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1979Q-0769261833Alfred Music 1979-01-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Alfred Music paperback
Q-0769258603Alfred Music. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Alfred Music paperback
1983Q-0769270565Alfred Music 1983-05-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Alfred Music paperback
Q-0769297951Alfred Music. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Alfred Music paperback
1967232H3111USA: Pepamar Music Corp. 1967. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 33 pages. Includes lyrics guitar chords and notes for these songs: All My Trials; A'Soal In'; Betty & Dupree; Come and Go With Me; Don't Think Twice It's All Right; The Good Times We Had; Jane Jane; Jimmy Whalen; The Rising of the Moon; Rocky Road; Very Last Day; When the Ship Comes In. Contents clean with minimal markings. Somewhat above-average external wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Pepamar Music Corp. Paperback
1821100150<p>pre-1821. pre-1821. Very good. - A sheet of creamy paper 7-5/8 inches high by 7-3/8 inches wide is mounted on stock with glue from the verso. More than 80 words addressed to James Perry owner and editor of the Morning Chronicle signed in the text "Mr Ashe" by Andrew Ashe. "Lady Owen's derniere Musical Converzazione for the Season took place on Monday Eve when between three & four hundred visitors of the first distinction were present. In addition to her Ladyships' accomplished Daughters Performances on the Harp and Pianoforte the musical Department was sustained by Mr. and Miss Nolde; Mr Mrs and the Misses Ashe and Mr Be. whose distinguished and united Talents contributed in the highest degree to the Evenings Entertainment - / Mr Ashe will feel obliged if Mr Perry will have the above taken notice of". There are several corrections with a couple of words crossed out and another penned in. There is a small hole near the top right edge of the page which blends in with the mount and some minor soiling. Once apparently tipped into an album with remnants of gray paper adhering to the right edge of the mount's verso. Very good.</p><p>Andrew Ashe 1756-1838 was born in Northern Ireland at Lisburn. He studied the violin as a young man and was considered a musical prodigy. A Colonel in the British army Count Bentinck had taken the boy under his care whereupon Ashe regularly attended the practices of the Count's regimental band. As a result he became familiar with various wind instruments and took a special interest in the flute. Having been introduced to the recently developed six key flute Ashe abandoned the violin and devoted himself to the flute. He made a much admired public debut in London on February 24 1792 performing a flute concerto of his own composition. In 1799 Ashe married a pupil of Vinanzio Rauzzini the soprano Mary Comer 1774-1843. Between 1801 and 1816 the soon to be famous Ashe sisters were born. Honoria born in 1802 was a pianist and another sister possibly Mary born in 1801 played the pedal harp. During this period Ashe was principal flautist at The King's Theatre London principal flautist of the London Philharmonic Society Professor of flute at the Royal Academy of music and musical director of the Bath concerts. Often longing for his roots Andrew Ashe with his family performed in Ireland several times before settling there in 1823. During the 1820's & 1830's they were one of the most prominent musical families in Dublin.</p> pre-1821.
1976647131976. Ephemera. ALS from Malvina Reynolds August 20 1975.<br /> <br /> Single sheet cream colored letterhead measuring 5.5 x 8.5 inches with two horizontal fold lines. With envelope with Malvina Reynold's printed return address. Very good condition. Malvina Reynolds 1900-1978 was a well-known and influential singer-songwriter of the folk and protest music genres primarily in the 1960's and 70's. Pete Seeger recorded and made popular her best-known song "Little Boxes" a scathing indictment of suburbanism and the cookie-cutter homes popping up in the 60's.<br /> <br /> Reynolds writes this short note to an autograph collector "I should think one of my books or records would be a more meaningful heritage since it would tell your boys what I am much more surely than my signature would. However here is my autograph. Very truly yours Malvina Reynolds. unknown
1880List1817Newport 1880. Single page with writing on both sides signed by Howe. Fine condition. Fine. A short but interesting note from Julia Ward Howe to Albert Bagby the Illinois-born musician who trained with Liszt in Germany and would eventually be a longtime host of “Mr. Bagby’s Musical Mornings†at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York where it was a fixture among the high society set. Bagby’s career as a host started after presenting a paper to the Newport Town and Country Club while Howe was president. After he presented his paper on Liszt at the club he was approached by Howe’s daughter Maude Howe Elliot about turning the paper into a lecture. This would end up being the catalyst for him to abandon performing and devote himself to lectures and after giving his first presentation on Liszt to a small audience in his Manhattan studio he began his regular series at the Waldorf-Astoria. <br /> <br /> The letter reads as follows:<br /> <br /> My dear Mr. Bagby <br /> <br /> The time for your paper is not quite settled. I will send you word about it very shortly and shall bear in mind what you say about your possible trip to Europe. We should be much disappointed to lose your lecture and I hope that we shall certainly hear you.<br /> <br /> Yours sincerely<br /> Julia W. Howe<br /> <br /> July 31st <br /> Newport R.I.<br /> <br /> An interesting note documenting an event that would be essential for Bagby’s career. unknown
25575This German conductor and composer of folk music solos and vocal pieces enjoyed enormous popularity throughout Europe in the mid-19th century. ALS in German 1p 5" X 8" Braunschweig Germany 1862 January 22. Near fine. Though boldly penned and attractive Abt's miniscule and stylized script makes translation difficult -- appears to be discussing his schedule and travel to Leipzig Bremen and other German locations. Accompanied by a handsome and striking 8½" X 11" book illustration portrait a head-and-shoulders artist's rendering of Abt later in life. unknown
28658This Italian pianist educator and composer is well known for his many piano compositions. AMuQS 2pp single leaf 8½" X 11 3/4" London England 1907 n.d. Inscribed in Italian to "Schloesser." Very good. Two very full pages of the "Coda from Preludio e Fugato - for due Violini Viola e Violoncella." Boldly and attractively penned. unknown
22376This German pianist and opera composer served as court pianist at Weimar; his compositions include the verismo-style opera "Tiefland" 1903 and "Die toten Augen" 1916 as well as a symphony piano concertos and string quartets. AQS irregular 6½" X 3½" Bremen Germany 1895 January 8. Good only. Cut in an irregular shape with some age spots; heavy mounting traces on verso. Large and bold signature near upper left and below this a quite small place and date; to right of this is an unattributed quotation in German: "Die Menschen sind alle dem Bosen ergeben; wohl Dem der den Kampf besteht." Interesting despite flaw. unknown
20783Italian violinist conductor and composer of the operas "I Briganti" 1841 and "La Spia" 1856. ALS in Italian 1p 4½" X 7" London England 1885 August 14. Addressed to Professor L. Mastrigli. Near fine. Not translated but Arditi appears to be politely declining an invitation; mentions an opera. unknown
28678Influential French composer and music critic. ALS in French 2pp 5¼" X 8¼" Paris France 1930 January 26. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 pianist and music critic. Near fine. Although only two pages this is a lengthy content item given Brancour's incredibly minute script. On letterhead of the "Association pour l'Enseignement des Jeunes Filles" Brancour offers a detailed summary of his accomplishments listing numerous compositions literary and historic works historic and critical studies etc. A choice biographical sketch. unknown
25088This French composer created operas noted for their realism "Kerim" " Messidor" " Angelo" etc. ballets symphonies and more; he was also a prolific music critic for many periodicals. ANS in French 1p 3 3/4" X 4 3/4" Paris France 1924 March 17. Addressed to American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. Gracious dinner invitation. With original envelope addressed by Bruneau. unknown
25097This French composer created operas noted for their realism "Kerim" " Messidor" " Angelo" etc. ballets symphonies and more; he was also a prolific music critic for many periodicals. ANS in French 1p 4¼" X 5¼" Paris France 1924 June 29. Addressed to "My dear comrade" in French -- probably American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. Returns a photograph not present and thanks his correspondent for a journal sent to him. unknown
1886100910<p>November 1886. 1886. Good. - The autograph of the composer and author on music Dudley Buck on 3-1/2 inch high by 4-1/2 inch wide paper mounted onto stiffer stock. Signed and dated "Dudley Buck Nov. 1886". There are paper remnants pasted below the autograph with a small chip at the bottom and another sheet with an unidentified autograph is mounted obliquely onto the verso. Good.</p><p>The American composer organist and writer on the subject of music Dudley Buck 1839-1909 is best known for his organ composition "Concert Variations on the Star-Spangled Banner". He also composed cantatas including "Columbus" "Golden Legend" and "The Light of Asia" as well as the opera "Serapis" and the comic opera "Deseret". Buck was the author of several books on music including "The Dictionary of Musical Terms" and "Influence of the Organ in History".</p> November, 1886.
28470The cofounder of the American Society of Composers Artists and Performers in 1914 and later president composed numerous hit songs for the Ziegfield Follies. ALS 1p 7" X 10½" Great Neck NY 1947 January 16. Addressed to Neil MacNeil. Fine. To this "New York Times" executive attempting to arrange speakers for the Dutch Treat Club Buck comments: "I know he J. Edgar Hoover is a very busy guy these days but he has never broken his word with me in 20 years. Heíll come and I trust it will be soon." With original envelope addressed by Buck. Accompanied by a superb 8½" X 6½" news agency photograph of 1947 showing Buck with bandleader Fred Waring and lyricist Deems Taylor at a Senate hearing protesting juke boxes -- itself a quite scarce and desirable image. unknown
100977<p>New York October 14 1976. 1976. Very good. - Over 110 words penned in two columns on his personal 7 inch high by 8-1/2 inch wide ruled "Message/Reply" stationery. John Cage writes to Sydney Cowell Henry Cowell's widow about Henry Cowell's compositions "Recv enclosed letter from my Japanese composer friend. Located piece in Ms. at Lincoln Center. It is actually 2 pieces called Set of Two but one was too difficult and the other was recorded in Japan under the title Prelude for Vn & Hapschd. I have given Kuniharu Akiyama's address to Mr. Jackson." He goes on to indirectly refer to his own compositions "Renga" and "Apartment House 1776" which were performed in Boston: "The Boston piece went very well. Seiji was marvelous. Now must wk with Boulez on it. Singers were great." Signed "John". There are minor annotations along the top edge in an unidentified hand and staple holes at top left. Else near fine.</p><p>John Cage's compositions "Renga" and "Apartment House 1776" were performed simultaneously by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Seiji Ozawa on September 29 1976. Boulez performed the works with the New York Philharmonic on November 5th of that year.</p><p>The Japanese avant-garde composer Kuniharu Akiyama 1929-1996 was also a music critic and a poet. He was a founding member of the Jikken Kobo group of avant-garde artists.</p><p>The American avant-garde composer John Cage 1912-1992 was a pioneer in electroacoustic music and the unconventional use of instruments. An artist and music theorist he was Merce Cunningham's lover and influential in the development of modern dance. Henry Cowell and Arnold Schoenberg were both his teachers.</p><p>Henry Cowell's wife Sidney Robertson Cowell 1903-1995 was a pianist and an American ethnomusicologist and collector of folk songs.</p> New York, October 14, 1976.
25089French composer. Rare ALS in French 2pp 8¼" X 10½" n.p. n.y. September 4. Near fine. Long chatty letter with much musical content. In part: "I finished a new collection of songs. It is made up of Two Sonnets of Mallarme that I will show you when I get back if you so desire. Obviously I will be very happy if someone plays my cantata for chorus because it is an important work and I would love very much to hear it." Having died at age twenty-six Cartan's autograph is quite scarce and good music content letters rare. Comes with a TLS in French from what may have been Cartan's agent dated 21 April 1932 just after Cartan's death presenting this Cartan letter to music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. unknown
25039Noted French classical pianist who collaborated with Maurice Ravel and toured extensively. ALS in French 1p 7¼" X 10½" San Francisco CA 1944 May 13. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American pianist and music critic. Fine. On letterhead of "The Clift" hotel Casadesus chats with a friend. In part: "Your letter followed me all the way to California. I accept with great pleasure your charming invitation. I play April 18 in Omaha Nebraska and I don't know yet when I will get to Appleton. Probably the 20th day of the concert." With original matching envelope addressed in Casadesus's hand. A superb vintage example. unknown
1985051102Istanbul: TRT: Türkiye Radyo Televizyon Kurumu. ca. 1985 1985. No Binding. Very Good. Original TRT Turkish Radio Television New Year Celebration pamphlet. Autograph celebration manuscript signed 'Cevad Memduh Altar' and his wife 'Zeynep Altar'. No date ca. 1985. Open size: oblong 185x26 cm. <br/> <br/> TRT: Türkiye Radyo Televizyon Kurumu., [ca. 1985] unknown
25040This noted French composer collaborated with Sergei Diaghilev on many Ballets Russes productions; also a well-known music critic. ALS in French 1p 4 3/4" X 7" n.p. 1930 February 28. Near fine. On letterhead of the "Comedie Francaise" Charpentier notifies American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 of his appointment as director of a music journal. Very uncommon and a lovely vintage example. unknown
41003This American composer favored the classical style but with an American twist; his four operas include "The Pipe of Desire" remembered as the first American composition performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York but his best known work is his "Leaves of Grass" inspired symphonic poem "The Mystic Trumpeter" 1904. ANS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Westwood MA 10 November 1938. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Two faint horizontal folds. On his imprinted personal letterhead Converse pens in his large handsome script a grateful appreciation to an admirer: "Your appreciation of my music gives me great satisfaction and encouragement. Many thanks for your kindness. unknown
183534107United Kingdom: circa 1835. 1835. Good. - 18 words penned in black ink on a fragment of a sheet of paper mounted on a piece of slightly heavier paper 4-3/8 inches high by 4-1/2 inches wide. Signed "T Cooke". There are tiny scraps of gray paper on the verso of the mount where it has been removed from an album. Good. <p>Cooke informs his correspondent that he is away and will be unable to meet with him until later in the week. Though only a fragment of the note paper is present the note itself is complete.<p>Musician Thomas Cooke 1782-1848 was born in Dublin. He was appointed musical director of a Dublin theatre at a young age. At the termination of that engagement he sang in English operas and later after retiring from the stage he acted as director and composer at Drury Lane and Covent Garden. He was noted for his facility both in composition and singing. At an 1820 benefit besides singing he performed solos on nine different instruments. He was also successful as a teacher. United Kingdom: circa [1835]. unknown
196595478New York January 4 1965. 1965. Very good. - Over 40 words penned in blue ink on 4 inch high by 6 inch wide cream paper. In his note apparently addressed to a music publisher the pioneering modern American composer Henry Cowell expresses his concerns that an error was made in numbering his "Hymn and Fuguing #18": "A mistake was made in numbering my duet for two saxophones of which you have the masters". Cowell then asks: "could you please informally scratch out 17 and put in 18 instead" and concludes with his "Hearty Greetings". Signed "Henry Cowell". Folded for mailing with the date of receipt "Jan 6 1965" stamped in red at the top and minor staining from a paper clip to the top left. Very good. <p>The work to which Cowell refers is his "Hymn and Fuguing Tume No. 18 for Soprano Saxophone and Contrabass Saxophone". The error most probably occurred because Hymn an Fuguing Tune No. 17 was deliberately left unnumbered. It was titled "Gravely and Vigorously" for solo cello and was composed in response to President Kennedy's assassination.<p>The American composer Henry Cowell 1897-1965 was strongly influenced by Oriental music as well as Irish and Midwestern folk tunes. Exploring the music of Africa Java and India he revolutionized American music with innovations such as tone clusters and directly plucking the piano's strings. New York, January 4, 1965. unknown
