Autographs - Other
- Page 6 -- Neri-Baraldi, Pietro (1828-1902) AMQ-15978 $30InquireAMQ, 1 p. (5" h x 8.75" w), London, 1875. The Italian tenor offers eight bars of a melody on treble clef, signing with a flourish below.
- Neruda, Wilma (1838-1911) SIG-09190 $25InquireSIG of the Czech virtuoso, who enjoyed a successful career both as a soloist and chamber player, notably performing regularly with the Joachim Quartet. Signed Wilma Halle (Norman Neruda). In the March 22 square of a birthday book page. In Pencil.
- Ney, Elly (1882-1968) SIG-14572 $25InquireSIG of the German pianist on a white card, n.d. Tiny stain at upper left (not affecting).
- Nicolai, Otto (1810-1849) SIG-09028 $175InquireSIG of the Lustigen Weiber von Windsor composer and Vienna Philharmonic co-founder. Clipped from a letter with very tiny piece missing from upper-right corner (not affecting); surname only (Nicolai) with brief closing salutation; n.d. Uncommon.
- Niemann, Walter (1876-1953) SIG-15636 $10InquireSIG of the German musicologist and composer with sentiment. Small card. Leipzig, 1933.
- Niemann, Walter (1876-1953) SIG-16462 $15InquireSIG of the German composer and critic. Signed neatly on a card, adding Leipzig, n.d.
- Nikisch, Arthur (1855-1922) ALS-10240 $60InquireALS, small card, 1911. The conductor and recording pioneer congratulates a friend on his daughter's engagement.
- Nikisch, Arthur (1855-1922) SIG-09241 $50InquireSIG of the noted Hungarian conductor on a postcard. He also writes a time to meet at the Hotel Fürstenhof in Berlin. Leipzig, 1920, with stamp.
- Nilsson, Birgit (1918-2005) PGM-09175 $20InquirePGM signed boldly on cast list page by the Swedish dramatic soprano. For Tannhäuser performance at the Metropolitan Opera with Nilsson singing Elisabeth and Venus, 1 p. (with printed page number 21, thus extracted from a larger booklet), 1966.
- Novello, Alfred (1810-1896) ALS-16149 $35InquireALS, 1 p., 1881. The noted publisher writes to Leeds Festival chorus director James Broughton to provide a photograph (not present) and compliment the festival's chorus.
- Onegin, Sigrid (1889-1943) SIG-00731 $20InquireSIG of the German dramatic contralto whose flexible voice and commanding technique were praised at Bayreuth, the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, and the Salzburg Festival in the 1920s and 1930s. On small album leaf, n/d.
- Onofrei, Demetrio (1897-1891) SIG-09088 $10InquireSIG of the Romanian tenor, who sang with noted success in the San Carlo Opera Company (a group that toured the United States and Canada under the direction of Fortune Gallo). On small album leaf, New York, 1924.
- Ormandy, Eugene (1899-1985) PGM-14741 $50InquirePGM signed by the famous conductor on cover just under the image of Beethoven, with sentiments. For Philadelphia Orchestra opening gala concert, 6 pp., 1970. With signature of former owner on last page.
- Ozawa, Seiji (1935) PGM-12717 $25InquireSIG of the popular conductor on a program page (removed from larger booklet) marking the one thousandth performance of the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood. Ozawa signs beneath the listing for Bernstein's Age of Anxiety. 1991.
- Pachmann, Vladimir de (1848-1933) SIG-00835 $40InquireSIG of the pianist and Chopin specialist. On a small album leaf, n.d. Nice example.
- Panufnik, Andrzej (1914-1991) AMQ-15746 $75InquireAMQ, on personal letterhead, 1979. The Polish-born composer writes four bars from his Sinfonia Sacra and signs with sentiments beneath. A particularly attractive example.
- Parlow, Kathleen (1890-1963) SIG-00918 $20InquireSIG of the emminent Canadian violinist. Small clipping from birthday book, n/d. Pencil.
- PATTI - ADELINA AND CARLOTTA SIGs of the Patti sisters, Adelina and Carlotta, on a clip of paper. Liège, 1869. One additional unidentified signature; another that has been cropped out runs very slightly into the end of Carlotta's signature. Clipped from larger sheet and with residue from former mounting at bottom, but an uncommon example of the sisters' signatures together... read more »SIG-09128 $40InquireSIGs of the Patti sisters, Adelina and Carlotta, on a clip of paper. Liège, 1869. One additional unidentified signature; another that has been cropped out runs very slightly into the end of Carlotta's signature. Clipped from larger sheet and with residue from former mounting at bottom, but an uncommon example of the sisters' signatures together.
- Pelletier, Wilfred (1896-1982) SIG-00788 $20InquireSIG of the Canadian conductor and influential music educator who also had a long career at the Metropolitan. Signed Louis Wilfred Pelletier. On a white album leaf, n.d.
- Perabo, Ernst (1845-1920) SIG of the German-born composer-pianist who adds this is just a friendly greeting, no publicity desired. Folded sheet on which is printed Lincoln's Farewell Address to his Old Neighbors. 1900. Perabo studied in Leipzig with Carl Reinecke, Ignaz Moscheles, and Ernst Richter. He also lived in Boston and taught the American composer Amy Beach... read more »SIG-16487 $25InquireSIG of the German-born composer-pianist who adds this is just a friendly greeting, no publicity desired. Folded sheet on which is printed Lincoln's Farewell Address to his Old Neighbors. 1900. Perabo studied in Leipzig with Carl Reinecke, Ignaz Moscheles, and Ernst Richter. He also lived in Boston and taught the American composer Amy Beach.
- Peragallo, Mario (1910-1996) ALS-01364 $25InquireALS, postcard, 1949. Brief note from the Italian composer to the Polish soprano Marya Freund. Also signed by his wife, Fiora.
- Perron, Carl (1858-1928) SIG-16142 $20InquireSIG of the bass-baritone, who premiered roles in Strauss' Salome, Elektra, and Der Rosenkavalier. With a sentiment in German, translated: Life is a sepctacle for those who think, a tragedy for those who feel. Album leaf, Breslau, 1892.
- Perron, Carl (1858-1928) AMQ-08277 $20InquireAMQ, album leaf, Breslau, 1894. The German bass-baritone, who premiered roles in Strauss' Salome, Elektra, and Der Rosenkavalier, writes two bars on treble clef and signs beneath.
- Perry, Julia (1924-1979) SIG-09029 $40InquireSIG of the African-American composer. Bold, with big Greetings on MacDowell Colony letterhead, n/d except for Feb. 1st - March 1st. Scarce.
- Petchnikoff, Alexandre (1873-1949) SIG-00917 $25InquireSIG of the Russian violinist. On a small piece of white paper, 1896. Original smudge to the letter A.
- Petri, Egon (1881-1962) AMQ-08280 $45InquireAMQ, 1 p., Omaha, 1940. The Dutch-born pianist boldly writes three bars of Bach's Chaconne in D minor on a small sheet and signs with sentiments and an address beneath. Paper clip residue at right (not affecting). Attractive example.
- Pfitzner, Hans (1869-1949) SIG-00874 $110InquireSIG of the German composer on a small card. n/d.
- Pfitzner, Hans (1869-1949) SIG-09017 $80InquireSIG of the German composer on a pastel green card. n/d. A good example.
- Piastro, Mishel (1891-1970) SIG-14536 $25InquireSIG of the longtime New York Philharmonic concertmaster under Toscanini. On a typed contract extension with Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co., dated 1969.
- Piatigorsky, Gregor (1903-1976) SIG-15701 $40InquireSIG of the famed cellist on back flap of envelope, which is addressed by him to violinist Boris Koutzen. Stamped and docked 1964.
- Piatigorsky, Gregor (1903-1976) SIG-09210 $40InquireSIG of the esteemed cellist above his printed address, clipped from the flap of an envelope, n.d.
- Piatti, Alfredo (1822-1901) SIG-14535 $15InquireSIG of the Italian cellist. In pencil. Browned and unevenly clipped from a birthday book (c. 1.5" h x 3.5" w). Written under the date of his birth (January 8).
- Pons, Lily (1898-1976) SIG-00734 $25InquireSIG of the famed French-American soprano, known for her expert coloratura and decades-long association with the Metropolitan Opera. On small card, n/d.
- Pons, Lily (1898-1976) SIG-09091 $25InquireSIG of the French-American soprano, above which she has written: Ars longa vita brevis (Art is long, life is short). On small album leaf, 1931. Light paper clip marking at top (not affecting).
- Popper, David (1843-1913) SIG-00929 $60InquireSIG of the Czech cellist and composer with an astounding career. Signed in the June 18 square of a birthday book page (his birthday). In pencil.
- Popper, David (1843-1913) SIG-09218 $100InquireSIG of the Czech cellist and composer with an astounding career. On a small clip of beige paper with professionally repaired tear (not affecting, but close), n/d. Uncommon.
- Pouishnoff, Leff (1891-1959) SIG-00837 $20InquireSIG of the Russian-born pianist and composer. On a small pale blue sheet, 1938. In pencil.
- Pouishnoff, Leff (1891-1959) SIG-00839 $10InquireSIG of the Ukrainian-born pianist and composer. On a small folded sheet, n/d.
- Pugno, Raoul (1852-1914) SIG-00840 $20InquireSIG of the French pianist on the July 23 square of a birthday book page. (He might have signed here mistakenly, as his birthday was June 23). Pugno was best known for his interpretations of Mozart and for his collaborations with violinist Eugène Ysaÿe.
- Rabaud, Henri (1873-1949) SIG of the French composer on the title page of the piano/vocal score for his opera La Fille de Roland, 1904. Attractively inscribed to Marguerite Carré, the soprano who sang in the opera's premiere two months prior. Includes disbound title page and first four pages (score not present... read more »SIG-05798 $75InquireSIG of the French composer on the title page of the piano/vocal score for his opera La Fille de Roland, 1904. Attractively inscribed to Marguerite Carré, the soprano who sang in the opera's premiere two months prior. Includes disbound title page and first four pages (score not present).
- Rabaud, Henri (1873-1949) AMQ-01623 $125InquireAMQ, small card, n/d. Four bars from the French composer's popular opera Mârouf. A few light stains, not affecting.
- Raisa, Rosa (1893-1963) SIG of the acclaimed dramatic soprano who premiered the title role of Puccini's Turandot. Small album leaf, London, 1914 (signed the same year she sang Aida with Caruso at Covent Garden). On the verso, signature of Giulio Crimi, who himself premiered roles in Puccini's Il tabarro and Gianni Schicchi. With sentiment in Italian, 1914... read more »SIG-00737 $25InquireSIG of the acclaimed dramatic soprano who premiered the title role of Puccini's Turandot. Small album leaf, London, 1914 (signed the same year she sang Aida with Caruso at Covent Garden). On the verso, signature of Giulio Crimi, who himself premiered roles in Puccini's Il tabarro and Gianni Schicchi. With sentiment in Italian, 1914.
- Randegger, Alberto (1832-1911) AMQ-08319 $75InquireAMQ, 1 p., n/d. Three bars on his stationary from the London-based Italian composer's song "Only for one". With inscription.
- Rawsthorne, Alan (1905-1971) SIG-00875 $25InquireSIG of the British composer on a small card. Dated 1948 in different ink, but still appears to be Rawsthorne's hand.
- RECORDER Dolmetsch, Carl (1911-1997) SIG on a horizontal album leaf, 1975. Dolmetsch offers a sentiment in memory of a musical evening, pens his initials C,F,D in notes on a treble staff, and signs in full. Also boldly signed by the harpsichordist Joseph Saxby, who was Dolmetsch's regular accompanist... read more »SIG-10399 $65InquireSIG on a horizontal album leaf, 1975. Dolmetsch offers a sentiment in memory of a musical evening, pens his initials C,F,D in notes on a treble staff, and signs in full. Also boldly signed by the harpsichordist Joseph Saxby, who was Dolmetsch's regular accompanist.Carl Dolmetsch was the son of the eminent French-born English early music scholar and instrumentalist and instrument maker, Arnold Dolmetsch. He succeeded him as the leader of the Haslemere Festival and was responsible for publishing a significant body of recorder music.
- Reeves, Sims (1821-1900) ALS-16160 $50InquireALS, 2 pp., n/d. The English vocalist invites the Irish opera composer Michael Balfe for a visit. On personal embossed letterhead.
- Reeves, Sims (1821-1900) ALS-15965 $25InquireALS, 1 p., 1849. A brief note of apology from the English tenor for failing to respond to a letter. Quite small (4.25" h x 3.5" w) and laid down on a larger sheet.
- Reeves, Sims (1821-1900) SIG-09314 $15InquireSIG of the leading British tenor of the mid-Victorian era. On a small sheet, with sentiment and a reproduction photograph laid down at top. 1888.