Subject: Piano music

Concert program for a series of pianoforte concerts by Josef Hofmann, featuring an image of the pianist at his instrument. The program was produced by Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau and advertised Weber pianos. The program was distributed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York, New York between 1887 and 1889.

Original edition sheet music for "La Gallina," a Danse Cubaine composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Published in 1859; this 7-page score features the composer's distinctive blend of Creole and European musical styles.

Sheet music for "Electric Polka," composed by Harry Sanderson and featuring L.M. Gottschalk. Published by Wm. A. Pond & Co. in New York, New York in 1864.

Original edition sheet music for Louis Moreau Gottschalk's "The Banjo", Opus 15. Published in New York, New York by William Hall & Son in 1855. A lithographed booklet of 16 pages (10-3/4" x 14"). The piece was entered according to the Act of Congress in 1855.

Sheet music for two pieces by Louis Moreau Gottschalk: Murmures Eoliens and Pastorella e Cavaliere. Published by William Hall & Son in New York, New York, circa 1862. The music reflects Gottschalk's Creole-influenced style, blending European classical forms with Caribbean folk music.

Sheet music for Louis Moreau Gottschalk's *Pasquinade Caprice Pour Le Piano*. The piece consists of 9 pages and was published in Paris by Henri Gregh. The publication date is not specified; however, the collection suggests the 1890s as a possible date range. Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was a renowned pianist and composer whose work was influenced by Creole folk music. He achieved fame in Europe for his virtuosic playing and compositions before returning to New Orleans.

Original edition of the sheet music for "La Gallina" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, published in 1865. The score comprises 13 pages. Published in New York.

Original edition sheet music for Louis Moreau Gottschalk's "The Banjo", Opus 15. Published in New York, New York by William Hall & Son in 1855. A lithographed booklet of 16 pages (10-3/4" x 14"). The piece was entered according to the Act of Congress in 1855.

Original edition of the score for Opus 15 by Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869), "The Banjo." This is a lithographed booklet of 16 pages (10-3/4" x 14"). Published in 1855 by Wm. Hall & Son and entered according to Act of Congress. The composition was a popular piano piece before the Civil War. The sheet music is complete and intact with moderate interior foxing. The piece reflects Gottschalk's Creole heritage and his virtuosic piano style developed during his time in Europe.

Sheet music for "Ricordati (Nocturne)" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, published in 1857 by Oliver Ditson & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, and Otto Sutro in Baltimore. The piece is number 2 in the collection *Rayons et Ombres, Ballads pour Piano*. Copyright 1857 by William Hall & Son, 543 Broadway. Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was exposed to French and African-tinged Caribbean folk music, influencing his Creole-inspired compositions. He gained fame in Europe for his virtuosic playing before being hailed as an American celebrity. He considered New Orleans his home but never permanently settled in the USA.

Sheet music for "Slumber On Baby Dear" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Published in New York by William Hall & Son in 1863. The piece consists of 9 pages. Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was a composer known for his virtuosic playing and Creole-inspired compositions, gaining fame throughout Europe. While considering New Orleans home, he never permanently settled in the USA. His music was influenced by the French and African-tinged Caribbean folk music of the Creoles.

Sheet music for "Fascination Polka" by Maurice Strakosch, published by Firth, Pond & Co. in New York, New York in 1852. The piece is for piano.

Sheet music for "The Dying Poet Meditation" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, published by Oliver Ditson in Boston, MA in 1864. This sentimental piano piece, written in November 1864, achieved immense popularity during the American Civil War, becoming one of the most performed classical pieces in the USA for approximately five years. Gottschalk frequently included it in his recitals.

Sheet music for the ballad "The Jewish Maiden," composed for the piano forte by Friedrich Wilhelm Kucken and published by G. P. Reed & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts in 1851.

Sheet music for the ballad "The Jewish Maiden," composed by Friedrich Wilhelm Kücken and published by G. P. Reed & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts in 1851.

Sheet music for "Spring of Love: Printemps L'Amour Nocturne," composed by Maurice Strakosch expressly for Boardman & Gray's Dolce Campana Attachment. Published in Albany, New York by Boardman & Gray in 1849. Six pages.

Sheet music for "The Jewish Maiden," a ballad written and composed for the piano forte by Friedrich Wilhelm Kucken. Engraved sheet music, 5 pages. Lightly foxed. Unbound. Folio. Published in Boston by Russell & Tolman, circa 1851. This edition differs from another in the collection in terms of cover and publisher. The publisher is not listed in Singerman.

Sheet music for piano solo, "The Nightingale: A Woodland Scene," composed by Moritz Strakosch and published by William Hall & Son in New York in 1852. The publication consists of 15 pages.

Six-page sheet music for piano, "THE PURIM POLKA Composed for the Piano by Harry York [dedicated] to Miss Annie Simons." Published in 1856 in Philadelphia by S. Winner & Co. The sheet music features an elaborate cover page. This may be the only known copy.