ROBINSON
(Stanford, 1904-1984, BBC Choral Conductor)
Typed Letter Signed and Autograph Postcard Signed to Miss Mary Whichelle
of the Cheltenham Gramophone Society, mentioning his previous talks 'Is a Conductor Really Necessary?' and 'On the Down Beat', and suggesting "a rather interesting one, 'Gilbert and Sullivan. A Conductor's Point of View' ", with 2 copy Autograph Letter Signed by Miss Whichelle in reply confirming 4th October, 40 Menelik Road, N.W.2, 2nd June and 27th June
Item Date:
1971
Stock No:
13170
£35
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RODGERS
(Richard, 1902-1979, Composer) and his partner Oscar HAMMERSTEIN III (1895-1960, Lyric Dramatist)
Fine Photo signed by both
showing them standing with their wives at the foot of the steps to a Pan American Airlines plane from which they have just disembarked, 10" x 8", New York International Airport, no date circa
slightly creased
Item Date:
1970
Stock No:
40811
£375
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ROMITO
(Felipe, 1893-1962, Argentinian Bass-Baritone)
Fine Signed Portrait Photograph,
showing him head and shoulders, three-quarter face, bareheaded, his beard streaked with grey, frowning with a suspicious look at the viewer, in costume in his famous role as Boris Godunov at the Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, neatly laid down on card inscribed in Spanish "for Señor Alejandro Zorrilla de San Martín, with cordial greetings, Felipe Romito", 3¼" x 2½" on card 4½" x 6", with two notices in Spanish from (probably) Uruguayan papers, laid down 4½" x 3", with translation, the inscription Buenos Aires, 14th June
tiny area of adhesion on verso in recipient's address (easily supplied)
(Translation of notices)
(1) "Boris Godunov" at the Colón -
Mussorgski's admirable opera has been performed at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. It is a marvellous expression of popular Russian life, inspired by the composer's genius.
The Argentine bass Felipe Romito, who has already played it repeatedly in Europe, and where he has won sufficiently solid renown, took the leading part.
Inevitably, the singer wrestled bravely with the memory of Feodor Chaliapin, the creator of this powerful and theatrical role. Chaliapin had an exceptional voice, was a magnificent actor, and emerged triumphant from the strenuous test.
Romito's vocal work was very well judged, his style of acting measured and eloquent. The artist, who displayed a fine modern discernment, received affectionate applause.
Franco Paolantonio, [1885-1934, Italian conductor and composer] conducted the orchestra. He fulfilled a heavy task, striving for the cohesion of the spectacle.
Luisa Bertana [1888-1933, Argentinian mezzo-soprano] did splendidly, as did Baccaloni [Salvatore, 1900-1969, Italian bass]. The others did what they could.
(2) The Argentine press eulogized, in warm and unanimous terms, the interpretation of the Argentine bass, Felipe Romito, in "Boris Godunov". Those who heard it here over the ether shared this opinion no less.
Item Date:
1932
Stock No:
56634
£125
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ROMITO
(Felipe, 1893-1962, Argentinian Bass-Baritone)
Fine Signed Portrait Photograph, by Lazaro Sudak of Buenos Aires,
showing him full length, three-quarter face, in his famous role as Boris Godunov at the Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, in gorgeous Russian costume, his mace in his right hand, a wild look in his eyes, inscribed across the image in Spanish "for Alejandro Zorrilla de San Martín, very cordially, Felipe Romito", 9¼" x 7", Buenos Aires, 14th June
Item Date:
1932
Stock No:
56633
£375
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RONALD
(Sir Landon, 1873-1938, Conductor and Principal of the Guildhall School of Music)
Typed Letter Signed to W. Walter Crotch,
saying that he "would so very much like to be present at the opening ceremony of the Dickens fair ... I am writing to ask if I may leave it open and come if I can?", arms of the City of London in heading, 1 side folio, Guildhall School of Music, John Carpenter Street, E.C.4., 14th September
trace of stamp hinge in blank lower left corner of recto
Item Date:
1918
Stock No:
13185
£25
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