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Farewell to Wolfgang Sawallisch, German Conductor

The prolific German conductor, Wolfgang Sawallisch, left us on February 22, 2013. He left behind many recordings, particularly of his beloved Strauss, and made an impact on several orchestras across the globe. Early Life Wolfgang Sawallisch was born on August 26, 1923, in Munich, Germany. He was passionate about music...

Vintage Composer Toy Music Boxes by ANRI Toriart, Italy!

One very cute article that some collectors love is the famous set of composer toy music boxes by the company ANRI Toriart, Italy. Another company called Reuge (recognized as the leader in "the art of mechanical music") from Switzerland created the inside music box. Each bust sits on a solid Oak base that...

Porgy & Bess World Premiere Program & Score, 1935

With music by George Gershwin (1898-1937), libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics also by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin, Porgy and Bess was world premiered at the Colonial Theater in Boston on September 30th, 1935. A rare program from that performance is here The same year, the full score was published,...

Farewell to Roger Gross (1938-2013)

We received the sad news that our dear friend and colleague Roger Gross passed away. Roger died peacefully at his home last Friday, January 4th, 2013. He was not only a truly wonderful person but someone worldwide admired for his deep knowledge of opera and classical music and the business of music memorabilia. We...

Farewell to Lisa Della Casa, Galina Vishnevskaya & Charles Rosen

Farewell to Lisa Della Casa Lisa Della Casa lived for music until she passed away in 2012 at the age of 93. The stunning Swiss soprano astonished audiences in Europe and the United States with her beauty, subtle stage presence, and the power of her singing voice. A Star Is...

Farewell to Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

Hans Werner Henze, one of continental Europe’s most influential 20th century composers, left us in 2012. Hans Henze’s expansive oeuvre of politically charged operas, ballets, and other classical works lives on. Musical Influence Henze’s body of work is known for its breadth of musical influences. Throughout his long, storied life,...

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Farewell to Wolfgang Sawallisch, German Conductor

Vintage Composer Toy Music Boxes by ANRI Toriart, Italy!

Porgy & Bess World Premiere Program & Score, 1935

Farewell to Roger Gross (1938-2013)

Farewell to Lisa Della Casa, Galina Vishnevskaya & Charles Rosen

Farewell to Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

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