Authentic Autographs — Composers Autographed Collection

French composer and teacher (1851-1931), one of the leading composers of his time in France, his works are worldwide performed today. Beautiful photo postcard signed by him with a short quote "author of the Chant de la Cloche" (his op.18).  Photo is blind-stamped on the front and also stamped on verso with blue ink by photographer Vanek, Prague. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Nigerian-Jamaican composer (1929-2002), jazz violinist, and choral conductor. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph music quote signed by him on a card with 2 bars from one of his works for cello and piano "5 Verses with Vamps" (1968). Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

English composer (1885-1943) and scholar. Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown in rehearsal. Size is 5.1 x 3.4 inches, minor silvering, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1904-1975) known for his lyrical twelve-tone compositions. Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor and composer (1832-1885), who started his career in Germany but later migrated to America where he became a conductor and a composer; founding the Oratorio Society of New York in 1873. Rare signed photo, dated by him in Leipzig, Germany, in 1858, shown young, a photo by A. Schenk, Weimar with an original photographer mat. Size is 6.25 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition. Autographs of Leopold Damrosch are very rare, and this is the finest I have ever seen.

French composer (1908-2002) and organist.  Black-and-white photograph by Teddy Piaz signed by Daniel-Leur in 1938. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Spanish composer (1876-1946), considered one of the greatest composers from Spain in the first half of the 20th century.  Nice signed photo postcard, inscribed with a long sentiment by the composer, signed and dated in 1927. De Falla is inspecting a score. Size is 2.5 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Star Spanish composer (1876-1946), considered one of the greatest composers from Spain in the first half of the 20th century.  Nice black-and-white photograph mounted on a mat signed and inscribed by the composer with a long sentiment to the secretary of the Province of Cordoba Symphony Orchestra, dated May 1940.  Total size is 12.5 x 6.75 inches, minor stains, otherwise in overall excellent condition.

French composer (1859-1932). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, silvering around borders, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

American opera composer (1859-1920). Fine cabinet photo by photographer Falk (New York) signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1901. Size is 4.6 x 6.6 inches, small piece of paper attached at the bottom, some scratches on surface, in good condition.

Cuban composer (b.1925), who is also a jurist and a music critic. Beautiful photograph and short music quote signed by him for his work Adios for orchestra (“Farewell”, 1977), both matted and ready to frame. Total size is 5.1 x 10.1 inches, quote is 2.9 x 1.7 inches; photograph is 3.1 x 4.75 inches, both in very good condition.

French pianist and composer (1882-1964).  Large photo shown young, signed and inscribed by him, probably trimmed from a larger size.  Size is 10.75 x 13.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Belgian composer (1887-1977). Large card attached with a card with his half-tone photograph and a card signed by him. Size is 3.83 x 5.9 inches, in very good condition.

French composer (1863-1932). Fine collection of autographs that includes 7 unsigned cabinet photos, 1 unsigned photo postcard, 1 large photograph signed by photographer Gillard, 3 other cabinet photos signed by another hand, and 1 cabinet photo signed by Debefve dated September 1884. Different sizes, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

English-born composer (1876-1968), violinist, and pianist of Spanish ancestry, who wrote chamber music, works for orchestra, and piano pieces; heavily involved in charity concerts during World War I.  Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.  

American composer (b.1937), winner of the Pulitzer prize for music, and pioneer of the Neo-Romantic movement. Fine black-and-white half-tone photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.75 x 9.5 inches, minor stains, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph quote signed by him with with 3 bars of music from his work "Syzygy" (2004) for soprano and orchestra. Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1898-1962) and also music critic, creator of operas, ballets, orchestral and chamber music as well as films scores. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1960. Size is 4.1 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition

Italian composer (1846-1922) who composed hundreds of songs, including the famous Funiculí, Funiculá. Clip signed by him attached with his photo postcard plus a short note attached on verso with a short greeting from 1896. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition.

American composer (1915-2005), considered one of the preeminent American composers of his generation. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a black fountain pen. Size is 3.6 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1915-2005), creator of 11 symphonies, orchestral & chamber music, as well as works for piano and voice. Fine black-and-white half-tone on photographic paper signed y him with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 4 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 3-bar music quote from an unknown piece signed and inscribed by him in 2001. Size is 8.7 x 3.6 inches, in very good condition.

American composer (1915-2005), creator of 11 symphonies, orchestral & chamber music, as well as works for piano and voice. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1980; ink-stamped on verso by Pach Brothers, New York. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist and composer (1843-1919), and harpsichordist; whose output included a piano concerto and other short pieces for piano. Fine vintage cabinet photograph of the pianist by photographer Reutlinger (Parsi) signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by Diemer on April 19, 1894. Size is 4.5 x 6.6 inches, in very good condition.

Superstar Spanish tenor, conductor and opera manager (b.1941) and Mexican composer (1949-2011), writer, and professor. Photograph signed by both artists, shown standing in front of a promotional poster for the composer's opera Il Postino starring the tenor at the Los Angeles Opera during the 2010-11 season. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American composer and pianist (1902-1986). Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish composer (1837-1870), signed half-tone postcard photograph, bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, vintage photo in excellent condition.

American composer (1928-1996). Black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown young, dated in 1979.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, mild vertical crease, in very good condition.

French composer, organist, and music teacher (1837-1924).  Large photograph mounted on a mat, inscribed and signed by Dubois on the mat (also there is a signature in pencil by the photographer).  Total size is 8.75 x 12 inches (actual photo is 4.75 x 8.5 inches), signs of wear, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1837-1924), organist, and music teacher. Fine sepia photograph signed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 3.8 x 5.75 inches, mounting traces on top (probably cut from an album page), in very good condition.

French composer (1878-1914). Nice vintage cabinet photo of him by photographer Mathieu-Deroche (Paris) signed and inscribed by Dupont with a short sentiment in Paris, 1905. Size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, mounting traces on verso, pinholes in three corners, in good condition.

Czech composer (1841-1904), one of the greatest of the 20th century and certainly the most world-wide famous musician from his country. Beautiful signed cabinet photo, inscribed, an original photo by photographer J. Mulac, Prague. Size is 4.2 x 6.3 inches, in very good condition.

American organist and composer (1851-1937), CDV or carte-de-visit photograph of an unidentified musician, with Eddy's signature on verso, inscribed and dated in Berlin in 1872. An original photo by Heinrich Graf, Berlin, size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1916-2005), his works include operas, concertos, symphonies, ballet and chamber music, between others. Signed photo, size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

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.

German composer (1901-1983), a prolific author of operas, ballets, and orchestral works. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal. Size is 5.9 x 8.1 inches, in very good 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.

American composer (1884-1962), pianist, and educator. Black-and-white photograph inscribed and signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 3.7 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1884-1962), pianist, and educator. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 3.2 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian composer (1881-1955), violinist, pianist, conductor, teacher and statesman; regarded as one of the greatest musicians in Romanian history. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, mounted on a mat. Total size is  12 x 14.25 inches; actual photo 8.4 x 10.6 inches, some signs of wear on the mat, photo 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.

Austrian composer (1874-1949), known for his by-then successful operetta Die gold'ne Meisterin (The Golden Mistress). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him on verso in 1936, shown at his piano. Size is 5.5 x 3.4 inches, in very good 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.