Sale 2461 - Autographs, November 7, 2017

185 185 c   ORFF, CARL. Autograph Musical Quotation dated and Signed, two bars from “O Fortuna” in his cantata Carmina Burana , notated on a hand-drawn stave, with holograph lyr- ics. 1 page, oblong 8vo, personal stationery; mounted to board trimmed to size, faint staining at all edges. Dießen am Ammersee, September 1960 [400/600] “CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE CAUSED ME TO RESIGNTHE DIRECTORSHIP OFTHE ITALIAN OPERA” 186 c   PAER, FERDINANDO. Autograph Letter Signed,“Paer,” to writer Count Pochini, in French, requesting that he send his operetta for possible production with the help of Tal- leyrand. 1 / 2 page, 4to, with integral address leaf; loss to upper and lower left repaired with paper verso, small tears at fold intersections repaired with tissue verso, moderate bleed- through. Np, “Friday” [1814?] [80/120] “Many compliments to . . . Count Pochini. I desire to read his dramatic work. Although circumstances have caused me to resign the directorship of the Italian Opera (because of the scandalous management of that theater) perhaps that operetta could be produced through an order of the Prince of Benevent [Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand] . . . .” PRAISINGTHE CONDUCTOR FOR “KISS ME, KATE” 187 c   PORTER, COLE.Typed Letter Signed, to musical director George Hirst, express- ing appreciation for his work conducting the orchestra for Kiss Me, Kate , and wishing him continued success. 1 / 2 page, 4to, “Waldorf-Astoria” stationery; faint marginal discoloration from prior matting, remnants of matting adhesive at all corners, horizontal folds. New York, 23 January 1952 [700/1,000] Lot 187