Conductor Autographs & Memorabilia ($50 - $100)

Italian conductor and teacher (1858-1943). Autograph letter signed by him, dated 1943, addressed to the editor of the magazine Opera News about business.  Size is 8.3 x 10.8 inches, two written pages in one sheet, folds, in very good condition.

German conductor (1823-1902) and composer. Autograph letter in German (untranslated) on a postcard signed by him, dated March 9, 1884, where he addresses the musicologist Max Friedlaender (1852-1934), concerning music matters. Size is 3.6 x 5.5 inches, some ink stains at the top caused by the postal mark, otherwise in very good condition.

German conductor and composer (1875-1937), was in charge of the Dresden Philharmoinic 1929-32 among other orchestras in Germany, focused on late romanticism pieces and the dissemination of works by Richard Strauss, toured extensively and died while on tour. As a composer, created songs, chamber music and smaller orchestral works. Signed card attached to a cardboard with a photo, with a short sentiment, dated in 1932. Also included is an unsigned photo postcard of the conductor and composer, sizes are 4 x 5.75 for the signed piece, and 3.25 x 5.5 inches for the unsigned photo postcard, both in excellent condition.

German conductor, composer and theater director (1868-1933), he was the chief conductor at the Berlin State Opera, from 1919 to 1925. Short autograph note in German (sold untranslated) written and signed by him on a regular postcard dated 1916. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1900-1973) and composer, and later General Music Director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin for many years. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him in 1965. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor (b.1939) and opera administrator. Gorgeous color photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 9.7 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-born German conductor (1894-1966), former conductor of the Hannover State Opera (years 1949-1960). Signature matted with a photo, dated by him in 1936. Total mat size is 8 x 11.5 inches, signature is 4 x 2.5 inches, photo is 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Hungarian-born French conductor (1903-1989), often associated with Wagner repertoire. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated August 3, 1976, to the journalist Max Favalelli, complimenting him for his TV show “Des Chiffres et des Lettres”. Size is 8.4 x 11.3 inches, central fold, light creases, printed letterhead, in overall very good condition.

French conductor (1826-1893). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, January 23, 1888, addressed to Mr. Kasler to arrange a meeting. Size is 4.5 x 7.1 inches, 1 written page, folds, in overall very good condition.

American conductor (1916-1999), most famous for his work with his Robert Shaw Chorale, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Size is 10.1 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian conductor and pianist (b.1938), the second child of the celebrated composer Dmitri Shostakovich, and a famous performer of his father's works. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment on verso «... Rehearsal with Sydney Symphony...», dated 1975. Size is 2.25 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition (see scans provided).

Russian conductor and pianist (b.1938), the second child of the celebrated composer Dmitri Shostakovich, and a famous performer of his father's works.  Record sleeve signed by him in 1984. Size is 12.25 x 12.25 inches, in very good condition. (Record Included -not tested).

Austrian conductor (1907-1994), editor, and music manager. Typed letter in German (untranslated) signed by him and dated 1930, addressed to Anita Colombo, Director of Teatro alla Scala, proposing a musical collaboration with that theater. Size is 9 x 11.4 inches approx., 2 typed pages, central fold, storage holes, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is Simon's business card with rust stains.

Russian conductor (b.1947), who was also pianist, recognized for working with several famous orchestras around Russia and Europe. Signed photo, size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1886-1947) who spent most of his career in the United States, was closely associated with the Metropolitan Opera in New York for the last 5 years of his life. Signed half-tone photo, dated in New York in 1946, inscribed. Size is 7  x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-Ossetian conductor (b.1977), signed color photo, shown in performance. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor and violinist (b.1964), his career focuses mostly in conducting opera, and his work has received many awards. Signed photo, 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian conductor and violinist (b. 1944), currently principal conductor of the National Philharmonic of Russia. Signed color photo, size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

British-American conductor (1890-1969) of Indian birth. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1945; ink-stamped on verso by pAllied News-Photo (New York). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1855-1916) and composer who was particularly associated with the works of Johannes Brahms. Autograph letter in German, signed by him, dated 10/I/1909, to a colleague about music matters. Size is 5.5 x 8.6 inches, 1 page, central fold, with letterhead, in overall very good condition. Envelope is INCLUDED.

German-born American conductor (1899-1978). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1955; photo by Lotte Neustein (New York). Size is 7.5 x 9.75 inches approx. (trimmed from a larger format), light folds over the angles due to previous framing, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor (?-1927) and violinist who became the longest-serving musical director and conductor for legendary prima ballerina Anna Pavlova. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York, 1911. Size is 4.6 x 6.6 inches, ink-stamped on verso, in very good condition.

German orchestra leader (1904-1998), conductor, composer, and jurist. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short music quote, inscribed and dated in 1977.  Size is 4.2 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American conductor and organist (1914-1991), set of 1 typed letter signed, 1 page, dated in 1947, size is 7 x 7.25 inches, small mounting traces at the top and larger on verso, otherwise in excellent condition and 1 2.25 x 4 inch signed card, in very good condition. Not sold separately.

Hungarian-born American conductor (1897-1970) and composer, considered one of the 20th-century greatest conductors. Fine album page signed by him. Size is 6 x 4.3 inches, storage holes, central fold, otherwise in very good condition.

Estonian conductor (b.1972) who started her career as a pianist. Great signed photo, large size: 12 x 8.25 inches

Prominent Italian composer, conductor and vocal teacher, coached such great artists as Enrico Caruso, Mario Bonci, Leo Slezak, Johanna Gadski, Geraldine Farrar, Emmy Destinn, and Louise Homer, among others. Signed 3 x 4.5 inch photograph, mounted onto cabinet-style backing, inscribed and dated in Buenos Aires in 1905. Total item size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, attractive vintage item in excellent condition. 

Czech conductor (1910-2004) and composer, whose career developed in the United Kingdom. Gorgeous black and white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Derek Allen, London.  Size is 4.6 x 6.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1897-1966). Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in November 1940; photo by Venturini (Rome). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, light folds due to framing over the angles, in overall excellent condition.

English conductor (1844-1930), autograph musical quote signed of three bars of music by Handel.  Bold handwriting and signature, signed as "Wm. L. Tomlins". 9 x 11 inch album page, several small cracks on far left, not affecting any of the text or signature. Otherwise in excellent condition.

German conductor (1887-1984) and Choir Director. Very nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, some silvering around borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

Belgian-American composer, conductor, and founding conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (1858-1929). Autograph musical quote signed on a signature cut, 3 bars of music, dated in New York in 1885. Size is 2.25 x 4.5 inches, in very good condition. 

Swiss conductor (1924-2006) whose career focused mostly on opera. Signed photo, shown conducting, dated in Vienna in 1966, size is 7 x 5 inches.

Argentine conductor (1940-1997), who specialized in opera. Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 4 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him dated 1978, shown in rehearsal; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Erio Piccagliani, Teatro Alla Scala. Size is 4.2 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian opera conductor (1863-1927), particularly associated with the works of Giuseppe Verdi.  Signed postcard photograph, inscribed and dated in Paris in 1922. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, several creases and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition. 

Italian conductor (1872-1937), later in life teacher in Milan, his career as a conductor focused mostly on opera and toured extensively outside Italy. Nice photograph, signed, inscribed, and dated by him in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1920 - where he conducted La Gioconda, according to some pencil notes on verso. Also signed in pencil on the mat by the photographer. Size is 8.5 x 12 inches, spotted rust, in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1872-1937), later in life teacher in Milan, his career as a conductor focused mostly on opera and toured extensively outside Italy. Beautiful black and white photo postcard signed by him with a very clear and bold signature.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor and theater director (1841-1906), who was also a violinist and composer.  Nice autograph letter signed by him with the letterhead of the "Agence Dramatique", written in French (sold untranslated).  Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

Italian opera conductor (1896-1985), and vocal coach, with many legendary recordings including several featuring Maria Callas. Signed photograph, shown young, inscribed and dated in Milan in 1929. Stamped on verso by photographer A. Badodi, Milan. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Czech-born American conductor (1882-1949) and stage manager at the Vienna State Opera, Salzburg Festival, and Metropolitan Opera. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment dated Feb. 16th, 1937. Size is 4.25 x 3.5 inches, some rust stains over the borders, otherwise in very good condition.