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The costs of shipping and insurance are additional. Domestic orders are customarily shipped via La Poste. Foreign orders are shipped with La Poste and Federal Express on request. 1. Richard Adler (New York City, 1921 - Southampton, 2012) Autograph dedication signed on the frontispiece of the musical score of the popular song “Whatever Lola Wants” from the musical comedy “Damn Yankees” by the American composer and producer of several Broadway shows and his partner Jerry Ross. 5 pp. In fine condition. Countersigned with signature and dated “6/2/55” by the accordionist Muriel Borelli. $ 125/Fr. 115/€ 110

2. Franz Allers (Carlsbad, 1905 - Paradise, 1995) Photo portrait with autograph dedication and musical quotation signed, dated June 1961 of the Czech born American conductor of ballet, opera and Broadway musicals. (8 x 10 inch.). In fine condition. $ 100/ Fr. 90/€ 85

3. Daniel Auber (Caen, 1782 - Paris, 1871) Autograph letter signed, dated Mercredi by the French composer, pupil of Luigi Cherubini and author of the opéra comique Fra Diavolo (1830) with libretto of Eugène Scribe. Auber addresses a gentleman: «me voilà aux accompagnements de l’air de Mademoiselle Doulx. Je la prie de vouloir bien me la preter…». 1 p. with trace of glue on the lower margin. $ 100/ Fr. 90/€ 85 4. Leroy Anderson (Cambridge, 1908 - Woodbury, 1975) Large photographic portrait with autograph signature and date Sept 27 1971 of the American composer of orchestra pieces and light instrumental classics such as Sleigh Ride (1948), The Typewriter (1950) and Blue Tango (1951).(8 x 10 inch.). In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170

5. Vera Appleton (1918 - m.), Michael Field (1915-1971) Original photograph with signed autograph dedication of the acclaimed piano duet sitting at a piano. The duo Michael Feld formed with his Juilliard classmate was well appreciated during the 1950s. (8 x 10 inch.) Photograph by “Bruno of Hollywood”. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40 6. Georges Auric (Lodève, 1899 - Paris, 1983) Printed piano score of the music for “Malborough s’en va-t’en guerre!”, music for the 1924 play by Marcel Archard with signed autograph dedication and dated 4 Dec’ 24 by the French composer, member of the group of Les Six and author of many of Jean Cocteau’s film scores. Auric pens a dedication to the conductor and composer Raymond Charpentier (1880-1960). 28 pp. in-4 , Heugel, Paris. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300

7. Dominick Argento (York, 1927 - Minneapolis, 2019) Autograph musical quotation and dedication signed dated Sept 20, 1998 by the American opera composer, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his song cycle titled From the Diary of Virginia Woolf (1974). Argento pens four bars of his Pulitzer Prize winning work. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 140/Fr. 130/€ 120

8. Dominick Argento (York, 1927 - Minneapolis, 2019) Photograph with autograph signature of the American composer, shown in profile admiring the Florence cityscape in Italy. (7 x 5 inch). In fine condition. $ 140/Fr. 130/€ 120

7. Dominick Argento

8. Dominick Argento 9. Nate D. Ayer (Boston, 1887 - Bath, 1952) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated April 17, 1944/London, Eng. by the American composer. Ayer, in London for collaborations with the Ziegfeld Follies and West End theatres, pens a seven bar quotation of the ragtime song “Oh, You Beautiful Doll” (1911). 1 p. (9 x 4 inch). In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170

10. Michael. W. Balfe (Dublin, 1808 - Ware, 1870) Signed autograph letter, not dated [1846-47], by the Irish composer and conductor, author of many operas including The Bohemian Girl (1843). As Director of Her Majesty’s Theatre, Balfe addresses the composer John Barnett (1802-1890): «…I have sent the admissions to the city and thank you for your last kind letter. I only regret that the great furore Mademoiselle [Jenny] Lind creates deprives me the pleasure of giving a Box or a Stalls to Mrs. Barnett…”. Balfe conducted Jenny Lind’s (1820-1887) debut opera in London and her subsequent performances in the city and in Dublin. 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 300/Fr. 270/€ 250 11. Michael. W. Balfe (Dublin, 1808 - Ware, 1870) Lengthy and interesting signed autograph letter dated 28 June 1870, by the Irish composer and singer. Four months before his death, Balfe addresses his friend Bernard on Samuel Lover (1797-1868), Irish novelist and composer of songs such as The Low Backed Car (1917), made famous by the Irish singer John McCormack: «…Regarding the purport of your letter I really can give you no sort of information– I knew our old friend intimately, but we had no frequent intercourse, and, excepting that Sam and I, once upon a time, began a three act opera together and after I had composed two acts, he could not find a third with any dramatic interest…Unfortunately I always destroy letters– so I have none of his. Some of those addressed to me by Lover were taken by my autograph- collecting friends (….) I was once manager of the Lyceum, and produced and played in ‘Paddy whack in Italia’…in which I played Paddy, and introduced to the British [sic] public ‘Molly Bawn’ one of his most lovely melodious songs, which I instrumented for him much to his delight and playing it, I believe much to the delight of an easily contented public!…». 6 pp. with tape traces not affecting the text. $ 600/Fr. 550/€ 500

12. Milton Babbit (Philadelphia, 1916 - Princeton, 2011) Autograph musical quotation signed by the profilic American composer. Babbit pens one bar of his work Partitions for piano (1957). 1 p. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130 13. Jack Beeson (Muncie, 1921 - Manhattan, 2010) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Sept 16, 1980 by the American composer, known for his opera The Sweet Bye Bye (1956), from which he pens an extract from Act I scene 2. 1 p. (9 x ¾ inch.) on an oblong music sheet. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

14. Jack Beeson (Muncie, 1921 - Manhattan, 2010) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated August 18, 1974/Shelter Island by the American composer. Beeson inscribes six bars of voice and music from Act I, scene 1 of the opera Lizzie Borden (1965). 1 p. on music sheet. In fine condition. $ 100/ Fr. 90/€ 85 15. Béla Bartók (Banatian, 1881 - New York City, 1945) Autograph signature in pencil of the composer on a visiting card of fellow Hungarian Lanyi Gyorgy, science professor at Oberlin College. Attached a fine photographic portrait of the composer (5 x7 inch.). In fine condition. $ 450/Fr. 410/€ 380

16. Arthur Bliss (London, 1891 - ib., 1975) Typed letter signed with autograph closing and signature, dated 3rd August, 1966 by the British composer. Bliss addresses the Dutch journalist Hans Roest: «…It was such a pleasure to get your very kind greetings on my seventy-fifth birthday. They added a lot to a very happy occasion…». Then he writes in a post scriptum: « I regard it as a great kindness that in spite of a ill health you thought of coming to the concert on my birthday. We both hope sincerely for a complete return to full health ». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

17. Arthur Bliss (London, 1891 - ib., 1975) Autograph letter signed, dated May 16th 1966 by the British composer. Bliss sends a thankful letter to his correspondent for helping in setting up the concert piece The Beatitudes (1961). 1 p. ½. In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 160/€ 150

18. Arthur Bliss (London, 1891 - ib., 1975) Autograph letter signed, dated February 24th 1966 by the British composer. Bliss addresses his correspondent: «…If you would like a record of Checkmate, here is an excellent one put out at the World Record Club (T 52) with myself conducting (…) E.M.I. will be issuing a recording in April of the Westminster Abbey music. I … my Ceremonial Prelude is include…». 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 200

19. Marc Blitzstein (Philadelphia, 1905 - Martinique, 1964) Autograph letter signed, not dated [1943], by the American composer on a Christmas card addressed to the columnist Leonard Lyons: «A soldier, somewhere in Soho, dreams of home and fireside; so he hies him lonelily to cheerless Claridges with Jerry Chodorov and Robert Capra (both of whom send love)- there to meditate on the day’s news. It’s only North Africa. Whooper!…». 1 p. with printed Christmas wishes on the front. Attached: Contemporary velox of a V-mail letter to Lyons dated Oct. 24, 1944 describing his war time efforts in the army with references to William Wyler, Jimmy Cannon and Ernie Pyle. Highly entertaining. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300

20. Marc Blitzstein (Philadelphia, 1905 - Martinique, 1964) Typed letter signed, dated May 3, 1953 by the American composer, known for his musical directed by Orson Welles in 1937 and his brilliant adaptation of Kurt Weil’s Three Penny Opera. To Edwin Hughes, of the National Music Council: «…Ordinarily I should be happy to join in the symposium you have outlined in your letter of April 28 to me. But I am in the country (where your note reached me), finishing my new opera. I fear it will be impossible for me to do anything else for several months…». Blitzstein was probably working on an opera titled Reuben, Reuben (1955). 1 p. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210 21. Ernest Bloch (Geneva, 1880 - Portland, 1959) Autograph letter signed in French, dated Londres le 7 Février 1934 by the Swiss composer and violonist. Bloch addresses a gentleman: «…Je vous remercie pour votre aimable lettre du 1er ct. confirmant des arrangements verbaux préalables, et je suis tout à fait d’accord sur tous les points– Je vous prie de m’excuser de n’avoir pu vous répondre tout de suite, masi la préparation fiévreuse de deux concerts à Londres ne m’ai laissé aucune minute…». Bloch’s chamber works concert took place on 16 February 1934 at Aeolian Hall l in London and on 17 February 1934 at the London Contemporary Music Centre. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 220/Fr. 200/€ 185

22. Richard Bonynge (Sydney, 1930 - ) Photographic portrait signed by the Australian conductor, husband to soprano Joan Sutherland. Bonynge is depicted in a dramatic pose. (7 x 9 ½ inch.) Photograph by Fayer of Vienna. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

23. Nadia Boulanger (Paris, 1887 - ib., 1979) Typed letter signed, dated 18 Juin 1974 by the French composer and music teacher. Boulanger asks a gentleman for some records: «…of Penderecki’s Opera and records which were published long ago: 1) PETIT CONCERT of French Vocal Music 12th to 20th centuries Conducted by Nadia Boulanger (…) and 2 records by DECCA, on Monteverdi and I don’t remember what else, too under my direction. I am so sorry to disturb you but I should like one of the students to bring it, as it is very urgent…». 1 p. with letterhead “École D’Art Américaines”. In fine condition. $ 100/ Fr. 90/€ 85 24. Nadia Boulanger (Paris, 1887 - ib., 1979) Autograph letter signed, dated Nov 1st 1961 by the French composer, pianist and teacher. Boulanger addresses the set decorator Edward Stewart (1915-1999): «…Am quite worried & beg you to give me news. Feel that were you … you would have written and let me know where you were & how feeling [sic]. Reassure me & let me hope a little forgetfulness is the cause of a silent [sic] which gives me anxiety…». 1 p. on a card. In fine condition. Envelope with autograph address included. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150

25. Adrian Boult (Chester, 1889 - London, 1983) Typed letter signed, dated September 24th 1965 by the British conductor. Boult addresses Peter Wiener: «…It is indeed splendid that you have kept the flag flying for all this time, and your 21-year-old child is to have such a very exciting year…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 90/Fr. 80/€ 75 26. Benjamin Britten (Lowestoft, 1913 - Aldeburgh, 1976) Autograph musical quotation and dedication signed (on the verso) by the British composer: «…I was awfully sorry to hear that you are ill– I hear you like my music. Here is a bit of War Requiem…». Britten pens three bars, which he identifies as the Dies Irae, from his War Requiem (1962), adding musical annotations. 1 p. ¼ with letterhead “The Red House, Aldeburgh, Suffolk”. In fine condition. Attached: Original photograph of the English composer conducting an orchestra. (9 ¼ x 7 inch). In fine condition. $ 1200/Fr. 1080/€ 1000 27. Benjamin Britten (Lowestoft, 1913 - Aldeburgh, 1976) Autograph letter signed, dated Dec 8th 1963 by the British composer. Britten writes to John Richardson: «…Would you please convey my warm thanks to the students of Dudley teachers’ Training College for their good wishes on my birthday? I was most touched by the magnificent document signed by them all & your own letter with the warm tribute. I am very happy to have such warm appreciation…». 2 pp. In fine condition. Envelope with autograph address included. $ 600/Fr. 550/€ 500

28. Fritz Busch (Siegen, 1890 - London, 1951) Typed letter signed in German, dated Kopenhagen, den 19.1.1938 by the German conductor. Busch addresses Mr. Sass [translated]: «…I would like to ask you to be so kind as to send me everything that has been written about my concert in Budapest both in the original and in German (…) As you know, I am not one to read reviews but in the interest of completing my travel and activity reports, I want to get this done…». 1 p. File holes at the margin. In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150

29. Guido Cantelli (Novara, 1920 - Orly, 1956) Autograph signature and date, Settembre 1950 by the Italian conductor, considered an heir to the Toscanini tradition before his untimely death in an air crash. 1 p. on printed card “Teatro alla Scala”. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210 30. Guido Cantelli (Novara, 1920 - Orly, 1956) Original photograph with autograph signature and date 1953 of the Italian conductor, appointed musical director of La Scala in November 1956. He died in a plane crash a week later. (8 x 10 inch). In fine condition $ 450/Fr. 410/€ 380

31. Teresa Carreño (Caracas, 1853 - New York City, 1917) Autograph letter signed, “Teresa Carreño Tagliapietra” dated December 13th 1912 by the Venezuelan pianist and composer. Carreño addresses Mr. Reynolds: «…Here is the name of my pupil (of whom I spoke to you yesterday): Mr. Carl Budden Morris Belmont 11 Nevern Place Earls Court…». 1 p. ½. In fine condition. Attached: a postcard with photographic portrait of the composer. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85 32. Pablo Casals (El Vendrell, 1876 - San Juan, 1973) Typed letter signed, dated Prades, le 23 juin 1955 by the Catalonian composer, cellist and conductor. Casals addresses the British violinist Nona Liddell MacMahon (1927-2017): «…Merci de votre lettre. Je vous prie de dire à Mr.Bowler que je ne crois pas opportun de signer sa lettre, bien que j’approuve son contenu. Le moment n’est pas encore arrivé pour cela, et certains en profiteraient pour semer la confusion…». 1 p. with letterhead ”Festival de Prades”. In fine condition. Attached: original photograph of the composer at the cello in Prades, dated DEC 13 1964. $ 300/Fr. 270/€ 250 33. Cecile Chaminade (Paris, 1857 - Monte-Carlo, 1944) Autograph letter signed in French, not dated, by the French pianist and composer, who has left around 400 written music works: «…Merci de votre aimable mot cher Monsieur; je pars dans 15 jours pour Londres, ensuite le midi, après, l’Autriche (…) à ce moment je suis à votre disposition pour une petite audition si vous le desirez…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150

34. Van Cliburn (Shreveport, 1934 - Forth Worth, 2013) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed of the American concert pianist, winner of the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow at the age of 23. (7 x 9 inch). In fine condition. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 200 35. Marcel Couraud (Limoges, 1912 - Indre-et-Loire, 1986) Autograph lines and signature in French on a printed document by the French conductor, director of the Stockholm Music Festival. Addressing a Maître, Couraud thanks him for having forwarded different Swedish newspaper extracts (translated in French) reporting the concert of the 3rd of September at the Koserthuset of Stockholm. 1 p. ½. Attached a printed copy of a page from the newspaper Stockholms-Tidnigen reporting on the Festival. $ 120/Fr. 110/€ 100

36. Michael Costa (Naples, 1808 - Hove, 1884) Autograph musical quotation signed by the Italian-born British composer. Costa pens three bars from a setting of Psalm 30: « I will extol Thee o Lord ». 1 p. (4 x 2 ¾) with letterhead “’Twere good you do so much for Charity/Merchant of Venice”. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

37. Frederick W. N. Crouch (Marylebone, 1808 - Portland, 1896) Autograph letter signed, dated Nov 16/82 by the English born American composer and cellist. Author of numerous ballads such as the Civil War song Kathleen Mavoureen. Crouch addresses Fred M. Steele: «…Since my last letter [I’ve] been confined to the house. Totally prostrated but though bodily prevented from work, “The Brain!” has not been idle – Have written much & composed considerable, & one of the Subjects I propose sending you, that you may find a well trained Baritone! Or Tenor Robusto for its rendition. It is not a common piece creation * I wish it sung with Artistic effect & who so represents it to the Public, to him! Will I inscribe the composition…». 4 pp. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210 38. Xavier Cugat (Girona, 1900 - Barcelona, 1990) Autograph dedication signed, dated 1941 by the Catalonian violinist and arranger. (7 x 5 inch.) In fine condition. $ 80/Fr. 70/€ 65

39. Hart Pease Danks (1834-1903), Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) Completely autograph music manuscript signed “H.[art] P.[ease] Danks”, dated 1894 by the American composer and choral group conductor, mostly known for his popular song compositions such as “Don’t be angry darling” (1870) and “Silver Threads Among the Gold” (1872). 17 penned bars of an Easter carol titled “Tis Easter Morning” written by poet and gospel song composer Fanny Crosby (1820-1915). The carol goes: «…Awake this Easter morning, the brightest of the year; the merry bells are ringing. Their anthem sweet and dear. Behold, our Lord and Saviour, Our great and glorious King, bowes forth, o’er death triumphant, Eternal life to bring…” 1 p. with tape traces on the back. $ 300/Fr. 270/€ 250 40. Norman Dello Joio (New York, 1913 - East Hampton, 2008) Autograph musical quotation signed by the American composer. Dello Joio pens three bars from his 1987 work Sing a Song Universal for four part chorus of mixed voices and piano. 1 p. (9 x 4 inch) on sheet music. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

41. Reginald de Koven (Middletown, 1859 - Chicago, 1920) Autograph letter signed, dated Tuesday by the American opera composer. De Koven writes to Ladies Home Journal editor Edward Bok: «…I find I shall be so busy with rehearsals this week that I shall not be able to get away for lunch…In regards to the song the same terms as for the Waltz will be satisfactory…». 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150

42. David Diamond (Rochester, 1915 - Brighton, 2005) Autograph music manuscript dated 9 July, 1963/Firenze by the American composer, member of the Juilliard School faculty and honorary composer-in-residence of the Seattle Symphony. 14 penned bars of the opening of the vocal composition “This Sacred Ground” for solo baritone, mixed choir and orchestra (1962). 1 p. In fine condition. $ 320/Fr. 290/€ 270

43. Mildred Dilling (Marion, 1894 - New York City, 1982) Original photograph with autograph dedication signed by the American harpist, often guest musician at the White House. (8 x 10 inch.). In fine condition. $ 80/Fr. 70/€ 65 44. Ernst von Dohnanyi (Braislava, 1877 - New York, 1960) Autograph letter signed, dated April 10th 1951 by the Hungarian pianist and composer. Dohnanyi writes: «…Enclosed I send you a check [for] $50 with many thanks (…) I also include the acceptance of the old tax return with delight over the settlement…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 80/Fr. 70/€ 65

45. Antal Dorati (Budapest, 1906 - Gerzensee, 1988) Lengthy autograph letter signed, dated Berm, 1. 6. 20 by the Hungarian-born conductor and composer. Dorati addresses a gentleman: «…This is not about the National Symphony (although I guess there is much to write, to talk, to say and most of all to do on that subject), but about the long brewing ‘Haydn Project’ (…) Decca (London) Records are planning to make their special announcement of this on or about June the 20th, they are also planning – as I hear – to fly a plane-load of interested persons from London to West Germany for a day for recording sessions in July…». Dorati then gives a detailed itinerary for the summer up to the time he will arrive in Washington, where he took over the deeply troubled National Symphony, which was experiencing bankruptcy and labour disputes. The Haydn Project refers to his recording of the complete Haydn symphonies, the first readily available set of Haydn’s work. 3 pp. ½. with personal letterhead. In fine condition. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 200

47. Paul Dukas (Paris, 1865 - ib., 1935) Autograph letter signed in French, dated 16 Juillet 1920 by the French composer, best-known for his orchestral piece The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (1897). As Inspector of music teaching at the Paris Conservatory, he writes to the Deputy Secretary of State and Fine Arts: «…Le directeur des Beaux-Arts m’ayant donné mission d’inspecteur d’Ecole de Musique, j’ai l’honneur de vous prier de vouloir bien faire dresser par le secrétaire de l’Ecole un horaire d’inspection que vous voudrez bien me faire parvenir au préalable, ainsi qu’il est d’usage, et d’y joindre, pour chaque classe, le nombre d’élèves présent, ou comptant à l’effectif, et les noms de professeurs…». 2 separated pp. In fine condition. $ 600/Fr. 550/€ 500 48. Paul Dukas (Paris, 1865 - ib., 1935) Autograph letter signed in French, dated Royon 22 Juillet 1932 by the French composer. To a colleague [tranlsated]: «…Your project of musical decentralization seems to me judicious and very worthy of being supported in principal, in practice it may not be so easy to apply as you would believe; first of all I do not follow the opera much. If the comic opera was to accept without an increase of the subsidy that has been allocated to it…their articles of association do not oblige them to do so. It would be necessary, I think, in order to succeed to have a special budget. Where from? You know them and I am not going to press the point (…) I fear that for many of my colleagues the prospect, even remote, of a performance in Paris will always prevail over a firm prospect in the provinces. These types of endeavours have not to this day been followed very eagerly by directors…and composers…». $ 500/Fr. 455/€ 420 49. Paul Dukas (Paris, 1865 - ib., 1935) Autograph musical quotation signed by the French composer. Dukas pens five bars from the opera ballet La Péri (1912).1 p. with minimum tear at the bottom edge. In fine condition. $ 650/Fr. 590/€ 550 50. Marcel Dupré (Rouen, 1886 - Meudon, 1971) Autograph dedication signed on a photographic postcard, dated March 6 1939 of the French organist, composer and teacher. Pupil of Louis Diémer, Alexandre Guilmant, Louis Vierne and others, Dupré expanded the organ repertoire and technique with his compositional output, renowned for its difficulty. On this postcard, he is shown playing the organ of St. Sulpice in Paris. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

51. Werner Egk (Donauworth, 1901 - Inning am Ammersee, 1983) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated New York 19 Oct 60 by the German composer. Egk pens three bars of a composition. 1 p. on album leaf, unknown signature on the verso. In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170 52. Georges Enesco (Liveni, 1881 - Paris, 1955) Autograph letter signed in French, dated Dorohoi ce 10 9bre 1906 by the Romanian musician and composer, to music publisher Wilhelm Enoch (1840-1913) in Paris, : «…Monsieur [Jules] Pennequin (violinist, 1864-1914), voudrait, je crois, diriger à Sainte Cécile le 2Xbre l’andante de ma symphonie – Comme il a besoin du matériel, voudriez-vous avoir l’obligeance de lui faire parvenir les copies manuscrites qui ont servi pour la gravure et que vous avez aussi, ainsi que la partition autographe à moins que des épreuves n’en soient déjà tirées et que vous préférez envoyer celles- ci…». Enesco possibly refers to his Symphony No. 1 completed in 1905 and premiered at Théâtre Châtelet in January 1906. 3 pp. In fine condition. $ 500/Fr. 450/€ 420

53. Gabriel Fauré (Pamiers, 1845 - Paris, 1924) Autograph letter signed, not dated [Paris, July 7 1903] by the French composer. Fauré addresses a Madame Lerch: «…Je vous suis reconnaissant de votre bien souvenir et je me promets bien d’aller frapper à votre porte un de ces jours…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210 54. Arthur Ferrante (1921-2009) , Louis Teicher (1924-2008) Concert season program with autograph dedication signed by the American piano duo. Ferrante inscribes the dedication which is signed by both on a Community Concert Association 1958/1959 concert season program featuring Bach, Ravel, Brahms and a special medley arranged by the two musician. 4 pp. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

55. Arthur Fiedler (Boston, 1894 - Brookline, 1979) Original photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated 1962 of the American conductor who enjoyed a lengthy association with the Boston Pops Orchestra, shown seated before a mural of a marching band. Traces of tape on the verso. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

56. George Fischoff (South Bend, 1938 - New York, 2018) Autograph musical quotation signed by the American composer, author of the popular song Lazy Day sung in 1967 by the band Spanky and our Gang. Fischoff pens four bars of Lazy Day with lyrics. 1 p. on oblong sheet music. File holes at the right margin. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210 57. Friedrich von Flotow (Mecklembourg, 1812 - Darmstadt, 1883) Autograph letter signed, not dated, by the German composer, mainly remembered for his opera Martha (1847), to a gentleman [translated]: «…You were so friendly, my dear colleague, to make the effort to obtain for me a roebuck. I would like to have it as soon as possible and ask you to extend your credit for me (…) I would like, you will understand why, the source should not be known and arrange this through my uncle…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 280/Fr. 255/€ 240

58. Josef Bohuslav Foerster (Prague, 1859 - Novy Vestec, 1951) Autograph musical quotation signed by the Czech composer. Foerster pens four bars of a waltz. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85 59. Niels W. Gade (Copenaghen, 1817 - ib., 1890) Very important autograph letter signed, dated Feb. 21st 1876 by the Danish composer and teacher. Gade is preparing his first tour in England and organizing the performance of The Crusade and Zion in Birmingham: «…By this post I have honour to forward you a copy of the ‘Crusaders’ arranged for the Piano forte, with German words. By the end of February, according to promise, I shall send you all the chorus-parts, printed with English words and the solos. You can have copies of the score (Partitions) and Orchestra parts from Bretikopf &Hartel of Leipzig who have printed the work. The reason I have not earlier sent you the copy you ask for is, that I wished to wait until I could send it with English text…The translation of ‘Zion’ is almost ready, but I cannot promise the printed Chorus parts before the end of March…». 2 pp. ½. In fine condition. $ 600/Fr. 550/€ 500

60. Ossip Gabrilowtisch (1878-1936), Eugen D’Albert (1864 - 1932), Jan Blockx (1851-1912) Three autograph musical quotations signed by the three musicians. Gabrilowitsch pens four bars from a Menuet dating it Genève 5. III. 98. On the verso, D’Albert and Blockx pen five and six bars respectively from Der Rubin (1893), dated Genf 17 Dec. 98, and from Princesse d’Auberge [De Herbergprinses] (1897), dated on the Geneva premiere Genève le 6 Février. 2 pp. with one side decorated with floral motifs. In fine condition. $ 280/Fr. 255/€ 240 61. Walter Gieseking (Lyon, 1895 - London, 1956) Autograph letter signed in German, dated 23. 8. 1930 by the French-born German pianist and composer. Gieseking addresses the Hungarian violinist Emil Telmányi (1892-1988), on musical matters[translated]: «…Unfortunately, I have to inform you that I cannot make sonata recitals with you in Berlin for the time being. The main reason for me is that I would then no longer be engaged for my Berlin piano recitals (for a good fixed fee). Since I would not like to do without this, it is impossible for me to accept your proposal. If there were a connection to the engagement in Copenhagen, I could be responsible to my usual sonata partner for the fling, and he would understand this; but I cannot give up the great advantage that lies in my agreement for Berlin piano recitals, even if it is connected with a renunciation, as in this case…». 1 p. ¼. with filing holes, in fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150

62. Umberto Giordano (Foggia, 1867 - Milan, 1948) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated on the back 24-III-1916 by the Italian composer on a photographic postcard of the decor of the 3rd Act of the opera Andrea Chénier., which premiered at Teatro alla Scala in the same year. Signed again on the back. Attached a photographic postcard with a drawn portrait of the composer. $ 300/Fr. 270/€ 250 63. Umberto Giordano (Foggia, 1867 - Milan, 1948) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Modena 7 Febbraio 1904 by the Italian composer. Giordano pens two bars from his opera Siberia (1903, Teatro alla Scala). 1 p. on burnished album sheet. On the back: two lines signed Franc. Parronchi: « Il segno è scarso all’unica mia fiamma ». Attached a photographic portrait of the composer at a late age. $ 300/Fr. 270/€ 250

64. (Philip Glass) John Adams (Worcester, MS 1947 - ) Rare autograph musical quotation signed, not dated (Montreal Canada) by the American composer and director. Adams pens a bar from Einstein on the Beach (1975) by Philip Glass. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170 65. Benjamin Godard (Paris, 1849 - Cannes, 1895) Autograph letter signed in French, dated 5/5/1882 by the French violinist and composer. Godard addresses Mr. Desseny: «…j’ai déjà écrit deux fois à Mr. Allenet pour lui demander de me solder le prix de l’article que j’ai fait pour la Jeune France; comme il ne me répond pas, je me crois forcé de m’adresser à vous puisque c’est vous que m’aviez demandé de faire partie de la rédaction. Dans ma lettre de vous, que j’ai sous les yeux, vous me dites qu’on me donnera 20 centimes par ligne; or mon article avait 136 lignes, c’est donc 27 fr: 20 c. qui me sont dus et je vous serai très obligé de me faire avoir cette petite somme…». The article in question was titled The Musical Month. 3 pp. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

66. Benjamin Godard (Paris, 1849 - Cannes, 1895) Autograph letter signed in French, dated 25/4/1893 by the French violinist and composer. Godard addresses a gentleman: «...je vois avec plaisir mon 3e quatuor pour 2 violon, alto et violoncelle figurer sur l'intéressant programme de ce soir 25 Avril 1893. Veuillez, je vous prie, être mon interprète auprès des remarquables artistes qui exécutent mon oeuvre et lui offrir tous mes remerciements...». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

67. Eugène Gossens (London, 1893 - Hillingdon, 1962) Extensive autograph music manuscript dated March 1942 by the English composer and conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra from 1931 to 1946. 63 bars penned on two pages, with notes at the top of the second page stating «Discarded sketch for symphonic movement”, presumably a working manuscript from his Tchaikovsky’s 2nd Symphony, recorded for the first time in America together with the Cincinnati orchestra in 1941. 2 pp. in-folio. $ 450/Fr. 410/€ 380

68. Marcel Grandjany (Arcachon, 1891 - New York, 1975) Autograph letter signed, dated June 17, 1940 by the French-born harpist and composer. Grandjany addresses Mr. Moncrief: «…Please find enclosed the release covering the ‘King’s Hunt’ signed you requested…». 1 p. with letterhead “Hotel Normandie/Los Angeles”. In fine condition. $ 120/Fr. 110/€ 100 69. Johnny Green (New York City, 1908 - Beverly Hills, 1989) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated 11/4/41 by the American composer, Oscar-winner for the music scores Easter Parade (1948), An American in Paris (1951), West Side Story (1961) and author of popular songs too such as Body and Soul (1930) released by Libby Holman. Green inscribes the 5 bars of the piece. 1 p. on music sheet. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210

70. Johnny Green (New York City, 1908 - Beverly Hills, 1989) Typed letter signed, dated August 4, 1980 by the American composer. To Dennis Cooper: «…There is no brief statement that would adequately identify and describe the ingredients of ‘lasting importance’ where music is concerned. Also, one wonders whether you really mean ‘importance’. Is it possible that you mean ‘popularity’?…the best I can tell…is the following, Music is, indeed, a language. The ultimate purpose and goal of language is to communicate. Thus, the importance of a piece of music can be evaluated…as being in direct proportion to the number of people to whom it really ’says something’ and the length of the period of time during which it continues so to communicate…». 1 p. with the author’s letterhead. In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170

71. Johnny Green (New York City, 1908 - Beverly Hills, 1989) Typed letter signed, dated August 20th, 1964 by the American composer. Green writes his fellow’s wife Olive: «…We missed you and Jan at Scandia after last Saturday’s concert. It was truly a delightful and happy little gathering, and it would have been even more so could you have been there…». 1 p. In fine condition. Envelope included. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

72. Johnny Green (New York City, 1908 - Beverly Hills, 1989) Eight letters signed, seven typed one completely autograph, dated between 1961-1983 by the American composer. One letter is addressed to Hlinka’s wife, Olive. A. August 20th, 1964 To his fellow’s wife Olive: «…We missed you and Jan at Scandia after last Saturday’s concert. It was truly a delightful and happy little gathering, and it would have been even more so could you have been there…». 1 p. In fine condition. Envelope included. B. July 12, 1971.: «…In my concert of Saturday, August 28th, we will be playing the ACT III INTERMEZZO from Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut”. As you will, no doubt, recall, there is a long and beautiful Viola Solo at the very beginning. It’s not difficult, but I thought that you would like to be alerted so that you could grab an advance look at it should you so desire. It was a joy making music with you last Saturday…». 1 p. with the author’s letterhead. In fine condition. C. September 27, 1983. «…I am deeply grateful to you, Jan, for so many reasons, I’ve learned so much from you. I’ve loved every minute of our hours-upon-hours of music-making together for so many years. That Bonnie and I shall miss you terribly from the audience side of the house goes without saying…». 1 p. with the author’s letterhead. In fine condition. D. April 12, 1971. «…Just a couple of lines to tell you how deeply you touched me the other evening with your exquisite playing of Hindemith…». 1 p. with the author’s letterhead. In fine condition. E. Autograph letter signed. December, 5 1983. «…Bonnies’ surprise Birthday letter albums (and I do mean surprise!) – literally put me in a state of ecstatic shock. So skilful was she in carrying out her benign subterfuge that, never for one moment, did I suspect the C.I.A-style “covert action” that was in progress. A thousand thanks to you for being a co-conspirator! Over three hundred angelic souls responded to her plea. Some of the letters were short. some long. a few funny, many dazzling creative, most of them serious. But all bespoke affection and high regards, which touched me more deeply than I can tell you…». 1 p. ¼. with the author’s letterhead. In fine condition. F. April 19, 1963. «…The “cast” that you assembled was, for me, perhaps the “specialest” thing of all. My feelings where the Southern California Symphony Association is concerned are so varied, so mutually combative, so – to put it simply – mixed up that it has become difficult, if not impossible, for me to have anything resembling a decent and proper perspective on the whole situation. That you should have been able to bring together those particular members of the orchestra, and their wives, between whom and me there has developed a genuine mutual respect, empathy and (I dare say) affection, was so therapeutic for me at such a crucial time that I am at a loss for words with which effectively to describe it…». 1 p. ½. In fine condition. G. April 11, 1962. «…This is a message of warmest thanks to you and to each and every member of the creative, interpretive and library music staffs of the just past 34th Annual Academy Award Presentations….». 1 p. In fine condition. H. November 20th, 1961, with autograph lines and signature. «…I am so very happy about your and Olive’s reaction to the program – and to our erstwhile sponsor (…) the Ford people have decided that “JOHNNY GREEN’S WORLD OF MUSIC” has done all for Thunderbird that it was possible for it to do, and they are no longer among our sponsors…» 1 p. with the“JOHNNY GREEN’S WORLD OF MUSIC” letterhead. In fine condition.

$ 500/Fr. 450/€ 420 73. Alexander Gretschaninov (Moscow, 1864 - New York City, 1956) Autograph letter signed, dated le 11 Juin 1930 by the Russian composer, pupil of Rimsky-Korsakov. Exiled from Russia, the composer is in need of funds and addresses the record label Victrola : «...According to your letter of February 4, I hope that at this time you will be able to forward me the royalties, due for the recording of the selections Berceuse [op. 159] and Snow Drop. Would be obliged if you will send me the money as soon as possible...». Gretschaninov refers to the two composition recorded for Victrola with singer Nina Koshetz (1891-1965) on April 15 1929. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 320/Fr. 290/€ 270 74. Manos Hadjidakis (Xanthi, 1925 - Athen, 1994) Typed letter signed by the Greek composer dated July 25, 1960, author of the 1960 Jules Dassin film Never on Sunday. The composer signs the copyright title to his employers, Jorilie Productions Establishment. 1 p. file holes at the top margin. $ 280/Fr. 255/€ 240

75. Fromental Halévy (Paris, 1799 - Nice, 1862) Printed piano and voice music score of the Melodie from the opéra comique Valentine d’Aubigny with autograph dedication signed by the French composer. 7 pp. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130 76. Mark Hambourg (Boguchar, 1879 - Cambridge,1960) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated 1915 by another hand by the Russian-British pianist. Hambourg pens one simple chord in D. 1 p. (4x 2½ inch.) $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

77. Marvin Hamlisch (New York, 1944 - Los Angeles, 2012) Autograph musical quotation signed by the American composer. Hamlisch pens three bars of his award winning work The String (1973). 1 p. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210

78. Edgar Ypsel Harburg (Manhattan, 1896 - Los Angeles, 1981) Brief autograph letter signed by the American song lyricist - author of the award winning lyrics for the film The Wizard of Oz – appended as a response to the lower margin of a letter dated March 7th 1978 addressed to him by a fan asking for a few bars of music from Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Harburg politely answers the collector: «…Dear Lillian S. Thanks for the loving words – why don’t you ask Harold Arlen for notes from ‘Over the Rainbow’. They belong to him. All the best…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 400/Fr. 360/€ 340 79. Jascha Heifetz (Vilnius, 1901 - Los Angeles, 1987) Autograph signature dated 1956 by the Russian violinist. Heifetz signs a Community Concert Association concert program, featuring works by Franck, Mozart, Bach, Schubert and Saint-Saëns. 4 pp. In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170

80. Alfred Hobday (Faversham ,1870 - Tankerton, 1942) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Hereford Festival 1906 by the British violist of the London Symphony Orchestra. Hobday pens a single bar. 1 p . In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

81. Josef Hofmann (Krakow, 1876 - Los Angeles, 1957) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Aiken, S.C. April 24th 1911 by the Polish-American pianist. Hofmann pens four bars from a composition. It was at the University of South Carolina in Aiken, that in 1994, the Hoffman Piano Competition, co-sponsored by the American Council for Polish Culture, was established. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300

82. Josef Hofmann (Krakow, 1876 - Los Angeles, 1957) Autograph letter signed in French, dated 7. 6. 24 by the Polish-American pianist. Hofmann addresses Mr. Arthur Dandelot, a French music critic: «…Je vous accuse réception de votre lettre mais comme la saison prochaine est déjà fixée je me réserve le plaisir de renvoyer nos pour-parler à plus tard quand je serai très heureux de vous lire…». 1 p. with letterhead “Hotel Vendome/Paris”. In fine condition. Envelope with autograph address included. $ 140/Fr. 130/€ 120

83. Gustav Holst (Cheltenham, 1874 - London, 1934) Typed letter signed dated July 13th 1931 by the English composer, whose style was considerably influenced by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Holst answers a friend concerning Wagner’s recorded music: «…I think Wagner’s music is so well known in the concert room and, owing to the richness of the orchestration, his music records worse than that of any other great composer…». ½ p. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300 84. Leos Janacek (Hukvaldy, 1854 - Ostrav, 1928) Interesting two page document in Czech signed, dated 10/6 and 23/6 [1903] by the Moravian composer and teacher. One day after the death of František Ruprecht (1841-1903), pedagogist and clergyman who in 1881 married Janacek and Zdenka Schulzova, the composer mentions the beloved Father, who supported him in his marriage with Schulzova. The document reports meetings of the Brno Organ School. Janacek signs a statement twice, along with others teachers of the school, about changes to the school’s syllabus. 2 pp. in-4. $ 750/Fr. 680/€ 630

85. Joseph Joachim (Kittsee, 1831 - Berlin, 1907) Fine autograph letter signed in German, dated Berlin den 4. Juli by the Austro-Hungarian violinist and composer, close friend to Johannes Brahms. Joachim addresses the German composer Max Stange (1856-1932)[translated]: «…It will be of interest to you, from reading the enclosed letter, to discover that the violin, whose whereabouts had upset your Mr. Martens, has finally been returned to me. I am glad because the instrument belonged to my first teacher, Mr. Szervaczinsky in Pest, and as a keepsake of the admirable old gentleman it is very precious to me (…) I congratulate you warmly on your newest rank of honour as great-uncle. Thank God things are going well with your nephew, whose wife’s condition worried all of us. Can’t you come here some time?…». 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 450/Fr. 410/€ 380 86. John Kander (Kansas City, 1927 - ) Autograph musical quotation signed on envelope, postmarked Jul 3 1978 by the American composer, known for his work in the musical theatre. Kander pens an extract from his successful musical Cabaret (1966) written with artistic partner Fred Ebb. 1 p. on envelope (6 ¾ x 3 ¾ inch,.) honouring Broadway legend George M. Cohan 100th Birthday with a dedicated print and stamp. In fine condition. $ 140/Fr. 130/€ 120

87. Jean-Georges Kastner (Strasbourg, 1810 - Paris, 1867) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Paris ce 4 Avril 1838 by the French composer. Kastner pens twelve bars from his work Les Voix de Paris (1857) with lyrics. 1 p. Small tear on the upper right corner. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

88. Walter Kent (New York City, 1911 - Los Angeles, 1994) Two autograph musical quotations signed, dated Jan. 86 and 4/20/92 by the American composer. On January 1986, Kent dedicates and pens three bars from his composition I'll Be Home for Christmas (1943) and other four from There'll Be Blue Birds Over the White Cliffs of Dover (1941). On April 1992, he dedicates and pens other four bars from I'll Be Home for Christmas. 1 p. (3 x 5 inch.) on a plain card. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130 89. Aram Khachaturian (Tbilisi, 1903 - Moscow, 1978) Brief autograph musical quotation signed, dated Duisburg 17 XI 71 by the Soviet Armenian composer of symphonies, ballets and concertos. 1 p. (5 ¾ x 4 inch.). In fine condition. $ 400/Fr. 360/€ 340

90. Aram Khachaturian (Tbilisi, 1903 - Moscow, 1978) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Soviet Armenian composer sitting at his desk. In fine condition. $ 280/Fr. 255/€ 240 91. Aram Khachaturian (Tbilisi, 1903 - Moscow, 1978) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed in Cyrillic, dated 14 IV 44 of the Soviet Armenian composer sitting in front of his piano. With passepartout. Slight defects on margins. $ 500/Fr. 450/€ 420 92. Aram Khachaturian (Tbilisi, 1903 - Moscow, 1978) Lengthy autograph letter signed in Cyrillic, not dated [1959], by the Soviet Armenian composer, author of the Armenian national anthem. Khachaturian addresses “Esteemed Mitrofan Kuzmich”, director of the Moscow Philharmonic Society, on behalf of the Soviet composer and critic Valerian Mikhailovich Bogdanov (1903-1971)[translated]: «…I have received a letter from the estemeed Leningrad composer Valerian Mikhailovich Bogdanov Brezosvsky [a gloomy composition] in which he rightfully [bemoans] [his fate as a composer and in particular] the fact that his compositions still haven’t been performed in good halls in Moscow. Bogdanov-Berezovsky is one of the esteemed and actively working composers who have won for themselves [already] both respect of listeners and of musicians. His many-sided and very useful musical activity have given us all [estemeed Mitrofan Kuzmich] permits me to turn to you with a concert request. Columns or the Tchaikovsky Hall, produce the concert for violin with orchestra by Bogdanov-Berezovsky [there is] The soloist performing this concert being the Tchaikovsky competition laureate, the young violinist [Viktor] Liberman (1931-1999). The concert is recently finished and has not yet been performed. I ask earnestly, Mitrofan Kuzmich that you let me know through your secretary of any results of decisions by you to issues I have submitted. [With this request I turn to you not only as a composer, but as secretary of the union of composers of the USSR] I want to be sure that you will comply with my request…». At the time Kachaturian wrote this letter, he had only recently completed his Piano Sonatina in C Major (1959) as well as music for Shakespeare's King Lear (1958). 3 pp. (4 x 5 ¾ inch.) on graphic paper with torn spiral notebook perforations at the top edge. $ 800/Fr. 725/€ 675 93. Andre Kostelanetz (Saint-Petersburg, 1901 - Haïti, 1980) Autograph musical quotation with dedication signed by the Russian-American conductor. Kostelantez pens two bars from Emile Waldteufel’s waltz The Skaters (1882) on a Philadelphia Pops Orchestra concerts season 1964-65 . 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 90/Fr. 80/€ 75

94. Lili Kraus (Budapest, 1903 - Asheville, 1986) Photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated 8th Feb 1970 of the Hungarian-born pianist, emprisoned by the Japanese army in 1942. Kraus is seen stooped over with a black cat on her back. (10 x 8 inch.). In fine condition. $ 90/Fr. 80/€ 75

95. Jan Kubelik (Prague, 1880 - ib., 1940) Cabinet photograph with autograph signature of the Czech violinist and composer at a young age with his instrument. (4 x 6 ½ inch.) Photograph by Frank Wendt of New Jersey. In fine condition. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 200 96. Vincenz Lachner (Rain am Lech, 1811 - Karlsruhe, 1893) Autograph letter signed untranslated (in German), dated Karlsruhe 8. 3. 92 by the German composer, acquainted with Johannes Brahms, the youngest brother of the composer Franz Lachner (1803-1890). Lachner writes to the Italian pianist Lazzaro Uzielli (1861-1943), discussing recent concerts and music. 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 380/Fr. 345/€ 320

97. Constant Lambert (Fulham, 1905 - London, 1951) Autograph letter signed, dated Feb 20th [1942] by the British composer and conductor, founder Music Director of the Royal Ballet of London. Lambert writes to Erwin Stein of Boosey & Hawkes music publisher, concerning the ballet Comus (1942): «..Have just finished the Comus proofs. Sorry to be so long. I am away for a month but the score & proofs can be collected...after previously arranging a time by telephone with my mother...». Comus, based on John Milton's 1634 masque first set to music by Henry Purcell, was first performed on January 14, 1942 1 p. ½. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130 98. Wanda Landowska (Warsaw, 1879 - Lakeville, 1959) Autograph dedication signed, dated July 26 1953 by the Polish pianist and harpsichordist. Landowska pens a dedication on her printed transcription of Country Dances by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for piano. 7 pp. published by Carl Fischer, New York. In fine condition. $ 300/Fr. 270/€ 250

99. Ary van Leeuwen (Arnhem, 1875 - Los Angeles, 1953) Photographic portrait on a postcard with autograph dedication signed, dated on the back Wien, 12. IV. 16 of the Dutch flautist, appointed by Gustav Mahler to the Vienna Philharmonic. On the back, a printed quotation from his composition Mädchenlied op. 11. (5 ½ x 3 ¾). In fine condition. $ 120/Fr. 110/€ 100 100. Franz Léhar (Komárom, 1870 - Bad Ischl, 1948) Photographic portrait with extended autograph dedication signed remembering one of his concerts, dated Bad Ischl 29. Juni , 1930 of the Austro-Hungarian composer, mostly known for his operetta The Merry Widow (Die Lustige Witwe). (6 ½ x 9 inch.) Photograph by Ernst Schneider . Small tear at right margin. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 200

101. Henry Leslie (London, 1822 - Baschurch, 1896) Autograph letter signed, dated Oct 11. 80 by the British chorus conductor and composer. Leslie addresses the editor of “The Girls’ Own Paper”: «…Herewith I enclose my article on part-singing and shall be obliged by seeing a proof before it is issued. I shall be here all this week, and will return it on the day I receive it…». 1 p. with personal letterhead. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130 102. Oscar Levant (Pittsburgh, 1906 - Beverly Hills, 1972) Concert program signed by the American pianist and composer. Levant signs the front page of a concert program featuring the Rochester Philarmonic Orchestra in Syracuse, NY on April 4th (no year). Good friend of George Gershwin, Levant played his Rhapsody in Blue at this appearance. 11 pp. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300

103. Oscar Levant (Pittsburgh, 1906 - Beverly Hills, 1972) Concert program signed, dated by another hand 2/6/42 by the American pianist and composer. Levant signs the front page of a concert program conducted by Artur Rodzinski on February 6 1942 with the Cleveland Orchestra at Westchester County Center. The program featured works by Gershwin, Beethoven, Jerome Kern and Mendelssohn. 15 pp. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210

104. Emil Liebling (Pszczyna, 1851 - Chicago, 1914) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Cleveland July 92 by the German American composer and pianist. Liebling pens two bars of a composition. 1 p. (4 x 2 ½ inch.). In fine condition. $ 70/Fr. 65/€ 60 105. Seymour Lipkin (Detroit, 1927 - Blue Hill, 2015) Photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated Dec 18 1957 by the American pianist, shown by his piano. (8 x 10 inch.) Photograph marked “National Concert and Artists Corporation”. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

106. Jay Livingston (McDonald, PA, 1915 - Los Angeles, 2001) Five autograph musical quotations by the American composer specialized in songs for films with lyricist Ray Evans, such as Mona Lisa, Que Sera Sera, Bonanza and many others. Livingston pens five brief music quotation of five different songs on each side. The quotation are from Mister Ed (1961), Que Sera Sera (1956) and Bonanza (1959), Mona Lisa (1950) and Silver Bells (1951). 2 pp. (5 x 3 inch.) In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210

107. Nikolai Lopatnikoff (Tallin, 1903 - Pittsburgh, 1976) Autograph letter signed, dated July 11, 1944 by the Russian-American composer and teacher. Lopatnikoff addresses Hungarian pianist and composer Ernö Balogh (1897-1989): «...Although we are in the country we think with envy of your air conditioned apartment (...) You will be pleased to know that both business transactions which you so kindly sponsored are brought to a successful end. Both little pieces go to DELKAS and I went to ASCAP. Besides, I am engaged on my latest business, the concertino, which is progressing slowly but steadily...». 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 120/Fr. 110/€ 100 108. Jesús López-Cobos (Toro, 1940 - Berlin, 2018) Extended autograph musical quotation signed, dated 14th October 2005 by the Spanish conductor, director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin. López-Cobos pens seven bars of Anton Bruckner's VIII Symphony and dedicates it to the violinist Donald Gibson. 1 p. in oblong. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

109. Mana-Zucca (New York City, 1885 - Miami, 1981) Extensive autograph music score signed by the American composer, pianist and singer of her “Raschem” op. 60, no. 1, here transcribed in 60 bars for piano. For a total of 5 pp. with many corrections and notes. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130 110. Henry Mancini (Little Italy, OH, 1924 - Los Angeles, 1994) Photographic portrait signed of the American composer and conductor, author of many film scores. (8 x 10 inch.). In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

111. Henry Mancini (Little Italy, OH, 1924 - Los Angeles, 1994) Autograph musical quotation signed by the American film scores composer and conductor. Mancini pens two bars from the theme for the 1983 TV miniseries The Thorn Birds. 1 p. (8 ½ x 3 ½) on sheet music paper. $ 130/Fr. 120/€ 110 112. Frank Martin (Geneva, 1890 - Naarden, 1974) Beautiful autograph musical quotation with dedication signed, dated 1964 by the Swiss composer. Martin pens four bars of the aria L'Air from his composition Les 4 Éléments (1963-1964). 1 p. (5 x 3 inch.) on a card. In fine condition. $ 450/Fr. 410/€ 380

113. Bohuslav Martinu (Policka, 1890 - Liestal, 1959) Lengthy and interesting typed letter signed in French, dated Oct 28. 56 by the Czech composer, while artist-in-residence at the American Academy in Rome. Martinu writes to fellow Romanian-French composer Marcel Mihalovici (1898-1985): «...La partition de Fantaisies n'est malheureusement pas encore edite, je ne sais pas qu'est [ce qu'] il font chez B.a.H. Mais on me la promise pour Novembre alors he l’enverrai tout de suite. (...) Je sui trop heureux que cela te plait. Il y aura aussi bientôt le disque chez Victor avec Charles et Boston. Je travail a mon oper et suis bien inspiré ici, tellement bien que j'ai retravaille presque tout le 1er act a nouveau (...) J'ai aussi écris une petite cantate sur le text tchèque, c'est pour Prague...». 1 p. In fine condition. Envelope included. $ 650/Fr. 590/€ 550 114. Giuseppe Martucci (Capua, 1856 - Naples, 1909) Autograph musical quotation by the Italian composer and conductor. Martucci pens seven bars of an Andantino for piano solo. ½. p. on music sheet. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300

115. Pietro Mascagni (Livorno, 1863 - Rome, 1945) Unusual group photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated San remo 31 Ottobre 938 -XVII by the Italian composer, best known for his operatic masterpiece Cavalleria Rusticana (1890). Mascagni is shown sitting at table with other people playing cards. (8 ½ x 6 inch.). In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210 116. Jules Massenet (Montaud, 1842 - Paris, 1912) Fine autograph letter signed in French, dated 4 fev. 1[8]91 by the French composer, pupil of Ambroise Thomas at the Paris Conservatoire, best known for his opera Manon (1884). Massenet addresses the baritone and composer Salvatore Marchesi (1822-1908): «…Je suis absoluement touché de votre lettre et je vais m’occuper de cette réponse – vous savez que tout ce qui interesse votre grand pays, m’interesse (…) je suis bien occupé en ce moment par les grandes repetitions générales de mon nouvel ouvrage “Le Mage” [1891] – à l’opéra – …». 3 pp. In fine condition. Envelope with autograph address included. $ 300/Fr. 270/€ 250

117. Robert McBride (Tucson, 1911 - ib., 2007) Autograph musical quotation signed by the American composer and academic. McBride pens 4 bars from his Ouverture on whimsical tunes. 1 p. on music sheet. In fine condition. $ 80/Fr. 70/€ 65 118. Gian Carlo Menotti (Cadegliano-Viconago, 1911 - Monte-Carlo, 2007) Rare photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated 1960 by the Italian composer, founder of the Spoleto Music Festival. Menotti pens a dedication to Rudolph Tauhert, president of G. Schirmer music publisher. (7 x 9 ½ inch.). In fine condition. $ 500/Fr. 450/€ 420

119. Darius Milhaud (Marseille, 1892 - Geneva, 1974) Autograph musical quotation with dedication signed on the verso of an original photographic portrait of the French composer. Milhaud pens three bars from his composition. (4 x 6 inch.). Photograph by Richard de Grab. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300 120. Dimitri Mitropoulos (Athens, 1896 - Milan, 1960) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated 1947 by the Greek-born composer, pianist and conductor, leader of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra Mitropoulos is shown sitting in a dramatic pose. (7 x 9 inch.). Slight defects. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170

121. Douglas Moore (Cutchogue, 1893 - Greenport, 1969) Typed letter signed, dated January 31, 1944 by the American composer, author of the opera The Ballad of Baby Doe. Moore addresses fellow composer John Edmonds: «...We forwarded to you last week the salvaged volume of your songs. Madame [Maria] Maximovitch [Russian soprano] thinks you are very unwise to take it away from her (...) However I gave her the "Faucon" (...) I think you have one of the finest gifts of song writing that I have ever encountered and I think you will not only gain in confidence but will have a tremendous success as the songs are gradually discovered...». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150 122. Wilma Neruda-Halle (Brno, 1838 - Berlin, 1911) Autograph letter signed, dated Sunday by the Moravian violin virtuoso, wife of Sir Charles Halle. Neruda-Halle addresses a gentleman: «…Can you come between 3&4 or earlier? I have a rehearsal at 4 o’clock and I can’t be ready at 2 for our little repetition…». 1 p. on black bordered stationery. In fine condition. $ 90/Fr. 80/€ 75

123. Jack Norworth (Philadelphia, 1879 - Laguna Beach, 1959) Lengthy typed letter signed, dated 3/4/44 by the American songwriter, singer and vaudeville performer. Norworth writes to film director and producer Joseph Kane (1894-1975): «...I gave a show for P.G. Smith and his Marines. Lot of laughs (...) I said "I don't think you did much singing when you were in Vaudeville (...) I got the damndest kick out on one thing in the Harvest Moon Picture, it did sound so funny hearing my name coming out on the screen all the time and when some character said "Now Look here Jack Norworth, you can't do that" (...) I felt like talking back and saying who the hell says I can't (...) I wrote Dennis Morgan a letter and that (...) thanks to him, I'm very proud of me...». The 1944 film Shine on Harvest Moon, starring Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan, was one of the big musical hits of the WWII era. 1 p. ½. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300

124. Vitezslav Novak (Kamenice nad Lipou, 1870 - Skutec, 1949) Early autograph musical quotation signed, dated 10/7/98 by the Czech composer, pupil of Antonin Dvorak at the Prague Conservatory. Novak pens two bars from Vzpominky (Memories) op. 6. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 220/Fr. 200/€ 185

125. Eugène Ormandy (Budapest, 1899 - Philadelphia, 1985) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated Philadelphia, 1970 of the Hungarian-born conductor of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. Ormandy is seen while conducting. (10 x 8 inch.). In fine condition. $ 80/Fr. 70/€ 65 126. Ferdinando Paër (Parma, 1771 - Paris, 1839) Autograph letter signed in French, dated Paris le 19 8ot 1834 by the Italian composer of operas and oratorios, teacher of composition of Franz Liszt in Paris. Paër addresses Jean-Louis Adam, father of the composer Adolphe, himself “compositeur de piano, à l’École R.. de musique.”, recommending a young pianist: «…Je prends la liberté de vous recommander la fille d’une respectable dame qui m’est recomandée de Bordeaux par la soeur de Mr. Le Duc de Cazes. Elle a fait des veritables progrès sur le Piano, sous la direction de Maî.[tr]e Coche, mais actuellement Elle desirait entrer sous la votre. Cette demoiselle et M.lle Annais Barraud …». 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 200

127. William Parks Grant (Cleveland, OH 1910 - Oxford, MS 1988) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated 4-5-70 by the American composer and Academic professor. Parks Grant pens three bars of his composition Excursions. 1 p. (6½ x 3 ¾ inch.) on an envelope postmarked APR 6 1970. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85 128. Gregor Piatigorsky (Ekaterinoslav, 1903 - Los Angeles, 1976) Autograph musical quotation with dedication signed by the Ukrainian-born cellist. Piatigorsky pens a dedication and one bar from a composition. 1 p. (3 x 5 inch.) on a lined card. In fine condition. $ 130/Fr. 120/€ 110

129. Ildebrando Pizzetti (Parma, 1880 - Rome, 1968) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated In Roma 16 Gennaio 1960 of the Italian composer. (4 x 6 inch.). In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85 130. E. Power Biggs (Westcliff-on-Sea, 1906 - Cambridge, MS 1977) Autograph letter signed, dated Sept 10 1946 by the British composer and organist. Addressed to the American composer Johan Franco (1908-1988): «…As luck would have it, next Sunday is the day that I expect to leave for New York to be there for the first half of the week. But perhaps you will be in Boston all the week…». 1 p. with letterhead. In fine condition. $ 120/Fr. 110/€ 100

131. Sergei Prokofiev (Sotnsivka, 1891 - Moscow, 1953) Typed letter signed, dated September 24th, 1936 by the Russian composer and pianist. Prokofiev addresses Irvin Schwerke, American music critic and pianist in Paris: «…Thank you for your letter of September 10th which was sent to me here. I enclose herewith a list of my recent works. Wouldn’t you like to send me your article? This is not in order to interfere with your way of thinking, but to make it more useful if possible. I live now in Moscow but expect to be in Paris in December and in New York in January…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 1300/Fr. 1180/€ 1100 132. Alfred Reed (New York City, 1921 - Miami, 2005) Photographic portrait with autograph musical quotation and dedication signed, dated Nov. ’78, by the American composer. Reed pens five bars of his Second Symphony. (8 x 10 inch). In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

133. Eduard Remeny (1828-1898), Henri G. Blaisdell (1850 - m.), Julian Edwards (1855-1910), Ernestine Schumann-Heink (1861-1936). Album sheet with an autograph musical quotation signed and different autograph signatures of the violinists, composer and singer. Remeny pens 2 bars from a Chaconne dating it Burlington 1895 25/10. Signature dated Nov 5th 1894 of the British composer Julian Edwards, of musician Henri G. Blaisdell and German operatic contralto Ernestine Schumann-Heink, both dated 1900. One unidentified signature, probably belonging to American violinist Emil Mollenhauer (1855-1927). 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 130/Fr. 120/€ 110 134. Franz Reizenstein (Nuremberg, 1911 - London, 1968) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated 15.10.54 by the British pianist and composer. Reizenstein pens four bars from his 1951 composition Voices of Night, a cantata for soprano, baritone and chorus, with lyrics. (4 ¼ x 3 ½ inch.). Glue traces on the back. In fine condition. $ 140/Fr. 130/€ 120

135. Sigmund Romberg (Nagykanizsa, 1887 - New York, 1951) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Austro-Hungarian operetta composer. (5 x 6 ½ inch). In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

136. Ann Ronell (Omaha, 1906 - New York City, 1993) Rare autograph letter signed, dated 9/22/85 by the American composer and lyricist, known for her songs "Willow weep for me" and "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf". At the bottom of a “quick” letter, Ronell replies to a request to sing sheets of music: «…Thank you very much for your interest in my work…I’m scheduled for Oct. at your Society [New York Sheet Music Society] so please allow me to inscribed the covers there when I meet you. And if you have extra copies, please permit me to buy them as I have hardly anything left!…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210 137. Ned Rorem (Richmond, IN, 1923 - ) Autograph musical quotation and dedication signed, dated Feb. 1995 by the American composer. Rorem pens four bars of a composition. 1 p. (5 x 3 inch.) on a card. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

138. Ned Rorem (Richmond, IN, 1923 - ) Autograph letter signed, dated 7 Juin 53, by the American composer. Rorem addresses French artist and painter Valentine Hugo (1887-1968): «…Si vous avez un moment dimanche prochain le 14 il y aura une émission de mes mélodies à la Radio Paris-Inter entre 8hrs. 30 et 9 heures du soir. Et cela me ferait plaisirs que vous les écoutiez…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

139. Carl Rosa (Hamburg, 1842 - Paris, 1889) Autograph musical quotation signed by German-born violinist and opera impresario. Rosa pens two bars from the composition Elegy. 1 p. (3 x 1 ¾ inch.) on a card. Mounting traces on the back. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

140. Auguste Sauret (Dun-le-Roi, 1853 - Ward Island, 1890) Autograph musical quotation with dedication signed, dated St. Louis le 5 Decémbre 1893 by the French pianist, brother of the French violinist and composer Émile Sauret (1852-1920). Sauret pens eight bars from a composition. Auguste, not as renown as his brother, will die of mental illness in the New York City Asylum for the Insane, today’s Manhattan Psychiatric Center. 1 p. with minor tear at margins. Unknown autograph signature and date on the verso. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 200 141. Philipp Scharwenka (Samter, 1847 - Bad Nauheim, 1917) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Bremen 25 Mai 1900 by the Polish-German composer. Scharwenka pens four bars of an Allegro patetico. 1 p. (4 ¾ x 3 ½ inch.). In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

142. Thomas Schippers (Portage, 1930 - New York, 1977) Autograph dedication signed, dated 5/6/75 by the American conductor on a booklet of the 3rd concert of the 1975 Symphonic season at Teatro alla Scala, featuring Italian pianist Michele Campanella and Korean soprano Sung Sook Lee in Maurice Ravel’s Ma mère l’Oye. For a total of 35 pp. In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150 143. Bernhard Scholz (Mayence, 1835 - Munich, 1916) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Juni 1896 by the German composer and conductor. Scholz pens four bars of a composition. 1 p. (6 x 4½) on album leaf. In good condition, with some foxing. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

144. Jean Schwartz (Budapest, 1878 - Los Angeles, 1956) Autograph musical quotation signed by the Hungarian-born American composer of Dixieland, author of many favourites such as Chinatown, My Chinatown (1910). Schwartz pens four bars of his success. 1 p. (9 x 4) sheet music. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300

145. Lalo Schifrin (Buenos Aires, 1932 - ) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Argentinian composer of film TV scores including the theme for Mission Impossible. (8 x 10 inch). In fine condition. $ 90/Fr. 80/€ 75

146. Cyril Scott (Oxton, 1879 - Eastbourne, 1970) Autograph letter signed, dated March 14 by the British composer, writer and occultist. Scott addresses a friend: «…Miss Stuarat wrote me you [were] waiting for my letter to Mr. Leslie but I wrote him direct so you need only call at Broadwoods between 5 & 6 (…) I thought you understood…». 1 p. Minor mounting traces on the back. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130 147. Anton Seidl (Pest, 1850 - New York, 1898) Autograph letter on carte-de-visite by the Austro-Hungarian conductor, one of Richard Wagner’s copyist. Seidl addresses a lady: «…Mr. Burmeister wants an introducing, I give it him with pleasure. He is an excellent artist…”. At the time Seidl was conducting the New York Philharmonic; Mr. Burmeister is possibly German violinist Willy Burmeister (1869-1933). 1 p. (4¼ x 2 ½ In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150

148. Tullio Serafin (Cavarzere, 1878 - Roma, 1968) Photograpic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated Roma Luglio 1941 XIX by the Italian conductor, mainly given over to XIXth century Bel canto repertoire. (3½ x 5½ inch.). Slight defects on the upper right margin. On a 6 x 9 inch. mount. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85 149. David Shire (Buffalo, 1937 - ) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated 4/23/07 by the American songwriter of film and TV scores, such as the score for the 1985 film Return to Oz. Shire pens three bars from the Academy Award winning theme song It Goes from the film Norma Rae (1979). 1 p. (8 x 10 inch.). In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150

150. Maxim Shostakovich (Saint Petersburg, 1938 - ) Autograph dedication signed in Cyrillic, dated 1975 by the Russian pianist and conductor, son of the composer Dimitri Shostakovich. Above a small biography, Shostakovich pens a dedication to a friend. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

151. Maxim Shostakovich (Saint Petersburg, 1938 - ) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed (on the verso), dated 1975 of the Russian pianist and conductor, son of the composer Dimitri Shostakovich. Shostakovich pens on the verso: «… Rehearsal with Sydney Symphony…». (3 ½ x 6 inch.) In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85 152. Sigmund Spaeth (Philadelphia, 1885 - New York City, 1965) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed of the American musicologist, host of the 1930’s NBC radio broadcasting The Tune Detective. (8 x 10 inch.). In fine condition. $ 80/Fr. 70/€ 65

153. Albert Spalding (Chicago, 1888 - Manhattan, 1953) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated March 22, 1912 by the American violinist and composer. Spalding pens two bars from an Andante from Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. 1 p. with unknown signature and date on the verso. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

154. Edgar Stillman Kelley (Sparta, WI, 1857 - Oxford, 1944) Beautiful original photographic portrait with autograph musical quotation signed dated March 15, 1933 of the American composer and organist. Stillman Kelley pens two bars from his work New England Symphony (1913). (8 x 10 inch). Minor defects at corners. $ 280/Fr. 255/€ 240 155. Frank St. Leger (Chennai, 1890 - Bloomington, IN 1969) Photographic portrait with autograph signature and date 1945 of the British American conductor, who served as Nellie Melba’s personal conductor. (8 x 10 inch.). Marked “ALLIED NEWS-PHOTO” on the back. In fine condition. $ 80/Fr. 70/€ 65

156. Leopold Stokowski (London, 1882 - Nether Wallop, 1977) Booklet of Teatro alla Scala 1952’s June/July concerts with autograph signature of the British-born conductor. Under a photograph portraying the composer conducting, Stokowski pens a large signature. The concert program features two XVIth century Venetian composers, Giovanni Gabrieli and Claudio Monteverdi. 10 pp. with water stains on the front cover not materially affecting the appearance. $ 80/Fr. 70/€ 65

157. Oscar Straus (Vienna, 1870 - Bad Ischl. 1954) Autograph musical quotation with dedication signed, dated 14. December 1942 by the Austrian operetta composer. Straus pens eight bars from his work A Waltz Dream (1907). 1 p. (9 x 3 ¾ inch.) $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

158. Leslie Stuart (Southport, 1863 - Richmond, 1928) Autograph musical quotation with dedication signed, dated March 14th 83 by the English composer, best known for his Edwardian musical comedies such as his best known Florodora (1899). Stuart pens four bars from his operetta The School Girl (1903). 1 p. on album leaf. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210 159. Eugen Suchon (Pezinok, 1908 - Bratislava, 1993) Fold-out pamphlet with autograph dedication signed, envelope postmarked 8. 1. 86 by the Czech composer. The pamphlet reports a biography of the composer with a list of his works. 8 pp. In fine condition. Envelope with autograph address included. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

160. Alexander Tcherepnin (Saint Petersburg, 1899 - Paris, 1977) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated 15-II 1932 by the Russian-born composer and pianist. Tcherepnin pens two bars of a composition. On the verso, autograph signature of the Polish composer and pianist Ignacy Friedman (1882-1948). 1 p. (3 x 4 ¾ inch.) In fine condition. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 200

161. Mikis Theodorakis (Chios, 1925 - ) Autograph musical quotation signed by the Greek composer and lyricist, author of more than 1000 works of contemporary Greek music. Theodorakis pens four bars of a composition. 1 p. In fine condition, with glue traces on the back. $ 300/Fr. 270/€ 250 162. Virgil Thomson (Kansas City, 1896 - New York City, 1989) Fold-out pamphlet of the program of the premiere of Gertrude Stein’s The Mother of Us All (1947) at Columbia University Department of Music, with autograph dedication signed by the American composer and music critic. 9 pp. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300

163. Ambroise Thomas (Metz, 1811 - Paris, 1896) Autograph letter signed in French, dated Lundi, 12 Août, 1886 by the French composer, best known for his operas Mignon (1866) and Hamlet (1868). Thomas addresses a gentleman: «…Mes trop nombreux affaires compliquent encore plus les répetitions de Songe, ne m’ont pas laissé, depuis longtemps, un moment de liberté. (…) si vous voudrez bien prendre la peine de venir au Conservatore demain mardi ou après demain mercredi…». Le Songe de une nuit d’été was a three act opera first performed in 1850, Thomas was working on a revised piece which premiered on April 17, 1886. 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130 164. Michael Tippett (London, 1905 - ib., 1998) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the British composer. (5 x 7 inch.). In fine condition. $ 120/Fr. 110/€ 100

165. Arturo Toscanini (Parma, 1867 - New York, 1957) Typed letter signed, not dated, by the Italian conductor. Toscanini types a compassionate letter to Casa Verdi Retirement Home, created to provide aging artists with a dignified existence, to find a place for contralto Erinna Borlinetto-Conti, who in her early days sang in La Gioconda with Caruso. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 320/Fr. 290/€ 270

166. Arturo Toscanini (Parma, 1867 - New York, 1957) Brief musical quotation signed on an envelope marked 12 Juin 1925 by the Italian conductor. 1 p. Traces of restoration. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150 167. Ursula Vaughan-Williams (Valletta, 1911 - London, 2007) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed of the English poet and author, wife and biographer of her husband Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Vaughan Williams dedicates this photograph to composer Donald Gibson (1928-2003). (8 x 10 inch.). Photograph by Simon Farrell. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

168. Charles Wakefield Cadman (Johnstown, 1881 - Los Angeles, 1946) Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed of the American composer, author of rom the Land of Sky-Blue Water, heavily influenced by native American rhythms and tones. He was also a major composer of film scores. (7 x 9¼ inch.). In fine condition. $ 120/Fr. 110/€ 100 169. Bruno Walter (Berlin, 1876 - Beverly Hills, 1962) Typed letter signed in German, dated München, den 14. Dezember 1920 by the German conductor and composer. Walter addresses German conductor Gustav Guldenstein in Freiburg [translated]: «…During the dates you listed I’ll be conducting every day until December 29, at which point I will go to Berlin; no matter how much I wish, it is really impossible for me to dedicate even a minute of my time to you…I understand your request, and I must ask you to understand that it is impossible for an artist like myself who is stretched beyond human capacity to delve into a more scientific issue within the confines of his work time in such a way as would be necessary…The limits of my strength unfortunately prevent me from being of any help in this matter…». 1 p. with letterhead “Verfaltung des National- Theaters”. File holes not affecting the text. In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170 170. William Walton (Oldham, 1902 - Forio, 1983) Original photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated Forio 11.12.67 of the English composer sent to ballerina Vera Zorina (1917-2003),. Zorina narrated Walton’s ballet Façade on several occasions (1922). (6 ¼ x 8 ½). Photograph by Hans Wild in London. In fine condition. $ 650/Fr. 590/€ 550

171. William Walton (Oldham, 1902 - Forio, 1983) Autograph musical quotation signed by the British composer. Walton pens 2 bars from his composition Façade (1922), constantly revised up until the final version of 1942. 1 p. (9 x 3 inch.) on formatted music paper. $ 400/Fr. 360/€ 340 172. Robert Ward (Cleveland, OH, 1917 - Durham, 2013) Extended autograph musical quotation with dedication signed by the American composer. Ward pens nine bars from act IV of his Pulitzer Prize winning 1961 opera The Crucible, with lyrics. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

173. Franz Waxman (Königshütte, 1906 - Los Angeles, 1967) Autograph letter signed in German, dated July 19-1950 by the German-born American composer, author of the Academy Award winning film scores for Sunset Boulevard (1950) and A Place in the Sun (1951). Waxman addresses the pianist Paul Aron (1886-1955) [translated]: «…Sure you will be surprised to hear from me from Florence, but I had left in such a haste that it was impossible for me to write to you. I stayed only half a day in New York anyway, which I spent getting my ship reservation. I am sorry that you never heard again from Mrs. Dispeker, but I learned a long time ago that the so-called concert agents are highly unreliable. I myself am equally disappointed in Ms. Dispeker’s activities as far as they concern myself (…) The man to whom I wanted to bring your pieces has left the music publisher and is in the process of founding his own publishing house. I will pursue this matter further. My radio concerts in N.Y. fell through since the Columbia Symphony Orchestra was disbanded. Instead I conducted on Radio in Amsterdam, and it was very successful…». 1 p. with letterhead “Grand Hotel Firenze”. In fine condition. $ 700/Fr. 635/€ 590 174. Felix Weingartner (Zadar, 1863 - Winterthour, 1942) Important autograph letter signed in German, dated 6. 10. 98 by the Croatian-born conductor and composer. Weingartner addresses a friend, sending inscribed musical corrections to one of his string quartets, most likely Quartet No. 1, op. 24 [translated]: «…I have found a mistake in the score of the quartet which obviously must be in the vocal part as well. In the last movement 3rd variation measure 3, the second quarter has to be, in the first violin [musical notation] instead of [musical notation]. I’d like to mark the theme as andante cantabile [notation]. We could take it just a little more lively, more fluid than we did on the morning when you first played it for me (…) I am very excited to get to hear my piece in its final completion…». 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 280/Fr. 255/€ 240

175. Felix Weingartner (Zadar, 1863 - Winterthour, 1942) Autograph letter signed in German, dated St. Sulpice 27.6. 13 by the Croatian-born conductor and composer. Weingartner addresses the cellist Norbert Sadler, Gustav Mahler’s friend and protégé [translated]: «…I have just received your letter about Hammerstein. The arrangement with Boston is on the point of being settled; it would be difficult to hold it up. I have my last concert in Vienna on the 15th February; I can leave by the next big steamer, and could be at your disposal until 15th April, perhaps a little longer, just like Boston. My wife is very fond of Hammerstein and would like to go to him. But H. is not a secure one’s position. (you know of course that Boston is an absolutely sure thing). Our joint fee is 20.000 dollars; we won’t go across for less. And of course return would have to be deposited in a European bank by 1st January 14 at latest, so that I necessary, as the whole Boston business may come to a head at any moment. So the above conditions, which we should not be prepared to modify. My wife’s complete repertoire follows (all in the original languages: Aida, Tosca, Desdemona, Margarete, Djamileh, Sieglinde, Eve, Kundry, Carmen, Oberon (in my adaptation)…». Weingartner was the most important of the Boston Opera Company’s conductor. In this letter, he refers to his wife, American soprano Lucille Marcel (1877-1921), who was a member of the Boston Opera Company from 1911 to 1914, where she performed Tosca and the title role in the American premiere of Bizet’s Djamileh in 1912. 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 170/Fr. 155/€ 145

176. Felix Weingartner (Zadar, 1863 - Winterthour, 1942) Autograph letter signed in German, dated München 15. März 1904 by the Croatian-born conductor and composer. Weingartner addresses a lady [translated]: «…I am enclosing everything you asked for! As you will see, the second edition differs even in form considerably from the first. It will be challenging for you. But it is very important to me that the improved edition be translated (…) Perhaps you could first translate the little note for page 38 (Brahms) and send it to me. When you are done with the whole thin, you will have translation back in your hands (…) kindly send me a copy of the translated book…». Weingartner possibly mentions a translation of his book Uber das Dirigieren (On Conducting) which was revised and reprinted in 1905. 3 pp. In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170 177. Hans Werner Henze (Gütersloh, 1926 - Dresden, 2012) Original photographic portrait with autograph musical quotation signed by the eclectic German composer. (4 x 6 inch) “Foto Piccinni/Treviso”. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300

178. Paul Weston (Springfield, MS 1912 - Santa Monica, CA 1996) Autograph musical quotation signed by the American pianist and composer, who launched the Grammy Awards which were first presented by him 1959. Weston pens four bars from his composition Shrimp Boats (1951) with lyrics, where he inadvertently changes the word “sails” to “sales”. 1 p. (5 x 3 inch.). In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170 179. Paul Weston (Springfield, MS 1912 - Santa Monica, CA 1996) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the American pianist and composer, author of popular songs such as I Should Care (1944) and Shrimp Boats (1951), often collaborating with his wife singer Jo Stafford (1917-2008). (8 x 10 inch.). In fine condition. $ 130/Fr. 120/€ 110

180. Meredith Willson (Mason City, 1902 - Santa Monica, 1984) Typed letter signed, dated February 6, 1980 by the American composer and musician, best known for the Broadway musical The Music Man (1957). Willson addresses Roger Davis: «…As per your phone request (…) we are enclosing herewith a fax copy (…) which we received from Terry MacGregor of the MacNider Museum (…) concerning the possibility of their obtaining for their archives a print of THE MUSIC MAN (…) This would be the one exception to our policy of not allowing non-profit showings of this film (…) we will insist that before it is actually turned over to them a Letter Agreement be executed with the Museum strictly limiting the conditions under which the film can be shown…». The Charles H. MacNider Museum is a non-profit, municipally owned institution conceived in 1964 and opened in 1966 in Mason City, Iowa. Attached a copy of the same letter with autograph notes by the composer. 1 p. In fine condition. Carbon-copy of the letter by MacGregor included. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170

181. Meredith Willson (Mason City, 1902 - Santa Monica, 1984) Typed letter signed, dated May 21, 1980 by the American composer and musician. Willson addresses Jerry Talbert: «…We have a copy of your letter of May 12th to Sidney Kiwitt regarding the above subject, and appreciate your assistance. In the meantime, we received a letter from Terry MacGregor, Film Coordinator for the Museum, asking our assistance again. We are enclosing a copy of the same for your information…». 1 p. In fine condition. Carbon-copy of the letter of May 12 included. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

182. Meredith Willson (Mason City, 1902 - Santa Monica, 1984) Typed letter signed with autograph addition in the right margin, dated June 19, 1980 by the American composer and musician. Willson writes to Terry MacGregor: «…We are glad that slowly but surely the details are being worked out so that the MacNider Museum can eventually acquire its own 16 mm print of THE MUSIC MAN. It is very gracious and thoughtful of you to want to write to Mr. Talbert to express personally your appreciation for his assistance in this project, and of course, to alert him to the fact that there will be a time delay until the Museum can raise the $ 500.00 to pay for the print…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 140/€ 130

183. Meredith Willson (Mason City, 1902 - Santa Monica, 1984) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the American composer., creator of The Music Man (1957). (5 x 7 inch.). In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170 184. Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (Venice, 1876 - ib., 1948) Autograph letter signed in German, dated München 18 Oct 1905 by the Italian composer and teacher. Wolf-Ferrari addresses one of his music teachers, here called “Councillor”[translated]: «…I thank you for the kind words from the very rooms of Tristan’s writing (I believe act III was written there?) (…) I do not have before me the piano arranngement. Please turn to Jos. Winberger, Publisher, Maxmillian str. 11 Vienna I. If you come to Venice don’t forget me. I am the conservatory director and as such easy to locate…». 1 p. In fine condition. $ 350/ Fr. 320/ € 300 185. Victor Young (Chicago, 1899 - Palm Springs, 1956) Typed letter signed, dated 2/7/47 by the American composer and musician, author of many film scores who was awarded a posthumous Oscar for Around the World in Eighty Day (1956). Young writes to Mark Levine, a talent agent and impresario: «…Our Oliver Ditson Company is desirous of running some ads in the music magazines featuring THE BELL-MAN by FORSYTH and would like to have permission to use a picture of Ezio Pinza as Mr. Pinza consistently used this song on his concert programs and on the radio…». 1 p. with letterhead “Victor Young”. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 210

186. Eugene Zador (Bataszek, 1894 - Hollywood, 1977) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated 3 Feb. 1939 by the Hungarian-American composer, one of the greatest orchestrators in Hollywood history, closely associated with Miklos Rozsa. Zador pens two bars of a composition. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 300/Fr. 270/€ 250 187. Riccardo Zandonai (Rovereto, 1883 - Trebbiantico, 1944) Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Pesaro, 24 luglio 1933 by the Italian composer, author of Francesca da Rimini (1914), pupil of Pietro Mascagni. On the reverse of a signed postcard with the composer’s portrait, Zandonai pens three bars of his Notte Sivigliana. 1 p. (3 ½ x 5 ½ inch.). In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165/€ 150 Privacy

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