Eight bars of music for the “Pianoforte” by Gioachino Rossini

AMQS on an off-white 6.25 x 5 sheet, signed and dated at the conclusion in ink, “G. Rossini, Bologna, 27 Aprile 1843.” Rossini pens eight bars of music for solo piano, marked, “Pianoforte.” In very good to fine condition, with show-through from several mounting traces on the reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

503. Gioachino Rossini Autograph Letter Signed. Important Italian composer (1792-1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Seville and William Tell. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Rossini,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, August 9, 1833. Untranslated handwritten letter by Rossini. In fine condition, with some creasing to the bottom, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

504. Giuseppi Verdi Autograph Letter Signed. Italian composer (1813-1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 4.25 x 7, no date. Untranslated handwritten letter to music publisher Giulio Ricordi. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Verdi’s own hand. Starting Bid $300

Vaughan Williams remarks on “refugee musicians” during WWII

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Letter Signed on Refugee Musicians in WWII. ALS signed “R. Vaughan Williams,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7.5, April 14, 1942. Handwritten letter to “Mr. Emerson,” in part: “I was very glad to see your letter and to know how you still think of EFDS and all your English friends in these times. I was interested to hear of your daughter’s musical career.” He goes on to make a comment on “refugee musicians” amidst World War II. Handsomely double-matted with a portrait to an overall size of 17.5 x 13.5, with a glass backing for viewing the front of the letter. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing.

Starting Bid $200