ROTHIER
(Leon, French Operatic Basso, had his debut as Mephistopheles in 1910 at the Metropolitan Opera)
Exceptionally fine large sepia photo by De Barron in New York City, signed, inscribed
"To Margery Maxwell, fondly" and dated in white ink, showing him head and shoulders, smiling, 10" x 8", Ravinia,
Item Date:
1927
Stock No:
2887
£75
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ROTHWELL
(Evelyn, b. 1911, Oboist, wife of Sir John Barbirolli)
Group of 3 Typed Letter Signed to Harold Chipp
of the Cheltenham Gramophone Society, arranging to talk on the oboe, "Perhaps we could have a word" at the Cheltenham Festival "next week" (9th July 1952), "I am posting ... the following music" by Field, Haydn, Dubensky, Michael Head, with 'Greensleeves', "I am so sorry there is so much MS!" for Chipp's piano accompaniment, among the records she "will bring ... a rather interesting 18th cent work by Krommer Kramar played by a Czech", asking if he has her "recordings of the Loeillet Sonata" and other works "with Wilfrid Parry at the piano", and arranging to meet for rehearsal at her Cheltenham friends' the Somervails (20th December 1952), "Your beautiful and sensitive accompanying was a real joy ... I passed your message on to my husband. I thought Tristan went beautifully too" (19th January 1953), 3 sides 4to., c/o Columbia Concerts Ltd., 127a Oxford Road, Manchester 1, and the Hallé Concerts Society, 8 St. Peter's Square, Manchester 2, 9th July 1952 - 19th January
Item Date:
1953
Stock No:
18818
£45
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ROTHWELL
(Evelyn, b. 1911, Oboist, wife of Sir John Barbirolli)
Group of 5 Typed Letter Signed and 1 Autograph Letter Signed to Harold Chipp
of the Cheltenham Gramophone Society, arranging to talk on the oboe, "Some very good friends ... are anxious for me to stay ... no hotel bill!!!" (5th July 1948), "I would of course demonstrate the character ... of the oboe ... by playing a few notes" but more "would be impracticable without piano accompaniment. Mr Barbirolli joins me in sending good wishes ... We did indeed enjoy the Festival last week" (8th July 1948), "I shall hope to have the test records of the Mozart Oboe Concerto" (21st December 1948), "I should like to do a short group with Piano with you ... perhaps we could rehearse ... early on Monday afternoon" (4th January 1949), "It was a great personal and musical pleasure to have your co-operation at the Piano" (20th January 1949), "I am proud and delighted ... that I broke a record for your attendances!!" (2nd February 1949), 6 sides 4to and 1 side 8vo., 79 Appleby Lodge, Rusholme, Manchester 14, 5th July 1948 - 2nd February
Item Date:
1949
Stock No:
18817
£45
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ROTHWELL
(Evelyn, b. 1911, Oboist, wife of Sir John Barbirolli)
Group of 4 Typed Letter Signed to Miss Mary Whichello
of the Cheltenham Gramophone Society, of which 2 are from her agent at Ibbs & Tillett, about talking to the society, "I have only just returned from a holiday abroad ... I hope this can be arranged ... Ibbs and Tillett ... keep my diary for me" (24th June 1971, with a note about the delay in finding Miss Rothwell's new address, and 'regretting ... now both programme and budget Full'), "This artist's normal concert fee is £60 ... we shall be happy to see what can be arranged" (14th June 1971, crossing earlier reply), "I am sorry nothing can be arranged for this season. Better luck another time" (7th July 1971), 3 sides 4to and 1 side 8vo., 28 Ivor Place, N.W.1. and 124 Wigmore Street, W.1., 24th June 1971 - 7th July
Item Date:
1971
Stock No:
18819
£45
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ROY
(Harry, 1900-1971, Flautist & Dance Band Leader)
Postcard photo signed partly in a dark portion
showing him head and shoulders, smiling, signed on his white tie, 5½" x 3½", no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1940
Stock No:
38834
£65
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