music 546. Johannes Brahms. Famed German composer (1833–1897) whose works in the Classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring music of the 19th century. Among his best-known works are four symphonies, numerous concerti, all manner of chamber and keyboard works, and the large-scale choral masterpiece German Requiem. ALS in German, signed “J. Brahms,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.25 postcard, no date. Untranslated letter to his close friend, the music critic Max Kalbeck. In fine condition. From the collection of Stephen Adamson. Starting Bid $200
547. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Rare signed complete
Russian musical score for his opera Pan Voyevoda, 9.5 x 12.25, 249 pages, inscribed on the title page in Cyrillic by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and signed with his initials, “N. R. K.,” and dated September 20, 1904. In very good condition, with one word in the inscription struck through, scattered light foxing and toning to the signed page, along with repaired paper loss to its lower right corner; the covers show heavy wear, soiling, and repaired edge loss. Pan Voyevoda debuted in St. Petersburg in October 1904, conducted by Vaclav Suk. From the collection of Stephen Adamson. Starting Bid $200
548. Giuseppe Verdi Document Signed. Partly-printed
DS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 3.25 x 8.5, July 25, 1897. Partial return receipt from the postal administration, filled out in a secretarial hand and signed at the conclusion by Giuseppe Verdi. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. From the collection of Stephen Adamson. Starting Bid $200
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