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Kempff, Wilhelm. (1895–1991). "La Musique à Monte Carlo" - Signed Deluxe Oversize Program
Signed deluxe oversize French language program from the 1959–60 season of the Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo, known today as the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. The great German pianist Wilhelm Kempff has signed to an interior page, beneath a printed photograph of himself at the piano. Light foxing to rear cover, center page removed from staples, else in fine condition. 56 pp. 8.25 x 10.5 inches (21 x 26.7 cm.). Together with two tickets of admission for the performance on December 10, 1959.
Signed Studio Lorette doubleweight photograph of the important American conductor and cellist, who has inscribed "To my Dear friend & / colleague Billy Schmidt / with my best wishes Hans Kindler" to the lower margin. In fine condition. 4.5 x 7 inches (11.3 x 17.8 cm.). Read More...
Striking photograph of the Soviet violinist playing his instrument. Kogan has signed in black ink with his name alone to the upper right. S. Hurok Presents stamp to verso. In very fine condition. 7.25 x 9.25 inches (18.4 x 23.5 cm.). A scarce and ideal example! Read More...
Striking original late black and white photograph of the great Polish harpsichordist and pianist, captured in an intimate portrait by photographer and theatrical agent Helen Merrill, who has signed her name in white to the lower left corner. Mounted to backing board, in very fine condition. Mounted to 11 x 14 inches (27.9 x 35.6 cm.). Read More...
Uncommon signed postcard photograph of the very young Italian composer and violinist, who has cleanly inscribed "in token of esteem + affection / G. Maglioni / Firenze 1908" to the lower portion of the image. A note in blue pen to verso reads "Tom's Italian friend, met at the Brussels Conservatoire." In fine condition. 3.25 x 5.25 inches (8.2 x 13.3 cm.). Read More...
Concert program from a performance with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Madrid at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in autumn of 1957. Both the Spanish conductor and the distinguished Polish pianist, who was featured as soloist for concertos by Chopin and Tchaikovsky, have signed to an inside page. 12 pp. Foxing throughout, else in fine condition. 6 x 8.5 inches (15.2 x 21.6 cm.).
Concert program from a Madrid performance with the Orquesta Nacional in November of 1956, signed by the Spanish composer and the French pianist, who was featured as soloist for a performance of Esplá's Sonata del Sur. Other pieces performed that evening included works by CPE Bach and Tchaikovsky. 8 pp. Disbound, else in fine condition. 6 x 8 inches (15.2 x 20.4 cm.).
Signed O. E. Nelson photograph of the great Russian violinist studying a score. Milstein has boldly inscribed "To Paul / from Nathan Milstein / 1965" in black ink. "S. Hurok Presents" stamp to verso. Very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Very uncommon signed photograph of the beloved English pianist and accompanist, who has inscribed "To Paul / from / Gerald Moore" in black ink to the upper right. "Columbia Lecture Bureau" stamp to verso. Light wear to edges, else in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Moore is rare in signed photographs, particularly of this size. Read More...
Autograph Letter from the Moravian violinist, the most celebrated female violinist of her time, to "Mr. Chappell". Dated 13 January 1872, 3 pp. of bifolium, 8vo, on letterhead of The Douglas Hotel, Edinburgh. In French. Signed "Wilma Norman Neruda." Usual folds; browned to head; remnants of earlier mounting to blank fourth page. Otherwise very fine. 7.3 x 4.5 inches (18.5 x 11.5 cm). Read More...
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Autograph letter from the Polish-born French violoncellist, to François-Antoine Habeneck. Dated Wednesday 28 October 1836, 1 p. of bifolium, 8vo. In French. Unsigned, but the author names himself in the letter. Address on folio 2v: "Monsieur Habeneck at home." Usual folds; somewhat frayed. 7.8 x 5.9 inches (19.8 x 15.0 cm). Uncommon. Read More...
ALS from the French composer, virtuoso pianist and piano manufacturer to L. J. Cist in Cincinnati regarding the pianos available from Herz's factory. New York, January 9th, 1849; 2 pp. on plain paper, postmarked "New York / 10 Jan / 10cts." In full, "Dear Sir / In reply to your letter of the 20th December I send you enclosed drawings of the different sizes of my grand action piano fortés with the prices. No. 2 is the largest and from its symmetry (being curved on both sides) and superior finish of workmanship is particularly adapted to parlors. No. 1 is not so large and is curved only on one side. Both instruments are of rosewood, of brilliant tone, easy and pleasant touch and exceedingly rich in appearance. / The price of the largest is for three or four months with approved security - as you propose $800 and for the second size $700 but as an inducement to purchase for cash I am willing to make a deduction of ten per cent. / In addition to these I can recommend my square pianos at $350 and my pianinos (a drawing of which is enclosed) [NB: drawing not present] at $325 for paper and with the same discount as above. / Yours very faithfully / Henri Herz / 47 Warren St." An initialed postscript adds "No. 1 in mahogany would make a difference in your favor of $50. / H." Mailing folds, else in fine condition. 8 x 9.5 inches (20.3 x 24.1 cm.). Read More...
Trifold Spanish language program from an August 23, 1990 performance with the Schlewig-Holstein Festival Orchestra under Seymon Bychkov at the Plaza Porticada in Santander, Spain. The Russian cellist has boldly signed just above his printed biography. The performance, part of the Festival Internacional de Santander, included Dvořák's Cello Concerto, Op. 104 and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5, Op. 47. In fine condition. Closes to 9.5 x 7 inches (24.1 x 17.8 cm.).
Oversized bifold recital program from a Tuesday, October 16, 1956 performance by the legendary pianist at the Palacio de la Musica in Madrid. The performance included works by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Albeniz, Granados, Liszt, Villa-Lobos, and Falla. The names of several works have been appended to the printed program in an unknown hand. Horizontal crease to center, else in fine condition. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm.).
Uncommon large format halftone photograph of the Spanish violinist and composer, who has inscribed in Spanish to his friend, the journalist Pier Giulio Breschi, "in testimony of true sympathy and gratidude" ("al amigo Pier Giulio Breschi en prueba di verdadura simptaia y agradicimiento") and signed "Pablo de Sarasate / Genova 6–2–08—." Scattered light foxing to margins, small tear to right edge, overall fine condition. 11 x 14 inches (28 x 36 cm.). This is the largest signed photograph of Sarasate that Schubertiade has ever offered!
Signed photograph of the great Spanish guitarist with his instrument. Segovia has inscribed "To Paul– / Andres Segovia / 1967" in black ink to the upper right. In very fine condition. 9 x 7 inches (22.9 x 17.8 cm.). Read More...
Rare AMQS from the Italian pianist, composer, and student of Liszt, of the Barcarola from his Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 5. Sgambati has penned the first two measures of the composition in black ink and signed his name, adding "Roma Dec. 1903" to the front of a French illustrated postcard appropriately depicting a scene of boats on the water ("A L'Aurore") addressed on the verso by the recipient "Mlle Bella Toledo / 3, rue Scribe, Paris." Without postal cancelation, light horizontal crease, else in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph of the Hungarian pianist, who has inscribed "Para el Sr. Mauricio Talmer— / Saludos cordiale de Buenos Aires, 1967 / György Sándor" in ballpoint pen. Mounting remnants to verso, else in fine condition. 7.75 x 10 inches (19.7 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
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Spalding, Albert. (1888-1953). Autograph Note Signed and Autograph Portrait with a Collection of Press Clippings and Programs
Small archive of materials related to the American violinist and composer, all from the collection of autograph collector Reverend Robert Gillespie of Oakdale, Tennessee. The archive contains a portrait signed by the violinist, mounted to a photo album sleeve together with a number of programs, newspaper clippings, and ticket stubs. The collection also includes two loose letters, one from Spalding himself in which he mentions soprano Helen Jepson, and another with contemporary reflections on Spalding as a violinist. Overall in fine condition. Read More...
Original concert program from a performance of the Dvorak Concerto for Cello with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra at University Auditorium on December 7, 1965. The great cellist and featured soloist for the evening has signed to cover together with Musical Director Frederic Balazs and additionally beside their respective photograph portraits within the program. Small tape remnant to an internal page, overall in fine condition. 32 pp. 6.25 x 9.5 inches (15.9 x 24.1 cm.). Read More...