[Toscanini, Arturo]

namely to Arturo and Walter, from some of the pre-eminent musicians and cultural figures of the time, including Sergei Prokofiev (in French, expressing his joy that Toscanini has shown interest in conducting his Ouverture Russe, offering to play it for him as he will be in New York until Febuary 10, praising him for his performance last Saturday, 7 February 1938, 1 page), Samuel Barber (to Arturo, inviting him to send a message of congratulation to his uncle and aunt on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary, 28 December 1944, 1 page), Zoltán Kodály (in Italian and English, including one to Arturo and two to Walter, offering him an old manuscript of his, desperate for news of his health after reading of his car accident in the press, asking for a few words or a printed report with accurate information,1928, where indicated), Ildebrando Pizzetti (to Walter, asking for news about the sale, stating that he may be embarrassed for funds if it is delayed, 14 March 1928, 1 page), Alfredo Casella (to Arturo, 9 July 1920, 2 pages), Alfredo Piatti (visiting card signed and inscribed), Stefan Zweig (to Walter, in Italian, no date, 2 pages), Efrem Zimbalist (to Arturo, in English, requesting him to read through the score of American Rhapsody, 25 January [no year], 1 page), Adolfo Wildt (3), Franco Faccio (visiting card, signed and inscribed), Ottorino Respighi (2, to Arturo, about some concerts that Toscanini will perform in Turin, and other matters, Rome, 1 March 1917 and Bologna 5 March 1918, 4 pages in all), Gregor Piatigorsky, Camille Barrere, Judith Anderson, Mario de Maria, Giulio Ricordi, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (2 autograph letters, one on a Christmas card), Eugenio d'Albert, Francesco Nonni, Eugene Goossens and Otto Klemperer, and one from Toscanini to Leopold Stokowski, expressing his profound contempt for Stokowski's performance of César Franck's symphony, 1941, 1 page

...My Dear Stokowsky, This afternoon you have vitriolized Franck's Symphony. Never in my long life I have heard such a brutal, bestial, ignoble, unmusical performance like yours - not even from you. The Divine Art of music too has its own gangsters like Hitler and Mussolini. Believe me, you are ready for mad-house or for jail. Hurry up!!!...Merci et encore merci, pour hier soir, et le "Sinfonietta". Tout était juste : tempi, nuances, etc...et l'acoustique de cette horrible salle n'a pas pu gâter votre superbe interpretation. J'etais très ému, et  plus qu'heureux! Merci...!...

over 100 pages, various sizes, some autograph envelopes, Rome, Milan, New York, Budapest and elsewhere, 1899-1958, where indicated; together with a postcard photographic portrait of Luigi Mancinelli, signed and inscribed by him to Toscanini

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."