Conductor Autographs & Memorabilia ($100 - $250)

Austrian conductor (1865-1925), who founded what is today the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Lowe studied with Bruckner and made his music more popular.   Set of 2 autograph notes signed by him:  The first one is a card written in German (sold untranslated) by both sides, signed and dated in 1907.  Size is 4.25 x 3.3 inches, central fold, in very good condition.  The second is a letter written in German (sold untranslated), dated in Vienna, 1906.  Size is 5.25 x 6.75 inches, 1 folio (pages 1 & 3 written), central fold, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an envelope.

German conductor (1908-1979), particularly well known as an opera conductor, was also one of the first to make stereo LP recordings of the symphonies of Gustav Mahler. Large signed photo on a photographer mat, stamped on verso by photographer Darrell Armstrong. Photo's size is 7.6 x 9.75 inches, total size of 11 x 14 inches, in excellent condition.

French-born American conductor and composer (1930-2014), internationally acclaimed after conducting many of the most important orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic. Original photographs signed by the conductor. Different sizes and conditions (for more details please check the individual description). Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Canadian conductor and composer (1893-1973), who greatly contributed to the development of music in Canada. Signed photograph, dated in 1944. Size is 8 x 10 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Randolph Macdonald, Toronto, some creases, otherwise in good condition.                                       Default Title                                       

Anglo-Italian conductor (1905-1980), composer, and light orchestra-style entertainer with cascading strings musical signature, who was a powerhouse recording artist in his time. Beautiful black and white photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian conductor and composer (1882-1945), particularly associated with the operas of Wagner and the Italian repertory.  Signed postcard with 4 bars of music from the 2nd act of his opera "Jacquerie", dated by him on November 8th, 1918.  Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, spotted rust stains, in very good condition. Listen to the excerpt "Ecco la coppia di sposi novella" from Marinuzzi's opera "Jacquerie", premiered in Buenos Aires in 1918:

Italian composer and conductor (1882-1945), associated with the music of Wagner and Italy. His printed business card signed by him and dated in Palermo, May 27, 1992, adding a short note introducing someone. Size is 4.2 x 2.6 inches, in excellent condition. Its original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED (not shown in scans).

Italian composer and conductor (1882-1945), associated with the music of Wagner and Italy. Signed photo postcard, stamped on verso by photographer G. Ebner, Munich. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer and conductor (1882-1945), associated with the music of Wagner and Italy. Black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in Italian, shown young, dated in San Pablo (Brazil), 1923; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Bixio (Buenos Aires). Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in very good condition.

Russian-born conductor (1912-1983) and composer. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated December 13, 1942. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor and composer (1860-1908), associated with both major opera houses in Paris. Later served as the chief Conductor of the Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire. Signed CDV or carte-de-visite photograph, with his signature on the bottom of the front side, dated in Paris in 1895. An original photo by Nadar, Paris, size is 2.5 x 4 inches, small bullet hole at top, otherwise in excellent condition.

German conductor (b.1927), world-famous for conducting some of the world´s greatest orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Original signed photographs of the conductor in different sizes and conditions (for more 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. 

Indian conductor (b.1936), music director emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and conductor emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and successful recording artist. Original photographs signed by the conductor. Different sizes and conditions (for more details please check the individual description). Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Italian conductor (1881-1953), pianist, and founder of the San Francisco Opera.  Signed photo shown young, inscribed and dated in 1925; also signed in white ink on front by photographer Fifler, San Francisco,  Size is 7.6 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1873-1947), pianist, and composer. Fine photo postcard signed by him, with a long text written by him in German on verso, dated in Nassau, 1912.  Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition. Handwritten note translates "The greatness in a musician, like Beethoven, lies not in his music, but in his humanity, and enormous inner wealth which is able to transform in musical sound and thus bring enjoyment to his fellow men.  December 1912, Nassau."

Italian conductor (1911-1996) whose career focused mostly on opera. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1968. Size is 4.9 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French-American conductor (1875-1964), who enjoyed a successful international career conducting first-rate orchestras around the world for more than half a century. Set of 2 autograph letters in French (sold untranslated) signed by the conductor, dated in December 1954 and February 1955; both letters with the letterhead of the bar The Town House, New York. Letter dated 1954 is addressed to the Russian tenor Joseph Rogatchewsky when he was the director of Theatre de La Monnaie in Brussels (1953-1959). Letter dated 1954 is 3 pages long, letter dated 1955 is 1 page long. Both letters are 5.9 x 9.3 inches in size; both in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATED.

French-American conductor (1875-1964). Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by the conductor on its verso, shown in rehearsal. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French-American conductor (1875-1964). Nice photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment, dated in 1946, shown inspecting a score; ink-stamped on verso by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra photographer Roy Flamm. Size is 9.6 x 7.75 inches, in poor condition, priced accordingly. ALSO INCLUDED is a card with his signature. Size is 4.9 x 3 inches, in very good condition.

Celebrated Austrian conductor (1856-1911), also composer and later teacher. A specialist in Wagner´s music, Mottl assisted Richter in preparing the first run of the complete Ring cycle in the first Bayreuth Festival in 1876. Autograph note signed and dated by him in 1906, on a medium size cardboard card with the letterhead from the Royal Theater of Bavaria, in German, sold untranslated. Size is 6.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition

Italian conductor (1858-1941), especially of opera, whose most famous work was done in 1890-1920, both in Europe and South America. Autograph letter in Italian signed by him, dated in Pisa,1897, to a friend:  "... Yesterday evening I returned from Venice, where I attended the premiere of Nemea by [Ernesto] Coop, our dear friend, and I can assure you that the success was splendid. Yesterday I passed through Florence, where I found your dear letter – I am writing at once to Ferdinando on the subject – he hoped that through you we could have the internal place for Arturo – I am sure that you will have done everything in your power to favor me, so let it be from this moment on that I am obliged to pay with you the seven and fifty lire per month that are necessary (if in doing this you will see that it will be possible to profit by and I thank you sincerely for the great kindness shown to me on this and other occasions..." Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), spotted rust stains, central fold, creases, in overall very good condition.

Italian composer and conductor (1858-1941), especially of opera, whose most famous work was done in the period 1890-1920, both in Europe and South America.  Autograph music quote on an album page with 8 bars of his work "Lontano - Pensiero Melodico per Cello e Pianoforte" (1890), signed, inscribed, and dated by him in 1916.  Size is 8 x 4.7 inches, central fold, wrinkles, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian composer and conductor (1858-1941), especially of opera, whose most famous work was done in 1890-1920, both in Europe and South America. Beautiful colorized photo postcard signed by him, dated August 30, 1905. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, minor silvering, in very good condition.

Italian conductor (b.1941) who, during his career, has received numerous honors and awards, and is considered among the world's leading conductors. Original signed photographs of the conductor in different sizes and conditions (for more 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. 

Czech conductor (1920-1995), who was also violinist, violist, and teacher. Signed photo, shown during a rehearsal. Size is 9.5 x 7 inches. Stamped on verso by Czechoslovak News Agency, Prague.

Hungarian conductor (1855-1922) who performed internationally; he was the principal conductor for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 1895 until his death. Album page signed by him, dated in Hamburg on October 27th, 1911. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches. ALSO INCLUDED is a photo postcard of him. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

Hungarian-American conductor and violinist (1899-1985), appointed conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years, which he made worldwide famous with his recordings.  Beautiful large signed photograph, inscribed and dated in 1940. Size is 11 x 13.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-American conductor and violinist (1899-1985), appointed conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orch. and The Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years, which he made world-wide famous with his recordings. Gorgeous photograph signed by him, shown signing a document. Size is 8 x 10 inches, inscribed, in excellent condition

Hungarian-American conductor and violinist (1899-1985), appointed conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years. Larger size color Cibachrome* print signed and dated by the conductor in 1976, shown in rehearsal in Saratoga two years earlier; also signed on verso by photographer Allen Winigrad.  Size is 7.8 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition. *Cibachrome prints are high-quality prints from color transparency enlarged onto reversal color paper. This paper already has the emulsion incorporated and gives exceptional color brilliance.

Hungarian-American conductor and violinist (1899-1985), appointed conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orch. and The Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years. Regular postcard signed, inscribed, and dated by him on July 5, 1951, on verso. Size is 5.7 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch conductor (1907-1978), and also cellist and composer. Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, 1962. Size is 5.1 x 7.1 inches, some stains on verso (not visible from the front), in very good condition.

Japanese conductor (1935 - 2024) known for his advocacy of modern composers and for his work with major North American orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, where he served as music director for 29 years. Also performed frequently with the Vienna State Opera, and has been the recipient of numerous international awards. Original signed photographs of the conductor in different sizes and conditions (for more 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. 

Italian-born Chilean conductor (1878-?), who was also composer. Padovani was important in the development of opera in Chile. Signed photograph, inscribed, dated in Malta during the 1932-33 season. Stamped on verso by photographer I. Hochhausler, Santiago, Chile. Size is 6.5 x 9 inches, very slight paper loss on several corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentine conductor and composer (1875-1967), one of the leading conductors of the early 20th century. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated 1936. Size is 3.4 x 5.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian opera conductor (1886-1941), known for his career at The Metropolitan Opera and Chicago Civic Opera. Amazing photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young, dated in 1925.  Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor (1886-1979), organist, and composer; resident conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra from 1952 until 1963. Fine black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him (a bit faded); ink-stamped on verso by photographer Clinedinst. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in very good condition.

French conductor (1819-1887), pianist, and teacher. Set of four autograph letters in French signed by the conductor between 1877 and 1881, concerning music and theatre matters. Different sizes and lengths, translations not included, folds, rust stains, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is his card with some lines signed by the conductor, plus a newspaper clip (not shown) about Pasdelopu by Adolphe Jullien issued in 1887 in "L'Independence Musicale et Dramatique" Magazine.

Russian conductor (1887-1953), particularly associated with the Bolshoi opera of which he was the artistic director from 1943 to 1948. Signed photograph, inscribed and dated in 1944. Written in Russian and sold with a handwritten English translation. Photo size is 6.5 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition. RARE!

Italian conductor (1817-1893), composer, and opera administrator.  Autograph letter signed by the conductor, written in Italian (sold untranslated), dated in Verona, 1853.  Size is 7.6 x 9.6 inches, 1 page, small loss of paper over the lower border, minor stains, folds, in very good condition.

Canadian conductor (1896-1982), and also pianist, composer, and Arts administrator; important in establishing the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young.  Size is 7.8 x 9.8 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

Canadian conductor (1896-1982) and also pianist, composer, and Arts administrator, establishing the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and who had a long career at the Metropolitan Opera House.  Signed photo shown young, inscribed, and dated in 1930.  Size is 7.5 x 9.4 inches, minor silvering on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1875-1960), his career focused mostly on opera, Polacco conducted at the Metropolitan Opera in New York from 1915-1917 and the Chicago Civic Opera from 1921 through 1930. Signed photo, dated by him in New York, 1915, size is 5.75 x 7.6 inches, an original photo by photographer Mishkin mounted in hard cardboard. Some wear on the edges and corner, otherwise in excellent condition

French conductor (1924-2017) of opera and orchestral music. He was better known for his performances of the French repertoire. Black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in performance.  Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Star English conductor (b.1955), currently the principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, and German composer (b.1935) of contemporary music. Fine color photograph signed by both artists, shown in performance. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1878-1945) and also composer.  Autograph letter signed by him, dated in 1933, written in German (sold untranslated) with a Nazi greeting at the bottom.  Size is 8.4 x 10.5 inches, 1 page, folds, in very good condition.

French composer and conductor (1904-2003), leader of important music organizations in France and the USA. Fantastic black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown at the piano; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Richards, Tacoma, USA.  Size is 10 x 8 inches, pencil markings indicating dated February 15th, 1949, minor creases, in overall very good condition.

Russian conductor (1931-2018), and considered a versatile conductor and a highly cultured musician with a supple stick technique. Fine black-and-white signed photograph, shown conducting. Size is 4.5 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: earlier unsigned photograph, shown young, sitting at the piano next to his first wife the ballerina Nina Timofeeva, 3.5 x 5.25 inches, also in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Russian conductor (1931-2018), and considered a versatile conductor and a highly cultured musician with a supple stick technique. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him dated in Berlin, 2009, shown conducting. Size is 10 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.