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BECHET, SIDNEY. (1897-1959). Great American jazz saxophone player.
A.L.S., 4to, Toronto, October 6, 1951.
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He writes to John Ridgely Carter, an American diplomat stationed in Great Britain. Caruso writes, "Confidential" at the top of the page. "I am sorry I cannot give you a definite reply because the terms of my contract with the Royal Opera Syndicate require that all engagements of the kind you propose must pass through the Syndicate . Covent Garden . ." He signs, "Enrico Caruso." Framed with a beautiful photograph by Mishkin of New York showing Carulo, full length, and costumed.
CARUSO, ENRICO. (1873-1921). Italian singer. First appeared at the Metropolitan Opera house in New York in 1903 in 'Rigoletto'.
A.L.S., in English, on emblematic, "Hotel Cecil" stationery, 4to, London, May 30, 1906.
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FALLA, MANUEL DE. (1876-1946). Spanish composer. +
A.L.S., in French, 2 pp oblong 8vo, Granada, Spain, Aug. 21, 1925.
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BECHET, SIDNEY. (1897-1959). Great American jazz saxophone player.
A.L.S., long 8vo, n.p., n.d.
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MENOTTI, GIAN-CARLO. (1911-2007) Italian-born American composer and librettist who wrote the classic Christmas opera, "Amahl and the Night Visitors", among about two dozen other operas intended to appeal to popular taste. He won the Pulitzer Prize for two of them, "The Consul" (1950) and "The Saint of Bleecker Street" (1955). He founded the noted Festival del du mondi (Festival of the Two Worlds) in 1958 and its American counterpart, Spoleto Festival in the United States, in 1977.
A.L.S., on "Capricorn" emblematic stationery, two pages on one 8vo sheet, Mount Kisco, NY, n.d.
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Letter reads in part, “Dear Madam/ My friend Gitz Rice, with whom I wrote the song “Follow The President”, has shown me a card from you…believe me, I greatly appreciate your kind remarks.” Signed nicely “John W. Bratton”. Usual folds, light surface creases, very good.
BRATTON, JOHN W.. (1867-1947) American composer who, along with lyricist Walter H.Ford penned some of the late 1800s biggest standards, including “I Love You the Same Old Way”, “My Boy Bill” and “Darling Sue”. His songs were played at every presidential inauguration between 1896-1944.
A.L.S., on his printed letterhead, 1p., 4to., NY.,NY. March 4, 1942.
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He pens four bars of music with lyrics in French from his "Les cent vierges" which he titles below the music and then signs, "Ch. Lecocq."
LECOCQ, CHARLES. (1832 -1918) French musical composer. His opera La fille de Madame Angot was performed for more than 400 nights consecutively, and which has since gained and retained popularity. Lecocq produced a large number of operettas, though he never equaled his early triumph in La fille de Madame Angot.
A.M.Q.S. on a Portrait Post Card, n.p., January 1, 1905
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the musician is sown in a tux, half length, arms folded. To theright of his head on the light background he pens a bar of music. Above the notation, he inscribes and signs “ To... with kindest remembrances, Jan Savitt”.
SAVITT, JAN. (1907 –1948) American bandleader, musical arranger, and violinist.
AMQS on a Publicity Photograph Signed, 4to.
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This bust-length portrait shows Bernstein wearing a houndstooth sport coat with his right hand against his face holding a cigarette, is inscribed in the upper left corner, "For... . Leonard Bernstein" He then adds a few musical notations and writes, "Hear it is "Yit-ga-dal."
BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. (1918-90). American conductor and composer, dedicated teacher. Beloved of generations of Americans for his long-running television series "Young People's Concerts", famous for his fiery and passionate style as well as his compositions including "West Side Story, " and "Candide.".
Autgraph Musical Quotation Signed on candid Photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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The document is titled, "Protocol no. 2" and notes changes in final exam schedule and dates for monthly Conference meetings. Signed twice by the famed composer, "Leos Janacek" as part of two protocols.
JANÁCEK, LEOS. 1854-1928), Czech composer, the most eminent of the early 20th century, known for his style derived from Moravian folk music. He directed the Czech Philharmonic (1881-88); founded and taught in the Brunn Organ School (1882-1920); and taught at the State Conservatory of Prague (1920-25). His international reputation was established with his opera Jenufa (1904, rev.1916), which, like his Slavonic Mass (1926), was influenced by the rhythm and accents of the Moravian Language. His other works include The Makropolous Affair (1926) and The Cunning little Vixen (1924).
Autograph Document Signed twice, in Czech, two folio pages on one sheet, n.p., n.d.
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HUMPERDINCK, ENGELBERT. (1854-1921) German composer, best known for his opera "Hansel & Gretel" (ca. 1891). Humperdinck was born at Siegburg, in the Rhine provinces.
Autograph Document Signed, in German, 8vo., Frankfurt a/M, Dec. 11, 1895.
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MASCAGNI, PIETRO. (1863-1945) Italian composer and musical director of La Scala Opera House in Milan. He was the composer of the famous one-act opera "Cavellaria rusticana" (1890) as well as several other operas, symphonic works, chamber music, church music, and songs.
Autograph Letter Signed on verso of Photograph showing Mascagni with two others, small 8vo, in Italian, Buenos Aires, May 29, 1922.
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This letter regards, Kabalevsky's inability to attend a function in honor of Stravinsky. He sends his regrets. It reads, "To my deepest regret I will not be able to attend the breakfast in honor of I.F. Stravinsky. Yesterday after the morning which I of course attended I had suddenly felt not myself. Something with my heart. I couldn't even attend the same evening's concert, and could not fall asleep that night. I beg you to forward to Igor Feodorovich...my deepest regrets. My wife and I are sending our best regards...." He signs, "D. Kabalevsky". Also included is a signed envelope. I
KABALEVSKY, DIMITRI. (1904-87) Russian Soviet composer, regarded as one of the great modern composers of children's music.
Autograph Letter Signed, 1small 8vo, folded, 2pp., on personal stationery, in Russian, n.p., October 3, 1962.
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Holiday writes in pencil, on yellow lined paper, on the back of a letter from a priest, Father O' Connor. She begins with her reason for choosing the back of letter. "Louie, I am writing this on the back of my Prests [sic] letter. You know Father OConnor Boston. I did a very silly thing I toled [sic] you. You reaily [sic] must go for that that I got to say Bitch dont [sic] get me wrong I am not angry Just feel sort of cheap and dirty. I am also sure you dont realy [sic] mean to hurt me other wise I would have made a awful [sic] stink...I am going to make a few changes here. We are still frends [sic] I hope she doesnt [sic] break your heart." She signs, "Lady Day."
HOLIDAY, BILLIE. (1915-59) American songwriter and jazz singer, also called "Lady Day". Considered to be the supreme jazz singer of her day, she made recordings with Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, and Count Basie. She toured with Count Basie and the Artie Shaw Band. She is admired for her intensely dramatic style of phrasing and diction, the seeming fragility of her voice, and yet its uniquely powerful and moving character.
Autograph Letter Signed, 4 to, n.p., n.d.
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This letter is to Master Boschot, Secretary for Life of the French Institute, Paris. It reads, "My dear Master, I am sorry to respond so late to your kind letter. I underwent treatment at the Val Mont clinic for more than a month, which is where I heard, with great joy, of the honor the Academy of Fine Arts is making me by adopting me as foreign Associated member. It is with deepest gratitude that I am thanking you; I am particularly touched by your kind appreciation...." It is signed, "A. Honegger".
HONEGGER, ARTHUR. (1892-1955) Swiss composer. who was born in France and lived a large part of his life in Paris. He was a member of Les Six. His most frequently performed work is probably the orchestral work "Pacific 231", which imitates the sound of a steam locomotive.
Autograph Letter Signed, 4to, in French, Paris, April 23, 1952.
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Hawkins wirtes to a friend regarding musical matters. It reads, "Dear John, I would love to have you hear Lucie's new piece. It is the difference between innovation and originality! Did you ever see the announcement about her winning the Koussevetsky Award? Do you remember saying hello at the Public Library when I was standing near a man I had just met? We have become friends and he is now on our board. Here is a review of fall performances at Kennedy Center. May I phone you in a few days to see if you are free and if I can send you tickets?" The letter is signed, "Best, Erick". A fine example of music discussion between colleagues.
HAWKINS, ERICK. (1904-94) American dancer, choreographer, became soloist and first male dancer in the Martha Graham Dance Company and later married and divorced Graham; formed his own dance company in mid 1950's.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, blind embossed monogrammed stationery, 78 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, n.d.
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This war date letter is written to Major W. Piercy. “Thank you for the 3rd Pfte [piano forte] part. I think it would be an excellent idea if could persuade O’Donnell to give the opus a try out & thank you very much for suggesting it. I hope very much that you will be able to arrange it as soon as the parts are all ready.” Signed, “Yours William Walton.” Included is an original mounted photograph.
WALTON, WILLIAM. (1902-1983) British composer and conductor. His style was influenced by the works of Stravinsky and Prokofiev as well as jazz music.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, Rugby, September 23, 1943.
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NIELSEN, CARL . (1865-1931). Danish conductor, violinist, and composer. His works have long been well known in Denmark. He is especially admired for his six symphonies and his concertos for violin, flute and clarinet.
Autograph Letter Signed, in Danish, 8vo, Kobenhaven, December 22, 1913.
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POULENC, FRANCIS JEAN MARCEL. (1899-1963) French composer and a member of the French group Les Six. He composed music in all major genres, including art song, chamber music, oratorio, opera, ballet music, and orchestral music.
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 12mo, n.p., May 3, n.y.
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HONNEGER, ARTHUR. (1892-1955) Swiss composer. who was born in France and lived a large part of his life in Paris. He was a member of Les Six. His most frequently performed work is probably the orchestral work "Pacific 231", which imitates the sound of a steam locomotive.
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 4to, n.p., March 19, 1941.
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