Jules Massenet Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JULES MASSENET
Born: May 12, 1842 in Saint-Etienne, Loire, Rhône-Alpes, France
Died: August 13, 1912 in Paris, France
Died: August 13, 1912 in Paris, France
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. The Virgin premiered in Paris on May 22, 1880, three months before Massenet inscribed this to Miss Hautier. The premier performance was conducted by Massenet himself.
1985 Hérodiade (Music Department), 2009 Thaïs (Music Department), 1993 Young Werther (Sound), 1993 Young Werther (Music Department), 2006 Heridas de amor (Sound), 1998 Chaliapin: The Enchanter (Sound), 1997 Heaven Before I Die (Sound), 1994 The 3 Tenors in Concert 1994 (Sound), 1968 Our Lady of the Turks (Sound), 2007/II Manon (Music Department), 2007 Jules Massenet: Manon (Music Department), 2002 Pavarotti & Friends 2002 for Angola (Music Department), 1917/I Thais (Music Department), 1978 Werther (Sound), 2010 La bomba del Liceu (Sound), 2012 Liberal Arts (Sound), 1908 Herodiade Ária de São João (Music Department), 2010 Revealed (Sound), 2005 Rampo Noir (Sound), 2000 The Dish (Sound), 1976 Marathon Man (Sound), 2008-2012 The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (Music Department), 2011 Elegie (Music Department), 1926 Manon Lescaut (Music Department), 2011 Cendrillon (Sound), 1977 Live from Lincoln Center (Music Department), 1980 Gary Cooper, que estás en los cielos (Sound), 1981 Six personnages en quête d'un chanteur (Sound), 2005 Jules Massenet: Werther (Music Department), 2004 Thaïs (Music Department), 1993 Werther (Music Department), 1986 Werther (Music Department), 2010 Don Quichotte (Sound), 2010 Werther (Sound), 2007 Sheherazade: An Oriental Night with the Berliner Philharmoniker (Sound), 2005 Transamerica (Sound), 2003 Six Feet Under (Sound), 2001 Antonio Pappano (Sound), 1992 The Accompanist (Sound), 1962 Maria Callas in Concert - Hamburg, 16 March 1962 (Sound), 1955 Sanoma kaikkien kuultavaksi (Sound), 2010 Don Quichotte (Music Department), 2010 Werther (Music Department), 2006 Infinite Dream (Music Department), 2005 Jules Massenet: Le Roi de Lahore (Music Department), 2001 Manon (Music Department), 2000 Massenet: His Life and Music (Music Department), 1996 Gold and Silver Gala with Placido Domingo (Music Department), 1986 The Gospel According to Vic (Sound), 1996 Poussières d'amour - Abfallprodukte der Liebe (Sound), 2008 The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (Sound), 2004 Ladies in Lavender. (Sound), 2000 Don Quichotte (Sound), 1997 Our God's Brother (Sound), 1996 A Loss of Innocence (Sound), 1987 The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Sound), 1982 I Are You, You Am Me (Sound), 1982 Domingo/Troyanos Met Gala Concert (Sound), 1962 The Jack Benny Program (Sound), 1948 Luxury Liner (Sound), 1937 I'll Take Romance (Sound), 1935 Here's to Romance (Sound), 2007/I Manon (Music Department), 2001 Le Cid (Music Department), 2000 Don Quichotte (Music Department), 1983 Manon (Music Department), 1980 Werther (Music Department)
Theater Credits
Thais - Music (1908 - emClosing date unknown/em), Victor Herbert's Concert - Music (April 30, 1905 - April 30, 1905)
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JULES MASSENET The composer's handwritten, unsigned envelope sent to an address in Berlin Autograph Envelope, unsigned, 4½x3¾ envelope. Addressed in his hand to "Herr W. E. Colulli/Pension Volckmann/Potsdamer Str/Berlin". Remaining fragment of postmark is unreadable. read more...Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JULES E. MASSENET Massenet lists a couple vocalists of interest in a letter sent while traveling Autograph letter signed: "M. Massenet", 4½x7. August 18, no place. To “Dear friend,/ Very dear friend”. read more...Sale Price $510.00
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JULES MASSENET The composer expresses his regret about not being able to see his friend Autograph Letter signed: "M. Massenet", 2p, 4¾x6½ with blank integral leaf. No place, no date. To “my dear friend”. read more...Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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JULES E. MASSENET The composer pens a letter asking a colleague to meet up and discuss an eventful Sunday Autograph letter signed: "J. Massenet", in black ink, 4½x7. To “My dear director”. read more...Sale Price $510.00
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JULES MASSENET Signed autograph letter (1883) to "my dear director", responding to bad news Autograph Letter signed: "J Massenet", 1 page, 5¼x8¼. No place, 1883 February 15. To "My dear director". read more...Sale Price $510.00
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JULES MASSENET Thoughtful letter by the composer to a friend who just returned from Italy Autograph Letter signed: "Massenet", 3p (front and verso, integral leaf, 4½x7. Paris, 1895 February 15. To “Dear Madam”. read more...Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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JULES MASSENET Massenet writes a brief thank you and sets an appointment Autograph Letter signed: "J. Massenet". 2 p. 4½x7, matted to 14x12 overall. Paris, France, 1886 February 17. In French (translated) in part: " ..I am very grateful for your memories and your great congratulations. read more...Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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JULES MASSENET Signed autograph letter in French (1893), praising the recipient and arranging a meeting Autograph Letter signed: "J Massenet", in black ink, 2p, 4½x7, integral leaf. Paris, 1893 May 7. To "Dear great friend". read more...Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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The well-known French composer signs this letter to a friend, handwritten and dated 1912, just a few months before his death. Massenet composed many of the world's best known operas of today, spanning multiple genres. A photo of the artist is included in this mounted and framed piece read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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JULES MASSENET Letter from the composer (1899) written "in the country," assuring a friend that he will be at the next meeting Autograph Letter signed: "Massenet", 1p, 4½x7. "à la campagne" [in the country], 1899 June 20. To "My great friend". read more...Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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JULES MASSENET Only months after the brutal suppression of the Paris Commune, he signs an autograph letter telling a friend he no longer lives in Paris and visits at unpredictable times. Autograph Letter signed: "J. Massenet", 1 page, 4x6. Paris, 1871 August 19. In French, loosely translated. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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JULES MASSENET The composer pens a letter arranging to meet a young lady Autograph Letter signed: "Massenet", 1 page, 4½x7. Paris, 1895 January 7. To "Mademoiselle". read more...Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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JULES MASSENET The composer pens a letter to Camille Distel, asking permission to publish music with lyrics from one of her poems Autograph Letter signed: "Massenet", in black ink, 1p, 4½x7. Paris, 1900 October 27. To "Miss" [Camille Distel]. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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JULES MASSENET The composer writes a complimentary letter to Jules Danbé, the conductor of his new opera Sapho Autograph Letter signed: "Massenet", 1 page, 4½x7. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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Signed autograph letter (1893) to the commander of a French regiment, requesting that a very talented student of Massenet's, Fernand Halphen, be given time to write music while under the colonel's command. Massenet predicts - correctly - that Halphen would win a Prix de Rome. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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JULES MASSENET Letter from the composer offering congratulations for the success of their daughter Autograph Letter signed: "Massenet", in brown ink, 1p, 4½x7. Paris, 1897 December 2. To an unnamed recipient. read more...Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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JULES MASSENET Letter from the French composer regarding logistics dated 1906 Autograph letter signed: "J. Massenet", 7x4½. December 7, 1906. To "Dear friend". read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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JULES MASSENET Letter from the composer to a friend, inquiring about a missing photo by Reutlinger Autograph Letter signed: "Massenet", 1 page, 7x4½. No place, April 16. To "Very dear friend" read more...Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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JULES MASSENET Letter to composer Helene Moulins, telling her that since his trip to Vienna is delayed, he won't be able to visit her Autograph Letter signed: "J. Massenet". 1p, 4½x7. No place, 1901 April 15. read more...Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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JULES MASSENET Complimentary handwritten note from the composer: "You really are a lively soul" Autograph Note signed: "J. Massenet", 1p, 7¼x4½. Blue pencil note (unknown hand) at left edge dates the note 1903 November 17. To an unnamed recipient. read more...Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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JULES MASSENET Autograph letter unsigned (1899), discussing the salutary effects of cold weather, written from Geneva, where his opera Cendrillon was about the be performed Autograph Letter, unsigned, 2 pages (front and verso), 4½x7. Geneva, 1899 December 13 (Wednesday). To an un-named correspondent. read more...Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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JULES MASSENET Handwritten musical quotation and drawing, followed by a French verse, dated by the composer on New Year's Eve, 1906 Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet", 1p, 4½x7. No place, 1906 December 31. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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JULES MASSENET The French composer sets up an appointment on his personal 4x2¾ calling card Autograph Note on Calling Card Signed: "Massenet", in brown ink, 4x2¾. read more...Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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JULES MASSENET En route to Italy, he sends sincere congratulations on his calling card Autograph Note on Calling Card, unsigned, 3½x2¼. Card imprinted with his name. In French, fully translated: "With my most sincere congratulations. While traveling .. to Italy". [Ellipses in original. read more...Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JULES MASSENET Signed autographed note from his home in Egreville (1906), arranging a meeting in Paris on this 5½x3½ picture postcard Autograph Note on Picture Postcard Signed: "J. Massenet", 5½x3½ postcard with b/w printed photo of a chateau in Egreville. Egreville, France, 1906 July 30. read more...Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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JULES MASSENET One year before his death, he signs an autograph letter (1911) on a picture postcard from his summer home, Egreville Autograph note on printed postcard signed: "Massenet", b/w 3½x5½ picture postcard showing the Chateau of Egreville. read more...Sale Price $595.00
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JULES MASSENET The French composer sends a thoughtful letter from the countryside Autograph Note signed: "Massenet", 1 p, 4¼x7. From "the countryside", 1893 May 22. To an unnamed recipient. read more...Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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JULES MASSENET A note in French from the composer written in the countryside and dated 1900 Autograph note signed: "Massenet", in brown ink, 1p, 4½x7. “La campagne”[The countryside], June 6, 1900. To an unnamed recipient. read more...Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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JULES MASSENET Telegram to librettist Louis Gallet, collaborator on several of Massenet's operas and oratorios Autograph Letter signed: "J. Massenet", in brown ink, 1p, 4½x5¼. No place, no date (day is "Sunday"). Partly printed form of the French telegraph service. read more...Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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JULES MASSENET Sepia-toned bust view 4¼x5¾ photo of the composer by Nadarz of Paris signed and dated 1898 in French Inscribed photograph signed: "To Mr. Leon Jancey/ at the Odeona/ A dear souvenir/ Massenet/ Paris/ 1898", in black ink, b/w, 4¼x5¾, mounted on card. read more...Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
