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Group of 4 programs for concerts under the baton of Willem Mengelberg, 3 with the Philharmonic Society of New York (now New York Philharmonic) at Carnegie Hall in 1923, one with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York, in 1922. All full programs, Carnegie Hall programs are 6 x 9 inches each, Waldorf-Astoria programs is 4 x 6 inches, all in excellent condition.

Group of 6 full programs for concerts with the Philharmonic Society of New York (now New York Philharmonic), at Carnegie Hall, all conducted by Willem Mengelberg. Programs include one with the New York premiere of Mahler´s 7th Symphony, and another with Mahler´s 3rd Symphony, with contralto Julia Clausen as soloist. Each one is complete, 6 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

- Program Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, conducted by Willem Mengelberg. Soloist: Julius Röntgen. 23 December 1917. Julius Röntgen, Johannes Brahms. - Program Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, conducted by Willem Mengelberg. 27 November 1909. Brahms, a German requiem. Alphons Diepenbrock, Te Deum Laudamus. - Program Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, conducted by Willem Mengelberg. 16 December 1922. Berlioz, La Damnation de Faust. - Program Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, conducted by Willem Mengelberg. 21 December 1918. Schubert, Mass. Bach, Kantate nr 57. - Program Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, conducted by Willem Mengelberg. 13 March 1919. Berlioz. Loose covers - Program Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, conducted by Willem Mengelberg. 16 March 1919. Soloist: Willem Andriessen. Mozart, Franck. - Program Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, conducted by Willem Mengelberg. - 15 March 1914. Bach, Schumann, Lalo, Franck. Cello: Gerard Hekking. - Program Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, conducted by Willem Mengelberg. 22 March 1914. Vivaldi-Siloti, Beethoven, Richard Strauss Ein Heldenleben (dedicated to the Concertgebouw Orchestra and Willem Mengelberg). Size 6.25 x 9.5 inches, in very good to excellent condition

Set of 5 unsigned concert programs for performances conducted by the famous Dutch conductor in Vienna between 1934 and 1942. Size is 5.75 x 8.25 inches each one approx., different lengths (four complete programs, one incomplete), in very good condition or better. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Dutch conductor (1871-1951), famous for his performances of music by Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam.  Signed book with the score of Mahler´s 7th Symphony, full orchestral version, published by Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig/Vienna. Edition in reduced size (book is 5.5 x 7.3 inches), luxurious hard covers, 400+ pages, some wear on covers otherwise in very fine condition. Mengelberg signs on the first page, writing in German "war ein genie" ("was a genius") under Mahler´s printed name, and dating in Budapest, 1941. He was a friend of Mahler, and championed the performance of his works in the Netherlands, as well as in Hungary and Germany. This is a great testimony of it. ALSO INCLUDED is a nice photo postcard of the conductor in performance, 3.5 x 4.8 inches.

Dutch conductor (1871-1951), famous for his performances of Strauss and Mahler with the Concertgebouw orchestra, which he conducted for 50 years. Signed photo postcard, inscribed and dated in 1938 as a "souvenir of our concert" in Florence. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch conductor (1871-1951), famous for his performances of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler and Strauss with the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Zelinger (Salzburg). Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition.

Dutch conductor (1871-1951), famous for his performances of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler and Strauss with the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him in March 1910 mounted on a larger mat. Total size is 8 x 11 inches (opening size is 4.5 x 7.25 inches), in excellent condition.

English violinist (1893-1976), who was most active in the first part of the 20'th century. Signed photo, shown as herself. Blind stamp of photographer Claude Harris, London. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches.    

British violinist (1893-1976). Fine sepia promo photograph (portrait of her) signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 5.8 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1930-2003), signed photograph (possibly Canio in Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci). Stamped on verso by B. Cremona photo studio, Piacenza. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, some bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

American composer and pianist (b.1949). Printed score for the song "A Whole New World", from Disney's film "Aladdin" (1992), signed by Menken on the front cover. Size is  9 x 12 inches, 8 pages, in excellent condition.

American composer and pianist (b.1949). Printed score for the song "Beauty and the Beast", from Disney's musical of the same name, signed by Menken on the front cover. Size is 8.9 x 11.9 inches, 8 pages, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1910-1980) particularly associated with the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. 4.25 x 6 inch photo is mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 7 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian soprano (1910-1980) particularly associated with the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated in 1935. Handwritten photographer signature on front. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American composer (1923-1983), teacher, and administrator. Lengthy autograph 5-bar music quote from his Symphony #7 (composed in 1963, published in 1967) signed by him at the bottom with a quote and dated July 13, 1981. Size is 8.3 x 11 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned half-tone photograph of the composer (probably a clip from a magazine or book) with his facsimiled (printed) signature.  Size is 3.3 x 4.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1923-1983), who was also a teacher and administrator. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1965. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Page from the original program for the world premiere of his opera Juana La Loca at San Diego Opera on June 3rd, 1979, signed by the composer and Beverly Sills, Joseph Evans, John Brocheler, Robert Hale, and Suzanne Marsee. Size is 5.4 x 8.5 inches, 1 page, minor stains, in very good condition.

Italian composer (1911-2007), librettist, director, and playwright who is primarily known for his operas, in special The Medium (1946), The Telephone (1947) and The Consul (1950). Nice 2-bar autograph music quote probably from one of his works signed by him on a card in 1980. Size is 5 x 2.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1911-2007), librettist, director, and playwright who is primarily known for his operas, in special The Medium (1946), The Telephone (1947) and The Consul (1950). Fine 1-bar autograph music quote from his opera The Medium signed by him on a card in 1985. Size is 5 x 2.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Autograph note on a postcard with his letterhead signed by him, no date (postal markings indicate the year 1948), with a short message to a friend. Size is 5.4 x 3.3 inches, minor stains, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Original playbill announcing the world premiere of Menotti's most famous opera The Consul at the Shubert Theatre, Philadelphia, between May 1 and 11, 1950. Size is 5.75 x 8.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), creator of operas such as The Saint of Bleecker Street and The Consul. Signed photo, 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), creator of operas such as The Saint of Bleecker Street and The Consul. Signed photo, 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Signed photo dated in 1955, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), he created several popular operas. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1959. Size is 6.8 x 8.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1987, shown next to a fan. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown young. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, minor stains over borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Nice color photograph signed by him. Size is 5.9 x 8.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him and dated 1981, ink-stamped on verso by Foto Koller (Vienna). Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Original program for a performance of his musical drama The Saint of Bleecker Street by the Xavier Symphony Society under the baton of Vincent LaSelva in New York, on April and May 1961, signed by the composer on the cover. Size is 6.1 x 9.1 inches, 8 pages (including covers), in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of his opera "Amahl & The Night Visitors" at the Alice Tully Hall on December 1, 2 & 3, 1988, signed by him on the program page, where he appears both as composer and stage director. Size is 5.5 x 8.9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Original program for the world premiere of his mystic cantata Muero Porque No Muero among the performance of other composers' works by The Catholic University of America Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Robert Ricks in Washington, October 15, 1982, signed by Menotti on the program page and also on page 5. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, full program, soft covers, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007) and American soprano (1929-2007).  Page copy of a fragment from Act III Scene 1 of the opera "Juana La Loca", signed on the first page by both the composer and the soprano.  Also, a facsimile signature of the composer can be found over the upper-right corner of the first page.  Size is 9.75 x 13 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo of the soprano as Juana La Loca, a role she created at San Diego, 1979, plus a ticket stub for a later performance.  Size is 9.2 x 6.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Signed score for his one-act opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors", published by G. Schirmer, New York, 1952. Menotti signs and inscribes this score on the front cover, 9 x 11.8 inches, 65 numbered pages. Tape repair on binding, wear on covers, in good condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Signed score for this radio opera in one act, published by G. Ricordi, 1943. Signed and inscribed by the composer on the title page, ownership marks, 180 numbered pages, 8 x 11 inches, minor crack on front cover, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Signed cast page from a program for a Metropolitan Opera, New York, performance of his opera "The Last Savage", February 14th, 1964.  Also included are 2 unsigned photographs of American bass-baritone George London (1920-1985), who performed as Abdul in this production, shown in this role.  Autographed cast page is 8 x 10.9 inches, photos are 8 x 10 inches each, one is stamped on verso by photographer Louis Melançon, New York, all in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1909-2001), signed photo, shown as herself, dated in 1950. Inscribed. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1909-2001), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1935. Inscribed. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1909-2001), signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Bizet's Carmen, dated in 1956. Inscribed. Photo by Tiraldi, Milan. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1909-2001), signed postcard photograph, shown as Leila in Bizet's Pecheurs de Perles. Photo by Ancilotti and Marinotti photographers, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, slight creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

Set of 3 concert programs (unsigned) for performances of the German pianist in Vienna on December 3 & 11th, 1897, and February 16th, 1900. Size is 9.25 x 12.5 inches each one, 4 pages each one, central folds, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American mezzo-soprano (b.1957) AND American soprano (b.1952), both known for lyric repertoire, especially Mozart. Double signed photograph, shown in roles in Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte. Photo by Winnie Klotz, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.  

Beautiful unsigned promo photo of the star violinist playing with his younger sister at the piano, both at teenager age. A photo by RCA/The Masters Voice from France. Large size, 11.5 x 9 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

Group of 3 concert programs with Yehudi Menuhin as soloist, Vienna (1946 and 1952) and Berlin (1953). Also included is a playbill announcing upcoming concerts by Menuhin, London, 1950s. Programs are 6 x 8.25 inches, playbill is 5.5 x 10 inches. See scans.

Program for a concert at the Chicago Orchestra Hall in 1953. Signed and inscribe by both Menuhin and Baller, performing music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Ravel and others. Total of 14 pages plus covers, size is 8.25 x 10.75 inches, in very good condition.ALSO INCLUDED is a Newspaper page reviewing the concert.