Dutch Composer (15 results)

3pp., 12mo. In poor condition, aged and worn, with the two leaves of the bifolium separated. The letter begins: 'My dear J. McG. | Pardon me, but M. Delormel did not write "The Boulanger" March ("En Revenat de la revue") nor did he write "Père la Victoire" but I dont say he didn't publish them.' Finck attributes the first to 'M. Desormes (the Conductor of the Folies Bergere Paris up to the time of his death about a year ago)', and the second to 'Louis Ganne who composed "Lorraine" March, also that hackneyed Mazurka the name of which I forget for the moment which goes like this: - | [Finck has written a line of musical score here]'. In a postscript he states that 'The "Star" scintillator also erred thusly in the work that has gone.' The third page carries a humorous remark attributed by Finck to Cuvier, regarding 'the supposed definition of a lobster'. An extremely popular figure in London theatrical and musical circles, Finck was the musical director of the Palace Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue. His 'In the Shadows' was one of the last tunes played as RMS Titanic went down.

1p., 12mo. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn. He expresses the 'deepest regret' at his 'dear friend's death [.] His passing will mean a great loss both to his friends & the world of music.' The word 'Answered' is written at the head. Percy made his in Australia in the productions of J. C. Williamson. He toured America before settling in England. Finck's 'In the Shadows' was one of the last pieces played by the orchestra on the Titanic.

2pp., 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. She expresses 'heartfelt sympathy' at 'the loss of our darling old Herman. How we all loved him & what a dear & true friend he always was to me. I am terribly sorry at his going'. The word 'Answered' is written at the head. Violet Loraine's signature song was her duet with George Robey, 'If I were the only Girl in the World'. Finck's 'In the Shadows' was one of the last pieces played by the orchestra on the Titanic.

1p., 8vo. In good condition, lightly aged. John Bennion Booth discusses Turner in his 'Old Pink 'un Days' (1925). 'My Wife and I want to express to you and your daughters our great and very real sympathy in your great loss. I sincerely mourn with you for I have lost a very old friend of many years.' He hopes that 'Time, the great healer' will help her in her sorrow. Finck's 'In the Shadows' was one of the last songs played as RMS Titanic went down.

2pp., 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. The letter is addressed to 'My poor dear', and he writes 'with deepest sympathy' with 'your terrible loss of dear Herman. I little thought that my last visit would be the last.' It is 'perhaps poor consolation' to her, but Finck's passing 'hits all his pals very hard indeed. For he was dearly loved by everybody.' He urges her to 'Be brave, my dear, & be sure we are all thinking of you in this awful time.' 'Ans:' (i.e. 'Answered') is written at the head. See Graves's entry in the Oxford DNB. Finck's 'In the Shadows' was one of the last pieces played by the orchestra on the Titanic.

Pas de couverture. Condition: Assez bon. Rare - Album page signed in the 60s. + Photo 15x15 cm (recent print). A photo of another artist is pasted on the back of the page. Size : 11x14 cm. Condition : please see scans. Provenance : Annette Lenoble collection. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.

2pp., 4to. In good condition, lightly-aged. Unsigned copy of typed letter., with one autograph emendation. Addressed to 'My dear Harry'. He begins by explaining that he is in Eastbourne recuperating from the flu. 'As I did not rise until Monday last I missed the Sunday papers including alas, the Referee. [ amended in autograph from 'the Rat' ] | A cutting, however (from the Ref) reached me here today containing an article of yours, wherein you place me among your Hebrew musical collaborators. But I am not a Jew, and after our close friendship of 35 years I thought you knew.' He appends four numbered 'Biographical Facts', including 'I went to a Protestant School and was baptized at St. John's Church Waterloo Bridge Road (not far from the Old Vic)' and 'My mother was born in Hereford. (I have never heard of a Hereford Jewess).' The letter now takes an antisemitc turn, with Finck suggesting that it was 'my nose that has deceived you all this time! But Jimmy Glover has a nose three times the size of mine. Must he be a Jew? And after all Arthur Collins is only half a mo!' He does not ask for a disclaimer, but to be flung 'back among the Christians', adding 'Seriously, I wish I were a Jew. I would, by now, be a rich man.' He ends by suggesting that Newton get 'Bernard Marks to translate this back into my supposed tongue'. In a postscript he tells a story 'apropos St John's Church', his father and violin lessons.

2pp., 4to. In fair condition, on lightly aged and worn paper. Collinson is named as Honorary Secretary of the Association on the letterhead. He begins by explaining that he has waited until after the previous day's meeting of the Association to write to her, so that he can convey 'the tributes to your late husband's memory which I felt sure would be shown at this gathering of his friends and colleagues'. 'Mr Frederick Austin as chairman referred to the great loss which we all felt in the passing of Herman Finck, and spoke of his great qualities both as a friend and as a musician. At the conclusion of this, the members of the Association present stood for some moments in silent tribute to his memory.' He concludes by adding his own 'sense of personal loss'. It meant a great deal to him that Finck 'more than once went out of his way to speak words of encouragement' to Collinson in his 'very early days as a touring conductior'. The word 'Answered' is written at the head of the second page. See Collinson's entry in the Oxford DNB. Finck's 'In the Shadows' was one of the last pieces played by the orchestra on the Titanic.

Five letters, each 1p., 4to. In fair condition, aged and creased. ONE: Palace Theatre, 4 July 1912. In capitals. Conveying the thanks of the King and Queen to the members of the orchestra for their work at the previous night's royal performance, and adding, for Finck: 'I have already told you how much I appreciate what you did on Monday night and the splendid manner in which you conducted. The success of the performance would have been impossible without your invaluable assistance.' TWO: Garrick House, 23 March 1921. Begins: 'I need hardly say that having regard to my very lengthy assocation with the Palace Theatre it is a matter of keen personal regret to me that I should be severing my connection with this magnificent Theatre, but the offer which the London Palace (1921) Limited made to the Shareholders (and which has to-day been completed) was of such a nature that I did not feel justified in refusing to recommend it to them for their acceptance.' He praises Finck as 'a pillar of strength' who has 'helped me from the Orchestral side to - I think I can say it without egotism - enhance the prestige and reputation of the Palace Theatre until it enjoyed a position which is unique in the Entertainkent World.' He hopes to associate with him in the future, and together with his colleagues wishes to show his appreciation 'in a practical manner', and so is enclosing a cheque for £250 (the figure being added in autograph). THREE: Drury Lane, 28 September 1926. In order to show their appreciation to Finck, the 'Directors of Drury Lane and Messrs Daniel Mayer Company' are enclosing a cheque for £50. FOUR: Drury Lane, 15 April 1931. Addressed to Finck but apparently a circular, announcing the resignation of his 'position as Chairman of Drury Lane', and thanking his 'very hard-working, conscientious and loyal staff'. FIVE: Seymour House, 23 April 1931. Thanking him for subscribing to 'the really beautiful gift', adding 'The delightful manner in which you recall the many years during which we have worked together, and convey to me your good wishes for my future health and happiness will always be one of my most treasured possessions.' He ends by praising Finck's 'great knowledge of the Theatre, your ability to do your job, your loyalty and enthusiasm'. From the Herman Finck papers.

Both items in fair condition, lightly aged and worn. ONE: Typed Poem followed by Autograph Note Signed. 24 December 1937. 2pp., 8vo. The poem consists of eleven four-line stanzas, with the title typed in red. An apparently unpublished humorous poem, quite charming and well worthy of publication. Begins: 'For months we've had electric road-drills | Right outside our door, | And two gentlemen who play them | Called in yesterday at four. | "Forgive us for intruding," | Said the spokesman, rather shy, | "But we're leaving here on Friday, | So we've come to say good-bye.' The workmen are 'off to Brixton Hlll' ('You won't find a finer surface | In the whole of London Town.'), and 'must leave your road by Friday, | 'Cause they're taking up the drains.' They have found the neighbourhood 'charming' ('the local "pubs" are good'). The errand boys have watched their work without paying Entertainment Tax. Concludes: 'We've rattled all your windows, | And the knick-knacks on your shelves; | And we've played hell with the traffic - | Oh! we have enjoyed ourselves. | But all good things come to an end, | And so good-bye we'll say, | Although it's really "au revoir" - | WE'RE COMING BACK IN MAY!' At the end of the poem Eyton has written in manuscript: 'With every good wish for Christmas and the New Year to all at "135" from | Frank Eyton | 24.12.37. | (The above words may be sung, if desired, to the tune of "The Wearing of the Green" | F.E.)' TWO: Typed Letter Signed. 20 September 1937. He has not seen or spoken to Finck for some time, but the previous day 'went over a lot of old ground and had many a laugh with Stanley Logan' (English actor, writer and director, 1885-1953). The next paragraph concerns 'Basil', who has 'disappeared from sight' since sending a card from the Savage Club. On their last meeting 'I told him I was more or less on my way to Hollywood. He said that he would come through here on his way to Seattle, but then of course you know Basil. He would like a copy of Finck's 'recent book', and is 'inclosing with this my draft for a quid'. He would like one of Finck's 'very welcome letters', to let him know 'what is going on in the old village. It is seven years since I was home, and I confess that I am getting a bit homesick for a visit to Hedge's and Butler's, or any other of the equally inviting spots'. His wife Helen is still in Great Neck with 'the kids', who are 'definitely past the pom-pom hat stage'. From the Herman Finck papers.

8vo. 1 p. on bifolium. To an unidentified editor, asking him to reprint an article from the French daily "L'Estafette" about the first concert of his son Henri ten Brink, a student of the Belgian violin virtuoso Martin-Pierre Marsick: "Mon fils Henri, élève de Marsick, vient de faire ses débuts dans le monde musical et a obtenu un beau succès. Je vous serais reconnaissant si vous vouliez bien reproduire le petit article ci-inclus et découpé dans l'Estafette". - Jules ten Brink was a student of Auguste Dupont in Brussels and Ernst Friedrich Richter in Leipzig. He worked as a bandmaster in Lyon from 1860 to 1868 and later as a piano teacher and composer in Paris. Ten Brink's compositions include an orchestral suite (1874), a symphonic poem (1876), a symphony, two violin concertos, as well as the comic operas Calonice (1869/1870) and Mascarille (1888). After his studies in Paris, Henri ten Brink (1856-1920) emigrated to South Africa, where he worked as a musician and composer. - Minor browning. Well preserved. With collector's notes in pencil (verso).

Schöne Fotoporträtpostkarte (Cello spielend) in Tinte mit eigenhändigem Datum, Unterschrift signiert Febr. 4, 1907.

Kleine Autogrammkarte (blanko) in Tinte mit eigenhändiger Unterschrift signiert - mit s/w-Reproportraitfoto unter dunkelgrünes Passepartout (4 to) gerahmt.

E.NOTENMANUSKRIPT Skizze zu Gruschett f. gem. Chor 1978 ca. 2 SS. gr. folio, mit eigenhändiger Bezeichnung, Unterschrift signiert.

E.MUSIKMANUSKRIPT (3 SS. gr. 4° / folio, schön in Tinte, Text und Noten) TROST ! von Hoffmann von Fallersleben. - am Ende mit eigenhändiger Widmung, Empfehlung, Ort, Datum, Unterschrift signiert "Herrn D. W. Roobol zur freundschaftlichen Erinnerung von W.F.G. NICOLAI Haag, September 1855" (NICOLAI war Direktor der königlichen Musikschule in Den Haag und Lehrer am dortigen Konservatorium. Mit seiner Zeitschrift "Caecilia" förderte er nach Kräften Wagner und Liszt. "Hoffmann lernte Nicolai am 26. August 1855 in Den Haag kennen, als dieser bei J. W. Holtrop u. a. Lieder von ihm spielte; er vertonte Gedichte Hoffmanns.).