Conductor Autographs & Memorabilia

Italian violinist, conductor (b.1961), and performer, focused mostly on Baroque and Early music.  Beautiful color promo photograph shown with Europa Galante Ensemble, signed by him.  Size is 7.9 x 10.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German opera conductor and composer (1871-1958), he was in charge of the (later) Berlin State Opera and other opera houses in Europe. Set of two half-tone photographs signed by him, one is on verso of the other. Size is 4 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. See rare footage of Leo Blech conducting Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg in 1929:

German opera conductor and composer (1871-1958), he was in charge of the (later) Berlin State Opera and other opera houses in Europe. Autograph letter in German signed by him to a certain gentleman, concerning his temporary leave as director of Berlin State Opera to conduct the German Opera House in Charlottenburg.  Size is 9.2 x 11.7 inche, folds, some stains, rust tone, in overall very good condition.

German opera conductor and composer (1871-1958), he was in charge of the (later) Berlin State Opera and other opera houses in Europe. Autograph note in German on a postcard (postmarked 1920) with his image signed by him and addressed to the music critic and poet Richard Specht (1870-1932) rejoicing with him for a successful event. 

German opera conductor and composer (1871-1958), he was in charge of the (later) Berlin State Opera and other opera houses in Europe. Autograph note signed by him on a photo postcard with his image (by the renowned Berlin photographer Suse Byk), postmarked 1931, to the painter Georg Siebert (1896-1984), sending New Year's wishes. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, evident crease over the lower-right border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian-American conductor (1877-1939), particularly associated with the operas of Richard Wagner.  Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1937; stamped on verso by photographer George Maillard Kesslere.  Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor, signed half-tone photograph, probably taken from a program book. Inscribed. Size is 5 x 8 inches, small tear on top right, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor (1894-1981); and Russian pianist (1916-1985). Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by both star artists. Size is 5.7 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Celebrated Austrian conductor (1894-1981); and star Austrian conductor (1908-1989). Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard signed by both star conductors, shown hugging each other. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1894-1981), who was famous for his interpretations of the works of Wagner and Mozart, considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, and legendary German mezzo-soprano (1928-2021). Double signed photo postcard, shown in rehearsal. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Celebrated Austrian conductor (1894-1981); and star Swedish soprano (1918-2005). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown next to Wolfgang Windgassen during performances of Tristan und Isolde at Bayreuth Festival, 1964; official Bayreuth Festival Press photograph. Size is 8.3 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1894-1981), who was famous for his interpretations of the works of Wagner, Mozart, and Richard Strauss, considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. Set of 2 cards, one with a handwritten signature, the other type written, along with one unsigned 4.25 x 5.75 inch postcard photograph, and an unsigned Vienna Philharmonic concert program from 1944. All in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

German conductor (1894-1981), who was famous for his interpretations of the works of Wagner and Mozart, considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. Signed photograph, shown correcting a score, inscribed and dated in New York in 1959. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1894-1981), who was famous for his interpretations of the works of Wagner and Mozart, and considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. Fine black-and-white informal photo postcard signed with a short sentiment by him, dated 1968. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1894-1981), who was famous for his interpretations of the works of Wagner, Mozart, and Richard Strauss, considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century.  Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

English conductor and harpsichordist (b. 1958), signed portrait photo, in color. Size is 9.75 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor (1918-1995) and composer. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short 3-bar music quote dated November 18, 1983, shown in rehearsal. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian conductor (b.1930), signed photo, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian conductor (b.1930), and pianist; who specialized in conducting opera. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size 8 x 10.1 inches, some rust stains on verso, in excellent condition.

Australian conductor (b.1930), and pianist; who specialized in conducting opera. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment (not completely visible in the scan); ink-stamped on verso by photographer Fayer (Vienna). Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer, conductor, and violinist (1908-1984). Fourth husband of legendary vocalist Josephine Banker, he enjoyed particular prominence in the 1950s. Signed publicity photograph, inscribed. Photo by Harcourt photo studio, Paris. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, several small creases and rust on verso, otherwise in good condition. 

American conductor (1898-1971) & also composer who was the Director of the University of Wisnconsin School of Music.  Signed photo, inscribed, size is 9.8 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch recorder player and baroque flutist (1934-2014), who was also an orchestra conductor. Color photograph signed by him. Size is 6 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian conductor, teacher and scholar (1883-1970), who spent his career in the United Kingdom. He was mainly associated with opera and vocal music. Signed photo dated in 1952, size is 6.25 x 8 inches, stamped on verso by BBC, in excellent condition.

German conductor, pianist, and composer (1830-1894), one of the most famous conductors of the 19th century. Fine autograph letter in French (sold with translation -not shown) with the printed image of Hector Berlioz over the upper-left side of the letter, signed by von Bulow and dated in 1882, commenting about his admiration for the music of Berlioz and other musical stuff.  Size is 8.25 x 10.75 inches, 1 page, folds, overall rust tone and creases, blue crayon markings over the text, in overall very good condition.

German conductor, pianist, and composer (1830-1894), one of the most famous conductors of the 19th century. Beautiful autograph music quote with 4 bars of original, unpublished music inspired by Lillian Russell (very famous American actress and singer, 1860-1922). Von Bulow writes under the music notes "Sketch of nocturne inspired by the bewitching eyes of Miss Lillian Russell, New York, 26 April 1889". Size is 7 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German conductor (1830-1894), pianist, and composer, considered one of the most famous conductors of the 19th century. Beautiful CDV photo in business format (N. Raschkow Jr.), signed and handwritten on verso by the great conductor Hans von Bulow, dated 1882. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition, rare!

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Typed letter in German signed by him, dated in Copenhaguen, 1938, addressing a certain Mr. Sass requesting the reviews of his concert in Budapest. Size is 5.7 x 8.9 inches, storage holes, central fold, in excellent condition.

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Autograph letter in Italian written and signed by Frieda Grueters Busch, dated June 10, 1933 -on behalf of his husband Adolf Busch, to Arturo Toscanini and his wife Carla about personal and professional stuff. Size is 6.3 x 8 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, some smudge on ink in different parts, creases and folds, in overall very good condition.

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Fritz Busch conducted a truly epic series of ring cycles at Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, Argentina and at Teatro Solís, in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1935-36, these are probably the scores used to study. Set of 4 scores for Richard Wagner´s cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen", reduction for piano and orchestra by Karl Klindworth, published in the 1880s by B. Schotts Söhnen, two of the signed and with many markings and annotations inside. - Das Rheingold, 216 numbered pages plus hard covers, 11 x 13.5 inches, ink stamped on frontend and title pages "Property of Fritz Busch", signed as "Busch" on frontend page. Many markings and annotations inside the score in crayon and pencil. - Die Walkure, 274 numbered pages and hard covers, 11 x 13.5 inches. Signed and inscribed in 1881 by a previous owner in German on title page, ink stamps indicating "Property of Fritz Busch" on frontend and title pages. Many markings and annotations inside the score in crayon and pencil. - Siegfried, 299 numbered pages and hard covers, 11 x 13.5 inches. Signed and dated in 1888 by previous owner in German on frontend page, with full signature by Fritz Busch on frontend page plus half signature (as "Busch" only) on title page, ink stamp indicating "property of Fritz Busch". - Gotterdammerung, 357 numbered pages and hard covers, 11 x 13.25 inches. Ink stamped on frontend and title page "Property of Fritz Busch". All 4 from very good to excellent condition, some wear on covers. A fantastic testimony of a famous conductor - from the estate of Fritz Busch. See scans.  

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America.  Signed photo, inscribed and dated on verso entirely by his wife Grete in 1951 - not by him. Ink stamped on verso by photographer.  Size is 6.8 x 9.25 inches, mounting traces on front and verso, in very good condition.

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a long sentiment and dated in Buenos Aires, 1941. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, mounting traces and tape residues on verso, in overall very good condition.

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America.  Signed photograph, inscribed and dated in New York, 1946; also signed by photographer Ilse Bing. Size is 10 x 8.1 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a page from a Magazine with part of his biography and a photo, inscribed and signed by him at the top.  Size is 6.1 x 10.1 inches, minor stains, in good condition. NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian-american conductor (b.1952), currently with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor with many of the most famous orchestras. Large signed photo showing him conducting, 11.75 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Soviet-born conductor (b.1952) and recording artist. Fine informal color photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American opera conductor (1924-2006) and also impresario and scene director.  Beautiful promo black and white photograph signed by her, shown conducting.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American opera conductor (1924-2006) and also impresario and stage director. Nice photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown conducting. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

American opera conductor (1924-2006) and also impresario and scene director. Front cover of Time Magazine (issue November 10, 1975) signed by her. Size is 8.25 x 10.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor (b.1948) and former music director of Theatre de la Monnaie (1981-1991).  Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Schaffler, Salzburg.  Size is 5.8 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1860-1919) and violinist. Autograph letter in Italian signed by him, dated 1906, about personal and professional matters. Size is 4.2 x 7 inches, 4 written pages in 2 sheets (front and back), translation not included, folds, stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1920-1956), considered an heir to the Toscanini tradition before his untimely death in an air crash. Fine card signed by him and dated September 1950, printed "Teatro alla Scala" on verso (not shown). Size is 5.3 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1894-1969), who became associated with the Teatro di San Carlo in 1930 and La Scala in 1937. Very nice black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1943. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German greek conductor (1923-1997) - He conducted the Philharmonia Hungarica, the Oslo Philharmonic and the Tonkünstlerorchester and was awarded the Bela Bartok medal in 1981 for his contribution in fomenting the appeal of Bartoks works. Signed photo postcard showing him conducting, 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Spanish cellist, composer, and conductor (1876-1973), regarded as the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest cellists of all time. Black-and-white photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed by him with a short sentiment, shown during a rehearsal. Total size is 6.7 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish cellist, composer, and conductor (1876-1973), regarded as the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest cellists of all time. Black-and-white photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1964, shown during a rehearsal. Total size is 6.7 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine composer (1895-1968) and conductor, who enjoyed a successful international career. Fine sepia photograph mounted on a mat, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated August 1, 1930. Total size is 5.1 x 6.8 inches, rust tone over the mat, some damage on verso, in overall good condition.

Italian conductor (b.1934) and former Music Director of The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (1973-1977) and later of The Hamburg Philharmonic, among others.  Great black and white photograph shown in rehearsal signed and inscribed by him.  Photograph is ink-stamped on verso by photographer Alida Deboni, Milan.  Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (b.1953), famous for his recordings for Decca and his varied repertoire.  Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in front of a monument to Beethoven. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.