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[MUSIC] - BUSONI-MOTTA - Two Masters on a Single Leaf – Busoni & Vianna da Motta in London, 1903 - BUSONI-MOTTA Single sheet, written on both sides, bearing two autograph musical quotations by Ferruccio Busoni (1866–1924) and José Vianna da Motta (1868–1948), both dated London, February 1903. On the recto, Busoni pens a brief musical incipit, inscribed “Sonata – Recitativo”, followed by his bold signature “Ferruccio Busoni” and dated “London 20.2.03”. On the verso, Vianna da Motta writes a musical theme marked “Vito portugiesischer Tanz” (Portuguese folk dance), accompanied by an inscription in German to Franklin Sobrino, recalling a shared concert with Busoni, signed “José Vianna da Motta” and dated “London 22.2.03”. A remarkable document uniting the hands of two of the most celebrated pianists and composers of their generation, both prominent figures in the European concert scene at the turn of the 20th century. Condition: Very good; slight handling marks and toning consistent with age.