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Strauss, Richard - Rare Unsigned Photograph

(Item #: K2765-C4B)

German opera composer (1864-1949), considered one of the greatest of the 20th century. This very rare photographic image depicts the German composer and his hand, with the photographer's handwritten notes on verso, dated 8 April 1917. Size is 3.25 x 4.75 inches, evident folds, and creases, in good condition (see scans provided). THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS NOT SIGNED BY THE COMPOSER R. STRAUSS.

$200.00 USD

(Item #: K2765-C4B)

German opera composer (1864-1949), considered one of the greatest of the 20th century. This very rare photographic image depicts the German composer and his hand, with the photographer's handwritten notes on verso, dated 8 April 1917. Size is 3.25 x 4.75 inches, evident folds, and creases, in good condition (see scans provided). THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS NOT SIGNED BY THE COMPOSER R. STRAUSS.

Strauss, Richard - Extra Large Signed Photograph 1925

(Item #: GA9152-GX270)

German opera composer (1864-1949), considered one of the greatest of the 20th century. Extra-large photo signed and inscribed in French by the German composer to the Italian conductor Vittorio Gui, dated in Turin, 1925 (as seen on the mat). Mat is blind-stamped by photographer Bosco e Bricca, Turin. Actual photo is 6.9 x 9.25 inches to a total mat size of 12.9 x 16.75 inches, minor spotted rust stains, large stain near the upper left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

$800.00 USD

(Item #: GA9152-GX270)

German opera composer (1864-1949), considered one of the greatest of the 20th century. Extra-large photo signed and inscribed in French by the German composer to the Italian conductor Vittorio Gui, dated in Turin, 1925 (as seen on the mat). Mat is blind-stamped by photographer Bosco e Bricca, Turin. Actual photo is 6.9 x 9.25 inches to a total mat size of 12.9 x 16.75 inches, minor spotted rust stains, large stain near the upper left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Strauss, Richard - Lot of 8 Concert Programs

(Item #: K1975-M3B)

Nice collection of 8 concert programs for performances of opera and symphonic works conducted by the celebrated German composer and conductor Richard Strauss between 1923 and 1931. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches each (except by Die Walküre which is only the program page), in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

$200.00 USD

(Item #: K1975-M3B)

Nice collection of 8 concert programs for performances of opera and symphonic works conducted by the celebrated German composer and conductor Richard Strauss between 1923 and 1931. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches each (except by Die Walküre which is only the program page), in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Strauss, Richard - Signed Photograph 1920

(Item #: GA6917-GX226C)

German composer (1864-1949) and conductor, best known for his tone poems and his operas Salome, Elektra, Der Rosenkavalier, and others; considered a successor of Wagner and Liszt. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him adding a 3-bar music quote at the top, dated in Rio de Janeiro, October 1, 1920. Size is 6.9 x 9.9 inches, in very good condition.

$975.00 USD

(Item #: GA6917-GX226C)

German composer (1864-1949) and conductor, best known for his tone poems and his operas Salome, Elektra, Der Rosenkavalier, and others; considered a successor of Wagner and Liszt. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him adding a 3-bar music quote at the top, dated in Rio de Janeiro, October 1, 1920. Size is 6.9 x 9.9 inches, in very good condition.

Strauss, Richard - Program World Premiere Friedenstag 1938

(Item #: GA6919-GX226C)

Original program for the world premiere of Richard Strauss' one-act opera "Friedenstag" at the National Theater in Munich on July 24, 1938, featuring Hans Hotter, Viorica Ursuleac, and others. Size is 6.7 x 9.5 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition. Program also includes a performance of Beethoven's "Creatures of Prometheus".

$100.00 USD

(Item #: GA6919-GX226C)

Original program for the world premiere of Richard Strauss' one-act opera "Friedenstag" at the National Theater in Munich on July 24, 1938, featuring Hans Hotter, Viorica Ursuleac, and others. Size is 6.7 x 9.5 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition. Program also includes a performance of Beethoven's "Creatures of Prometheus".

Intermezzo (Richard Strauss) Mise-en-Scene Photo World Premiere 1924

(Item #: GF0347-GX056C)

Unsigned photo of a mise-en-scene of Richard Strauss's Intermezzo, world premiere production in Dresden, 1924. The composer character (based on Strauss himself) is shown standing to the left of the table with other male characters seated and playing a card game. Size is 6.25 x 4.5 inches, with a slight bend on the top right but otherwise in excellent condition.

$120.00 USD

(Item #: GF0347-GX056C)

Unsigned photo of a mise-en-scene of Richard Strauss's Intermezzo, world premiere production in Dresden, 1924. The composer character (based on Strauss himself) is shown standing to the left of the table with other male characters seated and playing a card game. Size is 6.25 x 4.5 inches, with a slight bend on the top right but otherwise in excellent condition.

Strauss, Richard - Signed Photograph 1948

(Item #: GA6914-GX226C)

German composer (1864-1949) and conductor, best known for his tone poems and his operas Salome, Elektra, Der Rosenkavalier, and others; considered a successor of Wagner and Liszt. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him on the front and inscribed on verso, dated 1948, shown conducting. Size is 5.4 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

$500.00 USD

(Item #: GA6914-GX226C)

German composer (1864-1949) and conductor, best known for his tone poems and his operas Salome, Elektra, Der Rosenkavalier, and others; considered a successor of Wagner and Liszt. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him on the front and inscribed on verso, dated 1948, shown conducting. Size is 5.4 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Strauss, Richard - Autograph Note Signed

(Item #: GA6923-GX226C)

German composer (1864-1949) and conductor, best known for his tone poems and operas; considered a successor of Wagner and Liszt. Autograph note on a card with his letterhead signed by him on verso, and dated in Vienna, November 24, 1941 (according to postal markings) to horn player Professor Joseph Suttner, informing he cannot find his father's music. Size is 4.8 x 3.8 inches, in very good condition. Original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

$600.00 USD

(Item #: GA6923-GX226C)

German composer (1864-1949) and conductor, best known for his tone poems and operas; considered a successor of Wagner and Liszt. Autograph note on a card with his letterhead signed by him on verso, and dated in Vienna, November 24, 1941 (according to postal markings) to horn player Professor Joseph Suttner, informing he cannot find his father's music. Size is 4.8 x 3.8 inches, in very good condition. Original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

Strauss, Richard - Double Signed Cabinet Photo 1921

(Item #: M2852-M10-1)

German opera composer (1864-1949), one of the greatest of the 20th century, whose best-known works are Elektra, Salome, and Der Rosenkavalier. Beautiful cabinet photo of signed by Strauss twice; photo by Albert Meyer, Berlin, blind-stamped on the front with the year 1906. The first signature is in black ink at the bottom with the written text "Hamburg" below in his handwriting. The second signature is over the top of his head, in blue ink. On verso, a text in ink by a different hand reads "Heard Dr. Strauss in a song recital with Fraulein Schumann... Nov 21st, 1921". Size is 4.1 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition. VERY rare! Richard Strauss toured America in 1921 with soprano Elisabeth Schumann, and on November 21st they performed in St. Louis with Schumann singing Strauss songs and Strauss at the piano.

$1,385.00 USD

(Item #: M2852-M10-1)

German opera composer (1864-1949), one of the greatest of the 20th century, whose best-known works are Elektra, Salome, and Der Rosenkavalier. Beautiful cabinet photo of signed by Strauss twice; photo by Albert Meyer, Berlin, blind-stamped on the front with the year 1906. The first signature is in black ink at the bottom with the written text "Hamburg" below in his handwriting. The second signature is over the top of his head, in blue ink. On verso, a text in ink by a different hand reads "Heard Dr. Strauss in a song recital with Fraulein Schumann... Nov 21st, 1921". Size is 4.1 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition. VERY rare! Richard Strauss toured America in 1921 with soprano Elisabeth Schumann, and on November 21st they performed in St. Louis with Schumann singing Strauss songs and Strauss at the piano.

Strauss, Richard - Signed Photograph 1941

(Item #: GA6910-GX226C)

German composer (1864-1949) and conductor, best known for his tone poems and his operas Salome, Elektra, Der Rosenkavalier, and others; considered a successor of Wagner and Liszt. Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by him on the front with a short message in German on verso to Professor Joseph Suttner, dated August 30, 1941. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, jagged edges, in very good condition.

$780.00 USD

(Item #: GA6910-GX226C)

German composer (1864-1949) and conductor, best known for his tone poems and his operas Salome, Elektra, Der Rosenkavalier, and others; considered a successor of Wagner and Liszt. Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by him on the front with a short message in German on verso to Professor Joseph Suttner, dated August 30, 1941. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, jagged edges, in very good condition.

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