ALS: "G. Verdi", 1p, 4½x3½. Sant'Agate,
1889 November 18. To his close friend, Maria Massari Waldmann. In
Italian, partially translated. In part: "Thank you, my dear Maria, and
thanks to your kind Duke for the affectionate remembrance...Greetings to the Duke
and a warm handshake...." On February 8, 1872, mezzo-soprano MARIA MASSARI
WALDMANN starred as Amneris in the Milan premiere of Aida under
Verdi's direction. At the time of this letter, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
spent part of the year at the Villa Verdi at St. Agata diBusseto, close to his
birthplace in Le Roncole, and part in Genoa in an apartment in the Palazzo
Doria. Inscription on verso of Verdi's letter, in Italian: "To my
dear/friend Margherita/from/Maria Massari/Zavaglia/Ferrara, 22-1-905". There
is a collection of nearly 100 letters from Verdi to Waldmann in La Biblioteca
del Conservatorio "G.B. Martini" in Bologna, Italy. Lightly stained. Overall,
fine condition.
He has signed these autograph music and lyrics, the last four measures of his religious
cantata, The Virgin, and dated it himself (1880)
Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet/Paris 17-8-80", 1p, 10¾x3½. Inscribed
by Massenet in French: "To Miss Eugenie Hautier/souvenir with respect". Massenet has
identified the four long measures as the last measures of "Holy Friday", Third Scene of his
religious cantata The Virgin scored by Massenet for four voices, one for each long measure,
identified by Massenet as "Marie Salome", "Marie Magdalena", "Jean" and "Simon", with
words penned in his hand. French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) made his name
with the comic opera Don César de Bazan (1872). Other operas followed, including Manon
(1884), considered by many to be his masterpiece, Le Cid (1885) and Werther (1892). In
the 3rd Part of The Virgin, "Good Friday", Mary-Salomé, Mary-Magdeleine, John and
Simon have sought refuge in the Virgin's home. They try to comfort Christ's mother. In the
distance one can hear the threatening voices of the people and the soldiers.
Framed display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to
Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication
signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang
together
Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John
Lennon's T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to
Caribou Ranch Studio, when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With
Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2) Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve
Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size 34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October
1973 until March 1975, JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved
and worked together. During the Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's
instigation, their young, personal assistant became his constant companion. Deeply
emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974
album Walls and Bridges, in which he dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his
lover. Old friend Elton John sang backup on that song and played accompaniment on
"Whatever Gets You thru the Night".
This framed letter that features the composer's autograph shows his interest in new
phonograph recording technology
Typed Letter Signed, "George Gershwin". 8¼x10½. One page. Dated September 14, 1931.
On his personal letterhead. Gershwin writes to a representative of R.C.A. which was the parent
company of N.B.C. (created in 1926 to broadcast on radio) and Victor Labs (acquired in 1929
which built phonographs.). The conglomerate was able to remain at the forefront of early
broadcasting technology for many years due to the unique merging of technologies. Gershwin's
association with R.C.A. was a long and fruitful venture. It was R.C.A. that recorded "An
American in Paris", which was used in the 1951 musical film of the same name. Gershwin's
letter in full: " My dear Mr. Clark: I received your invitation to dinner at the Savoy-Plaza
on September seventeenth. I am tremendously interested in hearing the new development
in phonograph recording, which you will probably demonstrate account of a previous
engagement which I have for that evening. Perhaps some day you will permit me to come
down to the New York offices and listen to the new development. With many thanks, I am
Yours sincerely, George Gershwin gg/ob". Annotated in pencil in another hand: "File CC
arrange for.…"
The Mamas and the Papas sign a document amending their agreement with
Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips",
"Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place,
1967 August 17. To the Grammy Award-winning duo in letter form from
Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. Amendment to their Agreement of October 4, 1965
(updated on April 28, 1966). In part: "Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc.
shall have the right to assign to Wingate Music Corp., all rights acquired by it
pursuant to the terms of the Agreement including, without limitation the
songwriting services of any or all of you and any copyrights acquired
thereunder...." Also signed: "Larry Newton" as President of
Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed
in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972, had already had a Grammy
Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966), by the time they signed this
document. Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to
the One I Love". In September 1967, just a month after signing this
document, the Mamas and the Papas hired Lou Alder, who also managed Jan
& Dean and Carole King, to supervise, direct and produce their recording
sessions.Framed display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to
Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication
signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang
together
Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John
Lennon's T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to
Caribou Ranch Studio, when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With
Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2) Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve
Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size 34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October
1973 until March 1975, JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved
and worked together. During the Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's
instigation, their young, personal assistant became his constant companion. Deeply
emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974
album Walls and Bridges, in which he dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his
lover. Old friend Elton John sang backup on that song and played accompaniment on
"Whatever Gets You thru the Night".
On the date of the premier of his comic opera masterpiece Manon, he penned and signed
these four double bars from Act II.
Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet”, in /Paris/1 er presentation op:
comique/samedi 19 Janvier 1884 [1st presentation opera: comic/Saturday 19 January 1884]",
in black ink, 9½x2½. The composer has drawn four double bars of music, and written in
French: "Prelude de l'act II (Manon) [Prelude to Act II (Manon)]". This historical musical
quote was written on the first performance of his comic opera, Manon, considered his
operatic masterpiece. The opera, which premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, is a staple
in the repertoire of many operatic companies and has been featured on numerous
recordings, beginning with the historic first recording in 1923. Jules Massenet (1842-1912),
who was extremely popular in his day, wrote numerous operas, but Manon established his
reputation as a composer. Lightly creased with folds, vertical fold at 1 word of writing.
Slightly soiled. Irregularly cut. Overall, fine condition.
Carbon Typed Document
Signed: "George Gershwin" and "Ira Gershwin", 1p, 8½x13. Los Angeles, California,
1936 September 30. In part: "GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN each,
being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That he is one of the parties to the written
agreement dated July 29, 1936, executed by and between RKO STUDIOS, INC. and
GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN, under the terms and conditions of
which the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin are employed by the said RKO
Studios, Inc. and under the terms and conditions of which the compensation payable to
the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin is paid to them jointly, without any
allocation between them. That under the terms and conditions of an agreement
existing between the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin all compensation
received by them pursuant to the terms and conditions of said contract, has been and
will be divided and allocated between them in the ratio of sixty per cent (60%) to the
said George Gershwin and forty per cent (40%) to the said Ira Gershwin…That this
affidavit is made and delivered to the said RKO Studios, Inc.…"
The Mamas and Papas sign a document to Dunhill Records, Inc.,
Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Gilliam
Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 3p, 8½x11,
separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 28. In letter form to
Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
A listing of seven points to confirm the "understanding and agreement
between you and the undersigned....". In part: "Trousdale agrees to
cancel as of October 1, 1966 the 10% collection charge which was deducted in the
computation of our writers' royalties for the last half of 1966...We acknowledge
and agree that mechanical royalties are payable by Dunhill and its parent and
affiliated companies to Trousdale and Wingate on 90% of gross sales and that
writers' royalties are payable by Trousdale and Wingate on the same 90%
basis...You and we hereby acknowledge that the sum of $13,330 was expended for
re-mastering and reprinting slicks and labels in connection with the replacement
of Jill Gibson...." Also signed three times by the President the
music entities with whom the contract was made.
The Mamas and Papas sign a document requesting that the royalties
from Dunhill Records, Inc. be paid.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips",
"Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place,
1967 September 26. To Dunhill Records, Beverly Hills. In
full: "The undersigned hereby irrevocably instruct and direct you to
pay a sum equal to twenty (20%) per cent of any and all royalties payable to us
from Dunhill Records, Inc., attributable to the sale of records embodying
our performances on master recordings produced by Lou Adler, to Mr. Lou
Adler at 800 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90024. All
recording costs are to be borne solely by us." Adler's name and
address are crossed out in black pen, most probably before this document was
sold to a collector/dealer. The day after this contract, Adler resigned from
Dunhill Records and was hired by The Mamas and the Papas to be their producer
and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce their
recording sessions. Adler also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King. The
Mamas and the Papas were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972. Their
hits include "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy) and
"Dedicated to the One I Love".
The Mamas and Papas sign a document requesting that the royalties
from Dunhill Records, Inc. be paid.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips",
"Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place,
1967 September 26. To Dunhill Records, Beverly Hills. In
full: "The undersigned hereby irrevocably instruct and direct you to
pay a sum equal to twenty (20%) per cent of any and all royalties payable to us
from Dunhill Records, Inc., attributable to the sale of records embodying
our performances on master recordings produced by Lou Adler, to Mr. Lou
Adler at 800 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90024. All
recording costs are to be borne solely by us." Adler's name and
address are crossed out in black pen, most probably before this document was
sold to a collector/dealer. The day after this contract, Adler resigned from
Dunhill Records and was hired by The Mamas and the Papas to be their producer
and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce their
recording sessions. Adler also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King. The
Mamas and the Papas were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972. Their
hits include "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy) and
"Dedicated to the One I Love".
His rare signature on a letter of agreement with Columbia Records, concerning
recorded distribution of his live performance at the 1963 Newport Jazz
Festival.
Documentary Letter signed: "Thelonious Monk", 1 page, 8½x11. Forest Hills, N.Y.,
1963 September 23. On letterhead of Columbia Records. Monk signs his assent
to a letter referencing a prior agreement by him with Columbia Records (1962
July 30), and declaring that no additional compensation will be owed him for the
recording of his performance at the 1963 Newport Jazz Festival unless the
company issues a complete LP album featuring his performance exclusively.
Jazz pianist and composer Thelonius Monk (1917-1982) has been called "the
high priest of bebop," although his idiosyncratic style defies glib
categorization. Several of his compositions, including Round Midnight and
Blue Monk are classics of the genre. Although Monk had been performing
since the early 1940s and had already written some of his classic songs, it was
not until the mid-1950s that his avant-garde style began to attract a wide
audience. In 1956 he released Brilliant Corners, considered one of the
classic jazz albums of all time. Monk's reputation has only grown since his
death: he received posthumously a special Pulitzer Prize for Music and a Grammy
for Lifetime Achievement.
The singing group The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their
contract with Lou Adler.
Rare Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty",
"Cass Elliot" and "Lou Adler", 2p, 8½x10½, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 27.
To Lou Adler, who has signed under "Agreed to and Accepted". In part: "We have
requested that you terminate your contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., pursuant to
which you act as our Producer in connection with the making of phonograph records
for Dunhill Records, Inc. In consideration of your doing so, and in consideration of your
rendering services as our Producer in the future, we agree as follows: We hereby engage
your nonexclusive services as a producer and as an independent contractor to supervise,
direct and produce our recording sessions, up to the point of delivery of finished tapes...."
The award winning quartet, whose songs include "Monday, Monday", hires their
producer, agreeing to pay him "two (2%) percent of the suggested retail list price of all
records manufactured and sold after January 1, 1967....…"The singing group The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their
contract with Lou Adler.
Rare Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty",
"Cass Elliot" and "Lou Adler", 2p, 8½x10½, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 27.
To Lou Adler, who has signed under "Agreed to and Accepted". In part: "We have
requested that you terminate your contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., pursuant to
which you act as our Producer in connection with the making of phonograph records
for Dunhill Records, Inc. In consideration of your doing so, and in consideration of your
rendering services as our Producer in the future, we agree as follows: We hereby engage
your nonexclusive services as a producer and as an independent contractor to supervise,
direct and produce our recording sessions, up to the point of delivery of finished tapes...."
The award winning quartet, whose songs include "Monday, Monday", hires their
producer, agreeing to pay him "two (2%) percent of the suggested retail list price of all
records manufactured and sold after January 1, 1967....…"
The Mamas and Papas sign a document to Dunhill Records, Inc.,
Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Gilliam
Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 3p, 8½x11,
separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 28. In letter form to
Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
A listing of seven points to confirm the "understanding and agreement
between you and the undersigned....". In part: "Trousdale agrees to
cancel as of October 1, 1966 the 10% collection charge which was deducted in the
computation of our writers' royalties for the last half of 1966...We acknowledge
and agree that mechanical royalties are payable by Dunhill and its parent and
affiliated companies to Trousdale and Wingate on 90% of gross sales and that
writers' royalties are payable by Trousdale and Wingate on the same 90%
basis...You and we hereby acknowledge that the sum of $13,330 was expended for
re-mastering and reprinting slicks and labels in connection with the replacement
of Jill Gibson...." Also signed three times by the President the
music entities with whom the contract was made.Music | Unsigned Lobby Cards
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ROMEO AND JULIET BALLET - LOBBY CARD UNSIGNED (USA) 1966 - HFSID 275795Lobby card for a filmed ballet performance featuring Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Lobby card unsigned. Color, 14x11. Promotion for the 1966 film, Romeo and Juliet. Writer/director Paul Czinner was the guiding force behind the 1966 feature Romeo and Juliet.Price: $50.00
