Composer Autographs - Photos

German composer (1901-1983), signed photo, showing him at piano. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

German composer (1901-1983), signed photo, shown correcting a score, inscribed. Size is 4.25 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1918-1996), mostly known for his operas. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1953), singer and songwriter, worldwide known for his music scores for films, TV, and stage. Nice mini-poster of Tim Burton's animated movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993) signed by him.  Size is 10.9 x 14 inches, originally inscribed by the composer but its ink has been deleted, in excellent condition.

Finnish composer (1916-1999). Large black-and-white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso with his name and photographer Lehpikua, Helsinki. Size is 8.9 x 11.8 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

Hungarian composer and conductor (b.1944). His many works include 10 operas, orchestral and ensemble works, vocal and electronic music. Beautiful signed photo. Size 7 x 10 inches.

Hungarian composer and conductor (b.1944), his many works include 10 operas, orchestral and ensemble works, vocal and electronic music. Signed photo, 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian composer and conductor (b.1944), whose many works include 10 operas, orchestral and ensemble works, vocal and electronic music. Signed photograph, shown conducting Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle at the 2008 Salzburg Festival. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian composer and conductor (b.1944), whose many works include 10 operas, orchestral and ensemble works, vocal and electronic music. Signed photograph, size is 8 x 1 inches, in excellent condition.  

Hungarian-Austrian composer (1936-2019), pianist, and also a music teacher. Nice color photograph signed by him. Size is 4 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1851-1922) and music teacher, director of the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome. Beautiful and rare cabinet boldly signed by him; photo by Montabone (Rome). Size is 6.7 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1942-2010). Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown exhibiting his records. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1875-1957), whose works include operas, operettas, and chamber music. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, mentioning his most popular work "Monna Vanna" (1909), dated in 1948.  Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1860-1930), teacher and conductor - Von Fielitz conducted the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Signed photo postcard, 3.5 x 5.25 inches, crease across the bottom not affecting the signature, in good condition.

Argentinian tango composer, violinist, and conductor (1885-1964). Signed photograph, shown most likely at home, extensively inscribed and dated in 1933. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in very good condition.

Czech composer (1859-1951) and musicologist, creator of five symphonies and other orchestral works. Photo postcard on textured paper signed by him, dated probably in 1932; blind-stamped on front by photographer Wildt, Prague.  Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German-American composer (1922-2009). Black-and-white photograph of the composer shown in rehearsal signed and dated by him in 1981; probably inscribed to Otto De Greiff by another hand. Size is 7.8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1864-1929), creator of mostly vocal music. Fine card mounted with a half-tone photograph of the composer and an Autograph music quote signed by him.  Total size is 4.1 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1920-1990), who lived in the United States for the last 30 years of his life; his works include 5 symphonies, oratorio, and other works. Black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1920-1990), who live in the USA during the last 30 years of his life. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown examining a score in his studio; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Ricardo Lopez, Santa Barbara, California. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1876-1938), who was also violinist, music director, and for some time conductor of his own orchestra on tour. Large beautiful photograph signed by him with a short music quote below from his piece "Wilde Rosen", inscribed and dated on Christmas 1925. Photo is also signed in pencil by photographer Willinger, Vienna.  Size is 9.5 x 12.75 inches, minor crease over the top right and a few indents, otherwise in excellent condition.

British composer (1898-1954), whose career focused on popular music, film and shows. Beautiful black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1951. Size is 6.25 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1862-1936) of Welsh descent, considered successor of Sullivan. Fine photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer and pianist (1898-1937), considered one of the top American composers in the 20th century for both Broadway music and the Classical concert hall.  Wonderful brownish-sepia signed photo, inscribed, with a short sentiment. Bold black in signature, one of the clearest ones we have seen. Photo is blind-stamped on the front and ink stamped on verso by photographer Nicholas Haz, New York.  Size is 7.4 x 9.4 inches, some scattered, dot-shaped loss of photographic surface, probably trimmed from a larger original size, in overall very good condition. WATCH GEORGE GERSHWIN INTRODUCING and PLAYING HIS VARIATIONS ON "I GOT RHYTHM", IN A SHORT FILM ABOUT HIM:

American lyricist (1896-1983), who collaborated with his younger brother, star composer George Gershwin, to create some highly popular songs. Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1976, shown at work. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1892-1965), creator of orchestral and piano pieces, operas, and film scores. Fine photo postcard signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1942. Size is 3.3 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1903-1966), who created operas, songs, symphonies and band works. Signed photo, inscribed. Size is 4.5 x 6.8 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer T. Santacroce, Rome, minor damage on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Argentine composer (1916-1983), regarded as one of the most important composers of the Americas in the XX century.  Beautiful black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in 1953.  Size 4.7 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Stunning photograph whose mat is signed by the great composer and dated by him in Rome, 1946. Photo is also signed by photographer F. Reale, Rome.  Total size is 9.75 x 13 inches, photograph is 6.75 x 9 inches, in excellent condition. Larger-sized autographs by Giordano are quite rare!

Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Fantastic black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed with a short sentiment mentioning his opera "Fedora", dated in Rome, 1932.  Size is 3.2 x 5.2 inches, some silvering around borders, unidentified blind stamp on the front, in excellent condition.

Italian composer and pianist (1895-1938), who migrated to the US and was a member of the famous Elshuco Trio. Giorni was also an accomplished piano concertist and educator. His career ended short when he committed suicide at age 43. Large size photo mounted on mat (11.5 x 15.75 inches total size), shown young, by the photographer W.C. Noetzel (who also signed, in pencil), inscribed and dated in 1915. Giorni adds 3 bars from his Fantasia op. 21.  ALSO INCLUDED is a short autograph music quote by this artist, with 3 bars from an Andante for String Quartet, plus a program for a memorial concert held after his death, in 1938. Music quote is 6.25 x 7 inches, program is 4 pages, 5.5 x 8 inches, all in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1899-1998) and pianist, creator of piano, orchestral, and vocal music. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed on verso by her with a short sentiment, dated in Torino, 1954; ink-stamped by Light Photofilm, Torino (additional four-line text written below by a third person).  Size is 6.9 x 9.2 inches, jagged edges, crease over the lower-right border, in very good condition.

American composer (b.1937), considered one of the most influential music makers of the 20th century; creator of several important operas and film soundtracks. Fine black and white photograph signed by him, with his face a bit blurry as a photographic effect by photographer. Size is 5 x 7.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian composer (1865-1936), conductor and music teacher who had a big impact in Russian music and composers of his time, both as a pedagogue and composer who left a large number of compositions including 8 symphonies. Gorgeous cabinet-style photograph signed by him, shown very young, inscribed in French and dated in 1886 (when he was just 21 years old). A photograph by A. Lorens, St. Petersburg, Russia, size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, minor toning especially on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian composer (1865-1936), conductor and music teacher who had a big impact in Russian music and composers of his time, both as a pedagogue and composer, and left a large number of compositions including 8 symphonies. Signed half-tone photograph, dated by him in 1930 (2 years after his departure from Russia), inscribed. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition - rare

Polish composer (1933-2010) of contemporary classical music. Signed photograph of him with a musical quote on top right, size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Croatian composer (1895-1982) and conductor. Black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 4.7 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1818-1893), who achieved an international reputation for his operas "Faust" and "Romeo et Juliette".  Sepia cabinet photograph of Gounod by photographer Charles (Bordeaux) signed by the composer, mounted on soft white paper.  Size is 5.2 x 8.6 inches, gilded edges, minor crack over the upper-left corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

German composer and conductor (1872-1944), was also a teacher and music director - and linked to the Nazi party in his time. His music can be linked to Richard Strauss and Max Reger. Signed photo postcard, inscribed, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, silvering around borders - otherwise in very good condition

American composer (1856-1915), whose most famous piece is the song "Sing me to Sleep". Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, extensive damage by mounting traces on verso, minor creases on the front, otherwise in good condition. Very rare item!

Norwegian composer and pianist (1843-1907), one of the leading composers of his country, helped put the music of Norway abroad and develop a national musical identity. Nice vintage cabinet photograph signed by him, shown reading a book. Size is 4.25 x 6.6 inches, minor stains, blank verso, in very good condition.

Norwegian composer and pianist (1843-1907), one of the leading composers of his country, helped put the music of Norway abroad and develop a national musical identity. Beautiful cabinet photograph of the composer by Christensen & Morange (Copenhaguen) signed on verso by Grieg with a short sentiment. Size is 6.56 x 4.2 inches, small loss of paper on corners on the verso, in overall good condition.

Norwegian composer and pianist (1843-1907), one of the leading composers of his country, helped put the music of Norway abroad and develop a national musical identity. Beautiful CDV signed by the composer on verso, inscribed to famous American soprano Emma Thursby (1845-1931), dated in Bergen, Norway in 1881. An original CDV by photographer Georg Brokesch, Leipzig, sized 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition. Rare!

Norwegian composer and pianist (1843-1907), one of the leading composers of his country, helped put the music of Norway abroad and develop a national musical identity. Black-and-white half-tone photograph of a portrait of the composer signed by him mounted on a cardboard. Total size is 6.7 x 8.3 inches, some creases, minor stains, in overall very good condition.

American composer (1880-1944), teacher, and performer. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated September 1929. Size is 10 x 8 inches, pinholes in all four corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Spanish composer (1895-1951), a prolific creator of zarzuelas. Fine photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1933; ink-stamped on verso by photographer E. Yruela, Madrid. Size 3.75 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish composer (1886-1961), creator of operas, zarzuelas, and instrumental music. Beautiful sepia photograph signed by him, dated in Madrid, 1950; ink-stamped on verso by Foto Mendoza, Madrid. Size is 3.3 x 5 inches, jagged edges, in excellent condition.

Dutch-born American conductor (1881-1966), composer, and pianist. Nice original sepia photograph of the conductor by photographer Mishkin (New York) signed and inscribed by Hageman with a short sentiment. Size is 5.9 x 7.9 inches, some damage over the lower-right corner, some loss of paper over the top-left corner, otherwise in very good condition.