Press photograph of the Russian-born American violinist on the tarmac of an airport, with orchestra manager John Charles and another unidentified man standing near to him (who did not sign). By Gordon White, Liverpool. Matted, with inscription to lower margin, "To John Charles – Most cordially – / Isaac Stern 1965." 10.5 x 8 inches (26.5 x 20.2 cm). Matting detached; else in fine condition.
Signed bust portrait photograph of the great violinist, inscribed "To George Gaber- with warmest personal greetings to a superb colleague- Isaac Stern/ 1967." Heavy horizontal crease to lower third of image, pinhole to left edge, small area of chipping to upper edge, else fine. 4.75 x 7.75 inches (12.1 x 19.7 cm.). Read More...
Typed letter signed from the masterful violinist, regarding photographs taken in Russia. September 23, 1956. 1 p. Text, in part: "Dear Mr. Lowenherz:– Regarding your letter of July 31 in which you expressed interest in the pictures I've taken in Russia I do not know whether any of them would suit your needs and/or be of interest to anyone else. However, I will be back in New York after October 25th and I could show you what I have..." Folding creases and a slight loss at the upper left; overall very good. 825 x 10.5 inches (21 x 27 cm). Read More...
Six programs, including one boldly signed in crayon by the great violinist, for a 1956 concert presented by the Community Concert Association of Walla Walla, Washington. Program included performances of Sonata in G Major. Op. 78, No. 1 by Brahms, Concerto in G minor. Op. 26, No. 1 by Bruch, Sonata in F minor. Op. 80 by Prokofiev (listed as "Prokofieff"), and concluding with three shorter pieces: Kreisler's arrangement of a Rondo by Mozart, La Fontaine d'Arethuse by Szymanowski, and Wieniawski's Polonaise Brilliante in D major. Fine. 6.25 x 9.5 inches (15.9 x 24.1 cm.). Together with Typed Letter Signed written by Larry Helmer, Assistant Manager of the National Artists Corporation, written to Mrs. Austin Roberts, a member of the Community Concert Association, regarding the confirmation of the approaching concert engagement. April 9, 1956; 1 pp on A4 National Artists Corporation stationary. Fine.
Unusual original pen and ink portrait of the violinist. Unsigned and undated, from the collection of his longtime secretary and friend, Barbara McClure. 22.5 x 29 cm.
Signed photograph of the great violinist, who is seen smiling in rehearsal and has boldly signed and inscribed below, dating 1990. In very fine condition. 5 x 7 inches (12.6 x 17.7 cm).
Signed photograph of the masterful violinist, inscribed and signed in 1945 at the start of his long career. Dated on the verso in pencil in another hand. 8 x 10 inches, a crisp image in very fine condition.
Signed program from the celebrated violinist and cellist, who performed with the New York Philharmonic and Leonard Bernstein at Carnegie Hall on December 3–6, 1959. Stern and Rose have both signed over the second page of the program listing, which included Bach's Brandenburg Concerto no. 5, Berg's Violin Concerto, and Brahms' Double Concerto. In very fine condition, together with a separate booklet of program notes and a newspaper clipping about the concert. Program 23 pp., 7.25 x 9.25 inches (18.5 x 24.8 cm).
Pair of original press photographs, ca. 1974, of the Istomin-Stern-Rose trio in performance. The first stamped November 17, 1974, with press clipping reading: "Isaac Stern (left), Eugene Istomin and Leonard Rose will perform at the PAC Monday night," some light fingerprints and marks at the head, overall fine, 9.25 x 7.5 inches (23.7 x 19 cm); the second stamped April 26, 1975, with press clipping reading: "Members of the Istomin-Stern-Rose Trio, appearing at the PAC on November 18, are violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Eugene Istomin and cellist Leonard Rose," fine, 7.5 x 9.25 inches (19 x 23.8 cm).
Photograph of the (then) doyen of American composers, his younger colleague and the Ukrainian-American violinist, with printed caption to head, "11/9/80 New York: Violinist Isaac Stern (L) and conductor Leonard Bernstein congratulate Aaron Copland 11/9 on his 80th birthday celebration at Carnegie Hall. Bernstein conducted the American Symphony Orchestra in a special Copland Birthday Celebration for the dean of American composers." Oblong format, 9.5 x 7 inches (17.6 x 24 cm). In fine condition.
Amusing original 1980 John Whitman photograph of the three great musicians at a reception in Washington, Slava shown laughing ans smiling broadly. Camera Press LTD and other stamps to verso, with press clipping. 6.5 x 4.7 inches and in fine condition.
Autograph signature from the American pianist known for his piano trio performances with Isaac Stern and Leonard Rose, and for his mastery of German repertory. On a page from an August 8, 1958 program of the Boston Symphony at the Tanglewood Shed, Istomin has signed above his name. He performed Beethoven's "Emperor" concerto with the BSO, under Charles Munch. Left edge rough; otherwise fine. 7.5 x 10.25 inches (18.8 x 26.2 cm).
Signed bifold recital program from a performance at University Auditorium in Tucson, Arizona on December 8 & 9, 1969. The American pianist, known for his mastery of German repertory and his piano trio performances with Isaac Stern and Leonard Rose, has penned his name in blue ink to the front cover. The program included works by Haydn, Schubert and Beethoven. In fine condition. 4pp. 6 x 9 inches (15.24 x 22.9 cm.). Small tape remnant to inside edge, else fine.
An original doubleweight photograph of the important composer and conductor shown in semi-profile from below, taken by fellow composer David Diamond and with his raised stamp lower left, inscribed in blue ink to verso "Credit: Photo / David Diamond" and in pencil "Venezia 1954." 9 x 6.75 inches (23.3 x 17.5 cm). In very fine condition. Read More...
TLS of the notable Italian-American composer to the influential producer Howard Scott, then at G. Schirmer, Inc., New York. August 14, 1980. In English. 1 p. Personal letterhead paper with the address of Yester House, Menotti's country mansion in Scotland. The letter discusses video clips from two of Menotti's operas—Amahl and the Night Visitors and The Saint of Bleecker Street—to be used in a forthcoming program on French TV. In full: "Thank you for your cable. The 'Amahl' clip might just as well be sent straight to France. It should be sent to / Société Française de Production,/ 36 rue des Alouettes, / Paris 75019 / for the attention of Mr. J.P. Nicole, Room 2274. / Do tell Miss de Paul however that I find it a little bit strange that they should have chosen [Teresa] Stratas's aria, being practically the only moment in the opera where Amahl is not seen. The opera, after all, is about the child and not about his mother. Could they possibly add the sequence where Amahl beats the Page and then falls into his mother's arms? / As for 'The Saint of Blee[c]ker Street', I am quite sure French T.V. would be willing to pay something for the use of three or four minutes of it. I would not think the cost of such a small clip would be prohibitive. Do please let me know exactly to whom they should address their request and discuss the charge. / With my thanks for your help, / Yours sincerely, /Gian Carlo Menotti." Date of receipt (August 20, 1980) hand stamped in red to head. Two marginal notes in pencil: "got union clearance" regarding Amahl and the Night Visitors and "Can't get Union Clearance 'Soberman'[?]" regarding The Saint of Bleecker Street. Repair to head; some creases. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.5 cm). Read More...
Original doubleweight photograph of the legendary 20th-century American impresario and manager of artists such as Marion Anderson, Arthur Rubinstein, David Oistrakh, Anna Pavlova, and Isaac Stern, signed to upper left, together with TLS reading "Dear Mr. Gaber:/ I take pleasure in sending you herewith a signed photograph of myself./ Sincerely yours,/ [Signed] S. Hurok." Photograph additionally signed by photographer in pencil to lower right corner, "Maurice Goldberg/ Hollywood Cal." Silvering to lower edge, mounting remnants to verso, else fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Letter 1 pp. dated November 29, 1943, on Hurok Attractions Inc stationary, wear to right edge else very fine. 8.5 x 7.25 inches (21.6 x 18.4 cm.). Read More...
Photograph of the British politician, who was a musician by training, together with orchestra manager John Charles and an unidentified man in between). Signed by Heath but not by the other two. Oblong format, 7 x 9.5 inches (17.8 x 23.8 cm). In fine condition. Read More...