Author: Iturbi, Jose (1895-1980). Virtuoso pianist recognized for his prowess in playing classical music as well as boogie-woogie.
Title: Original 1957 Program: Jose Iturbi Conducting "El Amor Brujo" and "la Vida Breve" by Manuel de Falla for the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Club. [Together with]: His Autograph Penned on His Stationery in 1977.
Description: New York, 1957 / Beverrly Hills, CA, 1977. 1957 & 1977. 1957 & 1977. New York, 1957 / Beverrly Hills, CA, 1977. 1957 & 1977. 1957 & 1977. Fine. - An octavo, 8-5/8 inch high by 5-1/4 inch wide soft cover program bound in self-wraps. Illustrated on the front cover, the 4-page program is for the "Premiere Performance of The Spanish Opera and Ballet Conducted by Jose Iturbi at City Center in New York on October 16, 1957. Fine. Together with Jose Iturbi's autograph, signed "Pepin", an affectionate diminutive, penned for Jean Dalrymple in 1977 on his personal 10-1/2 inch high by 7-1/4 inch wide cream stationery with his Beverly Hills, California address at the top. Folded for mailing, else fine. Also included are 2 retained copies of Jean Dalrymple's letters, the first, dated April 4, 1977 is to conductor Andre Previn, dated April 4, suggesting that Previn schedule concerts with Iturbi. The second, dated April 7 of that year is to Jose Iturbi, who she addresses as "Darling Pepin", informing him that she wrote to Previn and that she expects a "nice response from him". Jose Iturbi was one of the best known pianists of the 1930's and 40's. A virtuoso, he was as comfortable playing classical music as he was playing the boogie-woogie. A composer and conductor as well as a musician, he often conducted from the piano. A dashing figure, he became a film star in the 1940's playing music for and appearing in MGM musicals, including Anchors Aweigh. An amateur boxer, motorcyclist and pilot, Iturbi best summed up his philosophy of life with this statement: "Life is a meal, and music is the roast beef. But who can live on only roast beef? You must have your brandy and dessert and cigar. And so I must have my boxing and my airplane and my motorcycle." Jean Dalrymple (1902-1998) was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville, appearing with James Cagney and Carey Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing, the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski, Mary Martin, Jos Iturbi, Andre Kostalanetz, Nathan Milstein, and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943, serving as a board member and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951, Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder, commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world. Fine.
Keywords: MUSIC; JOSE ITURBI; VIRTUOSO PIANIST; PROGRAM; ORIGINAL 1957 PROGRAM: JOSE ITURBI CONDUCTING "EL AMOR BRUJO" and "LA VIDA BREVE"; AUTOGRAPH; SIGNATURE; SIGNED; JEAN DALRYMPLE; PRODUCER; MANAGER; CONCERT.
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Title: Original 1957 Program: Jose Iturbi Conducting "El Amor Brujo" and "la Vida Breve" by Manuel de Falla for the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Club. [Together with]: His Autograph Penned on His Stationery in 1977.
Description: New York, 1957 / Beverrly Hills, CA, 1977. 1957 & 1977. 1957 & 1977. New York, 1957 / Beverrly Hills, CA, 1977. 1957 & 1977. 1957 & 1977. Fine. - An octavo, 8-5/8 inch high by 5-1/4 inch wide soft cover program bound in self-wraps. Illustrated on the front cover, the 4-page program is for the "Premiere Performance of The Spanish Opera and Ballet Conducted by Jose Iturbi at City Center in New York on October 16, 1957. Fine. Together with Jose Iturbi's autograph, signed "Pepin", an affectionate diminutive, penned for Jean Dalrymple in 1977 on his personal 10-1/2 inch high by 7-1/4 inch wide cream stationery with his Beverly Hills, California address at the top. Folded for mailing, else fine. Also included are 2 retained copies of Jean Dalrymple's letters, the first, dated April 4, 1977 is to conductor Andre Previn, dated April 4, suggesting that Previn schedule concerts with Iturbi. The second, dated April 7 of that year is to Jose Iturbi, who she addresses as "Darling Pepin", informing him that she wrote to Previn and that she expects a "nice response from him". Jose Iturbi was one of the best known pianists of the 1930's and 40's. A virtuoso, he was as comfortable playing classical music as he was playing the boogie-woogie. A composer and conductor as well as a musician, he often conducted from the piano. A dashing figure, he became a film star in the 1940's playing music for and appearing in MGM musicals, including Anchors Aweigh. An amateur boxer, motorcyclist and pilot, Iturbi best summed up his philosophy of life with this statement: "Life is a meal, and music is the roast beef. But who can live on only roast beef? You must have your brandy and dessert and cigar. And so I must have my boxing and my airplane and my motorcycle." Jean Dalrymple (1902-1998) was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville, appearing with James Cagney and Carey Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing, the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski, Mary Martin, Jos Iturbi, Andre Kostalanetz, Nathan Milstein, and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943, serving as a board member and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951, Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder, commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world. Fine.
Keywords: MUSIC; JOSE ITURBI; VIRTUOSO PIANIST; PROGRAM; ORIGINAL 1957 PROGRAM: JOSE ITURBI CONDUCTING "EL AMOR BRUJO" and "LA VIDA BREVE"; AUTOGRAPH; SIGNATURE; SIGNED; JEAN DALRYMPLE; PRODUCER; MANAGER; CONCERT.
Price: US$ 150.00 Seller: Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
- Book number: 99594
- Book number: 99594
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