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GOUNOD, CHARLES FRANÇOIS (1818-93). Distinguished French composer. Composed operas including "Faust" and "Roméo et Juliette".
Autograph Musical Quote Signed, 2 pp 4to oblong, n.d., n.p. On music staff paper, Gounod has sketched an unidentified passage for [baritone?] voice and orchestra.
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He sends tickets to an admirer and signs, “Gretry.” Fine for display with age spots. With a portrait engraving of the composer.
GRETRY, ANDRE (1741-1813) Belgian born French composer best known for his operas comiques.
A.N.S., in French, 2pp on one folded 8vo, n.p., 11 Nivose an X111 (Jan 1, 1805)
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The quotation is noted in 2/4 time in C major with treble and bass clefs but may be a trio (of which Gyrowetz composed many) rather than a piano work, and appears to be complete in itself. Signed, in the lower right, "Adal Gyrowetz." Gyrowetz was a prolific composer in many forms, adhering to a traditional style. He was a friend of both Mozart and Haydn, and a pallbearer at Beethoven's funeral. His music is still performed and recorded. As a composer, conductor and teacher he played an important role in Viennese musical society into the 1820's and was honored to have been one of the pallbearers at the funeral of his friend and close contemporary, Ludwig van Beethoven. He retired in 1831, but lived on until 1850. He remarked shortly before his death in an article published in the Ostdeutsche Post that he was, "only a talented man who can be happy if he conquers the present; only a genius lives beyond the grave." There is an ink inscription in another hand at the top of the page, giving the date of Gyrowetz's death as August 1849. A rare and interesting autograph.
GYROWETZ, ADALBERT (Vojtech Jirovec) (1763-1850). Bohemian composer.
Fine Autograph Music Quotation Signed of 22 bars on two staves, oblong 4to, n.p., November 24, 1845.
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HALEY, BILL (1925-1981 ). American musician, produced Rock and Roll hits with his Comets. Fused Country and Western swing with black R&B to introduce Rock and Roll to the white pop culture.
Autograph photo signed, 12mo, n.p., n.d.
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HAMLISCH, MARVIN (b.1944) American composer. He is one of only two people to have been awarded an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, a Tony and a Pulitzer Prize (the other is Richard Rodgers). Hamlisch has also won a Golden Globe.
AMQS on First Day Cover Signed, NY., NY, Oct 15, 1964.
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HARMS, THOMAS B. He became the first publisher to discover that printing the sheet music of a successful Broadway show was quite profitable. He published "The Bowery," "Reuben, Reuben," and "Push Them Clouds Away" from the show A Trip To Chinatown in 1892. "The Bowery" was an instant success, while "Push Them Clouds Away" sold thousands of copies. Founder, T. B. Harms Company.
The following three Document’s Signed are payment checks endorsed on verso for residual compensation for songs the publisher, Harms, owned.
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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 is a fine photograph of Erskine Hawkins, done in sepia tones. It shows Mr. Hawkins seated and playing the trumpet, his shadow cast in relief upon the white background wall. He is wearing a pinstripe suit. There is a white margin at the bottom where he has signed, "Best wishes Erskine Hawkins". A very worthwhile picture to have, to go with the letter we have listed.
HAWKINS, ERSKINE (1914-93) American trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered as the composer of the jazz standard, "Tuxedo Junction" (1939) which became a popular hit during World War II. In 1978 Erskine Hawkins became one of the first five artists inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
Signed Photograph, 12vo, n.p., n.d.
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To Mr. Hode. “I must ask you to play Friday and Saturday. We had added another concert for Friday here in this region and since it is paid well we would not like to let it go.” Hindemith than apologizes for delays because of the slow trains. “I hope that this postponement will not cause you to great discomforts—I am prepared for say return service any time (you know that). I can play Sunday (afternoon and evenings in case there are two performances) and accept Wednesday every day of the week. Best greetings is in the meantime to you and Lange and cordial thanks….” Signed, Paul Hindemith.”
HINDEMITH, PAUL (1895- 1963). German composer, violist, violinist, teacher, music theorist and conductor.
Autograph Letter Signed, in German, 4to, Neisse, Aril 25, 1923.
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An excellent portrait of Hines with his sharp white suit, slicked back hair, sitting by his white piano. A striking portrait used as a publicity shot for "Consolidated Radio Artists". Signed on the white background, "Earl F. Hines"
HINES, EARL "FATHA" (1905-1983) American jazz pianist. Considered one of the seminal figures in jazz history.
Superb publicity Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., ca. 1940's.
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HINES, EARL "FATHA" (1905-1983) American jazz pianist. Considered one of the seminal figures in jazz history.
Typed and printed Document Signed, on a "Sutton Artist Corporation" contract, 4to, Ca. Sept 13, 1973.
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This is a magnificent early half-length publicity portrait of Hines seated at a piano. He is about 25 years old, wearing a wide lapel white tuxedo and white tie. His hair is slicked down, with short moustache. On the lower white border, slightly trimmed is printed "Earl Hines and his Orchestra" and"Blue bird Recording Artists." Photograph by Maurice of Chicago. This is an early portrait capturing the vibrancy of the jazz age. Signed, "To .. Musically Earl 'Father' Hines."
HINES, EARL "FATHA" (1905-83) American jazz pianist. Considered one of the seminal figures in jazz history.
Signed Photograph, 4to, 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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HONEGGER, ARTHUR (1892-1955). Swiss-French composer. Best remembered for his "Antigone" and his film score for Abel Gance's "Napoleon".
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 4to, Paris, April 23, 1952.
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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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Black and white photograph of Hooker sitting on the front of a car with a California license plate, which reads "Mr. Lucky." He has a guitar in hand and a fedora on his head. He is squinting his eyes and has a soft smile on his face. Signed above the photograph on the white border "John L Hooker." A fantastic image of the renowned blues singer and guitarist.
HOOKER, JOHN LEE (1917-2001). American blues singer-guitarist, one of the most distinctive artists in the electric blues idiom.
Photograph Signed 4to, n.p., n.d.
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HORNE, LENA (b.1917) American singer and actress. She has recorded and performed extensively, independently and with other jazz notables, including Artie Shaw, Teddy Wilson, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Charlie Barnet, Benny Carter and Billy Eckstine. She currently lives in New York City and no longer makes public appearances.
Photograph Signed, 4to, 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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To fellow Czech composer, Antonin Drovers (1841-1904): "My dear friend, Please find attached my little work and if you like it, be so kind and let me know about that. Could I ask you again for a considerable contribution for 'Hudební listy' with a similarly interesting topic as last year?" Signed "Yours sincerely, Leos Janáçek."
JANÁÇEK, LEOS (1854-1928). Moravian composer, one of the most important opera composers of the first half of the 20th century.
A.L.S., in Czech, on ruled paper 8vo, n.p., 1885.
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This quotation is from his work, The Cunnings Little Vixen (1924). “To beat - to kill, only because I'm a fox! So this is a life: to beat - to kill, beat - beat to death - because I'm different to the others, I'm different to what they want me to be.” Beautifully signed and penned, “Dr Ph. Leos Janacek” As it was prepared with an original photograph, it appears to be a quotation below this bust portrait photograph.
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 influeced by the rhytms and accents of the Moravian Language. His other works include The Makropolous Affair (1926) and The Cunning little Vixen (1924).
Autograph Quotation Signed, in Czech, 4to, Brno, 28.4. 1925, with mounted original photograph.
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