Autographs - Other
- Page 7 -- 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.
- 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.
- Petschnikoff, Alexandre (1873-1949) SIG-16471 $60InquireSIG of the Russian violinist. Album leaf, 1894. Minor tears at top margin and left corner (neither affecting) but nonetheless a nice example and uncommon.
- 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.
- 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).
- Pierné, Gabriel (1863-1937) ALS-16551 $75InquireALS, 1 p. of a small folded sheet, n.d. The French composer, conductor, and pianist writes to an unidentified friend to congratulate him on a recent performance. Unevenly toned but otherwise in very good condition.
- Pole, William (1814-1900) SIG-09030 $20InquireSIG of the English musician, engineer, and astronomer, who served as organist of St. Marks and published Philosphy of Music. On a strip measuring 2.5" h x 7.5" w. Bold.
- 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).
- 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.
- Ponselle, Rosa (1897-1981) PGM-09178 $25InquirePGM, Pittsburgh, 1930, 29 pp. The American opera star signs the cover page of a recital program bearing her photograph portrait. Ponselle was among the leading sopranos of her generation.
- 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-00839 $10InquireSIG of the Ukrainian-born pianist and composer. On a small folded sheet, n/d.
- Pouishnoff, Leff (1891-1959) SIG-00837 $20InquireSIG of the Russian-born pianist and composer. On a small pale blue sheet, 1938. In pencil.
- 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.
- Pugno, Raoul (1852-1914) ALS-16552 $75InquireALS, 1 p., n.d. The French composer and keyboardist writes to confirm that he would like to attend a rehearsal of La Forza. A bit creased, but fine.
- Rabaud, Henri (1873-1949) 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-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-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.
- Redl, Paul SIG-12775 $25InquireSIG of the conductor who made appearances with the Vienna Philharmonic during the inter-war period. Small card, 1930.
- 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.
- Remenyi, Eduard (1828-1898) SIG-15905 $40InquireSIG of the Hungarian violinist and youthful friend of Brahms. Signed Ed Remenyi. On a small card, n.d.
- Reszke, Edouard de (1853-1917) SIG-16570 $75InquireSIG of the Polish bass whom Verdi chose to premiere the role of Ramfis in Aida. Small card, 1897. A nice example.
- Reszke, Jean & Edouard, de SIG-09068 $100InquireSIGs of both Jean and Edouard de Reszke, the Polish opera singing brothers. Large album leaf, 1896. A little frayed at top (not affecting).
- Rethberg, Elisabeth (1894-1976) PGM-09173 $20InquirePGM, Pittsburgh, 1931, 29 pp. A recital program signed Rethberg on the cover page. The German soprano was a regular at the Metropolitan Opera and a friend of Richard Strauss.
- Reyer, Ernest (1823-1909) AMQ-08199 $100InquireAMQ, album leaf, 1891. The French composer and critic, who succeeded Berlioz at the Journal des débats, pens four bars from the second act of his last opera, Salammbô. Handsome example.
- Reznicek, Emil Von (1860-1945) SIG-09032 $50InquireSIG of the Austrian composer (E. W. v. Reznicek), best known for his overture to Donna Diana. Small card, Oberstdorf, 1937.
- Richardson, Clive (1909-1998) AMQ-15976 $20InquireAMQ, small card, n/d. The English composer of light music pens and signs three bars from his London Fantasia. A little smudging (likely original).
- Richter, Hans (1843-1916) SIG-15942 $40InquireSIG of the eminent German conductor on a small sheet with sentiments in German. Trimmed close at top.
- Richter, Sviatoslav (1914-1997) SIG-00838 $75InquireSIG. The beloved Russian pianist signs and addresses the back flap of an envelope in Cyrillic. He also addresses the front to a man in Massachussetts. With seven Russian stamps dated 1961 and 1966. A bit dusty with creases and former folds, one of which runs through signature.
- Richter, Sviatoslav (1914-1997) SIG-08958 $100InquireSIG of the beloved Russian pianist with sentiment. All in Cyrillic. White card, n.d. A desirable example.
- Robinson, Stanford (1904-1984) SIG-00932 $15InquireSIG of the English conductor, known best for his long tenure with the BBC and as an assistant conductor at the Proms. Small card, 1947.
- Ronald, Landon (1873-1938) SIG-09004 $30InquireSIG of the English conductor and pedagog. On a small piece of paper, London, 1910.
- Rosenstock, Joseph (1895-1985) SIG-00794 $20InquireSIG of the Polish-American conductor, who led premieres of Krenek, Copland, and von Einem. On a small album leaf, 1929. (Three punch holes at left, not affecting).
- Rosenthal, Moriz (1862-1946) SIG-14582 $40InquireSIG of the Polish-American pianist, who signs across a handwritten staff with treble clef. Nice. (Small crease at bottom right corner, not affecting).
- Rosenthal, Moriz (1862-1946) SIG-15662 $20InquireSIG of the Polish-American pianist. Clipped from letter on lined paper, 1898.
- Rothier, Léon (1874-1951) SIG-00742 $20InquireSIG of the French bass-baritone who enjoyed a thirty-year career at the Metropolitan Opera. Small album leaf, n/d.
- Rubinstein, Arthur (1887-1982) SIG-00844 $25InquireSIG of the favorite Polish pianist in the January 28 square of a birthday book page (his birthday). In pencil. Page clipped (the square for January 29 is not present), n.d.
- Rubinstein, Arthur (1887-1982) SIG-00845 $80InquireSIG of the Polish-American pianist with sentiments. On the verso of a trimmed sheet music wrapper, 1936. A large and bold example.