published well after the composer's death, in the wake of the famous performance by Mendelssohn on 11 March 1829, the most important event in the Bach revival of the nineteenth century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093177946271,"sku":"2971","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Bach_Joachim_2C_Amalie_Passion_of_St._Matthew_Program_2971a.jpg?v=1722186418"},{"product_id":"3142-alfano-franco-1875-1954-two-original-concert-programs","title":"Alfano, Franco. 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An amusing caricature of three harlequins identified as \"Sharp,\" \"Flat,\" and \"Natural\" is printed below.  Each broadside measures 24 X 52 cm, with a second panel of the same size opening from the vertical fold (so, when fully open, 44 X 52 cm).  All in very fine condition, a few with minor chips or stains in margins.  While original broadsides from significant performances of this period are indeed scarce, it is extremely uncommon to find a series of  well-preserved broadsides from a single run such as this. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Now essentially forgotten, Felix's Antigone enjoyed extraordinary popularity during his lifetime...by 1845 the English were mounting a production at Covent Garden, where forty-five consecutive performances occurred during that year alone.  One distinctive feature of the English version - the addition of \"ballet girls\" during the Dionysos chorus - must have exasperated Felix, though he found amusing two Antigone caricatures in an issue of Punch for January 18, 1845, one of which presented the 'Chorusmaster, with his plaid trousers shewing underneath.'\" (Larry Todd, \"Mendelssohn,\" p. 419 - 20)","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093183778975,"sku":"3160","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Mendelssohn_Antigone_Broadsides_1.jpg?v=1722186453"},{"product_id":"3394-ponselle-rosa-1897-1981-original-1932-illustrated-brochure-and-program","title":"Ponselle, Rosa. 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Issued for a performance at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo on May 4th [1923] as part of Kreisler's \"Far Eastern Tour under the Direction of Mr. A Strok.\" \"Herr Fritz Kreislar's [sic] Programme\" included the Brahms Sonata in G Major op. 78, Viotti's Concerto No. 2 in A minor, and works by Porpora-Kreiseler [sic], Shubert-Kreisler [sic], Rimsky-Korsakoff, Kreiseler [sic], and Smetana, with Michael Racheisen at the piano. 14 x 14 inches (36 X 36 cm). when opened, printed on one side, so ideal for display. Usual creases, but in astonishingly bright and clean condition for a fragile program of this kind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The first six days of May were taken up with one concert each day at the Imperial Theater. A two-column spread on the first page of the Japan Advertiser reported after the first performance: \"Japanese enthusiasm never ran higher for music of the West than last night for Fritz Kreisler.\" (Lochner: Fritz Kreisler, p. 211). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very rare program from Kreisler's only, and hugely successful, visit to Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093212156063,"sku":"4044","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Kreisler_FritzRareDecorativeJapaneseProgram4044d.jpg?v=1740162943"},{"product_id":"4172-verdi-giuseppe-personally-worn-eyeglasses","title":"Verdi, Giuseppe. (1813–1901) Personally Worn Eyeglasses","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair of small eyeglasses purchased by Verdi in Paris and presumably worn on his country sojourns. 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In particular, his popular trilogy, Rigoletto – Il Trovatore – La Traviata dates from this period. Les Vêpres siciliennes (Paris, 1855), Simon Boccanegra (La Fenice in Venice, 1857), Un ballo in maschera (Rome, 1859), La Forza del destino (Saint Petersburg, 1862), Don Carlos (Paris, 1867), Aida (Cairo, 1871), the Messa di Requiem (Milan, 1874), Otello (Milan, 1887), and Falstaff (Milan, 1893) would follow. In 1861, he was elected deputy of Busseto. He passed away in Milan on January 27, 1901.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093216546975,"sku":"4172","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Verdi_GiuseppePersonalyWornEyeglasses4172a.jpg?v=1770424135"},{"product_id":"4251-britten-benjamin-1913-1976-1952-composer-conducted-billy-budd-program","title":"Britten, Benjamin. 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Program includes song translations and notes by Cortot.  28pp.  Mild wear, some foxing and toning, overall fine.  6.75 x 8.25 inches (17 x 21 cm.).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093224083615,"sku":"4407","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Cortot_Alfred_Gerhardt_Elena_Recital_Program_4407a.jpg?v=1722186696"},{"product_id":"4406-cortot-alfred-1877-1962-chopin-recital-program-and-broadside","title":"Cortot, Alfred. 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