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Opera Composer LEONARD KASTLE - ALS

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ROSSINI GIOACHINO: (1792-1868): ROSSINI GIOACHINO: (1792-1868) Italian composer of operas. A.L.S., Gioachino Rossini, one page, 4to, Bologna, 2nd August 1847, to his friend and lawyer Filippo Santocanale, in Italian. Rossini writes,

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GOUNOD CHARLES: (1818-1893): GOUNOD CHARLES: (1818-1893) French Composer. A.L.S., Ch. Gounod, one page, 8vo, Paris, n.d. [1858], to Mr. Leroy, on the Imperial Opera Theatre printed stationery, in French. Gounod forwards an import

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HOVHANESS ALAN: (1911-2000) American composer, his: HOVHANESS ALAN: (1911-2000) American composer, his official catalogue comprising 67 numbered symphonies and 434 opus numbers. A.L.S., Alan Hovhaness, two pages, 4to, New York, 4th January 1936, to Mr

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Conradin Kreutzer Autograph Letter Signed: German composer and conductor (1780-1849) best remembered for his romantic opera Das Nachtlager in Granada Scarce ALS in German, one page, 7 x 8.5, no date. Untranslated handwritten letter with musica

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DELIBES LEO: (1836-1891) French Composer. A.L.S., Léo: DELIBES LEO: (1836-1891) French Composer. A.L.S., Léo Delibes, two pages, 8vo, Rue de Rivoli, 28th May, n.y., to [Jules] Barbier, in French. Delibes states ´I didn´t write to you as I promised. Tom

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One Verdi Signed Letter: One letter written and signed by the opera composer Giuseppe Verdi (Italian, 1812-1901). Mounted alongside a photo of Giuseppe Verdi.Sight (letter); height: 5 in x width: 4 in. Framed; height: 11 in x

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FRAMED SIGNED GIACOMO PUCCINI LETTER TO MANAGER: Signed letter from the opera composer Giacomo Puccini (Italian 1858-1924) sent to his business manager Antonio Bertolacci, from the Grand Hotel, Budapest, May 15, 1906, discussing the premiere of "Mad

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Signed Portrait Lithograph of Giuseppe Verdi: A vintage portrait lithograph on paper of Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi depicted wearing a black hat and light blue suit. It is signed illegibly, titled, and numbered "14/70" on the lower righ

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One Puccini Signed Postcard: Black-and-white photo postcard written and signed by the opera composer Giacomo Puccini (Italian, 1858-1924). Includes protective plastic sleeve.Height: 3 1/2 in x width: 5 1/2 in.

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FAURÉ GABRIEL: (1845-1924): FAURÉ GABRIEL: (1845-1924) French Composer. A.L.S., Gabriel FaurÃ©, one page, 8vo, Zurich, 6th September, n.y., to Astruc, in French. FaurÃ© states in part `Thank you for your shipment which I ha

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SAINT SAËNS CAMILLE (1835-1921): SAINT SAËNS CAMILLE (1835-1921) French Composer. A.L.S., C. Saint-Saëns, three pages, 8vo, Paris, 12th April 1892, to Mr. Berger, in French. Saint-SaÃ«ns states Â´I was told yesterday evening at

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FAURÉ GABRIEL: (1845-1924): FAURÉ GABRIEL: (1845-1924) French Composer. A.L.S., Gabriel FaurÃ©, one page, 12m, n.p., n.d., to a lady, in French. FaurÃ© states in full `Dear Mademoiselle, Here you have the seats. And once ag

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1783 Fables of John Gay English Literature Poetry: 1783 Fables of John Gay English Literature Poetry Illustrated Thomas Bewick John Gay was an 18th-century English poet and opera composer best known for his masterpiece ‘The Beggar’s Opera’. Whil

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1793 FABLES John Gay Illustrated William Blake ART English Literature Poems: 1793 FABLES John Gay Illustrated William Blake ART English Literature Poems John Gay was an 18th-century English poet and opera composer best known for his masterpiece The Beggars Opera. While he is m

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Signed Rigual- "Richard Wagner" Bronzed Metal Bust: Bust of Wagner, opera composer, signed on reverse "Rigual." 11" H X 7" W X 4" D. Repaired crack around pedestal.

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(8) 1958 SALZBURG FESTIVAL PROGRAMS PLUS TICKETS: A variety of operas, composers, conductors etc. With unused tickets. Dimensions: H 8.5" x W 6" Condition: Light handling, age toning.

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Leonard Kastle (1929-2011) Opera composer, director. Kastle was an opera composer, librettist, and director, though he is best known as the writer/director of The Honeymoon Killers, his only venture into the cinema. 7 Â¼â€ x 10 Â½â€ autograph letter signed, â€œLeonard,â€ personal stationery, no date, to â€œDear Bill.â€ â€œâ€¦it struck me that some Kastle might be a nice idea. After all, you are my friend â€“ one thing that canâ€™t be said for any of the BS â€“ so I hope you will enjoy hearing some more of my music, this time with orchestraâ€¦.â€ Includes an unsigned copy of his opera Deseret.