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Best.-Nr. 014771Olga Michailoff - Olga Wood - princesse Olga Oroussov (1869-1906), soprano anglaise, épouse du chef d'orchestre Henry Wood. L.A.S., 9 mai 1908, 4p in-8. A James R. Simpson, agent publicitaire à Edimbourg. En anglais. Elle donne les compositeurs qui seront joués lors de la prochaine saison : Claude Debussy, Vincent d'Indy, Jean Sibelius. Elle dit notamment que son mari pourrait avoir plus de succès en tant que pianiste dans un récital que comme chef d'orchestre. On joint deux enveloppe au même datées 1907 et 1908. Belle lettre. [359]
2020Best.-Nr. x-0367588110Taylor & Francis 2020. Paperback. New. 176 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.39 inches. Taylor & Francis paperback
1935Best.-Nr. 37052April 20 1935. 1935. Very good. - An original 10 inch high by 8 inch wide matte-finish sienna-toned photograph of the soprano by Melbourne Spurr of Los Angeles. The photograph a head and shoulders portrait of Mary McCormic portrays her in a dark jacket over a matching dark blouse with a brooch in the lapel of the jacket. The singer gently smiles straight at the camera. The photographer's name "Melbourne Spurr Los Angeles" is embossed in blind at the bottom left of the image and his credits are stamped in blue on the verso. The photograph is inscribed diagonally at left to the Nashville Golden Glove Boxing referee Fitz Waldrip and signed and dated by the singer: "To Fitz Waldrip with best wishes / Mary McCormic / April 20 1935". The first 2 letters in "April" are slightly smudged. The top edge of the photograph is roughed possibly from having been removed from an album as would be indicated by rubbing evident along the top edge of the verso. The bottom corners are very lightly bumped. Very good. Said to have been among most famous sopranos in the world during the 1920's and 30's Mary McCormic 1889-1981 was known for her leading roles with the Paris National Opera the Opera Comique the Monte Carlo Opera and the Chicago Civic Opera. Born in Belleville Arkansas McCormic became interested in becoming an opera star at the age of 9 years old. She first studied voice with Emil Frey Myers and her potential became known to others by way of a singing contest sponsored by Mary Garden. She would become a protege of Mary Garden. Following her opera career the dean of the University of North Texas College of Music Wilfred Bain convinced her to create an Opera Workshop at the school in 1944. McCormic founded directed and defended the school's workshop which she built from scratch on a shoestring budget. She went on to mold the school's opera workshop over 16 years. The only opera company in existence in the Southwest the North Texas Opera Workshop was the first collegiate touring opera workshop west of the Mississippi and McCormic pioneered an approach to low-cost opera in an era of dwindling funds. Upon its founding in 1957 the Dallas Opera drew on the North Texas Opera Workshop for a steady supply of gifted singers for its chorus. April 20, 1935. unknown
Best.-Nr. 2090502113706398Not Available N.A. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
Best.-Nr. 26754No place or date. Attractive Page extracted from autograph album 19.5 x 16cms sl. foxed edge rough where extracted good condition comprising: a. Harry Lauder's signature to which he appends the phrase "The saftest o'the Family" with the signatures of Henry Simson and Lena Ashwell Simson SEE IMAGE. On verso signature after subscription as follows: "With all good wishes Sincerely Yours Amy Evans 1914". No place or date. unknown
Best.-Nr. boz_003878Mariette SULLY. Lettre autographe signée. État : Très bon état. Dimensions : 13,3 x 20,5 cm. 2 pages.
Best.-Nr. 986Sans date - reliure - Heugel et Cie, Editeurs - Théâtre National de l'Opéra-Comique, dirigé par Léon Carvalho - Ouvrage non daté (circa 1890) - In-4 (28 x 19,5 cm) reliure demi-basane, filets et titre dorés au dos - 344 pages - Opéra-comique de Henru MEILHAC et Philippe GILLE. Musique de Jules MASSENET - A PROPOS : Opéra présenté pour la première fois le 19 janvier 1884. Partition piano-voix, édition Heugel & Cie, présentant les numéros de planches 7067 et 1386
Best.-Nr. 22266Undated; on letterhead of the Prince of Wales Theatre Coventry Street London. 2pp 12mo. Bifolium. Aged and grubby; folded several times. Reads: 'I am sorry to say I do not know Mr Alexander or would have been very pleased to give your friend an introduction to him. Hoping you are well – with kind regards. Yours sincerely Decima Moore'. Undated; on letterhead of the Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street [London]. unknown
Best.-Nr. 21478Headed "Eva Turner" 26 Palace Court London W2 4HZ 12 Dec. 1977. One page cr. 8vo fold marks very good condition. She appreciates his thoughtfulnes concerning her personal life and is sympathetic about his personal life. She goes on: "I think there are enough biographies and autobiographies on the market without my inflicting more and so I have decided against it! Notwithstanding I am very touched by all your kind observances regarding myself." She then discusses her promising students Linda Esther Gray later her biographer and Stuart Harling. She appreciates his remembering her Pekingese which had died after a long life and not been replaced. She sends good wishes from her longtime companion/secretary Miss Ridyard for Christmas and the New Year. A postscript anounces that she's sending no Christmas cards "this year". [Headed, "Eva Turner"] 26 Palace Court, London, W2 4HZ, 12 Dec. 1977 unknown
Best.-Nr. 26150No date or place. London 1868. See her entry in Grove. The letter can be dated by the reference to Sir William Mitchell see Oxford DNB and the operetta 'The Rival Beauties' which he produced in London and then Plymouth. The letter is on one side of the paper has been cut down to 11 x 9 cm and laid down on a piece of card. Aged and worn with slight loss at top right affecting one word of text. Thirteen lines of close and neatly-written text addressed to ‘Dearest Mrs. Sprague’ and signed ‘Yours affectionately / Erminia Rudersdorff’ with a little of the flourish beneath the signature cut away. Begins: ‘I did not write before because Albert was not certain about Saturday and now he cannot come as he has - as he expected had a letter this morning to say that they can rehearse the “Rival beauties” at Sir William Mittchell’s sic tomorrow evening. So we must find some other evening.’ She hopes it will be possible for Mrs Sprage ‘and Sidney’ to ‘drop in in the evening’ of the following day ‘for I very much want you to know Pepi better’. Image on request. No date or place. [London, 1868.] unknown
Best.-Nr. 21987542like new. unknown
Best.-Nr. 012574Dolores Nau (1818-1891), soprano espagnole. L.A.S., sd [1846 selon une note au dos], 3p in-8. A un compositeur. Elle ne chantera que la cavatine de Lucie pour les orphelins et ne peut rien ajouter de plus. Elle promet de chanter des morceaux composés par son correspondant lors d'un concert organisé par [Italo?] Gardoni dans les salons de Hertz et où se produira aussi le baryton Paul Barroilhet. [251]
Best.-Nr. boz_004157Mariette SULLY. Lettre autographe signée. État : Très bon état. Dimensions : 11 x 17,3 cm. 3 pages.
Best.-Nr. 19207Méthode de vocalisation pour soprano et tenor, en deux parties: la 1er. contient 125 espèces de gammes et exercises ... la 2e. renferme 40 vocalises mélodiques et progressives ...Auteur : Auguste-Mathieu PanseronÉditeur : Paris, l'Auteur; Bruxelles, Fils de B. Schott [1843?]
1977Best.-Nr. 100063New York: March 12 1977. 1977. Fine. - Over 55 words typed on her 10 inch high by 6-1/2 inch wide light blue personal stationery. The soprano Carole Farley expresses her's and her husband conductor Jose Serebrier's gratitude for Jean Dalrymple's "help and kindness". "You are one of the most beautiful human beings we know." "I hope you will accept these tickets for my first performance." Signed "Carole". Fine. The first production of Alban Berg's "Lulu" at the Metropolitan Opera premiered on March 18 1977 with Carole Farley in the leading role in a production by John Dexter. Born in 1946 the American opera soprano Carole Farley was principal singer with the Metropolitan Opera. In 1977 at the age of 19 Farley performed the title role of "Lulu" in the METs premiere production of Berg's opera. Her performances of Poulenc's "La Voix Humaine" and Menotti's "The Telephone" were filmed by Decca in co-production with the BBC and are now re-issued on DVD a best-seller in the New York Times charts. Farley is married to the conductor Jose Serebrier. Jean Dalrymple 1902-1998 was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville appearing with James Cagney and Cary Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski Mary Martin Jose Iturbi Andre Kostalanetz Nathan Milstein and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943 serving as a board member producer and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951 Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world. New York: March 12, 1977.
1982Best.-Nr. 96511New York September 23 1982. 1982. Very good. - Over 125 words typed on her husband Jose Serebrier's 11 inch high by 8-1/2 inch wide embossed stationery. In her letter addressed to her friend and press agent Jean Dalrymple the soprano mentions the dates of her forthcoming performances: "I am singing LA VEUVE JOYEUSE The Merry Widow at Theatre Chatelet . 30-some performances in all. It is a new production especially for me." She then mentions heading to Puerto Rico and subsequently Australia where "I will be making a film of the Poulenc opera 'La Voix Humaine' for television." She concludes "Looking forward to our lunch on Thursday and catching up" signed "Carole". In a postscript Farley asks if Jean Dalrymple could "bring me a copy or copies of your release on Thur". Dalrymple's press release is included with the letter. Folded for mailing there are rust stains from a paper clip to the top and bottom edges. Very good. Born in 1946 the American opera soprano Carole Farley was principal singer with the Metropolitan Opera. In 1977 at the age of 19 Farley performed the title role of "Lulu" in the METs premiere production of Berg's opera. Her performances of Poulenc's "La Voix Humaine" and Menotti's "The Telephone" were filmed by Decca in co-production with the BBC and are now re-issued on DVD a best-seller in the New York Times charts. Farley is married to the conductor Jose Serebrier. Jean Dalrymple 1902-1998 was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville appearing with James Cagney and Cary Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski Mary Martin Jose Iturbi Andre Kostalanetz Nathan Milstein and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943 serving as a board member producer and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951 Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world. New York, September 23, 1982. unknown
1879Best.-Nr. 97543Cincinnati 1879. 1879. Good. - A 4-5/8 inch high by 7-1/2 inch wide sheet of creamy white paper removed from an autograph album inscribed & signed "Yours Most Sincerely / Marie Roze-Mapleson / Cincinnati 1879". The left edge of the sheet is rough and there is dampstaining along the top and right side of the page not affecting the inscription or signature. Good. The French Operatic Soprano Marie Roze Mapleson 1846-1926 studied under Mocker and Auber at the Paris Conservatoire. She made her debut at the Opera-Comique in 1865 at the age of 16. She toured Britain and Scotland with the Carl Rosa Opera Company for 10 years singing roles ranging from Carmen and Manon to Marguerite. Engaged by the Max Strakosch Opera Company she performed in Philadelphia as Leonora in Donizetti's "La favorita" in January of 1878. She returned to tour in the U.S. with the Carl Rosa Opera Company from 1883 to 1889. Marie Roze was first married to the operatic bass Jules E. Perkins and subsequently to Henry Mapleson the son of the noted London and New York impressario. Cincinnati, 1879. unknown
Best.-Nr. 012549Erminia Frezzolini (1818-1884), soprano italienne. L.A.S. + enveloppe, sd [dimanche], 1p in-8. A l'éditeur musical Marie Escudier (1819-1880). « Cher Monsieur, vous seriez bien aimable de me rappeler l'adresse à laquelle je dois écrire à Lille car j'ai égaré celle de vos lettres qui la contenait. Compliments affectueux et distingués. Erm. Frezzolini ». [250]
Best.-Nr. 012550Povla Frijsh ou Frisch (1881-1960), soprano danoise, professeur de chant. L.A.S., Paris, 16 janvier 1911, 1p in-8. Au compositeur Fernand Halphen (1872-1917). Elle lui retourne un chèque car elle lui a demandé « un emprunt et non pas un don ». Elle lui demande de relire sa lettre et de « redresser le tort qu'[il] lui a fait dans l'esprit d'une personne tierce, amie » à ce sujet. Son nom est bien Frijsh mais elle signe ici Frisch. Peu commun. [250]
Best.-Nr. 2150526 Palace Court London W2. 6 April 1962. 1p 4to. In fair condition lightly aged and worn with the top part of the blank reverse pasted onto a slip of paper cut from an album. Adressed to 'Miss Constance M. Evans Raventhorpe Carmel Road N. Darlington.' She begins by stating that Evans's letter has been forwarded to her by Julian Herbage. She is 'most interested to know that your birthday coincides with mine and that you claim to be the earliest private accompanist I ever had' and thinks from all that Evans says in her letter that 'that is more than likely and your mention of my great friend Rose Budd and Helen Taylor arouses so many happy memories.' She exclaims 'Alas!' on giving the news that Budd died in April 1949 adding that she still visits her husband occasionally. 'Helen Taylor of course became Helen Cowan but I have not seen her for years. I also knew Mr. McKenzie who played the 'cello.' She ends in the hope that life has treated Evans well 'and that all progresses for you as you desire'. Turner was born in Werneth Oldham and her first formal singing lessons were with Dan Rootham teacher of the contralto Clara Butt. 26 Palace Court, London, W2. 6 April 1962. unknown
Best.-Nr. 000280Lot de 8 L.A.S., ca 1902, 30 pages environ, principalement In-8. Certaines lettres au monogramme MH. Ensemble de lettres à son avocat. Trous pour mettre en classeurs sur la majorité des lettres, touchant à peine le texte (cela n'empêche aucunement la lecture). Peu courant.
198156 pages. Features: Storyteller Michael Parents; G6 Leaders Meet at Montebello - article with color photos; Ronald Reagan - Commander from Culver City; Clinch River - a Breeder Reactor for Howard Baker; New US policies on immigration; Senators urge William Casey to quit CIA; Daniel Yankelovich predicts new "ethic of commitment"; Prince Charles Weds Lady Diana - feature article with color photos; Precarous Peace Between Israel and P.L.O.; Tough Challenges in Poland; U.S. Favouring China over Taiwan; Pope's Assailant Mehmet Ali Agca gets life; Attack from the right in El Salvador; Hunger strikers lose favour in Northern Ireland; Karl Barth's last letters mix vitriol and compassion; The merits oof multi-billion-dollar mergers; Chrysler turns up a winner under Lee Iococca; Cola wars in Thailand; Iceberg Cool - Theodore Taylor uses ice for air conditioning - on a large scale; Sailing article - "Happiness is a Hobie Cat"; Time Inc. shuts the Washington Star; MADD - growing protest against lenient punishment for drunk drivers; Passing of Carol Fox, Fernand Spaak, Gabriel Hauge and Abram Kardiner; Prehistoric zoo at Archer, Florida okra farm; Steps taken to save the whales; A vote for Egypt's Aswan Dam; Soprano Mirella Freni; Summer Computer Camps replace snakes and frogs; The Pessimistic Vision of the late artist Philip Guston; and more. Average wear. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
1955Best.-Nr. 053357Istanbul: Original Concert Program Pamphlet with Autograph Signature 1955. No Binding. Very Good. Original concert program signed and inscribed by Semiha Berkdoy. 24x12 cm Folded size. Folded. 8 p. fully ills. Signed and inscribed by Berksoy. Semiha Berksoy was a Turkish opera singer and painter. Berksoy started her acting career in the role of Semiha in the first Turkish sound movie Istanbul Sokaklarinda directed by Muhsin Ertugrul in 1931. She was cast in operettas in Istanbul theaters early in her career. She sang in the first Turkish opera Özsoy in 1934 commissioned by Kemal Atatürk composed by Adnan Saygun. She was honored as the First Turkish Opera Singer and awarded the opportunity to go to Berlin Music Academy for further training. She started her international singing career in 1934 performing in Turkey Germany and Portugal becoming known as a Wagnerian soprano. In 1939 for the 75th birthday of Richard Strauss in Berlin she sang the role of Ariadne in Ariadne Auf Naxos becoming the first Turkish prima donna to perform on stage in Europe. Back in Turkey she worked with Carl Ebert helping him in his efforts to create the Turkish State Opera and Ballet. This initiative leads to the creation of the Experimental Stage of the Ankara State Conservatory 1940. She retired from the Istanbul Opera in 1972. She was decorated with the "Atatürk Opera Award" at the 50th-anniversary ceremonies commemorating the introduction of women's rights to vote and to be elected. She received the title of "State Artist" in Turkey in 1998. Following her retirement she remained active mostly as a theater artist. Four years preceding her death at the age of 90 she appeared in a dramatic scene singing Liebestod in Robert Wilson's opera The Days Before: Death Destruction and Detroit III at the Lincoln Center in New York City 1999. Original Concert Program Pamphlet with Autograph Signature unknown
1992Best.-Nr. 053360Istanbul: Akbank 1992. Soft cover. Fine. Paperback. Oblong large 8vo. 23 x 24 cm. In English and Turkish. 36 p. color ills. Signed and inscribed by the artist as 'Coskun Sensoy'a saygilarla'. Dated 2.10.1992. Semiha Berksoy was a Turkish opera singer and painter. Berksoy started her acting career in the role of Semiha in the first Turkish sound movie Istanbul Sokaklarinda directed by Muhsin Ertugrul in 1931. She was cast in operettas in Istanbul theaters early in her career. She sang in the first Turkish opera Özsoy in 1934 commissioned by Kemal Atatürk composed by Adnan Saygun. She was honored as the First Turkish Opera Singer and awarded the opportunity to go to Berlin Music Academy for further training. She started her international singing career in 1934 performing in Turkey Germany and Portugal becoming known as a Wagnerian soprano. In 1939 for the 75th birthday of Richard Strauss in Berlin she sang the role of Ariadne in Ariadne Auf Naxos becoming the first Turkish prima donna to perform on stage in Europe. Back in Turkey she worked with Carl Ebert helping him in his efforts to create the Turkish State Opera and Ballet. This initiative leads to the creation of the Experimental Stage of the Ankara State Conservatory 1940. She retired from the Istanbul Opera in 1972. She was decorated with the "Atatürk Opera Award" at the 50th-anniversary ceremonies commemorating the introduction of women's rights to vote and to be elected. She received the title of "State Artist" in Turkey in 1998. Following her retirement she remained active mostly as a theater artist. Four years preceding her death at the age of 90 she appeared in a dramatic scene singing Liebestod in Robert Wilson's opera The Days Before: Death Destruction and Detroit III at the Lincoln Center in New York City 1999. Akbank paperback
1946Best.-Nr. 23535Rome: De Carlo 1946. Limited edition. Wraps. Very good. 4to. 2653pp. Printed wraps over flexible card. Untrimmed text block. Paper age-toned else this is a very good copy. The wraps seem to be parchment. One of 323 numbered copies signed y the author. This is number 78. A note on the title page indicates that this work follows the text of Joseph Bédier's transcription Not found in Howey. . De Carlo unknown
