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Program for a performance of the American composer and conductor at Tuckahoe, New York, on May 22nd, 1933, signed and inscribed by him on the front cover. Size is 6.25 x 9 inches, 8 pages plus covers, mounting traces on the back cover, otherwise in excellent condition.

Hungarian-born Austrian composer (1830-1915), well-known in his time for his opera "Die Königin von Saba" (The Queen of Sheba). Autograph letter signed, in German, dated in 1919, sold untranslated. Four pages, each page is 5.5 x 9 inches in size, central fold, otherwise in excellent condition.

American composer (1872-1936). Small 2-bar autograph music quote from his piano trio in D minor signed by him. Size is 5.2 x 1.1 inches, in very good condition.

American pop and country singer (b.1941), and songwriter, whose music was very popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in very good condition.

German composer (1903-1996) who spent most of his life in England. 2-bar autograph music quote with lyrics on a card signed by him and dated in London, 1994. Size is 5.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German pianist, composer, and conductor (1829-1907), known for his piano concertos and other piano pieces. He was married to great Swedish soprano Jenny Lind (1820-1887), known as the "Swedish Nightingale", one of the biggest opera stars of the 19th century, and was her primary accompanist and vocal instructor. Autograph letter signed by Goldschmidt, dated in 1862, 1 page of a 4 page folded document, written in English, page size is 4.25 x 7 inches, contains blind-stamped address above the handwritten letter. Also Included: a very brief 5.25 x 9 inches telegram from Lind addressed to him at their Cannes address. Very rare vintage items, in excellent condition!  NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German composer, conductor, and pianist (1829-1907). Autograph music quote signed by him and dated in Worcester, England, 1890, with three bars from a piano piece. Size is 6 x 4.5 inches, in very good condition.

German pianist, composer, and conductor (1829-1907), known for his piano concertos and other piano pieces; and married star soprano Jenny Lind. Autograph music quote signed, inscribed with a short sentiment, dated in Rome in 1892. Size is 5 x 7.75 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian conductor and composer (1917-1986), signed photograph, inscribed and dated in Vienna in 1974. Stamped on verso by photographer Martin Schindelar, Linz. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Playbill announcement for a concert celebrating the music of Johann Strauss II by Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of Walter Goldschmidt, signed by him.  Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine harpsichordist. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance, dated in Santa Fe, Argentina, 1942. Photo is ink-stamped on verso by photographer Wilenski, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.75 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

British pianist (1927-1997). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, dated 1948. Size is 5.4 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian-born French composer (1875-1956), who studied under d'Indy, Roussel, and Dukas at the Schola Cantorum, and later music critic for Le Figaro.  Autograph note on a regular postcard in French (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated 1919. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Romanian-born French composer (1875-1956), who studied under d'Indy, Roussel, and Dukas at the Schola Cantorum, and later music critic for Le Figaro. Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, as follows:  A. Dated in Paris, April 7, 1922, to a colleague in two written pages concerning an article, informing that such an article was incomplete and forgot to mention he was awarded the Verley Prize and other stuff.  B. Dated January 30, 1918, to a colleague in two written pages, requesting the shipping of a few copies of his article published in the magazine Musica di Roma on Romanian music. ALSO INCLUDED is his personal card with a few autograph lines written by him.

Bohemian pianist (1884-1949) who settled in Australia in his late 20s and became a noted piano teacher at the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music. Signed photo postcard in excellent condition! Size 3.5 x 5.25 inches.  

German tenor, signed postcard photograph, shown as David in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, signed on front with additional signature and inscription on verso, dated in 1926-1927. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front by photographer F. Beck, Magdebourg. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Double signed photo of the American ballerina and actress (1919-1980) and the Polish-American dancer and director (1911-?), shown in performance. Half-tone color photo, 7 x 7.75 inches, excellent condition.

Monaco-born ballet dancer (1924-1998). Set of six unsigned photographs depicting him in rehearsal or performance. Various sizes: 8.25 x 11.75 inches (2, by Fayer -Vienna), 6.9 x 9.3 inches (3, by Fayer, Vienna), and 8.75 x 5.25 inches (1, and ink-stamped on verso by photographer Harry Weber, Vienna); all in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French dancer (1924-1998), choreographer, and balletmaster who worked for the Opera de Montecarlo and the Paris Opera for forty years. Beautiful black-and-white half-tone photograph signed by him and mounted on a card. Size is 2.9 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French-born American conductor (1893-1972), Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for 27 years. Nice signed photo, shown conducting, inscribed and dated by him in 1944, 10 x 8 inches. Minor creasing on top, not affecting his image nor the autograph, otherwise in very good condition

Italian soprano, signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor-baritone (1887-?), signed photo postcard, dated in 1917, 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition

German tenor-baritone (1887-?), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1914. Photo by Hermann Leiser, Berlin. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition

German soprano (1912-2008), one of the leading dramatic sopranos of her generation, possessor of a rich voice with a brilliant range and intensity. Fine autograph album, probably from a fan, with 22 signed photos and album pages, many newspaper clips and several programs, all related to her career. Over 100 pages, hard covers and binding in excellent condition, size is 8.25 x 11.6 inches. See scans of some of the pages. 

German soprano (1912-2008), one of the leading sopranos of her generation and largely associated with Richard Strauss´ operas. Lot of 23 signed photographs and photo postcards, shown mostly in role.  Sizes range from 3.25 x 5.25 inches to 4 x 5.75 inches. Many of them are stamped on verso by famous photographers, all in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German soprano (1912-2008), one of the leading sopranos of her generation and largely associated with Richard Strauss´ operas. Signed photograph, shown as herself with two of the most prominent opera singers of the twentieth century, the legendary Greek soprano Maria Callas and German heldentenor Max Lorenz. Stamped on verso by photographer Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Performance of Wozzeck at the Royal Opera House in London, 1952. Full program, signed on the cast page by the 3 artists, size is 4.75 x 7.25 inches (each page), in very good condition.

Signed photo postcard of the German tenor (1886-1964) who sang at Covent Garden - Shown as David in Die Meistersinger, dated in London in 1927, size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition

German tenor (1886-1964), signed photo postcard, shown as David in Die Meistersinger. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition except for slight crack on top right and bottom right and small bump on middle left of photo not affecting the signature.

Brazilian composer (1836-1896), the first new world composer to be accepted in Europe. Gomes created 8 operas and numerous songs, 2 of his operas enjoyed great success in his time.  Nice signed cabinet photo, inscribed and dated in Rio de Janeiro in 1891, a photo by Giulio Rossi, Milan. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, some rust stain on front, otherwise in very good condition - A rare item.

Brazilian composer (1836-1896) who was the only successful non-European opera composer; contemporary to Verdi and Puccini, and the first composer of non-European lineage to be accepted into the Classic tradition of music. Large biscuit bust of the composer on clay base, signed on the back by Raul Ditet (or similar). Size is 11.5 x 15.75 x 9 inches, some yellow stains, in overall very good condition.

Brazilian composer (1836-1896) who was the only successful non-European opera composer; contemporary to Verdi and Puccini, and the first composer of non-European lineage to be accepted into the Classic tradition of music. Beautiful bronze bust of the composer. Size is 3.25 x 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine pianist (1918-2014), and also composer and teacher, who helped to promote Argentine composers into the world. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown young; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.75 x 5.4 inches, in very good condition.

Program for a performance of the celebrated Argentine pianist at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, in 1950, signed by her. Size is 6.3 x 9 inches, full program, in excellent condition.

Spanish conductor (b.1949) and also a composer. Fine card signed by him attached with a half-tone photograph of him. Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish conductor (b.1949) and also a composer. Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, dated in Munich, 1979. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Jurgen Kranich (Berlin), in excellent condition.

Brazilian-born mezzo-soprano (b.1950). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, here shown in Verdi's Nabucco at Teatro Regio in Turin. Size is 4.75 x 6.25 inches, pinholes in upper corners, in very good condition.

Brazilian soprano (b.1950), Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, here shown in the title role of Verdi's Aida at Teatro Verdi in Trieste, dated in 1978. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

British Guyana-born soprano (b.1942), signed photo, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

British Guyana-born soprano (b.1942), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Spanish mezzo (b. 1932), signed photo, shown in Manuel de Falla's La Vida Breve. Stamped on verso by photographer Julio Cesar, Madrid. Size is 4.75 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American singer (b.1992), actress, and producer. Beautiful color photograph signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish composer (1791-1836), was very successful in his time. Fine autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated in London, July 11, 1830, addressed to the French composer Daniel Auber thanking him for taking the time to study his opera (presumably "Le Favori") requesting his recommendation to get it performed in France.  Size is 7.1 x 8.7 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), overall rust tone, creases, folds, in very good condition.

Hungarian contralto (1845-1925). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the mezzo in Meyerbeers' opera "L'Africaine" by photographer Adele, Vienna, 1886. Size is 2.4 x 4.2 inches, ink marking on the front, small crack, otherwise in very good condition.

Hungarian mezzo soprano (1845-1925), autograph letter signed, 1 folded page written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 5 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition.