Composer Autograph Manuscripts ($50 - $100)

English-Canadian composer (1862-1929), and also an impresario, educator, and conductor. Album page signed by him with a 2-bar music quote from his vocal work "Pan" (1904). The album page has three extra signatures belonging to the British bass Norman Allin (1884-1973), the Australia soprano Elsa Stralia (1881-1945) who signed with a short sentiment dated 1919, and another unidentified artist. Size is 6.3 x 3.5 inches, in very good condition.

German baritone (1852-1916) and composer.  Autograph music quote on an album page mounted on a slightly larger piece of soft cardboard, with 4 bars of music from an unknown piece, signed by him with a short sentiment in German, dated in New York, 1885.  Total size is 5.8 x 4.9 inches, 1 page, some loss of paper, in overall good condition.

French composer (1822-1898) of light opera, notable as a friend of Jules Verne. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, May 23, 1875, to a gentleman: “…je vous envoie l’autographe que vous désirez…”. Size is 5.5 x 8.3 inches, 1 written page, folds, dust stains, in overall excellent condition. Its original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

German composer and singer (1849-1924), his voice was of a baritone, creator of many songs. Set of 3 autographs: 1 letter on his latter head paper, 2 pages, dated in 1911, sized 5.5 x 8.25 inches; one letter, 2 pages, dated 1919, sized 8.25 x 11 inches and one letter on his personal card, written on both sides, sized 4 x 2.5 inches, (no date). All in German, sold untranslated, in excellent condition.  SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1860-1909), brother of pianist Paul, pupil of Émile Durand and Jules Massenet. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, February 22, 1907, to a gentleman about music matters: “…Pierné était en voyage! Il repart même aujourd’hui pour une absence de dix jour: cela t’explique pourquoi tu n’as pas reçu réponse de lui.– (…) Hélas! mon pauvre vieux, tu n’as pas un piano de marque, et tu auras le plus grand mal à le vendre…”.  Size is 7.8 x 6.1 inches, two written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, creases, some dirt stains, in overall very good condition.

French composer (1852-1933) and pianist, brother of Lucien. Nice autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date, to a lady: “…Voulez-vous bien accepter ces deux anguilles que j’ai moi-même pêchés hier dans l’Oise?…”. Size is 3.9 x 6.2 inches, 1 page, folds, rust stains, in overall very good condition.

French composer (1872-1961). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date, where he addresses the music publisher Ricordi: “…J’ai porté Boulevard Malesherbes le 3ème acte orchestre et piano de ma partition. Je voudrai bien avoir le plutôt possible le manuscrit ou les gravures du V acte pour que j’en termine l’orchestration…”.  Size is 4.7 x 7.3 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), printed letterhead and monogram, folds, light creases, in very good condition.

Polish-American composer and pianist (1876-1957). An album page signed by him and dated 1921. Size is 4.9 x 6.1 inches, in excellent condition. 

American composer (1926-2011) and pianist, creator of operas and songs, a disciple of Gian Carlo Menotti. Card signed and inscribed by him with 10 bars of music from "The Tides of Sleep" -one of his pieces for low voice and orchestra, dated in 1969. Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition,

English composer and singer (1786-1849). Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, size is 4.5 x 7.25 inches, very small stains at top of each page outside of the area of text, otherwise in excellent condition.

English composer (1898-1982) and pianist. Album page signed by her. Size is 6.3 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition. The album page has the signature of the English tenor Maurice D'Oisly (1882-1949) on verso.

German-born British music critic (1845-1889). Autograph letter in English signed by him with content related to the music business, dated 1874. Size is 4.4 x 7 inches, 2 written pages in separate sheets, folds, in excellent condition.

Czech-born classical composer and conductor (1921-2016), winner of the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Music. Autograph music quote on a card with 1 bar from his Sonata #2 for piano signed and inscribed by him, dated September 21, 1982. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1852-1935), conductor, and pianist. Autograph note on a visiting card signed in pencil by him, no date, to a gentleman: “...There is a dreadful scandal in London at the way S... has been treating me...”. Size is 3.6 x 2.1 inches, in very good condition.

Argentine composer (1913-1988), who created music based on folk traditions. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard shown young, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment and a 2-bar music quote from his opera "El Oro del Inca", dated in 1953. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, pinholes in all four corners, small crease, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1880-1965), conductor, and writer. Collection of three autograph notes in French (untranslated) on visiting cards addressed to Inghelbrecht by theater critic Jean Prudhomme (pseudonym of Jean Ricard), the pianist Raoul Bardac’s widow, the musicologist Georges de Saint-Foix. We report an extract as a sample: “…Merci mille fois, cher Maître, de l’envoi de votre plaquette sur Carmen, Faust et Pélleas, qui je trouve à mon retour de vacances…” Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD TOGETHER NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American composer (b.1927), known largely for his work in the musical theater. 3-bar autograph music quote from his musical Cabaret (1966), signed on an envelope (postal markings indicated July 3, 1978) by him. The size is 6.7 x 3.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Croatian composer (1924-2018). Autograph music quote on a music sheet with a graphic crescendo of the first movement "Genesis" from his work "Opera Bestial" signed by him and dated in Stuttgart on June 24, 1978.  Size is 8 x 5.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1857-1941), wrote several operas, many songs - also pedagogue. Signed card, with a couple of bars with notes, mounted on a larger card with a half-tone photo of him. Size is 7 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1858-1936) and Choir director. 5-bar autograph music quote from one of his works for tenor and baritone on cardboard signed by him, dated in Vienna, May 5, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish-born composer (1883-1946) who worked primarily in Germany and Austria. 4-bar autograph music quote from one of his works on cardboard signed by him and dated 1923. Size is 4.7 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (b.1956), author of several orchestral works, including "Al Fondo Negro" for large orchestra (1993). Facsimile copy of a page from the manuscript of "Al Fondo Negro" signed by her over the top with the name of the work on black ink (printed score; signature and text are handwritten).  Size is 8.25 x 11.6 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor (1888-1981) and composer. Autograph note on a card signed by him, with no date indicated, stating that he has been working as a conductor for years and he is not involved anymore in composing.  Size is 4.7 x 3.4 inches, in overall very good condition.

Russian-born American conductor (1901-1980), and arranger who was one of the major exponents of popular orchestral music. Autograph music quote with 2 bars of music from Emile Waldteufel's waltz "The Skaters" (1882) signed and inscribed by him on a program of the Philadelphia Pops Orchestra concerts season 1964-65. Size is 5.9 x 8.9 inches, 2 pages, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1866-1894).  Autograph letter signed, dated in 1888, 3 pages, written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, beautiful handwriting, vintage item in excellent condition.

German composer (1830-1908) and organist, who worked for the Dresden Court and composed several operas and masses. 3-bar autograph music quote from the Maestoso “Krönungsmarsch” from the opera “Die Folkunger” (1874) signed by him and dated in Dresden, 1894. Size is 3 x 4 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. On the verso, there is a printed copy of Kretschmer piano and voice “Frühlingslied” op. 3,  in good condition with some tape traces.

Austrian composer and singer (1875-1929). 4-bar autograph music quote from his song "O Du süasse Weana Musi" on cardboard signed by him, dated in Viena, May 5, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer, oboist (1858-1929) and music teacher whose Studies for Oboe are considered among the best to master the instrument. Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated London, March 10, 1859, addressing a fan, sending him a music quote a some verses of his own.  Size is 5.2 x 8.2 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and verso), sold untranslated, with letterhead, folds, in very good condition.  

French composer (1915-1999), and also a biographer and arts administrator. Card signed by him with 2 bars of music from an unknown piece. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1867-1972), and creator of over 200 songs. Nice card signed by her with a 2-bar music quote from her song "The Heavenly Noel" (Opus 57) for Chorus, Orchestra, and soloist.  Size is 5.75 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1876-1943) who perished tragically during a bombing in France during World War II. Autograph letter in French signed by him and dated April  4, 1903, to an unidentified gentleman saying that he may forward two letters for him. Laparra will win the Grand Prix de Rome in November for music composition with his Ulysse. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, 1 page, folds, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

Spanish conductor and composer (1874-1932). Autograph music quote on an album page signed by him with a short sentiment "In remembrance of my concert in Lisbon 1923-1924" and a 5-bar music quote.  Size is 8.5 x 6.9 inches, minor stains, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1867-1935). Autograph note in German signed by him, no date, to a friend, making arrangements for a meeting with Georg Billner. Size is 7 x 8.5 inches, 1 page, storage holes, central fold, letterhead, in overall very good condition.

French composer (1913-2014), who worked mostly on short films. Typed letter signed, to an unknown recipient, date in Paris in 1975, written in French (sold untranslated). Size is 8.25 x 11.6 inches, 1 page, some folds otherwise in excellent condition.

French operetta composer (1832-1918), who was very prolific. Autograph letter signed, written in French, sold untranslated. One page size is 5 x 8 inches, some stains and folds, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1906-1997). Autograph note in French signed by him, dated September 16, 1952, on the Album Amicorum of Lydia and Pierre Fournier. Size is 4.5 x 6.7 inches, light folds and creases, overall rust tone, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1912-1996), known as a famous conductor of the operas by Wagner, Strauss, and Mozart. Autograph note in German signed by him and dated April 18, 1953, in Lydia Fournier's Visitors Album. Size is 4.5 x 6.7 inches, in overall very good condition.

French composer (1846-1932), author, and writer.  Autograph music quote on an album page, with 2 bars from an unknown piece for voice and piano, signed by him.  Size is 7 x 4.3 inches, overall age-toning, in excellent condition.

French composer (1863-1919). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, dated in 1904, written in French, sold untranslated. Bold and attractive handwriting and signature. Size is 4.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer and conductor (1822-1896). Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated Oct. 11, 1880, to the editor of “The Girls’ Own Paper”: «...Herewith I enclose my article on part-singing and shall be obliged by seeing a proof before it is issued. I shall be here all this week, and will return it on the day I receive it...». Size is 3.9 x 5.9 inches, 1 page, printed letterhead, some rust stains over upper-left corner, some creases at the bottom, in overall very good condition (see scan provided).

English composer and conductor (1822-1896). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1879. Written in English. 2 pages on one sheet of paper, size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer and conductor (1822-1896). Autograph note in English signed by him about an autograph request, dated December 1884. Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 1 page, folds, minor stains, in overall very good condition.

Austrian composer (1902-1976). 3-bar autograph music quote on a card from his opera "Das Wintermärchen" signed by him, dated in Vienna April 4, 1957. Size 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1932-2015), best known for his opera "Mourning Becomes Electra". Autograph letter on a card with his letterhead signed by the composer, and addressed to one of his friends, dated 1967. Size is 5.75 x 4.3 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an envelope (not shown).

American composer (1878-1963), member of the Indianist movement in American music and known primarily for his song “By the Waters of Minnetonka”. Typed letters signed, both dated in 1947, one in one page and the other in two pages, discussing business. One sized 8.25 x 11 inches and the other one slightly smaller, in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

English composer (1809-1886), conductor, pianist, and singer. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1875, written in English. Four pages, each one sized 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1902-1985). Album page with an autograph music quote with two bars of music from an unknown piece, inscribed and signed by him below the signature of soprano Maria Ivogun. On verso there is a signature and a quote by the German violinist and bandleader Marek Weber (1888-1964), dated in 1932- Page is 8.1 x 10.25 inches, in very good condition.

English composer (1813-1887) and musicologist. Autograph letter signed by him, on a folded sheet (written on pages 1 and 3), about personal matters. Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 2 pages in a folded sheet, in excellent condition.