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Johann Strauss II (born Johann Baptist Strauss; 25 October 1825 – 3 June 1899), also known as Johann Strauss Jr., the Younger, the Son (German: Sohn), was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and a ballet. In his lifetime, he was known as “The Waltz King”, and was largely responsible for the popularity of the waltz in Vienna during the 19th century. Some of Johann Strauss’s most famous works include “The Blue Danube”, “Kaiser-Walzer” (Emperor Waltz), “Tales from the Vienna Woods”, and the “Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka”. Among his operettas, Die Fledermaus and Der Zigeunerbaron are the best known.
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Scarce Signature by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — With PSA/DNA COA
Scarce signature by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with his strong paraph accentuating his signature, ”Mozart”. Clipped signature is likely from an autograph letter signed, as the closing word is also in Mozart’s hand. Although Mozart was a prolific composer, his signature is scarce, with a two-line autograph note also signed ”Mozart” selling for over $200,000 in 2015. Signed slip measures 3” x 1.125”. Hinged at right edge to larger sip of paper. In very good condition, with a bold signature by the great composer. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $31,394.
1826 First Printing of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony — Complete Score — Incredibly Scarce
First printing of the Complete Score of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in C minor, by Ludwig van Beethoven. “Cinquieme Sinfonie en ut mineur: C Moll de Louis van Beethoven. Oeuvre 67 Partition.” Leipzig: Breitkopf & Hartel: March 1826. Octavo book runs 182 pages and measures 6.75″ x 10.75″ inches. In original printed wrappers with edges untrimmed. Front wrapper has been restored with adhesive tape along the bottom and fore-edge. A near fine copy housed in a modern clamshell case. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor is possibly the most recognized work of classical music ever written. Its dramatic four-note opening is known worldwide and remains rooted in popular culture. The symphony was written over a four year period commencing in 1804 and first performed in Vienna in 1808. Though the first printed edition appeared in 1809, it is believed that this edition is the first printing of the complete score, comprising all four movements. This is a remarkably well-preserved copy of this important and historic work. Incredibly scarce copy rarely seen at auction. Sold for $12,000.
Richard Strauss Signed, Handwritten Musical Manuscript for the Final Scene in His Opera, “Die schweigsame Frau”
Richard Strauss autograph manuscript signed for the final scene in his 1935 opera “Die schweigsame Frau” (“The Silent Woman”), a comedic opera written with librettist Stefan Zweig. Written on three 10.5″ x 14″ pages of bifolium manuscript, Strauss signs “Richard Strauss” at the top of the first page, where he also writes “Schwanengesang” (“Swan Song”).
Strauss elegantly hand writes the vocal score for bass voice (sung by the lead character “Sir Morosus”, who here sings “Wie schon ist doch die musik”, or “How beautiful music is”) and piano, comprising eighty-six bars on 12-stave paper printed by B. & H. Nr. 5. C., with their watermark. With a few alterations to the words and music, such as “wunderbar erst wenn sie die Frau” crossed-out and rewritten, and with score slightly different than published version. Undated but circa 1938 when Strauss gave the manuscript to his friend, conductor Hans Swarowsky. At this time in 1938, the opera was banned in Nazi Germany after only three performances following its premiere in 1935, due to its association with Zweig, who Strauss insisted be credited on the production.
“Die schweigsame Frau” was one of Strauss’ crowning achievements, of which “The New Grove” wrote, “…the character of Sir John Morosus being modeled on that of the Shakespeare-Verdi knight…The clever score is full of ‘gems’. Sparking and genuine…” Manuscript is beautifully presented in a dark green pebbled leather case with gilt titling to front and spine, and with silk moire interiors. Manuscript measures 10.5″ x 14″ and case measures 13″ x 17″. Uniform toning and very small hole to page two from erasure to one word. Overall in very good to near fine condition, an exquisite presentation. Sold for $10,500.
1935 Limited Edition Signed “Porgy & Bess”
Signed and numbered limited edition of George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess: An Opera in Three Acts.” Composed by George Gershwin; Libretto by Dubose Heyward; Lyrics by Dubose Heyward and Ira Gershwin; Directed by Rouben Mamoulian. Random House; New York; 1935. Number 214 of 250 limited edition copies printed in October 1935 and boldly signed in black ink to limitation page by George Gershwin, Dubose Heyward, Ira Gershwin and Rouben Mamoulian. Bound in full red leather with black leather labels and accompanied by original slipcase. 559pp. with full color frontis and title page illustrations. Minor overall wear and foxing. Chips to black leather labels on backstrip and some separation to slipcase. Signatures remain bold and clear. A scarce signed copy of this classic American folk opera in excellent condition. Sold for $5,372.
Albert Einstein Signed Letter of Recommendation for Composer Walter Kaufmann
Rare Albert Einstein signed letter of recommendation for Walter Kaufmann, classical music scholar and composer of ”The Scarlet Letter”. Dated 23 January 1938 on Princeton stationery, Einstein writes in German, translated, ”Mr. Walter Kaufmann of Prague, currently in Bombay (India), has been known to me for years as an inventive and gifted musician. He has already written many compositions, he is an authority on Eastern music, and he has had extensive experience as a teacher as well. With his youthful energy and likeable nature, he would be eminently suited for the position of director of choirs and orchestras in schools or universities. [signed] A. Einstein / Professor Albert Einstein…” Letter measures 8” x 10”. Folds, else near fine condition. Sold for $5,035.
Maurice Ravel Signed and Handwritten Musical Quotation for ”Valses Nobles et Sentimentales”
Maurice Ravel autograph musical quotation signed, with Ravel handwriting five bars from his waltz, Valses Nobles et Sentimentales V, Presque lent – dans un sentiment intime. Signed and dated ”Maurice Ravel” from St. Cloud, France on 28 September 1919. Document measures 9.375” x 3”, framed with a photo of Ravel at his piano to a size of 14.25” x 17.25”. Single fold and light uniform toning, overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $4,000.
Irving Berlin original artwork painted around a ”White Christmas” autograph musical quotation signed, dated 1973. The song was penned in 1940 by Berlin and was first heard publicly on Christmas Day of 1941, as Bing Crosby performed the tune sending it to the top of the charts. In 1942, it was then featured in the musical ”Holiday Inn”, winning Berlin an Academy Award for Best Music in an Original Song. Also a prolific painter, here Berlin encapsulates a line of tune from ”White Christmas” with a red rose painted against a black background in acrylic paint. Beneath the rose, Berlin writes five bars and lyrics from the song reading, ”and may all your Christmases be white.” Signed and inscribed ”For Gerald Wagner [musical notes] Irving Berlin / 1973”. Artwork measures 5.75” x 5”, framed and matted to an overall size of 7” x 6”. With a related typed letter signed to Wagner on Berlin’s personal letterhead, dated 30 March 1973, reading in full: ”Dear Gerry: This is a ‘do it yourself’ Christmas card but I couldn’t wait until Christmas, so here it is and I hope you like it. Again, many thanks for helping me with a situation that worried me a great deal.” Signed ”Irving” in blue ink. One page letter measures 7.25” x 10.5” with three light folds, else near fine overall. A rare and exceptional piece. Recently sold for $6,572.50 as lot 34376 in Heritage’s 11 April 2013 sale. Sold for $3,750.
George Gershwin Signed Book Inscribed
Extremely rare George Gershwin inscribed biography. “George Gershwin” by Issac Goldberg. Inscribed in ink to front free endpaper: “For Robert Garland / A Baltimore boy who made good in the big city. / With Admiration, / George Gershwin / Sept, 29,1931…” Gershwin adds handwritten music to his inscription from his 2nd Rhapsody. Excellent condition. Sold for $3,546.
George Gershwin Signed Photo
Stunning matte finish autographed 8″ x 10″ signed photo of Gershwin playing the piano. Gershwin’s influence ranges far and wide: countless singers and musicians have recorded Gershwin songs, including Fred Astaire, Louis Armstrong, Al Jolson, Bobby Darin, Art Tatum, Bing Crosby, Janis Joplin, John Coltrane, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Judy Garland. Quite rare in signed photos. In excellent condition. Sold for $3,600.
George Gershwin Signed Book Inscribed
Extremely rare George Gershwin inscribed biography. “George Gershwin” by Issac Goldberg. Inscribed in ink to front free endpaper: “For Robert Garland / A Baltimore boy who made good in the big city. / With Admiration, / George Gershwin / Sept, 29,1931…” Gershwin adds handwritten music to his inscription from his 2nd Rhapsody. Excellent condition. Sold for $3,546.
Albert Einstein letter signed to composer Walter Kaufmann. From his summer home in Caputh, Germany, Einstein writes on his personal letterhead in German on 1 June 1931, ”Dear Mr. Kaufmann! / I hope it will help. However, the conditions are not quite so favorable: 1). because Mr. Lammle is more or less angry at me, and 2.) because Mr. Lammle’s company is said to not be doing so well. Whenever you would like to try something like this again, I shall always be happy to give you another similar recommendation. You may also use me as reference. / Kind regards, / Yours / [signed] A. Einstein”. This letter follows an earlier one where Einstein offered to write a letter of recommendation for Kaufmann. Letter measures 8.75” x 11”. Pinhole at intersecting folds and slight separation at ends, overall very good condition. Sold for $3,125.
George Gershwin Signed Limited First Edition of “George Gershwin’s Songbook” — Beautiful Copy Signed by Gershwin & Illustrator Constantin Alajalov in 1932
Limited first edition of “George Gershwin’s Songbook”, beautifully rebound. Published by Random House: New York: 1932 and numbered 285 out of 300, songbook is housed in a custom-made clamshell case covered in burgundy cloth, which bears the title hand-tooled in 24kt gold on the black leather morocco spine. Separately included are the original boards, which have been replaced by acid-free leather and cloth boards, also hand-tooled in 24kt gold. Gershwin and illustrator Constantin Alajalov sign the rear free endpaper, dated May 1932. Fantastic songbook contains sheet music for such Gershwin classics as “Swanee”, “Fascinating Rythym”, “The Man I Love” among others, and contains color illustrations drawn by Alajalov preceding each musical piece. The 4pp. original special sheet music for “Mischa, Yascha, Toscha, Sascha” is housed in a black pocket affixed to the rear pastedown. Book measures 9.75″ x 13″ and runs 167pp. Slipcase measures 10.5″ x 1.5″ x 14.25″. Slight toning to the pages of the book as well as to the removable piece of sheet music. Near fine. Sold for $2,466.
Rare George Gershwin at the Piano 10” x 8” Signed and Inscribed Photo
George Gershwin signed and inscribed photo, featuring a classic shot of the young composer at his piano. Signed in fountain pen on the photographic surface beneath the image, ”To Mrs. N.B. Putnam – All my good wishes, George Gershwin”. Photo measures 10” x 8” and is in very good condition with a somewhat faded, but still very legible signature. George Gershwin died at the age of 38 in 1938, making signed material by him difficult to obtain. Sold for $2,384.
Max Reger Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
Johann Baptist Joseph Maximilian Reger (19 March 1873 – 11 May 1916), commonly known as Max Reger, was a German composer, pianist, organist, conductor, and academic teacher. He worked as a concert pianist, as a musical director at the Leipzig University Church, as a professor at the Royal Conservatory in Leipzig, and as a music director at the court of Duke Georg II of Saxe-Meiningen.
German composer, pianist and conductor Max Reger autograph musical quotation signed. Reger handwrites three bars from his unpublished choral work, “Hoch lebe dies Haus” (translated “Long Live This House”), on two hand-drawn staves, with holograph lyrics, in German. Signed and dated “Max Reger / 7 June 1905” and additionally signed by his wife, Elsa Reger. Max additionally writes the following cheeky instructions in German underneath the AMQS, “Professors at academies and universities ‘against’ music are urged, in the interest of their own health, to regard this page with aversion and to turn to another page at once.” Reger signs again, “Max Reger / Prague 7 June 1905”. Single page measures 8.5″ x 10.75″ on paper with margins ruled in orange-red. Uniform toning, overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $1,957.
Franz Liszt and Viktor von Scheffel ALS
Hungarian composer Franz Liszt and German novelist Joseph Viktor von Scheffel autograph letters signed. Two separate letters are addressed to Carl Feininger, the famous German violinist living in New York City who had written to Liszt and von Scheffel asking them to critique a symphonic musicical poem he had written. Liszt and von Scheffel write letters back to Feininger offering their opinions; lot includes full translation of both letters. Liszt’s letter, dated 22 May 1871 from Weimar, Germany reads in part, “…Your symphonic music poem ‘from beginning to end’ professes to be an intellectual masterpiece, very rich in ideas…Very Sincerely Yours, F. Liszt”. Two page letter measures 4.25″ x 7″, and includes two holograph envelopes, one of which is framed. Unframed envelope is split in two, with original seal still intact. Von Scheffel’s letter, dated 21 January 1877 from Carlsruhe, Germany reads in part, “I wish to convey my thanks for the forwarding of the songs from the ‘Trompeter’…I have however the conviction, that you have created a charming piece of music and I greet you across the [ocean]. / J. Vic. v.Scheffel”. 8″ x 10.5″ letter is split into halves with some showthrough from writing on verso. A nice collection of letters with excellent association. Sold for $1,556.
Claude Debussy Autograph Letter Signed to Paul Vidal
Rare autograph letter signed by French composer Claude Debussy, who writes to his friend, composer and conductor Paul Vidal. Upon his personal stationery embossed with his home address of “80 Avenue Du Bois De Boulogne”, Debussy’s letter in French translates, “December 13, 1910 / Dear friend, I will expect you tomorrow, Wednesday, at 5:30 / looking forward to seeing you, with my warmest regards / Claude Debussy”. Stationery folds to create envelope, postmarked on verso with Vidal’s name and address. Page measures 4.25″ x 5.5″. Light wear, else near fine. Sold for $1,472.
Giacomo Puccini AMQS for “Tosca” — Large Sheet Measures 4.5″ x 7″
Large autograph musical quotation signed by operatic composer Giacomo Puccini for his masterpiece “Tosca”, his most famous work alongside “La Boheme” and “Madama Butterfly”. Done entirely in Puccini’s hand, the composer writes “Tosca” above its stanza, signed “Giacomo Puccini / Torre del Lago / 11-7-901″. He dedicates the piece to a Bianca. Measures 4.5″ x 7”. Uniform toning, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,450.
Giacomo Puccini AMQS for “La Boheme”
Giacomo Puccini autograph manuscript quotation signed for his masterpiece ”La Boheme”, specifically ”Mi chiamino Mimi” from act one. Dated 14 June 1901 from his home in Torre del Lago, Puccini sandwiches the musical quote by handwriting ”La Boheme” and signing ”Giacomo Puccini”. Card measures 4” x 2.5”, mounted to mat with a photograph of Puccini, to a size of 9.25” x 14.75”. Mild discoloration to card and some toning to mat, overall very good condition. Sold for $1,375.
Extraordinary Leonard Bernstein Signed Musical Quotation From West Side Story
Extraordinary Leonard Bernstein signed musical quotation from West Side Story. Acclaimed composer, Leonard Bernstein musical quotation inscribed in red ink, “To Alexander…Leonard Bernstein” Measures 9.25″ x 4.25″. Excellent condition. Sold for $1,350.
Trio of wooden bar trays signed by George and Ira Gershwin and more than 40 other fixtures of mid-1930’s Broadway. Tray signed ”George Gershwin” and ”Ira Gershwin” includes key figures from their 10 October 1935 Broadway debut of the hit opera ”Porgy & Bess,” set in an all-black section of 1920’s South Carolina. Ira adds a tiny sketch of himself taking a bow beside his signature. Tray is also signed by ”Porgy” novelist ”DuBose Heyward” and conductor ”Alexander Smallens”, also ”Clifton Webb”, ”Sam Jaffe”, ”Franchot Tone” and nine others. Second tray is signed ”George M. Cohan”, ”Alfred Lunt”, ”Lynn Fontanne”, ”Judith Anderson”, ”Tallulah Bankhead”, ”Victor Moore”, ”Nazimova”, ”Raymond Massey”, ”Ruth Gordon”, ”Ina Claire”, ”Gladys Cooper”, ”Henry Fonda”, ”Mildred Natwick” and 12 others. The third tray has several quite faded signatures. Two of the trays are stamped to verso, ”Hand-Made / Buffet Tray / August Isaacson / Marshfield Oregon”. Two trays are additionally noted to verso: ”Property of / Marjorie Eaton”. Each tray measures 13” square. Some signatures are light. A few signatures have been very lightly coated with clear varnish. Very good to near fine overall. Sold for $1,220.
Franz Liszt Autograph Letter Signed Mentioning His ”Lieder” Compositions — ”…since you are assuring me that my Lieder will contribute to your peace…”
Franz Liszt autograph letter signed, in which the composer and conductor mentions his famous ”Lieder” musical works. Undated letter in French to an unnamed recipient translates in full, ”In the interests of rest and approval from others, I generally advise them very explicitly not to take an interest in my music; but since you are assuring me that my Lieder will contribute to your peace and that your young prima donna will find them pleasant, I am sending them to you without any further scruples, with my most cordial regards. / F. Liszt”. Letter on bifolium Canson stationery measures 4” x 5.25” as folded. Uniform toning, and chips on verso from previous mount, else near fine condition. Sold for $1,181.
Rare Letter Signed by Pianist Glenn Gould
Glenn Gould typed letter signed, a rare missive by the celebrated Canadian pianist. Dated 20 July 1976 on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation letterhead, Gould writes to Patricia Wardrop of the Ontario Arts Council, in part, ”…you would like some details on my activities as a radio producer and I enclose herewith a list of major productions [list included] beginning with the several version of ‘The Idea of North’. Needless to say, this list does not include programs for which I have served in other capacities…and I have also chosen to exclude such relatively informal ‘conversational-series’ as the 10-week ‘Music of Arnold Schonberg’ (1974) or a 21-week glorified discography entitled ‘The Art of Glenn Gould’ (1969). It seemed to me that only programs which, in some way, attempted an assault on conventional radiophonic barriers deserved to be represented and I hope you will agree with the relative exclusivity of this approach…[signed] Glenn Gould”. Letter is accompanied by a copy of the letter draft handwritten by Gould. Letter measures 8.5” x 11”, stapled at top left to the referenced list. Folds and light creasing, overall near fine condition. Sold for $1,031.
Composer Franz Liszt 1886 Autograph Letter Signed
Hungarian pianist and composer Franz Liszt autograph letter signed, dated 23 March 1886, only five months before his death. In the letter, written in French to an unknown correspondent, Liszt explains that he will not be able to attend the rehearsals of the recipient’s concert. He sends assurances that he will be present at the first half of the premiere performance. He signs, ”F. Liszt”. The composer, who performed his own piano compositions and other pieces throughout Europe, was considered one of the greatest pianists of his age. He also taught piano until his death at age 74. One page 5” x 7.25” letter is framed with an image of the composer and a plaque to an overall size of 20” x 23.5”. Near fine. Sold for $1,008.
Sheldon Harnick Autograph Musical Quotation Signed from ”Fiddler on the Roof”
Sheldon Harnick autograph musical quotation signed for ”If I Were a Rich Man” from ”Fiddler on the Roof”. Harnick writes two bars of a stave from the classic song. Composed in black felt-tip, document measures 11” x 8.5”. Minor creasing, overall near fine. Sold for $1,000.
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