Lot 51
Melchior, Lauritz (1890-1973) Danish tenor; became the world's leading Wagnerian. Orchestral Score for Gounod's "Ave Maria," including eleven arrangements: for piano, organ, bass, flute, clarinets (I, II, and II), trumpet (I and II), trombone, and percussion. Of the 12 parts listed by Melchior on the "Piano" cover, only the violin is missing. Each arrangement has "Smal [sic] Orchestra" in red pencil on the cover and each is signed in red pencil on the score sheet by Melchior; some handwritten notations. Each cover has his stamped name, followed by "The Viking" and his address in Beverly Hills. Accompanied by two pieces of Danish sheet music, each signed on the cover by Melchior, one by Edvard Grieg ("Ved Moders Grav") and one by P. Heise ("Skoveensomhed").
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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