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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was a Russian composer who was also one fifth of the The Five, a group of five notable 19th century classical music composers based in St. Petersburg who composed together. Rimsky-Korsakov attended a naval academy and balanced a teaching and composing career at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory while also serving as an officer in the Russian Navy. Some of his most famous pieces are Capriccio espagnol, Russian Easter Festival and “The Flight of the Bumble Bee” from The Tale of Tsar Saltan.
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Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov Autograph Letter Signed. Sold for Nearly $4,000.
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Russian Composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov 1907 Autograph Note Signed — Elegantly Framed
20th century Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov autograph note signed, dated 17 May 1907 from St. Petersburg. At this point in his career, Rimsky-Korsakov was a Russian fixture, touring Europe with his popular compositions. A year after penning this note, the virtuoso passed away. Reads in full: “To Mr. Frank Seymour Hastings / from greatfully [sic] yours / N. Rimsky-Korsakov / 27 Mai 1907 / St. Petersburg”. Single page note measures 7″ x 2.5″, framed with a portrait and biography plaque of the composer against a turquoise mat to an overall size of 15.75″ x 24.5″. Toning, archivally repaired tear and chipping to lower right. Very good condition. Sold for $1,495.
Scarce Signature by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — With PSA/DNA COA
Scarce signature by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with his strong paraph accentuating his signature, ”Mozart”. Clipped signature is likely from an autograph letter signed, as the closing word is also in Mozart’s hand. Although Mozart was a prolific composer, his signature is scarce, with a two-line autograph note also signed ”Mozart” selling for over $200,000 in 2015. Signed slip measures 3” x 1.125”. Hinged at right edge to larger sip of paper. In very good condition, with a bold signature by the great composer. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $31,394.
1826 First Printing of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony — Complete Score — Incredibly Scarce
First printing of the Complete Score of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in C minor, by Ludwig van Beethoven. “Cinquieme Sinfonie en ut mineur: C Moll de Louis van Beethoven. Oeuvre 67 Partition.” Leipzig: Breitkopf & Hartel: March 1826. Octavo book runs 182 pages and measures 6.75″ x 10.75″ inches. In original printed wrappers with edges untrimmed. Front wrapper has been restored with adhesive tape along the bottom and fore-edge. A near fine copy housed in a modern clamshell case. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor is possibly the most recognized work of classical music ever written. Its dramatic four-note opening is known worldwide and remains rooted in popular culture. The symphony was written over a four year period commencing in 1804 and first performed in Vienna in 1808. Though the first printed edition appeared in 1809, it is believed that this edition is the first printing of the complete score, comprising all four movements. This is a remarkably well-preserved copy of this important and historic work. Incredibly scarce copy rarely seen at auction. Sold for $12,000.
Richard Strauss Signed, Handwritten Musical Manuscript for the Final Scene in His Opera, “Die schweigsame Frau”
Richard Strauss autograph manuscript signed for the final scene in his 1935 opera “Die schweigsame Frau” (“The Silent Woman”), a comedic opera written with librettist Stefan Zweig. Written on three 10.5″ x 14″ pages of bifolium manuscript, Strauss signs “Richard Strauss” at the top of the first page, where he also writes “Schwanengesang” (“Swan Song”). Sold for $10,500.
1935 Limited Edition Signed “Porgy & Bess”
Signed and numbered limited edition of George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess: An Opera in Three Acts.” Composed by George Gershwin; Libretto by Dubose Heyward; Lyrics by Dubose Heyward and Ira Gershwin; Directed by Rouben Mamoulian. Random House; New York; 1935. Number 214 of 250 limited edition copies printed in October 1935 and boldly signed in black ink to limitation page by George Gershwin, Dubose Heyward, Ira Gershwin and Rouben Mamoulian. Bound in full red leather with black leather labels and accompanied by original slipcase. 559pp. with full color frontis and title page illustrations. Minor overall wear and foxing. Chips to black leather labels on backstrip and some separation to slipcase. Signatures remain bold and clear. A scarce signed copy of this classic American folk opera in excellent condition. Sold for $5,372.
Maurice Ravel Signed and Handwritten Musical Quotation for ”Valses Nobles et Sentimentales”
Maurice Ravel autograph musical quotation signed, with Ravel handwriting five bars from his waltz, Valses Nobles et Sentimentales V, Presque lent – dans un sentiment intime. Signed and dated ”Maurice Ravel” from St. Cloud, France on 28 September 1919. Document measures 9.375” x 3”, framed with a photo of Ravel at his piano to a size of 14.25” x 17.25”. Single fold and light uniform toning, overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $4,000.
George Gershwin Signed Book Inscribed
Extremely rare George Gershwin inscribed biography. “George Gershwin” by Issac Goldberg. Inscribed in ink to front free endpaper: “For Robert Garland / A Baltimore boy who made good in the big city. / With Admiration, / George Gershwin / Sept, 29,1931…” Gershwin adds handwritten music to his inscription from his 2nd Rhapsody. Excellent condition. Sold for $3,546.
Rare George Gershwin at the Piano 10” x 8” Signed and Inscribed Photo
George Gershwin signed and inscribed photo, featuring a classic shot of the young composer at his piano. Signed in fountain pen on the photographic surface beneath the image, ”To Mrs. N.B. Putnam – All my good wishes, George Gershwin”. Photo measures 10” x 8” and is in very good condition with a somewhat faded, but still very legible signature. George Gershwin died at the age of 38 in 1938, making signed material by him difficult to obtain. Sold for $2,384.
Max Reger Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, Plus Handwritten Note Signed — “…regard this page with aversion and to turn to another page at once…”
German composer, pianist and conductor Max Reger autograph musical quotation signed. Reger handwrites three bars from his unpublished choral work, “Hoch lebe dies Haus” (translated “Long Live This House”), on two hand-drawn staves, with holograph lyrics, in German. Signed and dated “Max Reger / 7 June 1905” and additionally signed by his wife, Elsa Reger. Max additionally writes the following cheeky instructions in German underneath the AMQS, “Professors at academies and universities ‘against’ music are urged, in the interest of their own health, to regard this page with aversion and to turn to another page at once.” Reger signs again, “Max Reger / Prague 7 June 1905”. Single page measures 8.5″ x 10.75″ on paper with margins ruled in orange-red. Uniform toning, overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $1,957.
Claude Debussy Autograph Letter Signed to Paul Vidal
Rare autograph letter signed by French composer Claude Debussy, who writes to his friend, composer and conductor Paul Vidal. Upon his personal stationery embossed with his home address of “80 Avenue Du Bois De Boulogne”, Debussy’s letter in French translates, “December 13, 1910 / Dear friend, I will expect you tomorrow, Wednesday, at 5:30 / looking forward to seeing you, with my warmest regards / Claude Debussy”. Stationery folds to create envelope, postmarked on verso with Vidal’s name and address. Page measures 4.25″ x 5.5″. Light wear, else near fine. Sold for $1,472.
Giacomo Puccini AMQS for “Tosca” — Large Sheet Measures 4.5″ x 7″
Large autograph musical quotation signed by operatic composer Giacomo Puccini for his masterpiece “Tosca”, his most famous work alongside “La Boheme” and “Madama Butterfly”. Done entirely in Puccini’s hand, the composer writes “Tosca” above its stanza, signed “Giacomo Puccini / Torre del Lago / 11-7-901″. He dedicates the piece to a Bianca. Measures 4.5″ x 7”. Uniform toning, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,450.
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