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STRAVINSKY, IGOR (1882-1971) Russian born, American composer, perhaps the most influential composer of the twentieth century.
Typed Letter Signed, 8vo, Hollywood, March 1, 1960.
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Bust length, portrait of Stravinsky leaning slightly forward, with white shirt, graying moustache and black framed glasses. Boldly signed in turquoise ink, "Igor Stravinsky 1966" Photograph by "Boris Goldenberg, Cincinnati, Ohio". Stravinsky drew on a wide range of styles, from Russian folk songs to baroque melodies, from Renaissance madrigals to tango rhythms. He sometimes used existing music to create original compositions, but more often the music is entirely his own, while vaguely suggesting a past style." Uncommon in such large portraits.
STRAVINSKY, IGOR (1882-1971). Russian born, American composer, perhaps the most influential composer of the twentieth century.
Original, late original publicity Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., 1966.
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STRAVINSKY, IGOR (1882-1971). Russian born, American composer. Perhaps the most influential composer of the twentieth century.
Excellent and historic Original Photograph Signed, 8vo, [Venice], 1951.
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STRAVINSKY, IGOR (1882-1971). Russian-born American composer. Best remembered for his early work composing music for Diaghilev's Ballet Russes of Monte-carlo. His music includes works such as 'Petrouchka' and 'The Rite of Spring'. Settled in the U
T.L.S., 4to, New York City, September 30, 1970.
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THOMAS, AMBROISE (1811-1896) French opera composer, best-known for his operas Mignon (1866) and Hamlet (1868, after Shakespeare) and as Director of the Conservatoire de Paris from 1871-1896.
A.L.S., one page on folded 4to, in French, n.p., n.d.
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A friendly letter asking "for the third box you were kind enough to promise me for tonight. A good box for six if possible . 3rd box - in the old gallery, right?" Nicely signed "Ambroise Thomas."
THOMAS, AMBROISE (1811-96). French composer and author of sacred works included masses, cantatas, a requiem, motets, choral works and the opera, "Mignon".
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 8vo, n.p., February 1870.
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THOMSON, VIRGIL (1896-1989) American composer, conductor, and music critic. Member of the American expatriate community in Paris, which included Gertrude Stein. She was his librettist several of his controverial modern operas. He also composed choral works, instrumental music, piano pieces, and chamber music.
Signed Photograph, 4to, n.p., 1983.
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Studio still from the documentary "Virgil Thomson at 90" for the public television series "The Creative Edge". This portrait shows Thomson lying in bed with music sheets spread around him. Signed "For . cordially Virgil Thomson."
THOMSON, VIRGIL American composer.
Black and white Photograph Signed, oblong 4to, n.p., circa 1986.
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This is an excellent photograph of Van Heusen, capturing him in a casual pose. He is smiling directly into the camera and holding a pair of glasses. He is wearing a hounds tooth coat and hat and is holding a book on his lap. A warm picture, inscribed and signed, "To...Sincerely James Van Huesen."
VAN HEUSEN, JAMES (1913-90) American composer. Writing songs for films and television, he won four Academy Awards for Best Original Song, and an Emmy.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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This is a quite beautiful publicity photograph of Vaughan taken in her younger years. It is a head and shoulders black and white picture with the singer leaning her hand on her chin and smiling directly into the camera. She signs, "All the best, Sarah Vaughan". Ideal for presentation.
VAUGHAN, SARAH (1924-90) Considered by some to be one of the greatest female jazz singers in the history of the genre, along with Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.
Photograph Signed, 4to, Regency Artists, Ltd., n.p., n.d.
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VAUGHAN, SARAH (1924-90) Considered by some to be one of the greatest female jazz singers in the history of the genre, along with Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.
Typed and Printed Document Signed, Numerous pages 4to, Beverly Hills, CA, 1986.
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VON EINEM, GOTTFRIED (1918–1996) Austrian composer known chiefly for his operas influenced by the music of Stravinsky and Prokofiev, as well as by jazz. He also composed pieces for piano, violin and organ.
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, oblong 8vo, n.p.,n.d.
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This document was submitted to him by his furniture master joiner for covering chairs, and chords for a chandelier. Weber writes, “paid with 57 rh12 g. von Weber.”
VON WEBER, CARL MARIA (1786–5; died in London on 4 or 5 June 1826). German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school. Weber's works, especially his operas Der Freischütz, Euryanthe and Oberon greatly influenced the development of the Romantic opera in Germany. He was also an innovative composer of instrumental music.
Manuscript Document Signed, in German, oblong, 8vo, Dresden Jan. 15, 1818.
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WAGNER, COSIMA (1837-1930). Daughter of composer Franz Liszt. She became famous as the second wife of the German composer Richard Wagner and, after his death, as director of the Bayreuth Festival for 31 years.
Autograph Letter Signed, In French, two and a half pages 8vo, Bayreuth, August 7, 1887.
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WALLER, THOMAS 'FATS' (1904-1943) American jazz musician combining a great piano touch with his comic style.
Original Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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WALLER, THOMAS 'FATS' (1904-1943) American jazz musician combining a great piano touch with his comic style.
Printed Document Signed, small 12mo, n.p., April 21, 1936.
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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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This is a musical quotation of two bars written out in blue pen on music notation paper. It is signed by the composer underneath the bars, "William Walton," and dated.
WALTON, WILLIAM (1902-83) British composer.
Autograph Musical Quotation, 12mo, n.p., February 11, 1961.
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A superb bust length portrait photograph of the elegantly dressed blues singer wearing ornate earrings, scarf and jewelry. She has her fingers crossed. Inscribed in blue ball point pen, across both a light and slight darker grey area, “To… Best Wishes, Dinah Washington.”
WASHINGTON, DINAH (1924-1963). American blues, R&B and jazz singer. Because of her strong voice and emotional singing, she is known as the "Queen of the Blues". Despite dying at the early age of 39 from an accidental overdose of prescription diet pills mixed with alcohol, Washington became one of the most influential vocalists of the twentieth century.
Original Universal Attractions publicity Photograph Signed, 4to, New York, ca. 1960.
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WEBBER, ANDREW LLOYD (b. 1948) British composer and songwriter, famous for several long-running West End and Broadway shows.
Signed Document, First Day Cover, New York, N.Y., January 23, 1985.
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