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1. Richard “Tony” Arnell (Hampstead, 1917 - Bromley, 2009)
Autograph letter signed “Richard Arnell”, dated “Nov. 14/59” by the British composer. Arnell writes to
his correspondent mentioning a reprinting of one of his ballet : “…A piano version of “Punch and the
Child” is being printed at Group 5 for you to send abroad…”. 1 p. In fine condition. Included: autograph note
signed, not dated, where the composer thanks his correspondent “…for the clarinet pieces…” . 1 p. In fine
condition, with autograph address. € 70

2. (Beethoveniana) Jacques-Léopold Heugel (La Rochelle 1815 - Parigi 1883)

Autograph letter signed, dated “Paris, le 7 Mars 1867” to the pianist Antoine-François Marmontel
(1816-1898). The correspondent encloses “Cher Marmontel, faite lire ce 1er Volume Beethoven par un élève
solide…”. 1 p. on letterheaded paper “Le Ménestrel”. In fine condition. € 100

3. (Beethoveniana) Ferdinand Hiller (Frankfurt-am-Main, 1811 - Cologne, 1885)

Quotation signed, dated “Cöln 26.11.1880” by the German composer, conductor and musicologist,
founder of the Cologne Conservatory. Hiller quotes his opera “Die Katakomben” (first performance in
Wiesbaden, 1862) and writes at the end: “In der Erinnerung an alte Tage”. One page (13,5 cm x 21 cm)
untranslated in German, in fine condition. € 150
4. (Beethoveniana) Ferdinand Ries (Bonn, 1784 - Frankfurt-am-Main, 1838)
Autograph letter in English dated “Wednesday” (London, after 1818), by the German composer,
distinguished pianist and member of an illustrious musical family. Ries writes to his publisher asking
him to send him the score of his work: ““Will you be so kind to send me the arranged part of my
sinfonie in C minor (Symphony No. 2 in C minor op. 80: composed in 1814, published in 1818 by
Simrock) by the bearers as soon as possible, as I am to try it this evening in the city with the Band…”.
Ries left Russia to tour across Europe, arriving in London in April 1813. The composer's next eleven
years were spent in England. Johann Peter Salomon, the great friend and patron of Haydn— who had
formerly played with Franz Anton Ries in the court orchestra at Bonn—included Ries regularly in his
Philharmonic concert series, where a review praised his  "romantic wildness". In London too, Ries
established himself as a respected piano teacher in the wealthy districts of the city. In 1815 he became a
member of the Philharmonic Society and in the same year was elected to be one of its directors. Ries
never lost touch with Beethoven and had a role in the London publications of many works of
Beethoven. One page (18,5 cm x 11,5 cm), with light lacking not compromising the text. € 450

5. Gemma Bellincioni (Monza, 1864 - Naples, 1950)

Autograph postcard signed, dated “Brescia 1902” by the renowned Italian soprano, who created the
character of Santuzza in Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. € 50

6. Pierre Bernac (Paris, 1899 – Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, 1979)

Autograph note signed “Pierre Bernac”, undated, by the renowned singer of the French art songs, who
worked in close artistic association with Francis Poulenc. “Pour Lyda – ma très ‘aristocratique’ (Jean Pierre)
amitié - et toute mon admiration pour l’impeccable musicienne.”. 1 p. with traces of tape along the right margin.
€ 70
7. Henri-Montan Berton (Paris, 1767 - ivi, 1844)
Autograph letter signed “H:Berton” dated “7 avril 1820” by the French composer and violinist. Berton
writes to Monsieur Dosseville, a printer in Montmartre, asking him to give the bearer the “55 Planches de
mon opera [le Chevalier] de Sénange [1808]”. One page (18,5 cm x 11,5 cm), in good condition, with some
humidity spots and a tear on the rear upper right corner. € 80

8. Giuseppe Borgatti (Cento, 1871 - Reno di Leggiuno, 1950)

Mario Sammarco (Palermo, 1868 - Milan, 1930)
Autograph signatures on a postcard, depicting one scene of Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, by the two
Italian singer. In fine condition. € 100

9. Adrian Boult (Chester, 1889 - London, 1983)

Playbill of “I Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano” of the Teatro Nuovo in Milan with dedication signed “Adrian
Boult” dated “Milan 15 Jan[ua]ry 1969” by the English conductor, who conducted at the Royal Opera
House and at the BBC Symphony Orchestra for 20 years. One page (19 cm x 26 cm), in fine condition.
€ 100
10. Reginald Smith Brindle (Cuerden, 1917 - Caterham, 2003)
Autograph letter signed “Reg. S. Brindle” dated “Bangor 24. 6. 64” by the British composer and writer.
Brindle writes to his correspondent sending “…another title-page for Creations Epic (1964 ca.) to substitute
the one which arrived spoiled…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 80

11. Fritz Busch (Siegen, 1890 - London, 1951)


Autograph musical quotation signed “F. Busch”, dated “9. Januar 1920” by the German conductor and
music director of the Glyndebourne Opera and later of the Metropolitan Opera. Busch pens 6 bars in
pencil. One page (15,5 cm 9,5 cm), in fine condition. € 150

12. Alessandro Bustini (Rome, 1876 - ivi, 1970)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Aless Bustini” dated “Roma 20 Giugno 1925” by the Italian
composer. Bustini inscribes 3 bars of and Andante molto. One page, in fine condition. € 80
13. Cornelius Cardew (Winchcombe, 1936 - London, 1981)
Rare autograph letter signed “Cornelius Cardew” dated “Dec 10 ’62” by the English experimental music
composer, founder, among the others, of the Scratch Orchestra. Cardew writes to the arranger H.
Swarenski enclosing “…the letter & form sent me by the R.T.F. (not present)”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 150

14. Marguerite Carré (Cabourg, 1880 - Paris, 1947)

Photographic portrait (13,5 cm x 8,5 cm) with an autograph dedication signed and dated “31.X.1931”
by the French soprano, a renowned performer of Giacomo Puccini’s operas. € 70
15. Leon Carvalho (Port Louis, 1825 - Paris, 1897)
Autograph letter signed, dated “8 février 1897” by the French baritone and impresario, director of the
Théâtre Lyrique (1856) and later of the Opéra-Comique (1876). Carvalho writes to the bass-baritone
Jacques Isnardon (1860-1930), about an agreement to perform the role of Duca Carnioli in La
Contessa di Amalf, a four acts opera by Errico Petrella (1813 - 1877). Two pages (12,5 cm x 20 cm), in
fine condition. Envelope included. € 50

16. Robert Casadesus (Paris, 1899 - ivi, 1972)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Robert Casadesus”, dated “Oct. 1970” by the French pianist and
composer, most prominent member of a famous musical family. Casadesus pens 6 bars of his song Le
Petit Mari. One page (21,5 cm 28 cm), in fine condition. € 80

17. (Casals) George Georgescu (Sulina, 1887 - Bucarest, 1964)

Autograph dedication signed “George Georgesco”, dated “Mai 1931” by the Romanian conductor. This
sheet comes from the personal album of the Catalan violinist Joaquin Mestres, member of the
Orchestre Pau Casals. 1 p. in fine condition. € 80
18. (Casals) Louis Hasselmans (Paris, 1878 - Puerto Rico, 1957)
Autograph dedication signed “Hasselmans”, dated “1933” by the French conductor. This sheet comes
from the personal album of the Catalan violinist Joaquin Mestres, member of the Orchestre Pau Casals.
1 p. In fine condition. € 50

19. Alfredo Casella (Turin, 1883 - Rome, 1947)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Casella”, dated “Praha, 11/XI/1937 XVI” by the Italian
composer, pianist and conductor. Casella pens two bars of a composition. One page (14.5 cm 10.5 cm)
on postcard, in fine condition. € 80

20. Roger de Cahuzac, Marquess of Caux (Caux-et-Sauzens 1825- Paris 1889)

Autograph letter signed “M. de Caux” , dated “St. Petersburg, Samedi”, by Henri de Roger de Cahuzac,
Marquis of Caux (1825-1889), husband of the renowned opera singer. The Marquis writes to a Maestro
presumably regarding a staging concerning his wife : “Avant de pouvoir formuler aucune opinion sur les
propositions que vous m’avez transmises, permettez moi de vous demander quelques renseignements qu’il m’importe
d’avoir. Je désirais savoir quel est le Théâtre qui demande le concours de Me. Adelina Patti, par quel impresario il est
exploité, si c’est une entreprise particulière ou si l’Etat y est pour quelque chose…”. 1 p. ¼. In fine condition. € 100

21. Gustave Charpentier (Dieuze, 1860 - Paris, 1956)

Autograph letter signed “G. Charpentier” dated “14 Janvier 97” by the French composer, best known for
his opera Louise (1900). Charpentier writes to an impresario about the negotiations with singers for an
opera, in part:“J’ai attendu pour vous répondre de savoir le résultat des négociation engagées pour Mr. Gabriel Marie
(conductor, 1852-1928), votre éminent chef, avec Mr. Tarquini d’Or (actor, 1882-1949). Pour le ténor, il faudra
s’en tenir à Gilbert qui sera suffisant, surtout si on le fait travailler – sans doute ce n’est pas le genre de voix que j’ai
rêvée, mais puisqu’il n’y en a pas d’autres!…”. Three pages (11,5 cm x 17 cm), in good condition, with some
diffused tears and signs of restoration on the rear. € 100

22. Albert Coates (Saint-Petersburg, 1882 - Le Cap, 1953)

Autograph album sheet signed “Albert Coates” dated “Barcelona 1925” by the English conductor. This
sheet comes from the personal album of the Catalan violinist Joaquin Mestres, member of the
Orchestre Pau Casals. 1 p. In fine condition. € 70

23. Eric Coates (Hucknail, 1886 - Chichester, 1957)

Typed letter signed “Eric Coates” , dated “January 1st 1938” by the English composer of light music.
Coates writes to the percussionist F. H. Wheelhouse, assuring that if he “…ever take on an orchestra of my
own I will certainly get into touch with you”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 70
24. Alonso Cor de Las (Murcia, 1856 - Milan, 1933)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Alonso Cor de Las” dated “Milano, 19/IV 1923” by the Spanish
pianist, pupil of Anton Rubinstein. Cor de Las pens 1 bar of a Grave - sostenuto. One page (17 cm x 12
cm), in fine condition. € 80

25. Alessandro Costa (Rome, 1857 - Rieti, 1953)


Autograph musical quotation signed “A Costa” by the Italian composer, pupil of Eugenio Terziani at
the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome and among the founders of Bach Society in 1903. Costa pens 2
bars with text: “Cara ecco”. One page (17 cm x 6.5 cm), in fine condition. € 50
26. Jean-Baptiste Philémon de Cuvillon (Dunkerque, 1809 - Fontainebleau, 1900)
Autograph letter signed “Cuvillon”, dated “Paris 25 Janvier 1843” by the French violinist. Cuvillon, a
friend of Mendelssohn writes to Minister of the Interior, giving some autobiographical notes to be
taken in consideration for a vacancy as violin professor “…J’ai remporté en 1826, le premier prix de violon au
Conservatoire, et depuis cette époque, je n’ai cessé de suppléer Monsieur Habeneck, mon maître, lorsqu’il ne pouvait tenir
sa classe (…) je travaillai la composition avec Monsieur Reicha et je continuai par des études graves à approfondir
l’esthétique de mon art afin d’acquerir une autorité que mon âge n’aurait pu me donner et de transmettre les saines
traditions de la belle école de Viotti et des Baillot…”. Very interesting autobiographical text. 2 pp. ½. In fine
condition. € 150
27. Marcel Delannoy (La Ferté-Alais, 1898 - Nantes, 1962)
Autograph document by the French composer and critic, author of operas, ballets, orchestral works
and film scores. Delannoy provides information on his activity and music works for an article to be
written about him. The composer mentions his works ‘Rigaudon’, ‘Clef des Songes’, ‘Bourrée’,
’L’éventail de Jeanne’, ‘Poirier de Misère’, ‘Quatre Regrets de Joachim du Bellay’. Among the notes,
corrections and rewritings Delannoy inscribes a few musical bars. Four pages (13,5 cm x 21 cm), in fine
condition. € 80

28. Victor Desarzens (Château-d’Oex, 1908 - Villette, 1986)

Autograph letter signed “V. Desarzens” dated “17 Avril 1960” by the Swiss conductor. Desarzens writes
to the architect Henri-Robert Von der Mühll (1898-1980) : “…Je, et, nous ne savons pas si nous … Peu
importe : nous aurons “noté” ce qu’il nous semblait nécessaire, simplement nécessaire, de noter- Cela me parait essentiel. Je
te laisse musicalement les 4 mains.”. 1 p. In fine condition. Envelope with autograph address included. € 50
29. Hermann Wilhelm Draber (Nieder-Leppersdorf, 1878 - Winterthur, 1942)
Typed letter signed “H. W. Draber” dated “Zurich le 6 Mai 1922” by the Slesian musicologist, music critic
and composer, who studied with Busoni in Weimar and was also his assistant for a certain time. As
General secretary of the Festivals Internationaux à Zurich, Draber writes to the director of La Scala in
Milan [Angelo Scandiani] inviting him to the concerts organized by the Comité in the month of May :
“…Le Comité serait très heureux de votre visite et tiendrait à votre disposition tous les billets que vous voudriez désirer à
titre de cartes d’honneur…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 70

30. (Duparc) Edouard Colonne (Bordeaux, 1838 – Paris, 1910)

Fine autograph letter signed “Paris, le 9 Aout 1875”. To the composer Henry Duparc (1848-1933).
Colonne sends his thanks to the composer for some scores he sent to him and for an article he wrote
on la Gazette (musicale). 1 p., in fine condition. env. included. € 50

31. Samuel Dushkin (Suwalki, 1891 - New York, 1976)

Autograph signature dated “16 Nov. 1933” by the American violinist. This sheet comes from the
personal album of the Catalan violinist Joaquin Mestres, member of the Orchestre Pau Casals. 1 p. In
fine condition. € 50
32. Gottfried von Einem (Bern, 1918 - Maissau, 1996)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Gottfied v. Einem”, dated “Wien, 17.5.69” by the Austrian
composer. Von Einem pens 5 bars of the Allegro n.2 music drama Der Zerrissene after Johann Nestroy
(1801-1862). One page (21 cm x 15 cm), in fine condition. € 120

33. Gottfried von Einem (Bern, 1918 - Maissau, 1996)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Gottfied v. Einem”, dated “6. III. 71” by the Austrian composer.
Von Einem pens 3 bars of a Violin Konzert, as a souvenir for Mr. Metz. One page (21 cm x 29.5 cm), in
fine condition. € 120
34. Franco Evangelisti (Rome, 1926 - ib., 1980)
Autograph letter signed, dated “Berlin 15-11-1966” by the Italian composer. Evangelisti just moved to
Berlin and sends his correspondent his new address ; he asks for information about his “Die
Schachtel” (1962-63). 1 p. In fine condition. € 40

35. Leo Fall (Olomouc, 1873 - Vienna, 1925)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Leo Fall”, dated “Wien, am 2. Juni 1908”, by the Austrian
composer of operettas. Fall pens 7 bars of Marsch, ben marcato, adding his best wishes. One page (14 cm
x 9.5 cm) on a postcard, in fine condition. € 100

36. Marius Flothuis (Amsterdam, 1914 - ib. 2001)

Autograph letter signed “Marius Flothuis”, dated “Le 24 Août 1980” by the Dutch composer and
musicologist. Flothuis answers a gentleman, thanking him for his admiration but denying to offer him
any manuscripts, as he probably asked in his letter. 1 p. in fine condition. Envelope with autograph
address included. € 90
37. (Fournier) Alfred Cortot (Nyon, 1877 - Lausanne, 1962)
Autograph dedication, undated [1945] “à Madame Lydia Pierre Fournier” . Under Cortot dedication, two
lines in blue ink signed by Friedrich Gulda (1930 - 2000), who inscribes a second dedication to Madame
Fournier. Undated [1958]. € 140
38. (Fournier) Alfred Cortot (Nyon, 1877 - Lausanne, 1962)
Autograph letter signed “Alfred Cortot”, dated “26. IX. 58” by the French pianist, founder of the École
normale de musique of Paris. Cortot addresses a tender letter to the Fournier family, complimenting
the son of Pierre Fournier, Jean-Pierre (b. 1937, pianiste) : “…le zèle et les progrès de Jean.Pierre m’étaient un
témoignage suffisant de sa confiance musicale…”. Cortot also mentions a “Concerto of Brahms” which he
wanted to play in Montreux. 2 pp. € 220
39. (Fournier) Solomon Cutner (London, 1902 - ib., 1988)
Autograph dedication signed “Solomon”, not dated [1954], by the British pianist. Solomon inscribes a
dedication in the Album amicorum of Lydia Fournier, wife of the cellist Pierre Fournier (1906-1986). 1 p.
In fine condition. € 50

40. (Fournier) Walter Gieseking (Lyon, 1895 - London, 1956)

Autograph letter signed “Walter Gieseking”, dated “30.8.53”, and a specimen of dried mountain flowers
applied with tape on an album sheet, with a note in the hand of Lyda Fournier “Promenade en Engadin
1951”. The French-born pianist was the son of a German doctor and lepidopterist, and himself had a
collection of butterflies and moths. In this letter, which sounds as a dedication, Gieseking inscribes
some tender words for the Fournier’s family : “…Je regrette d’être incapable de mentir (dans ce cas particulier, au
moins) puisque c’est vraiment un très grand plaisir de rencontrer les chers amis Fournier – …”. 1 p. In fine
condition. € 180
41. (Fournier) Wilhelm Kempff (Jüterbog, 1895 - Positano, 1991)
Typed letter signed “Wilhelm Kempff ” dated “den 27.4.59” by the renown German pianist and
composer. Kempff writes to the young pianist Pierre Fournier (1937-, known under his stage as Jean
Fonda), son of the cellist Pierre : “…Ich kann Dir leider erst heute auf Deinen Brief antworten.
Natürlich ist es möglich, dass Du in dem von meinem Architekten zur Verfügung gestellten Haus
Wohnung nimmst während des Kurses. Ich kann nur nicht garantieren, dass Du ein eigenes Zimmer
bekommst, aber ich denke, es wird Dir ja nichts ausmachen, wenn noch einer Deiner jungen Kollegen
dieselben balsamischen Düfte mit Dir einatmet. Vielleicht sehen wir uns am 11…” . 1 p. In fine
condition. Envelope included. € 150

42. (Fournier) Bernard Lefort (Paris, 1922 - ib., 1999)

Autograph dedication signed “Bernard”, dated “Montreux le 12/8/56” by the French lyric baritone.
Lefort inscribes a dedication on Lyda Fournier’s Album amicorum : “Lida, tu es la seule Lida et c’est pour
cela que je t’aime, aujourd’hui que nous sommes loin de la cité si peu faite pour nous. Rien ne pouvait plus favoriser notre
affection que ce pays de rêve…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 50
43. (Fournier) Jacques Leguerney (Le Havre, 1906 - Paris, 1997)
Autograph dedication signed “Jacques”, dated “Le 16 Septembre 1952” by the French composer.
Leguerney inscribes a dedication on the Album amicorum of Lydia Fournier, wife of the cellist Pierre
Fournier (1906-1986). 1 p. In fine condition. € 50

44. (Fournier) Ferdinand Leitner (Berlin, 1912 - Zurich, 1996)

Autograph dedication signed “Ferdinand Leitner” dated “18 Avril 1953” by the German conductor.
Letiner inscribes a dedication on the Album amicorum of Lydia Fournier, wife of the cellist Pierre
Fournier (1906-1986). 1 p. In fine condition. € 50
45. (Fournier) Paul Loyonnet (Paris, 1889 - Montréal, 1988)
Autograph dedication signed “Loyonnet”, dated “1945” by the French pianist and pedagogue. Loyonnet
inscribes a dedication on the Album amicorum of Lydia Fournier, wife of the cellist Pierre Fournier
(1906-1986). 1 p. In fine condition. € 50

46. (Fournier) Igor Markevitch (Kiev, 1912 - Antibes 1983)

Autograph dedication signed “Igor” dated “31 Mai 1955” by the Ukranian composer. Markevitch
inscribes a dedication on the Album amicorum of Lydia Fournier, wife of the cellist Pierre Fournier
(1906-1986). 1 p. In fine condition. € 50

47. (Fournier) Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Jarotischin, 1915 - Schruns, 2006)

Autograph dedication signed, dated “31. III. 56.” by the German-born Austro-British soprano.
Schwarkopf inscribes a dedication in the Album amicorum of Lydia Fournier, wife of the cellist Pierre
Fournier (1906-1986). 1 p. In fine condition. € 80
48. (Fournier) Gérard Souzay (Angers, 1918 - Antibes, 2004)
Autograph dedication signed “Gérard Souzay”, not dated [1954], by the French bariton. Souzay inscribes
a dedication in the Album amicorum of Lydia Fournier, wife of the cellist Pierre Fournier (1906-1986). 1
p. In fine condition. € 50

49. (Fournier) Joseph Szigeti (Budapest, 1892 - Luzern, 1973)

Autograph letter signed, not dated [postmarked on the envelope “Chailly 14.VII.1961”], by the
Hungarian American violinist. Szigeti writes to Jean-Pierre Fonda (a.k.a. Jean-Pierre Fournier, son of
the cellist Pierre), at that time pupil of the pianist Géza And-a (1921-1976) : “…Tu pourras à l’occasion
dire à Géza qu’il existe encore un autre Brahms…” [referring to his recording]. 1 p. on letterhead of the De
Vere Hotel in London. In fine condition. Envelope included. € 140
50. Hans Gál (Brunn am Gebirge, 1890 - Edinburgh, 1987)
Typed letter signed “Hans Gal”, dated “21st January 1967”, by the Austrian-British composer. Gál writes
to Ms. Carla Hinrichsen, widow of the German music publisher Henri Hinrichsen (1868-1942,
partner in Peters edition since 1894). Gál sends a brief note to the lady, confirming their meeting. 1 p.
with letterhead. In fine condition. € 30

51. Eugène Gautier (Paris, 1822 - ib., 1878)

Autograph letter signed “Eugène Gautier” , dated “Juillet 1868” by the French violinist and composer,
teacher of History of Music at the Conservatoire de Paris from 1872. Gautier addresses a gentleman,
recommending his friend poet Edgard de Meilhan “…c’est un ami à moi et comme vous le verrez un artiste
tout à fait remarquable…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 50

52. (Godard) Magdeleine Godard (1860-1900)

Four autograph letters signed by the sister of the French violinist and composer. All the letters are
dated in Paris in 1899 and relate to artistic matters touching on the work of Benjamin Godard
(1849-1895). For a total of 9 pp. in-8 or in-12. In fine condition. € 120

53. Alexander Gretschaninow (Moscow, 1864 - New York, 1956)


Autograph musical quotation signed “A. Gretchaninoft”, dated “New-York 1944”, by the Russian
composer. Gretschaninow pens 5 bars of an Allegro for cello. One page (16 cm x 7,5 cm) on
pentagrammed paper, in fine condition. € 200
54. Antonio Guarnieri (Venice, 1880 - Milan, 1952) Cello
Autograph musical quotation signed “A. Guarnieri” dated “Palermo. 9. Dicembre 1930” by the Italian
conductor, cellist and composer. Guarnieri inscribes 2 bars from the 1st act of the composition Hamele.
One page, in fine condition. € 90

55. Joseph Haas (Maihingen, 1879 - Munich, 1960)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Jospeh Haas”, dated “X. Juni 23” by the German composer and
music teacher. Haas pens 20 bars of his Hausmärcher op. 53, dedicating to Mr. Zesewitz. One
pentagrammed page (18 cm x 11 cm), in fine condition. € 120
56. Reynaldo Hahn (Caracas, 1874 - Paris, 1947)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Reynaldo Hahn”, dated “1931” by the Venezuelan born French
composer, conductor and critic, known for his love story and artistic collaboration with Marcel Proust.
Hahn quotes the aria Nous avons fait un beau voyage from his operetta Ciboulette (1923). One page (18 cm x
12.5 cm), in fine condition. € 250

57. Robert Heger (Strasbourg, 1886 - Munich, 1978)

Autograph dedication signed in pencil “Robert Heger” on the programme of a concert he conducted on
the 3rd of April 1933 in Klagenfurt. “Zum Andenken an mein erstes Konzert in Klagenfurt”. 1 p. In fine
condition. € 80
58. Josef Hellmesberger Jr. (Vienna, 1855 - ivi, 1907)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Josef Hellmesberger”, by the Austrian composer, violinist and
conductor, son of the violinist Josef Hellmesberger Sr. He quotes 11 bars of his operetta Das
Veilchenmädel (1904). One page (14 cm x 9.5 cm) on pencil pentagrammed paper, in fine condition.
€ 150

59. Karl Höller (Bamberg, 1907 - Hausham, 1987)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Karl Höller” dated “12. III. 1963” by the German composer of
late Romantic tradition. Höller pens 1 bar of composition. One page (14,5 cm x 10,5 cm), in fine
condition. € 100
60. Josef Hofmann (Kraków, 1876 - Los Angeles, 1957)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Josef Hofmann”, dated “Philadelphia 1931” by the Polish American
pianist. Hofmann pens 1 bar of a composition. One page (13 cm x 10 cm), in fine condition. € 120

61. Josef Hofmann (Krakow, 1876 - Los Angeles, 1957)

Autograph signature on an album sheet dated “[London] 1921” by the Polish American composer and
pianist. 1 p. In fine condition. € 50

62. Bronislaw Huberman (Czestochowa, 1882 - Corsier-sur-Vevey, 1947)

Autograph signature on an album sheet dated “15 XII 27” by the Polish violinist. 1 p. In fine condition.
€ 30
63. Emile Jaques-Dalcroze (Vienna, 1865 - Geneva, 1950)

Beautiful autograph music quotation signed “Jaques Dalcroze”, dated “Dresden Hellerau, 5 Mai 1910” by
the Swiss composer and music educator, who developed Dalcroze Eurythmics. Jaques-Dalcroze pens
the complete 21 bars of his vocal piece “In die Erde streue wieder ich die Saat”. One page (21.5 cm x 26
cm), in fine condition. € 250

64. Emile Jaques-Dalcroze (Vienna, 1865 - Geneva, 1950)

Autograph letter signed “E Jaques Dalcroze” dated “44 Terrassière Genève, le 24/1/41” by the Swiss
composer and pedagogue. He apologizes for answering his goddaughter Isabelle (Schlemmer) so late, as
he says to be : “…un bien vilain parrain…”, but his rheumatism makes him suffer terribly and, in
addition, his wife is very sick : “…Je vous ai si peu vue, hélas, et ma vie est si occupée que je n’ai pas trouvé
l’occasion de vous rencontrer… j’espère que vous profiterez de votre séjour à Genève pour venir assister à mes cours ; nous
causerons !! Téléphonez à mon Secrétariat pour qu’il vous indique des heures au choix – Je vous invite à venir quand vous
voudrez aux cours d’enfants, qui sont vraiment intéressants…”. 2 pp. in-12. Traces of tape on the verso. € 180

65. Joseph Kashmann (Mali Lošinj, 1850 - Rome, 1925)

Autograph quotation signed “G. Kaschmann” dated "Napoli 31.3.1916" by the Austrian naturalized
Italian lyric baritone, the first to play the role of Cristoforo Colombo in the opera by the same name by
composer Alberto Franchetti (1860-1942): "Il canto è il migliore interprete dei nostri sentimenti" [Singing is the
best way of expressing our feelings]. One page (30 cm x 22 cm), in fine condition. € 50
66. Wilhelm Kienzl (Waizenkirchen, 1857 - Vienna, 1941)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Dr. Wilh. Kienzl”, dated “Bad Aussie, 18. Juli 1923” by the Austrian
composer. Kienzl pens 8 bars of his opera Der Evangelimann (premiered at the Neues Königliches Opernhaus
of Berlin on 4 May 1895) with text “Selig sind, die Verfolgung leiden”. One page (11 cm x 14 cm), in fine
condition. € 120

67. August Klughardt (Köthen, 1847 - Roßlau, 1902)


Autograph musical quotation signed “August Klughardt” and dated “Dessau, 6 März 1887” by the
German composer and conductor. Klughardt pens 11 bars from his “Symphonie D-Dur 1. Satz”. One
page (27 cm x 12 cm) , in fine condition. € 80
68. Clemens Krauss (Vienna, 1893 - Mexico City, 1953)
Autograph signature on a postcard, dated by the postmark “6. VIII 49” by the Austrian conductor and
opera impresario. 1 p. In fine condition. € 50

69. Fritz Kreisler (Vienna, 1875 - New York, 1962)

Autograph dedication signed on an album sheet, dated “[London] 1921”, by the Austrian violinist and
composer : “With the kind regards of Fritz Kreisler”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 120

70. Edmund Kretschmer (Ostritz, 1830 - Dresden, 1908)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Edmund Kretschmer”, dated “Dresden 1894” by the German
composer. Kretschmer pens 3 bars from the Maestoso “Krönungsmarsch” from the opera “Die
Folkunger” (1874). On the backside: printed copy of Kretschmer piano and voice “Frühlingslied” op. 3.
One page (11,5 cm x 15 cm), in good condition with some tape traces on the backside. € 90

71. Jan Kubelik (Prague, 1880 - ib., 1940)

Autograph signature on an album sheet, dated “6 X 1921” by the Czech violinist and composer. 1 p. In
fine condition. € 50

72. Frederic Lamond (Glasgow, 1868 - Stirling, 1948)

Autograph signature on a pink album sheet dated “19 Sept. 1930”, by the Scottish pianist and composer,
pupil of Franz Liszt. 1 p. In fine condition. € 30

73. Serge Lancen (Paris, 1922 - ib., 2005)

Two autograph letter signed, dated respectively “7. 1. 63” and “24th IV 67” by the French pianist and
composer. A. “7. 1. 63”. L. sends back a document to a gentleman “…que l’on me demande de retourner
revêtue de toutes les signatures…”. 1 p. In fine condition. B. “24th IV 67”. L. writes to Carla (Hinrichsen)
talking about their future meeting. 1 p. ¼. In fine condition. € 80
74. Raoul Laparra (Bordeaux, 1876 - Boulogne-Billancourt, 1943)
Autograph letter signed “Raoul Laparra” dated “Livourne 4 avril 1903” by the French composer,
mostly known as a representative of the French mouvement of hispanisme. Laparra writes to a
Monsieur saying that he may forward two letters for him. Laparra will win the Grand Prix de Rome in
November for music composition with his Ulysse. One page (11,5 cm x 17,5 cm), in fine condition.
€ 80

75. Xavier Leroux (Velletri, 1863 - Paris, 1919)

Autograph letter signed “X. Leroux”, undated, by the French composer, pupil of Jules Massenet and
teacher at the Paris Conservatory. Leroux writes to a singer, in part: “Je rentrerai à Paris le 10 et à partir
de cette date je vous demande d’urgence de me réserver le temps nécessaire pour répéter avec moi et
vos camarades, les rôles que vous devez interpreter à Lisbonne au San Carlo. Soyez prêt musicalement
pour cette date je vous en prie”. One page (13,5 cm x 19 cm), on letterhead “Le Grand Hôtel de Lyon”,
in fine condition. € 40

76. Paul Lincke (Berlin, 1866 - Clausthal-Zellerfeld, 1946)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Paul Lance” and dated “B. d. 28.10.36” by the German composer
and conductor, considered the father of Berlin operetta. Lincke pens 2 bars of the song “Das
Glühwürmchen [the Glowing worm]” from the operetta Lysistrata (Berlin, 1902). One page (21,5 cm x
28,5 cm) , in fine condition. € 100
77. (Liszt) Francesco Bajardi (Isnello, 1867 - Rome, 1934)
Autograph musical quotation signed “F Bajardi” dated “Rome 20-6-27” by the Italian pianist. Bajardi
inscribes 1 bar of a composition. One page, in fine condition. € 150

78. (Liszt) Alexander Dreyschock (Zaky, 1818 - Venice, 1869)

Autograph letter signed, dated “Wien 29 december 1845” by the Czech pianist and composer, great
performer of Chopin, rival of Liszt and professor at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. Dreyschock
writes to a gentleman about musical matters. One page (20,5 cm x 22 cm) glued on cardboard, in fine
condition. € 120
79. Alan Lomax (Austin, 1915 - Safety Harbor, 2002)
Two typed letters signed, first “Alan” then “Alan Lomax” in blue ink, dated both “June 11 1958” by the
American ethnomusicologist, known for his field recordings of folk music. After many years working
on field recordings in Alto Adige, Sardinia, Sicily and other Italian regions Lomax writes to his
colleagues proposing the publication of some of their recordings. Accordingly, he summarizes their
proposals. 2 pp. With autograph corrections. In fine condition. € 180

80. Herbert Lumby (Birmingham, 1906 - 1987)

Autograph letter signed on postcard “Herbert Lumby”, dated “28th Aug./68”. To Ms. Carla Hinrichsen,
thanking her for their meeting and waiting : “…a letter from you as promised & details of compositions left…”.
In 1960, Lumby published with Hinrichsen “The Hinrichsen Violin Class Tutor Book” in two volumes. 1 p.
⅓ on letterheaded paper. In fine condition. € 50

81. (Mahler) Victor Ernst Nessler (Baldenheim, 1841 - Strasbourg, 1890)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Victor E. Nessler” by the Alsatian composer. Nessler dedicates 3
bars of his opera Der Trompeter von Säckingen who inspired Mahler First Symphony to Josef Häfliger.
One page (18,5 cm x 8,5 cm), in fine condition, with some light foxings. € 240

82. Francesco Marconi (Roma 1855 - ivi, 1916)

Autograph letter signed, dated “26.8.1883” by the Italian tenor, who sang the title role in the first
North-American production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello (New York City, 1888). Marconi was in Saint
Petersburg (Russia) and writes to his friend Fazio Giunti: “Così ti prego di compatirmi ma non posso
occuparmi ora del ritratto e della mia biografa avendo un da fare straordinario un po’ con gli amici e
agenti e conoscenti (…). Sabato sarà l’altra serata di Puritani perché la Repetto si trova meglio…”. Two
pages (10,2 cm x 15,5 cm), in fine condition. € 90
83. Henri Marteau (Reims, 1874 - Lichtenberg, 1934)
utograph letter signed “Henri Marteau violoniste” dated “Reims le 19 Septembre 92” by the French
violinist and composer. Marteau writes to the president of the “Société Nouvelle de Musique de
Chambre”, in part:“je suis enchanté d’avoir le plaisir de jouer à Lausanne au concert que donne votre
belle societé le 28 octobre. Veuillez être assez aimables pour m’écrire les renseignements au sujet des
morceaux que vous désirez que j’exécute”. Two pages (12 cm x 19 cm), in fine condition. € 50

84. Jules Massenet (Montaud, 1842 - Paris, 1912)


Autograph musical quotation signed “J. Massenet” by the French composer, best known for his operas.
Massenet pens the 6 bars of his opera Le Roi de Lahore (Paris, 1877). Dated on the back in a different
hand “19 Avril [1891] Bruxelles”. One page (26 cm x 17 cm), in fine condition, with two cut corners.
€ 280
85. Émile Mathieu (Lille, 1844 - Ghent, 1932)
Autograph musical quotation signed “Emile Mathieu” dated “Gand. Janvier 1910” by the Belgian
composer and conductor, on the podium of the Théâtre du Châtelet orchestra in Paris from 1873 to
1875. Mathieu inscribes 9 bars for voice and piano of an Andantino dolce from the 2nd Act of the
opera Richilde [1887], with text: “Les larmes à l’enfant! Au matin la rosée, qu’un rayon du soleil levant
au calice des fleurs a bientôt épuisée…!”. One page (30 cm x 22 cm), in fine condition. € 100

86. Carl Millöcker (Vienna, 1842 - Baden bei Wien, 1899)


Autograph musical quotation signed “C Millöcker”, dated “Wien im October 1895” by the Austrian
composer of operettas and conductor. Millöcker pens 8 bars of his operetta Das verwunschene Schloss
(Wien, 1878). One page (11 cm x 9 cm) , in fine condition. € 150
87. Marie Caroline Miolan-Carvalho (Marseille, 1827 - Dieppe, 1895)
Long autograph letter signed, dated “mercredi 28 mars trois heures” by the French soprano, wife of the
impresario Leon Carvalho and first performer of the role of Marguerite in Charles Gounod’s Faust.
Marie Caroline writes to a friend, thanking her for the welcome she received during her stay. Six pages
(9,5 cm x 15,5 cm), in fine condition, with some traces of tape. Envelope included. € 100

88. Benno Moiseiwitsch (Odessa, 1890 - London, 1963)

Autograph signature, not dated [London, c. 1925] by the Russian Ukranian born British pianist. 1 p. In
fine condition. € 30
89. (Music Publishing) Johann Anton André (Offenbach am Main, 1775 - ib., 1842)
Beautiful autograph letter signed, dated “Offenbach a/m d. 12 Februar 1839” by the German composer
and music publisher, pioneer of lithography and son of the composer Johann André (1741-1799).
André explains to Sebastian Ludwig Friedel (1768-1857) why he couldn’t see his sister in Frankfurt; he
thanks him for what he has done for the performance of his works, and then he hopes he will be
interested in publishing them, and to circulate in particular his Mass for double choir for eight voices in
Berlin. Friedel was a German cellist and baryton. As member of a musical family, he received his
general musical education from  Hofmusikus  Simon. His first position was as a court musician in
Mannheim, where he studied the cello with Peter Ritter. Friedl was equally respected as a baryton
player, and following a performance at Schwetzingen was given by Prince Carl Theodore of Mannheim
an inlaid and bejewelled instrument made by Joachim Tielke. In 1793, on returning from a concert tour
in the Netherlands, he performed at Frankfurt for an audience which included Friedrich Wilhelm II,
who then engaged him for the Royal Chapel in Berlin. He subsequently studied the cello with Jean-
Louis Duport, to whom he dedicated his three cello sonatas op.1 (Offenbach, 1798). 1 p. In fine
condition. € 450
90. (Music Publishing) Johann Anton André (Offenbach am Main, 1775 - ib., 1842)
Autograph letter signed, dated “Offenbach a/m d. 21 October 1808” by the German composer and music
publisher, pioneer of lithography and son of the composer Johann André (1741-1799). André writes to
Friedrich Schlichtegroll (1765-1822), director of the Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences in Munich,
on matters concerning a manual of lithography he is preparing with Franz Joseph Knecht. 1 p. In fine
condition. € 350

91. (Music Publishing) Wilhelm Volkmann (Leipzig 1837 - ib., 1896)

Two fine autograph letters signed “Breitkopf Härtel”, dated, “Leipzig, il 28 Dic. 1899” and “Leipzig, il 12
Nov. 1896” by the German bookseller and music publisher, affiliated to B&H since 1896. To the Italian
composer Giovanni Tebaldini (1864-1952) around publishing matters. The publisher kindly asks to take
care of the German professor and musicologist Hermann Kretzchmar (1848-1924) who will be
traveling in Italy and will be visiting Tebaldini in Padova : “…Le saremmo obligatissimi di sostenere in ogni
modo questo signore ed amico che merita la più grande fiducia, nel momento dove vuole rendersi familiare coi tesori dei di
Lei biblioteche ed archivi…”. Furthermore, the publisher asks about a music collection Tebaldini was
working on : “…Noi profitiamo dell’occasione per domandarla come va l’uscita della collezione di Musica veneziana
che Ella si è proposta. Tempo fa che siamo veniti a patti colla Ditta Tedeschi, obbligandoci alla compra di un numero
considerevole di copie, per fino di avere il deposito esclusivo della collezione fuori d’Italia. Restiamo un poco maravigliati di
vedere che questa pubblicazione della quale abbiamo dopo lungo fatto l’annunzio nei nostri cataloghi, ancora no comincia
a far la sua apparizione…”. A total of 6 pp. In fine condition. € 240
92. (Music Publishing) Antoine de Choudens (Paris, 1825 - ib., 1888)
Autograph letter signed “Choudens, Editeur Rue St. Honoré 265”, dated “Paris le 8 Septembre 1857” by the
French music publisher, first publisher of Bizet and Berlioz. Choudens writes to Francesco Regli
(1802-1866) “proprietario del giornale Il Pirata” : “…Ayant le désir de publier divers ouvrages dramatiques de M.
[Felice] Romani (1788-1865) je viens vous prier de lui offrir en mon nom pour chaque libretto tels que Il Pirata,
Norma, Beatrice di Tenda, Elisir d’amore, I capuleti, Parisina, Sonnambula, La sraniera, etc ; une somme de deux cents
francs. A l’exemple de mes confrères qui n’ont pas même indiqué sur leurs éditions le nom de l’illustre poète, je pourrai
publier les libretto indiqués plus haut. Mais par principe je ne veux faire paraitre d’ouvrages avant d’avoir offert un
dédommagement a l’auteur…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 120

93. (Music Publishing) Achille Lemoine (Paris 1813 - Sevres 1895)

Autograph letter signed dated “Paris 1 Août 1885” by the French composer and music publisher.
Lemoine writes to the music publisher in Turin Giudici & Strada concerning an exchange proposal :
“…On nous a parlé des oeuvres d’un auteur que vous publiez - G.[iuseppe] Capitani (1843-1892) - Seriez vous
disposé à nous échanger un exempl.[aire] des ouvrages de cet auteur contre un eexempl.[aire] des publications de Ketten,
Thomé, David - compositeurs dont les oeuvres se vendent en Italie – …”. 1 p. on letterheaded paper “Henry
Lemoine”. In fine condition. Included : autograph letter signed, dated “6 Juin 1864” by a secretary’s
hand, addressed to the music publisher Giudici & Strada in Turin, concerning the sale of the royalties
of Adolf Gutmann’s (1819-1882, German composer) “au bord du ruisseau”, Op. 17. 2 pp. In fine
condition. € 150
94. (Music Publishing) Henry-Félicien Lemoine (Paris 1848 - 1924)
Autograph letters signed, dated “Paris 19.10.1882” by the music publisher, son of Achille Lemoine
(1813-1895). Henry-Félicien writes to the music publisher in Turin Giudici & Strada (founded in
Turin from 1859 to 1893 by G.B. Giudici and A. Strada, whose archive is now preserved at the
Conservatorio of Piacenza) about some publications of works by Henry Ketten (1848-1883). 1 p. on
letterheaded paper “Henry Lemoine”. In fine condition. € 120

95. (Music Publihing) Jacques Durand (Paris, 1865 - Avon, 1928)

Autograph note on business card as “President Honorarie” of the “Féderation Nationale du Commerce et de
l’Industrie de la Musique et de la Chambre Syndicale des Editeurs de Musique” by the French music publisher
and composer. In fine condition. € 40

96. (Music Publishing) Jacques-Léopold Heugel (1815-1883)

Autograph letter signed “Paris, 29 Mars 1846” by the founder of the homonymous music publishing
house. Heugel writes to the composer Edmond Audran (1842-1901), saying he has put on the
programme the violinist “Herman” : “…qui donne un délicieux concert auquel nous aurons beaucoup d’amis…” ;
he then lists a few compositions he will bring to him on their next meeting. 2 pp. on letterheaded paper
“Le Ménestrel”. € 80
97. (Music Publishing) Jacques-Léopold Heugel (1815-1883)
Autograph letter signed “Paris le 1 Aout 1872” by the founder of the homonymous music publishing
house. Heugel writes to Eugène Guinot (1805-1861), journalist and writer, asking him if he could
write back to Madame Sabatier (Apollonie Sabatier, 1822-1890) with information : “…de son prochain
concert dans votre feuilletton de dimanche?…”. 1 p. on letterheaded paper “Le Ménestrel”. In fine condition.
€ 60
98. (Music Publishing) Jacques-Léopold Heugel (1815-1883)
Autograph letter signed “Paris, le 8 Mars 1862” by the founder of the homonymous music publishing
house. Heugel writes to Francesco Lucca (1802-1872, music publisher in Milan) about the “Pensées
musicales” (op. 75, 1862) by Sigismund Thalberg (1812-1871) “…dont nous vous avons cédé la proprieté pour
l’Italie…”. 1 p. In fine condition. on letterheaded paper “Le Ménestrel”. Included : € 120

99. Hans-Hermann Nissen (Danzi, 1893 - Munich, 1980)

Autograph letter signed “Hans-Hermann Nissen” dated “8.4.1966” by the German operatic bass-baritone,
mainly associated with Wagner roles. Nissen writes to his correspondent thanking him about the few
lines he sent him, presumably regarding one of his performance. 1 p. on letterheaded paper. In fine
condition. Included: Typed letter by Nissen, where he informs his correspondent about the TV
broadcasting of the opera The Bartered Bride by Bedřic Smetana. 1 p. In fine condition. € 40
100. Eugène Ormandy (Budapest, 1899 - Philadelphia, 1985)
Autograph dedication signed on a very nice postcard, dated “5 Juli 1951” by the Hungarian-American
conductor and violinist. 1 p. In fine condition. € 100

101. Flor Peeters (Tielen, 1903 - Mechelen, 1986)

Typed letter signed “Flor”, dated “Mechelen 6.2. 1967” by the Belgian composer and organist. To Carla
Hinrichsen : “…It was very nice of yours to send me a copy of the very interesting review by Basil Ramsey of Opus
100, written indeed in a very important magazine…”. 1 p on letterheaded paper. In fine condition. € 80

102. Krzysztoff Penderecki (Debica, 1933, - )


Autograph musical quotation signed “Penderecki” dated “Berlin, der 30. IX. 92” by the Polish composer
and conductor. Penderecki pens 2 bars of a composition. One page (14,5 cm x 10,5 cm), in fine
condition. € 180
103. (Philidor) Louis-Jean-Marie de Bourbon (Rambouillet, 1725 - Vernon, 1793)
Document signed by the duc of Penthièvre, dated “Paris le 14 Fevrier 1738”. The Duc, who succeeded
the Count of Toulouse (d. 1737) when just 12 years old, certifies that “…François Léon Hirt a esté
dans la maison [of my father] .. pendant quatorze années en qualité de maître de sa musique et qu’il en
a rempli les fonctions avec aplaudissement et à la satisfaction de son maître…” etc. Interesting
document for history of music in France in the century of Bach and Mozart. Nice seal at the bottom
of the page. 1 p. In good condition. € 300
104. Thomas Pitfield (Bolton, 1903 - Bowdon, 1999)
Autograph letter signed on postcard, dated “Oct. 26 66” by the British composer and artist, who was
active in many fields of crafts. Pitfield writes to Ms. Carla Hinrichsen for providing him copies of his
“Harp Sonatina” for his concert of the 8th of December. 1 p. with autograph address on the verso. In
fine condition. € 40

105. Charles-François Plantade (Paris, 1787 - ib., 1870)

Rare autograph letter signed (in third person), dated “Paris le 21 Décembre 1818” by the French
composer, son of the harpsichordist Charles-Henri Plantade (1764-1839), founder member of the
Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire (1828) and of the Société des auteurs,
compositeurs et éditeurs de musique (1858). As a young office manager at the Ministry of Finance,
Plantade devoted himself above all to his artistic tastes, inherited from his father, who was then Chapel
Master to King Louis XVIII. He asks his correspondent, Mr. Durandeau, to take an interest in one of
his protégés, whose request he had already strongly supported the previous year. 1 p. In fine condition.
€ 120

106. Heinz Rehfuss (Frankfurt-am-Mein, 1917 - Buffalo, 1988)

Autograph dedication signed “Heinz Rehfuss”, dated “Zürich 28. Aug. 51”, by the Swiss baritone. 1 p. In
fine condition. € 40
107. Carl Reinecke (Hamburg, 1824 - Leipzig, 1910)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Carl Reinecke” dated “Leipzig 18 Oct. 1881” by the German
composer, conductor and pianist. Reinecke pens 7 bars of his Ein Märchen ohne Worte. One page (26 cm
x 17 cm), in fine condition. € 180

108. Heinrich von Reuss-Köstritz (Trebschen, 1855 - Ernstbrunn, 1910)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Heinrich v Reuss” dated “27 Avril 1908” by the German composer,
known Prince Heinrich XXIV, student of Carl Gottlieb Reissiger. von Reuss pens 4 bars of an Andante
un poco sostenuto for oboe, clarinet, bassoon and cello. One page (35,5 cm x 9 cm) on pentragrammed
paper, in fine condition. € 140

109. Ernest Reyer (Marseille, 1823 - Lavandou, 1909)

Autograph letter signed “E Reyer”, dated “9 Avril 1904” by the French composer. Reyer writes to
Madame Marie Anne Leyguy (Desclaux) (1857-1951), wife of the statesman Georges Leyguy
(1857-1933), about a meeting they must arrange. 2 pp. In fine condition. Envelope included. € 50

110. Roger Reynolds (Detroit, 1934 - )

Autograph letter signed “Roger Reynolds”, undated, by the Pulitzer prize-winning American composer.
Reynolds asks his correspondent to let him know about “…any important performances, recordings, etc. which I
may not be aware of…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 80
111. Ernst Friedrich Richter (Großschönau, 1808 - Leipzig, 1879)
Autograph musical score signed “E. Friedr. Richter” dated “Leipzig d. 26 Jan. 1848” by the German
musical theorist. Richter pens a complete Allegretto for piano and dedicates it to Elise Faltin. Two
pages (27,2 cm x 21,5 cm) on pentagrammed paper, in fine condition. € 150

112. Arthur Rubinstein (Lodz, 1887 - Geneva, 1982)

Autograph dedication signed in Italian “Arturo Rubinstein”, dated “Roma, 6 Novembre 1957” by the Polish
American pianist. 1 p. In fine condition. € 90

113. Erna Sack (Spandau, 1898 - Mainz, 1972)

Autograph signature dated “27.10.50” by the German soprano, known by many as the German
Nightingale. 1 p. In fine condition. € 40
114. Pablo de Sarasate (Pamplona, 1844 - Biarritz, 1908)

Autograph musical quotation signed “Pablo Sarasate” dated “Braunschweig 14-12-86” by the Spanish
violinist and Romantic composer. Sarasate pens 5 bars of his Allegretto - Muiñera for violin from his op.
32 Muiñera (1885). One page (18,5 cm x 13 cm), in fine condition. € 240

115. (Liszt) Franz Xaver Scharwenka (Szamotuly, 1850 - Berlin, 1924) 


Autograph musical quotation signed “Xaver Scharwenka” dated “Washington 3 April 1891” by the
German pianist and composer. His first concert in B-flat minor, Op. 32 was completed in 1874 and
premiered the following year. It was originally written as a solo piano fantasy, but he was dissatisfied,
and reworked it with orchestra into this form. Franz Liszt accepted the dedication and performed it in
Berlin. Scharwenka pens 4 bars of a composition. One page (19 cm x 11,5 cm), in fine condition. € 240
116. Heinrich Schlusnus (Braubach, 1888 - Frankfurt, 1952)
Autograph dedication signed, dated “Zürich, 23. II. 1957” by the German baritone. 1 p. In fine
condition. € 40

117. Wolfgang Schneiderhan (Vienna, 1915 - ib., 2002)

Autograph signature “Wolfgang Schneiderhan” , dated “Luzern, 1952” by the Austrian violinist. 1 p. In fine
condition. € 30

118. Georg Schumann (Königstein, 1866 - Berlin, 1952)

Autograph letter signed “Georg Schumann”, dated “24.9 25” by the German composer, director of the
Sing-Akademie zu Berlin. Schumann writes to a gentleman, complaining and enquiring about the
difficulty the impossibility of attending the concerts in Italy with the Sing Akademie of Berlin : “…Wie
mir die Corporazione Nazionale del Teatro mitteilt auskenne bezeuelich Ihren Teilnahme an den Italien peplanten
Concerten der Sing Akademie Schwierigkeiten…”. 1 p. on letterheaded paper Sing Akademie” Translated : “…
As the Corporazione Nazionale del Teatro informs me, your participation in the Italian planned
concerts of the Sing Akademie Schwierigkeiten...". 1 p. on letterheaded paper Sing Academy…”. In
fine condition. Included : typed letter signed, dated “23 November 1925” addressed to Schumann : “…
Auf unsere vergangene Correspondenz zurückkommend wären wir sehr gerne bereit einen oder zwei Abende der
Berliner Sing Akademie zu widmen, un würden wir es ermoglichen Ihnen unser Orchester zur Verfügung zu stellen,
wenn Sie dafür nicht zu viel Proben in Anspruch nehmen…”. Translated : “…Returning to our past
correspondence, we would be very happy to dedicate one or two evenings to the Berliner Sing
Akademie, and we would be able to provide you with our orchestra if you do not take too much time
to rehearse it….”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 100
119. Giacomo Setaccioli (Tarquinia, 1868 - Siena, 1925)
Autograph musical quotation signed “Giacomo Setaccioli” dated “Roma 24.6.925” by the Italian
composer and teacher. Setaccioli inscribes 4 bars from the first act of his opera ‘Il Mantellaccio’. Il
Mantellaccio, on a libretto of Sem Benelli, was written in 1923 but as many other Setaccioli works is
now lost. One page (17 cm x 13,5 cm), in fine condition. € 60

120. Achille Simonetti (Turin, 1857 - London, 1928)

Autograph letter signed “A Simonetti”, dated “29 May 95” by the Italian violinist and composer.
Simonetti writes to a lady : “many thanks for your cheque and kind remark about my playing, which has been helped
so much by the splendid accompainments…”. 1 p in-8. In fine condition. € 70
121. Maria Stader (Budapest, 1911 - Zürich, 1999)
Autograph dedication signed “Maria Stader”, dated “Zürich dne 14. 10. 1950” by the Hungarian-born
Swiss lyric soprano. 1 p. In fine condition. € 50

122. Franz Steger (Szentendre, 1824 - ib., 1911)

Autograph letter signed “Fr. Stéger”, dated “Barcelona, 20 febbraio 1872” by the Hungarian tenor, great
performer in operas of Rossini, Donizetti and Verdi. Steger informs his impresario Giuseppe Lamperti
(1834-1898) in Milan, about his conditions for singing in Odessa : “…cinquemila franchi in oro mensili, ed
una mezza serata netta di spese. Se potrai arrivare al viaggio [travel refund] mi farai cosa grata…”. This amount
seems justified to him, as an impresario from Bucharest having offered him “…20.000 franchi per 5 mesi,
con serata e viaggio da Pest 2 persone ; io ne volevo 25.000…”. Barcelona's musical season is looking good,
despite a terrible organization,”…un caos da perdere la testa…”. He mentioned the success achieved in
Valencia by the opera troupe led by Costantino Dall’Argine, etc. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 120

123. Richard Stoker (Castleford, 1938 - )

Autograph letter signed, dated “31st Oct 1967” by the British composer. Stoker writes to Ms. Carla
Hinrichsen, widow of the German music publisher Henri Hinrichsen (1868-1942, partner in Peters
edition since 1894) : “…It is again time to book for the composer’s guild luncheon and we both wonder if you would
like to join us again this year…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 40

124. Leopold Stokowski (London, 1882 - Nether Wallop, 1977)

Autograph signature of the British conductor of Irish and Polish origin. In fine condition. Included :
ticket for the 4. Junifestkonzert (1957) at the Tonhalle in Zurich. In fine condition. € 50

125. Heinrich Sutermeister (Feuerthalen, 1910 - Morges, 1995)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Sutermeister” by the Swiss composer. Sutermeister pens 3 bars of
his opera Romeo und Julia (1940) with text: “Das alle Welt sich in die Nacht verliebt”. One page (14,5 cm x
11,5 cm) with blue ink on cardboard with letterhead “Heinrich Sutermeister”. In fine condition. € 100
126. Vincenzo Tommasini (Rome, 1878 - ib., 1950)
Autograph letter signed on a postcard, dated “Roma 26. XII. 1912” by the Italian composer. Tommasini
writes to Dr. Fleischer thanking him for having read the abstracts of his article on the Deutsche Revue.
On the back, a photograph of Palazzo Tommasini in via Nazionale n. 89 in Rome. 1 p. In fine
condition. € 40

127. (Wagner) Adolphe Appia (Geneva 1862 - Nyon 1928)

Two autograph letters signed, dated "Milan - 30/9, 23"and the other one “30 Décembre 1923”, by the
Swiss architect and set designer. Appia is in Milan, working at the scenery of Tristano e Isotta by Arturo
Toscanini (1867-1957).
A. "Milan - 30/9, 23". Appia writes to ArturoToscanini, in part: "Nous n'avons pas voulu vous déranger
pendant ces jours où vous etes, sans doute, spécialement occupé. – (...) Il 'Tristano' me semble en bon chemin, grace à la
bonne volonté de Messieurs Caramba [a.k.a Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936), costume designer] et Santori. – Mon ami,
Monsieur Jean Mercier, a beaucoup travaillé avec eux et leur a expliqué ma pensée – ce qui était néceessaire pour votre
scène où tout cela est nouveau! – ...". One page on both sides with letterhead "Grand Hôtel Marino Milan", in
fine condition
B. "30 Décembre, 1923 -". One week after the first representation of Tristano e Isotta at La Scala [23rd of
december 1923], Appia writes to the Maestro, in part: "Monsieur Scandiani vous aura, sur ma demande,
communiqué ma lettre. Je n'ai donc rien à y ajouter que le souvenir inoubliable de votre personnalité, de votre visage et de
votre noble bienveillance. J'ai quitté Milan, malade et avec le seul regret de vous avoir inquiété par la terrible incertitude
artistique où je me trouvais. – Pardonnez moi! La scène est mon orchestre;...". One page, in fine condition.
Adolphe Appia was properly recognised for his innovation in set design but remained mainly a
theatrical theoretician. In 1923, when Appia was 61, Arturo Toscanini asked him to stage the Tristano e
Isotta following the plans he had first drawn up in the 1890s. € 280
128. Felix Weingartner (Zadar, 1863 - Winterthour, 1942)
Autograph letter signed “Felix Weingartner”, dated “27.10. 1905” by the Austrian conductor, composer
and pianist. Weingartner writers to the music publisher Ries & Erler in Berlin, asking them to send him
some music sheets of an Ouverture to the address mentioned in the letter. 1 p. In fine condition. € 80

129. Peter Wishart (Crowborough, 1921 - 1984)

Autograph letter signed, dated “10 Nov 63” by the English composer. Wishart writes to Ms. Carla
Hinrichsen widow of the German music publisher Henri Hinrichsen, informing her on the staging
of his opera The Captive (1960) which : “….is having two performance at the Guildhall School of Music (…) I
would be very pleased if you could come to see this as we have a good cast & the performance should be fair…”. 1 p. In
fine condition. € 40

130. Albert Wolff (Paris, 1884 - ivi 1970)


Autograph musical quotation signed “Albert Wolff ” dated “1940” by the French conductor who worked
at the Opéra-Comique and Metropolitan Opera. Wolff pens 3 bars of Claude Debussy’s opera Pelléas et
Mélisande with text: “Mes longs cheveux descendent jusqu’au seuil de la tour”, dedicating it to a lady. One page
(18 cm x 15,5 cm), in fine condition. € 80

131. Franz Wüllner (Münster, 1832 - Braunfels, 1902)


Autograph musical quotation signed “F Wüllner” dated “Juni 89” by the German composer and
conductor, who premiered Richard Wagner’s operas Das Rheingold and Die Walküre. Wüllner pens 4 bars
of the Maestoso from his op. 50 “Te Deum”. One page (17,5 cm x 11 cm), in fine condition with gold
border. € 100
132. Charlotte Wyns (Paris, 1868 - d. 1917)
Autograph letter signed “C Wyns” , not dated [1903], by the French mezzo-soprano. From Cairo, Wyns
writes to an admirer thanking him and inviting him to hear more at her house. 1 p. In fine condition.
Included : Photograph signed depicting the singer. In fine condition. € 100

133. Florian Zajic (Unhost, 1853 - Berlin, 1926)

Autograph letter signed, postmarked “24 3 93”, by the Czech violinist and musicologist, professor at
the Berlin Conservatory. Zajic writes to Mr. Tiestrunk in Hamburg to arrange a meeting. One page (9
cm x 14 cm), on postcard in German, in fine condition. € 60
134. Max Zenger (Munich, 1837 - Munich, 1911)

Autograph music score signed “M. Z.” by German composer. Zenger pens a Moderato assai and an
Andantino for violin. One page (14,5 cm x 18,5, with inscriptions in violet ink on the backside. In fine
condition. € 180

135. Carl Michael Ziehrer (Vienna, 1843 - ivi, 1922)


Autograph musical quotation signed “C. M. Ziehrer” dated “19 4 894 Wien” by the Austrian composer,
one of the fiercest rival of the Strauss family. Ziehrer pens 5 bars of a composition. One page (11,5 cm
x 8,5 cm), in fine condition. Included: untranslated autograph letter signed “C. M. Ziehrer” and dated
“19 April 1894” addressed to Emil Lorch in Nurnberg. One page (22,5 cm x 29 cm), in fine condition
with envelope included. € 180
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