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Swedish soprano (b. 1937) and Bulgarian tenor (1928-2013), known for Wagnerian repertoire, double signed photograph, shown in roles. Stamped on verso by photographer Jurgen Kranich, Berlin. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

American bass-baritone (1908-?), shown as himself, inscribed, dated in 1958. Photo by Balon, San Francisco. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small bends, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Hungarian-Austrian composer (1923-2006) of contemporary music, described as one of the most important avant-garde composers in the latter half of the 20th century. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Felicitas Timpe, Munich. Size is 5 x 7 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Hungarian-Austrian composer (1923-2006) of contemporary music, described as one of the most important avant-garde composers in the latter half of the 20th century. Great color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal, dated in 1997; plus an unidentified signature.  Size is 7 x 4.9 inches, creases over the upper-right corner. ALSO INCLUDED is a program for a concert in Cologne, 1988, signed by the composer.  Size is 3.9 x 8.2 inches, 8-pages folio (each page is 3.9 x 8.2 inches).

Program for a Music Festival in Vienna, 1988. Signed on photo page by the three composers. Music includes some of their own pieces conducted by Pierre Boulez. Full program with all pages and covers. Size is 4.2 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-Austrian composer of contemporary classical music (1923-2006) considered one of the most innovative and influential among progressive figures of his time. Album page beautifully signed by him. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

hungarian-Romanian composer (1923-2006), one of the most innovative and influential of the 2nd half of the 20th century. Signed photo, size is 7 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-Romanian composer (1923-2006), one of the most innovative and influential of the second half of the 20th century. Signed photo, sized 7 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-Austrian composer of contemporary classical music (1923-2006) considered one of the most innovative and influential among progressive figures of his time. Very nice black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 3.9 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (b. 1948), signed photo, shown in title role of Verdi's Aida at La Scala, Milan, dated in 1972. Stamped on verso by photographer Piccagliani, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian-born German actress (1894-1989), singer, and comedic performer.  Beautiful photograph shown as herself, signed by her with a short sentiment.  Photograph is ink-stamped on verso by photographer Vivienne, London.  Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian mezzo-soprano (1935-2012), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, dated in 1976. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Bulgarian mezzo-soprano (1935-2012), signed photo postcard, shown in role (possibly Amneris in Verdi's Aida). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian mezzo-soprano (1935-2012), signed photo, shown as Dame Quickly in Verdi's Falstaff. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.  

Argentinian tenor (b. 1948), signed photo, shown as Don Jose in Carmen. Stamped on verso by photographer Enzo Conte, Naples. Size is 4.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of Verdi's requiem at the Philadelphia Academy of Music in Memoriam to conductor Eugene Ormandy, on May 12th, 1985, signed by the four soloists on the front cover.  Size 6 x 8.8 inches, 8 pages plus covers, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1927-1998), signed photo shown in the title role in Andrea Chenier, opera by Giordano. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Dutch tenor (1935-1997), signed promo photo, shown as himself, dated in 1984. Size is 4.1 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Taiwanese American violinist who is renowned for his appearances as a soloist with major orchestras, also known as Veaon Lin, "Musical America" named him its "Instrumentalist of the Year" in 2000. Size Photo 3 x 5 inches

Set of 3 original prints, each one signed on verso by music and arts photographer Jim Arkatov. Violinist Jimmy Lin is shown in 2 different rehearsals, each photo is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer and theater conductor (1866-1946), considered the "father" of the Berlin operetta. 2-bar autograph music quote from his operetta "Lysistrata" (1902) signed by him, dated 1936. Size is 8.5 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1866-1946), considered as the father of the Berlin operetta. Set of two typed letters in German signed by him, as follows:  A. Berlin, Nov. 26, 1936, to Wilhelm Rode the famous bass and artistic director of the Deutsche Oper in Berlin: “...I would like to thank you once again in this way for your kind remembrance on the occasion of my 70th birthday. The warm, sincere tone in which you have clothed your beautiful words has touched me deeply and that you have so much love for the great art, for one of the small art, is a wonderful sign of your humanity and kindness. Your dear memory as a Dutchman will always have a place of honor in my home...”. 1 page, In-4. With the composer’s embossed letterhead. Archive holes. B. Berlin, Jan. 17, 1937, to Wilhelm Rode (1887-1959): “...Thank you very much for sending the New Year's Eve picture, which is excellent and will be a lovely reminder of you and the successful evening. I thank you, especially for the kind reception in your house; I would have stolen the flowers, but they were firmly attached with wire, - as a precaution - but composers do not steal flowers!...”. 1 page, in-4. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY

German composer (1866-1946) and theater conductor, considered the father of Berlin operetta, of which he created over 10. Music by Lincke was used in the movie "Titanic" (1997). Signed photo postcard, dated in 1942. Photograph by E. Bieber, Berlin. Size is 3.6 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer and theater conductor (1866-1946), considered the "father" of the Berlin operetta. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1941; photo by Emil Bieber (Berlin). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

German composer and theater conductor (1866-1946), considered the "father" of the Berlin operetta. Regular postcard signed by him on verso with a short greeting dated 1941 (according to postal markings). Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1866-1946) and theater conductor, considered the father of Berlin operetta, of which he created over 10. Music by Lincke was used in the movie "Titanic" (1997). Two typed letters on two separate sheets with his personal letterhead, dated in Berlin in 1936 and 1937. Both letters addressed to Wilhelm Rode, General Director of the Deutsched Opernhaus, with nazi salutation at the end. In German, sold untranslated. Sizes are 7.25 x 9 inches (1936 TLS), and 8.75 x 11.5 inches (TLS 1937), both with storage holes, folds, in excellent condition.

Original, large poster issued in 1991 in a limited edition of 1500 by the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts in New York, celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of its most famous classical music festivals, the Mostly Mozart Festival. Lithograph and screenprint, size is 29 x 39 inches, very minor signs of aging and wear, in excellent condition. 

American jazz vocalist and songwriter (1930-2010). LP record sleeve of her album "Talking to the Sun" (1984) signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1984. Size is 12.25 x 12.25 inches, no record included, in excellent condition.

Star swedish opera singer (1820-1887), one of the most regarded singers of the 19th century and extraordinarily popular on her time. Autograph letter written by the opera diva, dated in 1881, 7 pages on paper with personal letterhead, 5 x 8 inches. Letter discusses several musical matters, including her idea of a scholarship for singers at the Academy of Music. Signed by Lind at the end with very clear, bold writing. Only first and last 2 pages are shown in pictures. Punch hole on pages near the top, otherwise in excellent condition.

Star swedish opera singer (1820-1887), one of the most regarded singers of the 19th century and extraordinarily popular on her time. Autograph letter written by the opera diva, illegible date, one sheet sized 7 x 9 inches, folded, handwritten on both sides in 4 pages. Letter discusses travel plans with an unknown recipient, in English, sold without a transcription. Signed as J.L. Goldschmidt (Jenny Lind Goldschmidt, adopting her second husband´s last name). A small piece in the center top is missing, not affecting the text - otherwise in excellent condition

Star Swedish opera singer (1820-1887), one of the most regarded singers of the 19th century and extraordinarily popular in her time. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, written in English on all 4 sides of a folded document. Size of each page is 5.25 x 8 inches, several small rips and tears not affecting the text, otherwise in good condition. 

Star Swedish opera singer (1820-1887), one of the most regarded singers of the 19th century and extraordinarily popular in her time. Autograph letter in English (no date) signed by her adding her husband's last name. Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 4 written pages in 1 folded sheet, in very good condition.

Star Swedish soprano (1820-1887), known as the "Swedish Nightingale", she was one of the biggest opera stars of the 19th century. Autograph letter signed by her, written in German (sold untranslated), dated in Lübeck, April 15th, 1840. Size is 4.4 x 7.1 inches, 4 written pages in one sheet, folds, in excellent condition.

Star Swedish soprano (1820-1887), known as the "Swedish Nightingale", she was one of the biggest opera stars of the 19th century. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, written in German, sold with a typed English translation. Dated in Vienna in May 1846. The original text is on the first page of a four-page folded document, size of each page is 9 x 11.25 inches, some small creases and folds on various edges of the documents not affecting text and signature. Otherwise in very good condition. 

Star Swedish opera singer (1820-1887), one of the most regarded singers of the 19th century and extraordinarily popular in her time. Lengthy music quote from an unknown piece mounted on hard cardboard signed and dated by her in Boston, August 10, 1886.  Size is 8.9 x 10.9 inches, mat burns, in overall very good condition.

Star Swedish soprano (1820-1887), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as herself. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, no photographer, in very good condition.

Fine vintage and unsigned program for a concert of the Swedish star singer in New York (circa 1850).  Size is 5.3 x 8.5 inches, full program, with some colorized illustrations, some loose pages, in overall good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned vintage cabinet photo of her show young (4.1 x 6.3 inches), plus an unsigned modern print photo of Lind at an older age (3.3 x 5.4 inches). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Concert program (unsigned) for a performance of the star Swedish soprano at Tremont Temple, Boston, on June 23, 1851. Size is 5.6 x 8.8 inches, full program, some cracks, stains, in overall good condition.

Star Swedish soprano Jenny Lind (1820-1887), lithograph by William Hall & Son, New York, shown in La Sonnambula, sized 9.75 x 13.1 inches, water stain over the left margin. German soprano Sofia Cruvelli (1826-1907), who world-premiered operas for Verdi and Meyerbeer. Vintage lithograph by Lemercier, Paris, shown as herself, sized 6.75 x 8.5 inches, matted to a total of 11.25 x 13.5 inches, rust on mat. Famous French soprano Laure Cinti-Damoreau (1801-1863), who premiered several Rossini and Auber operas, lithograph published by Rigo Freres, Paris, sized 7.1 x 9.5 inches, some rust stains. All three of them in very good condition.

Star Swedish soprano (1820-1887) and German pianist (1829-1907), composer, conductor, and educator; husband to Jenny Lind. Beautiful carte-de-visite (CDV) photo of the couple by photographer E. Bieber (Hamburg) signed by both artists on verso in May 1869. Size is 2.5 x 4.2 inches, rust stains on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Star Swedish soprano (1820-1887), known as the "Swedish Nightingale", she was one of the biggest opera stars of the 19th century.  Handwritten envelope with signatures in both pencil and pen at the bottom and small red seal. Size is 7.5 x 9 inches, some rips and tears on various corners, otherwise well preserved item in good condition. 

Beautiful original vintage playbill for a performance of Mozart's opera Le Nozze di Figaro at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, on July 13th, 1848, featuring Jenny Lind, Luigi Lablache, and Sofia Cruvelli. Size is 8.5 x 13 inches, loss of paper over all four borders, folds, in overall good condition.

Collection of 10 signed letters from friends and contemporaries of the great star Swedish soprano Jenny Lind (1820-1887), known as the "Swedish Nightingale", one of the biggest opera stars of the 19th century.  These letters discuss her musical career, include numerous personal anecdotes and include reports of her performances. They are written in a wide variety of languages including French and German (sold untranslated) and are dated between the 1840s and 1880s. Sizes range from 5 x 7.75 inches to 6 x 9 inches, most are around 6 x 8.5 inches, very well preserved in good condition. Fascinating historical items, not sold separately. 

Swedish star soprano (1820-1887), lot of 2 autograph letters signed, and 2 autograph notes signed. 1 letter dated in Hague in 1855, written in German, sold untranslated, Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, 3 pages. Another letter written in English, in London, 3 pages, 5.5 x 6.75 inches. 1 note is in French, 2 pages, untranslated, 4.5 x 9 inches, the other is 1 page, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, written in 1847. All are in excellent condition.