Dussek, Jan Ladislav. (1760-1812)

Collection of Early Editions

Sizable collection of twenty-two early edition of works by the Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist whose music reflects the transition from the Classical to the Romantic musical era.  In generally fine condition with scattered mild foxing and occasional spotting. Details as follows: 

Trois sonates pour le pianoforte avec accompagnement d'un Violon ad libitum, dédiées à Melle D. Manesty composées par J. L. Dussek. Op. 14.  Chez E. F. Peters, Leipzig.  [PN 981]  Title, 2-23.  Engraved.

Sonaten für das Pianoforte von J. L. Dussek.  Op. 23.  Breitkopf & Haertel, Leipzig.  [PN 9917]  Title, [vb]; 3-15.  Lithograph title page, else engraved.  Pencil markings throughout, disbound.

Trois sonates pour le Pianoforte composées et dédiées à Mademoiselle Brodelet par J. L. Dussek. Oeuvre 8.  Chez Breitkopf & Härtel, Leipsic.  [PN 2126]  Title, [vb]; 3-47.  Engraved throughout.  "Library of Frederick Freedman" stamp to cover.  Disbound.

Douzième concerto Pour le Piano Forte avec Accompagnement de Grand Orchestre ad libitum composé et dédié à Madame de Vaudemont par J. L. Dussek. Opera 70.  Chez Melles Erard, Paris.  [PN 740]  Title, [vb]; [b], 3-32.  Engraved throughout.  Signature to lower margin of title page reads "G. Erard."  Disbound.

Dussek's Grand Concerto, As Performed at Mr. Salomon's, and at the Professional Concerts, &c. Composed for the Piano Forte, with additional Keys, and also adapted for any other Piano Forte, or Harpsichord, with Accompaniments for 2 Violins, 2 Flutes, 2 French Horns, Tenor & Bass. Dedicated to Miss Cornelia Collins by the Author, Op. 22.  Printed by the Author, Edinburgh.  [No PN]  Title, [vb]; 1-22.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

Grande Sonate en la majeur (Allegro) par Dussek, Op. 43.  J. Maho, Paris.  [PN J. M. 346]  Title, [vb]; 1-11.  Lithograph cover, otherwise engraved.


Deux sonates Pour le Pianoforte par J. L. Dussek. Oeuv. 34.  Chez Breitkopf & Härtel, Leipsic.  [PN 2654]  Title, 2-22.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

Trois Sonates pour Le Clavecin ou Piano Forte avec Accompagnement d'un Violon non Obligé par J. L. Dussek. Op. 18.  Chez Le Duc, Paris, with later publisher's ticket laid over the original publisher imprint.  [No PN]  Title, [vb]; 1-42.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

A Concerto for the Piano Forte, with Accompaniments, In which is Introduced an Air, "A La Russe," Composed & Dedicated to Madame Recamier, by J. L. Dussek.  L. Lavenu, London.  [No PN]  Title, 2-16.  Engraved throughout.

A Concerto, for the Grand or Small Piano Forte, with Accompaniments, in which is introduced, The favorite Air, of the Plough Boy.  Composed by, J. L. Dussek.  Op. 15.  Broderip & Wilkinson, London.  [PN C]  Title, [vb]; [b], 2-19.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

The Grand Military Concerto, for the Piano Forte, with Accompaniments As performed at the Opera Concerts, Composed & dedicated to Miss Beauchamp by J. L. Dussek.  Op. 10.  Clementi and Co., London.  [No PN]  Title, 2-28.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

Rondo Militaire Pour le Piano Forte Composé par J. L. Dussek.  Chez L. Plattner, Rotterdam.  [PN 5]  Title, 2-9.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

La Consolation Andante Pour le Pianoforte composé et dédié à Madame la Baronne de Kolöst par J. L. Dussek.  Op.62.  Breitkopf & Härtel, Leipzig.  [PN 6717]  Title, 2-9.  Engraved throughout.  Wrapper separated at spine.

Chanson de la Comtesse de Southerland arrangé en Rondeau pour le Pianoforte par J. L. Dussek.  C. C. Lose, Copenhague.  [No PN]  Title, 38-43.  Engraved throughout.  Pencil marks throughout, reinforcement to lower right corner of cover.  Disbound.

Six Airs Choisis Variés Pour le Forte Piano, par J. L. Dussek.  Nouvelle Edition.  Opéra 6.  Chez Aug.te Le Duc, Paris.  [No PN]  Title, [vb]; [b], 2-25.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

Giornovichi's Two Favorite Concertos, arranged as Sonatas for the Piano Forte, with an Accompaniment for a Violin, by J. L. Dussek.  Dedicated to Miss Louisa Boscawen de Visme, & Miss Harriet de Visme.  Corri & Co., London.  [No PN]  Title, 2-34.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

Three Sonatas with Scotch and German Airs and Three Preludes, for the Piano Forte, with or without Additional Keys Being the Continuation of Op. 25.  With Accompaniments for a Violin or Flute & Bass Ad Libitum.  Dedicated to Miss Wheler and Miss Penelope Wheler by J. L. Dussek.  Op. 31.  Corri, Dussek & Co., London.  [No PN]  Title, [vb]; 2-37, catalogue.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

Grand Concerto Pour le Pianoforte avec accompagnement de grand Orchestre composé par J. L. Dussek.  Oeuvre 66.  Breitkopf & Härtel, Leipsic, with later publisher's ticket laid over the original publisher imprint.  [PN 470]  Title, 2-28.  Engraved throughout.  Additional hand-labeled wrappers.  Disbound.

Trois Sonates Pour Clavecin Ou Forte PIano Avec Violin Adlibitum Dediées À Mademoiselle J. Jansen.  Par M. Dussek.  Op. 13.  Terry, Bruxelles.  [No PN]  Title, [vb]; [b], 2-31.  Engraved throughout.  Disbound.

Giornovichi's Celebrated Concerto Arranged for the Piano Forte or Harp With an Accompaniment for the Vioilin and Violoncello ad Libitium by J. Dussek.  N. Corri, Edinburgh.  [PN C C]  Title, 2-14.  Engraved throughout.  Reinforced binding and additional rear wrapper with significant pencil marks.

Viotti's Grand Concerto in G adapted for the Piano Forte.  By J. L. Dussek.  Clementi & Co., London.  [No PN]  Title, [vb]; [b]. 2-22.  Engraved throughout.  Together with single sheet Fluto Primo and Fluto Secondo parts.  Disbound. (21005)


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