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[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ
[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980). Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ. New York: Peters. 1965. Facsimile manuscript score (probably in the composer's hand) of Hovhaness's work for xylophone and orchestra, used as a conducting score by the popular American "Pops" conductor.  Upright folio, spiral-bound.  Title with dedication to percussionist Yoichi Hiraoka, instrument list and copyright notice to foot; 71 pp.  Two inscriptions, both to Hiraoka, in black marker to verso of title; the first is by Andre Kostelanetz, the second by Sara Gene Kostelanetz (née Orcutt, b. 1928), his third and last wife, to whom he was married from 1960 to 1969.  The conductor's inscription refers to "your magnificent performances of this work".  The date to the head of the page, "Tokyo – Oct – 4th –65" probably applies to both inscriptions.  14 x 10.75 inches (35.6 x 27.5 cm).  Score heavily marked up in pencil, red and blue crayon, and ball-point pen, evidently by Kostelanetz; pp. 27–38 held together by a paper clip, indicating a cut made in the Tokyo performance.  Title detached and frayed to gutter; else in very good condition.

Kostelanetz was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he attended the Conservatory.  In 1922 he emigrated to the United States.  He quickly rose to prominence as a conductor, mostly in the popular genre, and earned a fortune with his many "easy listening" recordings.  When he conducted the pops concerts of the New York Philharmonic, the ensemble was billed as "Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra."  He commissioned and premiered numerous new works, also more serious ones, including some by Hovhaness.  Last but not least, he made headlines with his (second) marriage to soprano Lily Pons, then one of the greatest stars at the Metropolitan opera; their union lasted from 1938 to 1958.

A prolific composer, Hovhaness's official catalog comprises 67 symphonies and 434 opus numbers.  "Although he has been stereotyped as a self-consciously Armenian composer (rather as Ernest Bloch is seen as a Jewish composer), his output assimilates the music of many cultures. What may be most American about all of it is the way it turns its materials into a kind of exoticism. The atmosphere is hushed, reverential, mystical, nostalgic." (Richard Buell, Boston Globe)

[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980) Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ

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[Hovhaness, Alan. (1911–2000)] Kostelanetz, André. (1901–1980). Inscribed copy of "Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints", Op. 211 - WITH MARKINGS THROUGHOUT BY KOSTELANETZ. New York: Peters. 1965. Facsimile manuscript score (probably in the composer's hand) of Hovhaness's work for xylophone and orchestra, used as a conducting score by the popular American "Pops" conductor.  Upright folio, spiral-bound.  Title with dedication to percussionist Yoichi Hiraoka, instrument list and copyright notice to foot; 71 pp.  Two inscriptions, both to Hiraoka, in black marker to verso of title; the first is by Andre Kostelanetz, the second by Sara Gene Kostelanetz (née Orcutt, b. 1928), his third and last wife, to whom he was married from 1960 to 1969.  The conductor's inscription refers to "your magnificent performances of this work".  The date to the head of the page, "Tokyo – Oct – 4th –65" probably applies to both inscriptions.  14 x 10.75 inches (35.6 x 27.5 cm).  Score heavily marked up in pencil, red and blue crayon, and ball-point pen, evidently by Kostelanetz; pp. 27–38 held together by a paper clip, indicating a cut made in the Tokyo performance.  Title detached and frayed to gutter; else in very good condition.

Kostelanetz was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he attended the Conservatory.  In 1922 he emigrated to the United States.  He quickly rose to prominence as a conductor, mostly in the popular genre, and earned a fortune with his many "easy listening" recordings.  When he conducted the pops concerts of the New York Philharmonic, the ensemble was billed as "Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra."  He commissioned and premiered numerous new works, also more serious ones, including some by Hovhaness.  Last but not least, he made headlines with his (second) marriage to soprano Lily Pons, then one of the greatest stars at the Metropolitan opera; their union lasted from 1938 to 1958.

A prolific composer, Hovhaness's official catalog comprises 67 symphonies and 434 opus numbers.  "Although he has been stereotyped as a self-consciously Armenian composer (rather as Ernest Bloch is seen as a Jewish composer), his output assimilates the music of many cultures. What may be most American about all of it is the way it turns its materials into a kind of exoticism. The atmosphere is hushed, reverential, mystical, nostalgic." (Richard Buell, Boston Globe)

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