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Collection of Oliver Sacks family music scores.
[c.1950-2010]. Scores include works by Debussy, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Bach, Chopin, Brahms, Grieg, Schumann, Handel's Messiah, Mendelssohn, Tschaikovski, Liszt, Wagner, Debussy... and others. Many of the pieces are inscribed and autographed by Oliver Sacks. The Mozard Sonatas, Vol. II is inscribed from Oliver's father to him on his 17th birthday. The Beethoven Sonatas Vol.2 show previous autograph of Dr. S. Sacks on front wrappers. The Chopin Mazurkas, Complete is inscribed by Oliver Sacks to "himself." Also includes a piece of sheet music composed by David Sacks. A Tobias Picker, Awakenings, 2010 inscribed to Oliver Sacks. Various handwritten notes by Oliver Sacks; a Schubert Sonatine fur Klavier und Violine inscribed to Sammy Sacks. The Leff Pouishnoff Quand il pleut pour Piano... has the inscription: "My Piano Teacher" under author caption title. Various photocopied pieces of sheet music, a Musical Evening photocopy program for Mr. Landau's 70th Birthday; two single leaves on Oliver Sacks letterhead with lists of music scores and scales by Oliver Sacks; a ticket stub for the Met Opera "Giulio Cesare", 2007. Finally one ring bound notebook with musical instruction, exercises for piano playing using a metronome, music notes, and scales, along with hand and wrist positions for accurate playing. Oliver Sacks continued taking music lesson at least the last 10 years of his life taking lessons from Faine Wright--at his apartment. He used a number of the bound books for lessons and for playing on his own. Some of those bound scores were probably bought during that period, if Faine used them in lessons.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind.
“Due to volume and weight of these collections, a shipping surcharge may be calculated, upon packing. Any shipping cost increase will be submitted for approval before the order is processed.”. Very Good. Various large folio musical scores and sheet musics in varying states. Many moderately shelfworn, chipped, and toned, with elements of dampstaining. Lists of the scores handwritten on brown cards. Miscellaneous notes and manuscript materials. Item #11806
Price: $2,500.00