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1936255987London: Gollancz 1936. First English edition. Illustrated. 286 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Publisher's black cloth repaired at head of spine in yellow printed dust jacket spine darkened and chipped with some loss to title small book ticket to spine. First English edition. Illustrated. 286 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Inscribed to Violinist Samuel Dushkin. Inscribed on the ffep "A Sam & Louise Dushkin. Leur ami I Stravinsky. Paris 30.3.36."<br/>Samuel Dushkin 1891-1976 was a concert violinist who worked closely with Stravinsky on the composition of the latter's Violin Concerto 1931 his first major work for the instrument. Dushkin premiered the work in concert with Stravinsky conducting the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. Stravinsky recounts his collaboration with Dushkin on pp. 268-278 of his memoir. "I was very glad to find in him besides his remarkable gifts as a born violinist a musical culture a delicate understanding and - in the exercise of his profession - an abnegation that is very rare" p. 270. Stravinksy was inspired by his success with the Violin Concerto to compose a sonata for violin and piano which he took on tour with Dushkin to Europe and America ". a deeper knowledge of the violin and close collaboration with a technician like Dushkin had revealed possibilities which I longed to explore" p. 275.<br/>An important association marking a milestone in the expansion of Stravinksy's evolution as a composer. Gollancz unknown books
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
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
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
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
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
1960131748London: Faber and Faber 1960. First UK Edition. INSCRIBED by Stravinsky in the year of publication on the title page: "To Ralph and Mirandi / With love / I. Stravinsky / illegible Nov-60." Also inscribed by Craft on the title page: "Love / Miranda and Ralph / Paris / Nov. 26-60." A companion volume to "Conversations with Igor Stravinsky" published one year earlier. <br/><br/>Craft is an award winning conductor and musicologist who has led most of the major orchestras in the United States. His relationship with Stravinsky is legendary not just in terms of documenting the composer's life but in that Craft conducted the world premieres of many of Stravinsky's later masterpieces. In 2002 he received the International Prix due Disc at the Cannes Music Festival. <br/><br/>Very Good plus in a Very Good dust jacket. Spine and extremities slightly toned spine ends lightly bumped and faint dampstains to the boards. Brief loss to the jacket extremities light toning and faint dampstains noticeable only on the verso to the top edges and rear flap fold. Faber and Faber unknown books
1940244796Cambridge 1940. One page typewritten signed in black ink. 1 vols. 4to. Old folds. Fine with original typed mailing envelope typed name "Igor Strawinsky" above printed return address. One page typewritten signed in black ink. 1 vols. 4to. Stravinsky at Harvard on the "Firebird" "Stravinsky began his stay in the United States at Harvard University delivering six Charles Eliot Norton lectures on musical poetics during the 1939-1940 academic year" ADNB.<br/><br/>In this brief formal letter Stravinsky acknowledges receipt of an edition of the Russian legend retold and illustrated by Donald E. Cooke. It was Stravinsky's 1910 score of The Firebird for the Ballets Russes that first brought him international notice. The New York Times obituary of Stravinsky published on 6 April 1971 noted "He also was not pleased that 'The Firebird' remained his most popular composition."<br/><br/>Uncommon document from early in Stravinsky's residence in the U.S. when he still spelt his surname with "w" in his signature and return address. unknown books
12650Used; Like New/Used; Like New. Original 1970 photograph capturing the Russian composer pianist and conductor in a somewhat defensive pose with hands shielding his musical score open before him. 9.5" x 13". Camera Press/Snowdon credit and other stamps on the verso. Small crease to the upper right corner tiny nick to the lower left; otherwise a crisp image in fine condition. <br><br><br />Lord Snowdon was married to Princess Margaret sister of Queen Elizabeth II from 1960 to 1978. He is also a world-renowned photographer and documentarian. At first his photography focused almost exclusively on design fashion and theater but he soon managed to establish himself as a successful portraitist through his photos of British royals including Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1957. In the 1960s Lord Snowdon landed a job as the picture editor of The Sunday Times magazine and by the 1970s his work had placed him among England's most well-respected photographers. unknown books
19599591New York 1959. TLS by Igor Stravinsky addressed in ink to "Dear Merle Armitage" on Stravinsky's printed 1/2 sheet notepaper 5-1/2" x 11". The note is typed: "Back from Japan I receive your word of May 15. I certainly will be glad to have a copy of the Siohan's book I heard about it and thank you for offering it to me. Flying the 20th to Copenhagen for a few days and will send you your copy with my signature as soon as I will receive it hoping before my trip. All best cordially your. I. Stravinsky" signed in ink. Fine. Merle Armitage and Stravinsky were close friends. Armitage edited the first book on Stravinsky in 1936 and a second book in 1949 and they collaborated on many programs at the Hollywood Bowl over the years. The "Siohan's book" referred to is a biography of Stravinsky published in 1959 written by Robert Siohan. unknown books
16350November 11 1967 Hollywood one page 4to on Stravinsky's imprinted stationery: "This letter is a pledge to help discharge Mr.Robert Craft's $10903.44 debt to CBS. As both Mr. Craft and CBS apparently are in precarious financial circumstances I herewith request and authorize the attachment and application of my own royalties." He concludes with a dig at the "richly ungrammatical note" from CBS's law firm. Signed in full. Fine condition. The works of Stravinsky 1882-1971 spanning from the romantic into the modern era revolutionized twentieth-century music. While The Firebird his first commission for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes reflects the rich orchestral coloring of Rimsky-Korsakov his dissonant third ballet The Rite of Spring caused a critical riot in 1913 Paris and still sounds barbarous today. Stravinsky met the young American conductor Robert Craft in 1948; Craft gradually became his Boswell and was instrumental in persuading the composer to adopt the twelve-tone scale. <br/><br/> unknown books
196058268NP 1960. 9 x 7 1/8 inches. Black and white photograph a publicity still bears no attribution on the verso. Stravinsky is generally acknowledged as one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century. Among his works are the ballets The Firebird 1910 and The Rite of Spring 1915 and the opera The Rake's Progress 1951 with libretto by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman. Very good. #5145. <br/><br/> unknown books
193626983London: Victor Gollancz Ltd 1936. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. Gilt spine lettering oxidized. Near fine book minor spotting to fore edges of pages in a very good dust jacket with a repair to a long tear in the lower right-hand corner of the rear panel the typical sunning to spine panel and some other minor restoration to edges. Despite flaws an attractive copy of a scarce book in dust jacket. <br/><br/> Victor Gollancz Ltd unknown books
191033665Mainz: B. Schott's Söhne PN 28616 1910. Folio. Original publisher's gray wrappers printed in black; publisher's advertisement to lower. 1f. title 31 pp. <br/><br/>With the composer's autograph signature to upper wrapper.<br/><br/>Bookseller's handstamp to blank lower margin upper "O. Flaschner Music Co. . New York."<br/><br/>Wrappers worn faded and chipped; upper detached. Uniformly browned; minor creases and tears to edges of most leaves more significant to first four leaves. First Edition later issue. Kirchmeyer 7-1 p. 61.<br/><br/>Premiered in St. Petersburg on 9 January 1910 conducted by Ziloti. B. Schott's Söhne [PN 28616] unknown books
1934144519N.p.: N.p. 1934. Vintage borderless photograph of composer Igor Stravinsky 1934. With holograph annotations in pencil and photo agency stamps on the verso. <br/><br/>Igor Stravinski and his family moved to Paris from the south of France in 1934 the year they became French citizens. He lived in Paris for five years before moving to the United States. During those years he lost his wife and eldest daughter to tuberculosis. <br/><br/>7 x 9.5 inches A few faint scratches to the surface of the verso else Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
193433666Berlin: Édition Russe de Musique - Russischer Musikverlag PN R.M.V. 581 1934. Folio. Original publisher's wrappers with illustration of Persephone to upper. 1f. title 1f. facsimile inscription by Stravinsky 82 pp.<br/><br/>Ex libris the composer and pianist Ray Green 1908-1997 with his autograph signature to corner of upper wrapper in red pencil.<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly worn and stained; minor creases and tears to spine. Slightly browned. First Edition. A full score was not published until 1950. Kirchmeyer 56-1 p. 358.<br/><br/>Premiered in Paris at the Opéra on 30 April 1934 conducted by Stravinsky. Édition Russe de Musique - Russischer Musikverlag [PN R.M.V. 581] unknown books
14740NY DUELL 1949. FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F. NY, DUELL, 1949 unknown books
195233667New York: Boosey & Hawkes PN B. & H. 17247 1952. Quarto. Original publisher's dark ivory illustrated wrappers printed in dark red; publisher's advertisement to lower. 1f. title 1 printed reproduction of manuscript dedication by composer 32 pp.<br/><br/>Ex-libris the noted musicologist Howard Mayer Brown with his signature to upper outer corner of title-page and publisher's handstamp to lower outer corner.<br/><br/>Wrappers slightly soiled with minor wear to spine. Some leaves slightly creased; minor annotations in pencil throughout. First Edition variant issue with text in English only. Kirchmeyer 79-2 p. 461 edition with text in both English and German.<br/><br/>Premiered in Los Angeles on 11 November 1952 conducted by Stravinsky. Boosey & Hawkes [PN B. & H. 17247] unknown books
197735582Moskva: Izdatel'stvo "Muzyka" 9141 1977. Hardcover. Good. Quarto. Publisher's cloth-backed boards with titling to upper and spine. 4ff. 182 pp. Parallel title in English. Preface by Galina Grigor'eva and sung text in Russian.<br/><br/>Boards lightly worn discolored and soiled; corners bumped and rubbed. Scarce Soviet Edition. Izdatel'stvo "Muzyka" [9141] hardcover books
1962985Garden City 1962. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. 16 illus. 4 drawings 6 musical examples & 2 hitherto unpublished works. <br/><br/> hardcover books
1960986Doubleday 1960. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. 21 illus. <br/><br/>Review copy. Doubleday hardcover books
194973026NY: Duell Sloan and Pearce 1949. First edition. 245 pp. Near fine in near fine price-clipped dust jacket with light wear to crown. Design by Merle Armitage. Contributions by Cocteau Satie Klee Weston Osbert Sitwell Aaron Copland Picasso Chagall and concluding with a discography and works. Small “Ex Libris / Clive Elliott†stamp on the front free endpaper. NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce unknown books
