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19361988New York: Simon & Schuster 1936. Paperback. Very Good/good . Dust jacket torn/chipped. Minimal neat ink underlining here & there. <br/><br/>Presentation copy to Leon Machau dated 1937. Simon & Schuster paperback books
194530693New York: Alfred Scott Publisher 1945. First edition. 1 vols. 10-1/2 x 7 inches. Original self-wrappers in fine condition. First edition. 1 vols. 10-1/2 x 7 inches. Carnegie Hall Program Signed by Igor Stravinsky. Boldly signed by Stravinsky on the front cover which depicts a drawing of Carnegie Hall. In this concert Stravinsky and Szigeti performed Stravinsky's Duo Concertante 1932 and Arrau performed Stravinsky's Serenade in A. Alfred Scott Publisher unknown books
107899London John Lehmann 1947. . First edition first impression dedication copy from the author to his wife; 8vo; publisher's tan cloth titles to spine gilt on a black ground black topstain with the dust jacket in the particularly good dust-jacket.<br /> The non plus ultra example being the copy inscribed by the author to his wife to whom the book is formally dedicated 'TO MY WIFE'. With White signed presentation inscription to the front free endpaper ' To Dodo without whose sympathy encouragement and judgement this book cd never have been written Eric 1947'. <br /><br />Eric Walter White's first foray into the critical study of Stravinsky about whom he would go on to write a compendious history. Through these two works White became the great composer's most important biographer. Eric and Dodo white married in 1939.<br /> London, John Lehmann, 1947. hardcover
1962293971Hollywood 1962. framed. very good. Fine content T.L.S. 4to 1 page Hollywood California December 12th 1962 to singer Jerry McLain attempting to give him musical advice without hurting his feelings in full: "I would be certainly glad yo give you advice but never hearing you singing and not knowing how far you are in the knowledge of works in general their spirit and technique I am in difficulty if not in impossibility to help you. The transposition of the Shakespearean songs in a higher or lower key is a ruin of my instrumentation and the piano reduction of them is not for a concert performance only for the study of the music." Placed into a white matte with a black background with two openings - whereby the letter is actually floated while the second opening accommodates a photograph by Weegie of the composer leaning against a mirror that gives the illusion of a double exposure and set into a black acrylic frame to 21.5" x 18.5". Excellent condition.<br/> <br/> Russian composer pianist and conductor widely considered one of the most important composers of the twentieth century.<br/> <br/> unknown
6573IGOR STRAVINSKY 1882-1971. Stravinsky was a Russian composer best remembered for The Firebird and The Rite Of Spring. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the Twentieth Century.PS. 8 x 10. No date. No place. A black and white photograph signed I Stravinsky in blue ballpoint ink across his torso. The image shows an older man with his right arm raised perhaps conducting. The blue ink has great contrast with his white shirt and it is in very fine condition. unknown
1969256031New York: Alfred A Knopf 1969. First edition. ix i 350 xi pp. 8vo. Publisher's green cloth faded at edges in very good edge-worn dustjacket. First edition. ix i 350 xi pp. 8vo. Signed on the flyleaf "Igor Stravinksy / 1.30.70" and inscribed by co-author Robert Craft. The recipient was Miranda "Mirandi" Massoco Levy 1914-2011 the doyenne of Sante Fe cultural life instumental in the success of the Sante Fe Opera and a close friend of Stravinsky. Alfred A Knopf unknown
1969256031New York: Alfred A Knopf 1969. First edition. ix i 350 xi pp. 8vo. Publisher's green cloth faded at edges in very good edge-worn dustjacket. First edition. ix i 350 xi pp. 8vo. Signed by Stravinsky. Signed on the flyleaf "Igor Stravinksy / 1.30.70" and inscribed by co-author Robert Craft. The recipient was Miranda "Mirandi" Massoco Levy 1914-2011 the doyenne of Sante Fe cultural life instumental in the success of the Sante Fe Opera and a close friend of Stravinsky. Alfred A Knopf unknown books
16-4195Genève: Edition Ad. Henn 1917. . Oblong 4to. 19.8 25.7 cm. 28pp. Original wraps loose as issued. Signed at Morges Switzerland and dated Noel 1917 and inscribed .The poet and playwright René Morax founded his Théâtre du Jorat near Mézières Switzerland in 1903. Made entirely of wood so as to be integrated into the barns of the surrounding countryside it was described this way in an early account: “A theater decidedly unlike any other. A sort of vast chalet a kind of huge barn smelling of resin dried hay fresh fruit and on days when there was a performance Sunday clothes but retaining the rustic dignity of a shrine. A large stage descending in broad steps toward the orchestra pit …â€The theater was closed for several years during the Great War and Morax conceived a drama on the subject of King David to reopen it in 1921. When he turned to his wealthy friend Werner Reinhart who incidentally had recently funded the creation of Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale telling him that he was taking inspiration from Hindu theater for this work his patron offered to lend rare Hindu drums in addition to financial assistance. The text is drawn from the Hebrew Bible I and II Samuel I Kings in addition to the Huguenot Psalter which includes poetry by Clément Marot. The poet’s brother Jean Morax set to work designing costumes and sets. After several more established composers turned him down René on the advice of Stravinsky and the distinguished conductor Ernest Ansermet chose the then unknown twenty-eight year old Arthur Honegger. “When Swiss poet Rene Morax 1873-1963 was looking for a composer for his new King David libretto Stravinsky recommended the twenty-nine-year-old Arthur Honegger a composer who just six years later creating the film score for Abel Gance’s Napoleon would reveal himself as a master of music’s ability to translate epics into sweeping evocative sound. In 1921 right on the cusp of his first successes Honegger wrote the David score in a flush of creative energy.â€. Provenance from the estate of René Morax. Expertise by Claire PIGUET Geneva Genève: Edition Ad. Henn, 1917. paperback
16-4194Genève: Edition Ad. Henn 1917. . 24 x 31.5 cm. 4 20pp. Original wraps. Front cover stained along edges. . Signed and dated 28 viii 17 and inscribed .The poet and playwright René Morax founded his Théâtre du Jorat near Mézières Switzerland in 1903. Made entirely of wood so as to be integrated into the barns of the surrounding countryside it was described this way in an early account: “A theater decidedly unlike any other. A sort of vast chalet a kind of huge barn smelling of resin dried hay fresh fruit and on days when there was a performance Sunday clothes but retaining the rustic dignity of a shrine. A large stage descending in broad steps toward the orchestra pit …â€The theater was closed for several years during the Great War and Morax conceived a drama on the subject of King David to reopen it in 1921. When he turned to his wealthy friend Werner Reinhart who incidentally had recently funded the creation of Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale telling him that he was taking inspiration from Hindu theater for this work his patron offered to lend rare Hindu drums in addition to financial assistance. The text is drawn from the Hebrew Bible I and II Samuel I Kings in addition to the Huguenot Psalter which includes poetry by Clément Marot. The poet’s brother Jean Morax set to work designing costumes and sets. After several more established composers turned him down René on the advice of Stravinsky and the distinguished conductor Ernest Ansermet chose the then unknown twenty-eight year old Arthur Honegger. “When Swiss poet Rene Morax 1873-1963 was looking for a composer for his new King David libretto Stravinsky recommended the twenty-nine-year-old Arthur Honegger a composer who just six years later creating the film score for Abel Gance’s Napoleon would reveal himself as a master of music’s ability to translate epics into sweeping evocative sound. In 1921 right on the cusp of his first successes Honegger wrote the David score in a flush of creative energy.â€. Provenance from the estate of René Morax. Expertise by Claire PIGUET Geneva Genève: Edition Ad. Henn, 1917. paperback
1966951091966. Rare autograph letter signed by Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky. One page type-written dated December 21st 1966 and addressed to John McClure at Columbia Records the letter reads "Dear John Please answer this Mercury Record letter for me telling them that they can have the permission though they can have it I think without asking me in any case. I have been ordered to rest -- no conducting at all -- after Chicago. This postpones our January plans I greatly regret to say and not only for me as I realize bu can't help. Happy New Year to you and your wife. Igor Stravinsky." The recipient John McClure was an American recording producer at Columbia Records throughout the 1950s and later operated in a freelance capacity. He worked on over 30 recordings with Stravinsky 200 with Leonard Bernstein and oversaw recordings by the Boston Pops Orchestra under John Williams. Double matted and framed with a black and white portrait of Stravinsky. The entire piece measures 19.5 inches by 14.5 inches. In fine condition. Stravinsky found recordings a practical and useful tool in preserving his thoughts on the interpretation of his music. As a conductor of his own music he recorded primarily for Columbia Records beginning in 1928 with a performance of the original suite from The Firebird and concluding in 1967 with the 1945 suite from the same ballet. Although most of his recordings were made with studio musicians he also worked with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra the Cleveland Orchestra the CBC Symphony Orchestra the New York Philharmonic Orchestra the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bavarian Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. unknown
196045960London: Faber and Faber 1960. First edition. Very good in very good jacket. First printing of this collection of conversations with the iconic composer inscribed in the year of publication to his well-connected friends Miranda and Ralph Levy. Igor Stravinsky's storied career spanned from Russia to France and finally to the US where his innovative style caused ripples throughout the music world. MEMORIES AND COMMENTARIES finds the composer reflecting on his many influences friends and colleagues and was compiled with the help of his frequent collaborator and confidant Robert Craft. <br /> This copy features an inscription from Stravinsky to "Ralph and Miranda Levy" a television pioneer and well-known jewelry designer respectively. Miranda Levy was noted in her obituary as "the woman who jump-started the Santa Fe Opera" by introducing its founding director to Stravinsky Roberts. Stravinsky supervised the opera house's opening production of his "A Rake's Progress" in 1957 and subsequently returned to Santa Fe every summer after that until 1963. A warm association between arguably the 20th century's most important composer and two significant supporters. 8.5'' x 5.25''. Original blue cloth binding. Original unclipped 25s pictorial dust jacket. Black-and-white frontispiece with 21 black-and-white illustrations. 184 pages including index. Inscribed by Stravinsky "To Ralph and Miranda" Levy dated November 1960 in Rome. With the Levy's subsequent gift inscription below. Jacket with light edgewear slight chipping to corners and spine ends. Binding with mild edgewear and bumping to spine ends; faint damping close inspection only. Faber and Faber unknown
16-4193Genève: Edition Ad. Henn 1917. . Oblong 4to. 19 x 27.7 cm. 2 14pp. Original wraps. . Signed at Morges Switzerland and dated 21 Nov. 1917 and inscribed .The poet and playwright René Morax founded his Théâtre du Jorat near Mézières Switzerland in 1903. Made entirely of wood so as to be integrated into the barns of the surrounding countryside it was described this way in an early account: “A theater decidedly unlike any other. A sort of vast chalet a kind of huge barn smelling of resin dried hay fresh fruit and on days when there was a performance Sunday clothes but retaining the rustic dignity of a shrine. A large stage descending in broad steps toward the orchestra pit …â€The theater was closed for several years during the Great War and Morax conceived a drama on the subject of King David to reopen it in 1921. When he turned to his wealthy friend Werner Reinhart who incidentally had recently funded the creation of Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale telling him that he was taking inspiration from Hindu theater for this work his patron offered to lend rare Hindu drums in addition to financial assistance. The text is drawn from the Hebrew Bible I and II Samuel I Kings in addition to the Huguenot Psalter which includes poetry by Clément Marot. The poet’s brother Jean Morax set to work designing costumes and sets. After several more established composers turned him down René on the advice of Stravinsky and the distinguished conductor Ernest Ansermet chose the then unknown twenty-eight year old Arthur Honegger. “When Swiss poet Rene Morax 1873-1963 was looking for a composer for his new King David libretto Stravinsky recommended the twenty-nine-year-old Arthur Honegger a composer who just six years later creating the film score for Abel Gance’s Napoleon would reveal himself as a master of music’s ability to translate epics into sweeping evocative sound. In 1921 right on the cusp of his first successes Honegger wrote the David score in a flush of creative energy.â€. Provenance from the estate of René Morax. Expertise by Claire PIGUET Geneva Genève: Edition Ad. Henn, 1917. paperback
16-4191Genève Edition Ad. Henn 1917. . 4to. 28 x 19.8 cm. 8 64pp. Original wraps. Front cover mainly detached. Signed at Morges Switzerland and dated 1918 and inscribed .The poet and playwright René Morax founded his Théâtre du Jorat near Mézières Switzerland in 1903. Made entirely of wood so as to be integrated into the barns of the surrounding countryside it was described this way in an early account: “A theater decidedly unlike any other. A sort of vast chalet a kind of huge barn smelling of resin dried hay fresh fruit and on days when there was a performance Sunday clothes but retaining the rustic dignity of a shrine. A large stage descending in broad steps toward the orchestra pit …â€The theater was closed for several years during the Great War and Morax conceived a drama on the subject of King David to reopen it in 1921. When he turned to his wealthy friend Werner Reinhart who incidentally had recently funded the creation of Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale telling him that he was taking inspiration from Hindu theater for this work his patron offered to lend rare Hindu drums in addition to financial assistance. The text is drawn from the Hebrew Bible I and II Samuel I Kings in addition to the Huguenot Psalter which includes poetry by Clément Marot. The poet’s brother Jean Morax set to work designing costumes and sets. After several more established composers turned him down René on the advice of Stravinsky and the distinguished conductor Ernest Ansermet chose the then unknown twenty-eight year old Arthur Honegger. “When Swiss poet Rene Morax 1873-1963 was looking for a composer for his new King David libretto Stravinsky recommended the twenty-nine-year-old Arthur Honegger a composer who just six years later creating the film score for Abel Gance’s Napoleon would reveal himself as a master of music’s ability to translate epics into sweeping evocative sound. In 1921 right on the cusp of his first successes Honegger wrote the David score in a flush of creative energy.â€. Provenance from the estate of René Morax. Expertise by Claire PIGUET Geneva Genève, Edition Ad. Henn, 1917. paperback
16-4192Genève: Edition Ad. Henn 1917. . Oblong 4to. 19.5 x 27.3 cm. 2 8pp. Original wraps. . Signed at Morges Switzerland and dated 5 Juillet 1917 and inscribed .The poet and playwright René Morax founded his Théâtre du Jorat near Mézières Switzerland in 1903. Made entirely of wood so as to be integrated into the barns of the surrounding countryside it was described this way in an early account: “A theater decidedly unlike any other. A sort of vast chalet a kind of huge barn smelling of resin dried hay fresh fruit and on days when there was a performance Sunday clothes but retaining the rustic dignity of a shrine. A large stage descending in broad steps toward the orchestra pit …â€The theater was closed for several years during the Great War and Morax conceived a drama on the subject of King David to reopen it in 1921. When he turned to his wealthy friend Werner Reinhart who incidentally had recently funded the creation of Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale telling him that he was taking inspiration from Hindu theater for this work his patron offered to lend rare Hindu drums in addition to financial assistance. The text is drawn from the Hebrew Bible I and II Samuel I Kings in addition to the Huguenot Psalter which includes poetry by Clément Marot. The poet’s brother Jean Morax set to work designing costumes and sets. After several more established composers turned him down René on the advice of Stravinsky and the distinguished conductor Ernest Ansermet chose the then unknown twenty-eight year old Arthur Honegger. “When Swiss poet Rene Morax 1873-1963 was looking for a composer for his new King David libretto Stravinsky recommended the twenty-nine-year-old Arthur Honegger a composer who just six years later creating the film score for Abel Gance’s Napoleon would reveal himself as a master of music’s ability to translate epics into sweeping evocative sound. In 1921 right on the cusp of his first successes Honegger wrote the David score in a flush of creative energy.â€. Provenance from the estate of René Morax. Expertise by Claire PIGUET Geneva Genève: Edition Ad. Henn, 1917. paperback
1966951091966. Rare autograph letter signed by Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky. One page type-written dated December 21st 1966 and addressed to John McClure at Columbia Records the letter reads "Dear John Please answer this Mercury Record letter for me telling them that they can have the permission though they can have it I think without asking me in any case. I have been ordered to rest -- no conducting at all -- after Chicago. This postpones our January plans I greatly regret to say and not only for me as I realize bu can't help. Happy New Year to you and your wife. Igor Stravinsky." The recipient John McClure was an American recording producer at Columbia Records throughout the 1950s and later operated in a freelance capacity. He worked on over 30 recordings with Stravinsky 200 with Leonard Bernstein and oversaw recordings by the Boston Pops Orchestra under John Williams. Double matted and framed with a black and white portrait of Stravinsky. The entire piece measures 19.5 inches by 14.5 inches. In fine condition. Stravinsky found recordings a practical and useful tool in preserving his thoughts on the interpretation of his music. As a conductor of his own music he recorded primarily for Columbia Records beginning in 1928 with a performance of the original suite from The Firebird and concluding in 1967 with the 1945 suite from the same ballet. Although most of his recordings were made with studio musicians he also worked with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra the Cleveland Orchestra the CBC Symphony Orchestra the New York Philharmonic Orchestra the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bavarian Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. unknown books
307827London et al: Boosey & Hawkes n.d. Revised 1952 edition. Hawkes Pocket Scores No. 630. 4 40 pp. 12mo. Original printed wrappers. Fine. Revised 1952 edition. Hawkes Pocket Scores No. 630. 4 40 pp. 12mo. Signed by Igor and Vera Stravinsky with an account of the signing. Signed by the composer on the front cover "Stravinsky" with "and Vera" added below by the composer's wife. A two page typed note laid-into the book by one Lili Yuri Sasaki dated March 16 1964 explains the circumstances of the book's signing at the opening night of an exhibition of Vera Stravinsky's paintings in Cincinnati Ohio. Sasaki describes the impression created by the arrival of the Stravinskys at the exhibition and explains that she'd been given two items by her husband to have autographed by Stravinsky--a pirated edition of "L'histoire du Soldat;" and should the composer be reluctant to sign the piracy the present pocket score. Sure enough on looking over the piracy and noticing the imprint Stravinsky "suddenly looked disgusted and said 'they have no right -- I gave them no permission -- I will not sign this one' and handed it back much to the curiosity of the crowd. Then I handed him the Boosey & Hawkes Octet for wind instruments. He again looked it over closely.then turned the pages.looked pleased and signed saying; 'Yes I will sign this one.' and he did with a flourish!.beamed and returned the book. BLESS HIM.Vera later added 'and Vera.'" In addition to the note a printed invitation to the event on a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch card and a promotional brochure for the exhibition are laid in. Boosey & Hawkes unknown books
14512Used; Like New/Used; Like New. Typed letter signed from the great composer to Ray Smith manager of the Hollywood Bowl Association agreeing to conduct the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on August 12 1952. Together with the final page of the contract for the engagement signed by both Stravinsky and Smith and retained copies of the term sheets for the engagement. Dated April 19 1952. Stravinsky confirms his engagement as conductor "on Tuesday evening August 12 1952 at a fee of $1500 -- with two rehearsals Monday and Tuesday of that week of 2 1/2 hours each" and goes on to mention that his son Soulima Stravinsky will also be able to appear as piano soloist in the concert. Folding creases.<br>Stravinsky conducted his son Soulima an accomplished pianist though overshadowed by his father in a performance of his Cappriccio for piano and orchestra. The program also included the Firebird suite. unknown books
1962847621962. Single page typed signed letter with notes in Stravinsky's hand. Typed signed letter from 1962 to Igor Styravinsky from Carl Haverlin pioneer in radio broadcasting and longtime president of Broadcast Music Inc. The letter is on Broadcast Music Inc. stationary and Haverlin writes to inquire about some illustrations which Dulac had made for Stravinsky's Firebird Ballet. He writes: "I.take the liberty of asking you if your memory will bring forth any background on the sketches." In the margin adjacent to this sentence Stravinsky writes "Not at all!" in red pen. Haverlin closes the letter with: "Photostats of the sketchbook pages are enclosed." Beneath this Stravinsky writes along with his signature "I find it unfortunately very bad." Matted and framed opposite a photograph of Stravinsky. The entire piece measures 26.5 inches by 19.25 inches. Igor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer pianist and conductor. He is widely considered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century. Stravinsky's compositional career was notable for its stylistic diversity. He first achieved international fame with three ballets commissioned by the impresario Serge Diaghilev and first performed in Paris by Diaghilev's Ballets Russes: The Firebird 1910 Petrushka 1911 and The Rite of Spring 1913. The last of these transformed the way in which subsequent composers thought about rhythmic structure and was largely responsible for Stravinsky's enduring reputation as a musical revolutionary who pushed the boundaries of musical design. His "Russian phase" which continued with works such as Renard the Soldier's Tale and Les Noces was followed in the 1920s by a period in which he turned to neoclassical music. The works from this period tended to make use of traditional musical forms concerto grosso fugue and symphony drawing on earlier styles especially from the 18th century. In the 1950s Stravinsky adopted serial procedures. His compositions of this period shared traits with examples of his earlier output: rhythmic energy the construction of extended melodic ideas out of a few two- or three-note cells and clarity of form and of instrumentation. unknown
1962847621962. Single page typed signed letter with notes in Stravinsky's hand. Typed signed letter from 1962 to Igor Styravinsky from Carl Haverlin pioneer in radio broadcasting and longtime president of Broadcast Music Inc. The letter is on Broadcast Music Inc. stationary and Haverlin writes to inquire about some illustrations which Dulac had made for Stravinsky's Firebird Ballet. He writes: "I.take the liberty of asking you if your memory will bring forth any background on the sketches." In the margin adjacent to this sentence Stravinsky writes "Not at all!" in red pen. Haverlin closes the letter with: "Photostats of the sketchbook pages are enclosed." Beneath this Stravinsky writes along with his signature "I find it unfortunately very bad." Matted and framed opposite a photograph of Stravinsky. The entire piece measures 26.5 inches by 19.25 inches. Igor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer pianist and conductor. He is widely considered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century. Stravinsky's compositional career was notable for its stylistic diversity. He first achieved international fame with three ballets commissioned by the impresario Serge Diaghilev and first performed in Paris by Diaghilev's Ballets Russes: The Firebird 1910 Petrushka 1911 and The Rite of Spring 1913. The last of these transformed the way in which subsequent composers thought about rhythmic structure and was largely responsible for Stravinsky's enduring reputation as a musical revolutionary who pushed the boundaries of musical design. His "Russian phase" which continued with works such as Renard the Soldier's Tale and Les Noces was followed in the 1920s by a period in which he turned to neoclassical music. The works from this period tended to make use of traditional musical forms concerto grosso fugue and symphony drawing on earlier styles especially from the 18th century. In the 1950s Stravinsky adopted serial procedures. His compositions of this period shared traits with examples of his earlier output: rhythmic energy the construction of extended melodic ideas out of a few two- or three-note cells and clarity of form and of instrumentation. unknown books
236694Editions De La Sirène Paris 1919 In-4 de 12 pages, broché sous couverture illustrée de Pablo PICASSO et coffret au premier plat ajourée d'une fenêtre de plexiglass laissant voir l'illustration de la couverture, dos titré au palladium ( Présentation signée de Yves RAMEAU ). EDITION ORIGINALE et PREMIER TIRAGE de la couverture de PICASSO. Rousseurs éparses sur la couverture avec légères usures. Bon exemplaire magnifié par l'élégante présentation de Yves RAMEAU. Très rare.Colophon: "Le ragtime d'Igor STRAVINSKY a ete tire a
1962293971Hollywood 1962. unbound. very good. Fine content T.L.S. 4to 1 page Hollywood California December 12th 1962 to singer Jerry McLain attempting to give him musical advice without hurting his feelings in full: "I would be certainly glad yo give you advice but never hearing you singing and not knowing how far you are in the knowledge of works in general their spirit and technique I am in difficulty if not in impossibility to help you. The transposition of the Shakespearean songs in a higher or lower key is a ruin of my instrumentation and the piano reduction of them is not for a concert performance only for the study of the music." Placed into a white matte with a black background with two openings - whereby the letter is actually floated while the second opening accommodates a photograph by Weegie of the composer leaning against a mirror that gives the illusion of a double exposure and set into a black acrylic frame to 21.5" x 18.5". Excellent condition.<br/><br/> Russian composer pianist and conductor widely considered one of the most important composers of the twentieth century.<br/><br/> unknown books
1936028516New York: G. Schirmer 1936. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fair DJ. 158 Pp. A Compilation Of Articles With New Articles By Goosens Komroff Danz Rodriguez And Armitage Written For This Book. The Book Is Fine No Wear And Inscribed By Stravinsky To Pasquale Giovanni Napolitano Who Illustrated This Book "To Giovanni Napolitano Sincerely I Strawinsky March 37". With The Scarce Pink Dj Worn And Chipped With Very Large Piece Missing At Bottom Of Front Panel And Spine Leaving Title And Editor's Name On Spine But Removing Some Of Descriptive Text At Bottom Of Front Panel Flaps Intact Tape Reinforcement Inside Of Dj. <br/> <br/> G. Schirmer hardcover
1927838London: J. & W. Chester Ltd 1927. Signed and dated by Stravinsky in March 1937. Plate no. 3830.1. In publisher’s printed brown wrappers. Torn at head of spine. A small blot on front cover. Trace of creasing to lower corner. Overall in fine condition. Signed and dated by Stravinsky in March 1937. Plate no. 3830.1. In publisher’s printed brown wrappers. 7 1 p. <p><br /> Composed in 1917 in Morges and first published in 1923 by J. & W. Chester. <br /> <p><p><br /> Tilimbom is a piece wherein Stravinsky continues his exploration of the animal world it tells the story of a fire in a farmyard.<br /> <p>. J. & W. Chester, Ltd unknown
191241390Berlin Moscou Leipzig New-York: Édition Russe de Musique PN R.M.V. 150 1912. Folio. Contemporary half black calf with marbled boards label of the Parisian music rental firm Rouart-Lerolle to upper marbled endpapers. 1f. recto title verso blank i named cast list referring to first production of 1911 in French i synopsis in Russian and French i "general remarks" in Russian and French i blank i dedication to A. Benois i blank 7-84 ii blank pp. Photographic transfer from engraved plates. With "ROME MAI 1911" and printer's note "Imp. C. G. Röder Leipzig." to lower outer corner of p. 84.<br /> <br /> Rouart Lerolle and "5" handstamps to title and first four leaves.<br /> <br /> Binding worn rubbed bumped and abraded; hinges split; small label with "143" in manuscript to upper board. First Edition first issue. Kirchmeyer 12-4. De Lerma P17. Crawford p. 533.<br /> <br /> Distinguishing imprint to title below crest found in the first issue is as follows:<br /> <br /> PROPRIÉTÉ DE L'ÉDITEUR POUR TOUS PAYS / ÉDITION RUSSE DE MUSIQUE / RUSSISCHER MUSIKVERLAG G.M. above BH below/ FONDÉE PAR S. ET N. KOUSSEWITZKY / BERLIN MOSCOU LEIPZIG NEW-YORK / POUR LA FRANCE ET SES COLONIES: MUSIQUE RUSSE PARIS 3 RUE DE MOSCOU / POUR L'ANGLETERRE ET SES COLONIES; THE RUSSIAN MUSIC AGENCY LONDRES W.I 34 PERCY STREET<br /> <br /> "The emergence of Stravinsky as a modernist with an individual manner unlike any other can be dated with some precision to his early work on Petrushka. In March 1910 during the later stages of composing The Firebird he had experienced the famous 'fleeting vision' out of which The Rite of Spring was to grow. But when Diaghilev and Nijinsky visited him in Lausanne in September 1910 they found him at work on something quite different a concert piece for piano and orchestra called 'Petrushka's Cry'. Together with a 'Russian Dance' composed soon afterwards this music was to form the basis of the ballet which Diaghilev instinctively urged him to write instead. . <br /> <br /> It is from the systematic attempt to render the particular flavour of traditional Russian life into music that Petrushka derives many of its freshest and most original qualities. . <br /> <br /> Looked at in general terms the opening sequence of Petrushka is a prototype of later Stravinskian form. Its underlying rhythmic design may not be complex in the same way as that of The Rite of Spring or the later Russian works but its intricacy of rhythmic detailing and its mixture of a highly fluid pattern of melodic stress with an inert background harmony laid the groundwork for a technique which through many changes of superficial style was to serve him for the rest of his life." Walsh: The Music of Stravinsky pp. 24-29. <br /> <br /> "Petroushka proved just as successful with the public and critics as The Firebird had been; but it was undoubtedly a more original work. In the first place Stravinsky had been able to play a leading part in the construction of the scenario which had not been the case with The Firebird. Secondly whereas the music of The Firebird showed that the pupil had learnt all that his master had had to teach him in Petrushka for the first time the authentic voice of the new master is heard." TNG Vol. 18 pp. 244-245. <br /> <br /> Petrushka one of Stravinsky's best-known and loved works represents the essence of Diaghilev's monumental Ballets Russes era. The ballet received its first performance with the incomparable Nijinsky in the title role at the Théâtre du Châtelet on 13 June 1911 conducted by Pierre Monteux with choreography by Fokine and designs by Alexandre Benois. Édition Russe de Musique [PN R.M.V. 150] unknown
19501084781950. Signed. STRAVINSKY Igor. Photograph inscribed. No place 1950. Black-and-white postcard portrait measuring 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches; matted and framed entire piece measures 9-1/2 by 12 inches. $2200.Postcard photograph of Igor Stravinsky inscribed Pour Monsieur Maurice Dubois avec mes meilleurs compliments Igor Stravinsky 1950.""Few 20th-century composers enjoyed international influence and importance equal to that of Stravinsky. This influence exists in the materials of his music and in his rigorous search for an individual sound For many years he was with Schoenberg one of the two unofficial poles of Western music"" ANB. The postcard portrait is dated September 1948 and is attractively matted and framed with a page of music from Stravinsky's Four Etudes. An attractive inscribed and signed framed piece in fine condition. unknown