Autographed Memorabilia — Conductors Collection

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.

Argentine conductor (1890-1983) who began his career in the late 1920s at Teatro La Scala, Milan. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in Buenos Aires, 1933; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Lazaro Sudak (Buenos Aires). Size is 6.8 x 9.2 inches, jagged edges, minor silvering, in very good condition.

Argentine conductor (1890-1983) who began his career in the late 1920s at Teatro La Scala, Milan. His baton used for the world premiere of Constantino Gaito's opera La Sangre de las Guitarras on August 17, 1932, at Teatro Colon, signed by him and inscribed to Vicente Retta (1893-1967) who was the author of the poem on which the opera was based on. Length is 18.2 inches, in excellent condition.  

Italian conductor (1860-1919) and violinist. Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by the conductor in London, 1908. Size is 5 x 7.9 inches, 3 written pages in 1 folio with the letterhead of the hotel, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1860-1919) and violinist. Beautiful cabinet photo by Emilio Napoleon (Madrid) signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by Campanini in 1897. Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, storage holes over the lower-right border, in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1860-1919) and violinist. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in New York, 1907, and mounted on a photographer mat. Total size is 5.8 x 8.8 inches, some stains, small damage ove the upper-left corner, in very good condition. Rare!

Italian conductor (1920-1956), elected by Toscanini as his "spiritual heir" since the beginnings of his career, died aged 36 in an aircrash. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him in New York, January 29th, no year. Size is 5.3 x 6.75 inches, 4 written pages in 1 folded sheet, 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.  Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, mounted on a cardboard; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Fayer (Vienna). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 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.

German-Greek conductor (1923-1998), a strong contributor in promoting the music of Béla Bartók. Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown very young in performance. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

British composer and conductor (1880-1960), best known for his works for theater, operettas, and light music. Black-and-white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Barratt. Size is 5.7 x 7.9 inches, some creases, in overall good 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.

Argentine composer (1895-1968) and conductor, who enjoyed a successful international career. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, 1939; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Wilenski (Buenos Aires). Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent 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.

German conductor (1902-1964) who was best known for having conducted the entirety of Richard Wagner's tetralogy at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in 1956. Beautiful black and white photograph signed by him, size is 3.9 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter in German (sold untranslated) signed by the conductor, and dated in 1960, size is 5.8 x 8.25 inches, 1 page, central fold, in excellent condition.

American conductor (b.1933). Fine black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1982. Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor (b.1963) and also a composer and pianist. Color glamour photograph signed by him. Size is 5 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American conductor (b.1927), known for conducting the El Paso Symphony Orchestra for several years. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1981, shown in performance. Size is 3.5 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

British-Gibraltarian orchestral conductor (b.1971) and currently director of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria.  Great color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

British-Gibraltarian orchestral conductor (b.1971) and currently director of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria. Nice color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal. Size is 7.3 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

American-French conductor and harpsichordist (b.1944), great promo photo signed by him, 7 x 10.5 inches

American-French conductor and harpsichordist (b.1944). Nice color photograph signed by him. Size is 3.9 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentinian-born Italian conductor (1915-2007), who focused mostly on opera, conducted at Glyndebourne, Royal Opera House, Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco, Met Opera, and many others. His baton used in public performance at Teatro Colon signed by him. Length is 17.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentinian-born Italian conductor (1915-2007), who focused mostly on opera, conducted at Glyndebourne, Royal Opera House, Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco, Met Opera, and many others. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1979, shown conducting. Size is 6 x 4 inches.

Argentine-born Italian conductor (1915-2007), who focused mostly on opera, conducted at Glyndebourne, Royal Opera House, Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco, Met Opera, and many others. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in 1936, shown as a violinist; blind-stamped over the lower-right corner by F. Carra. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, jagged edges, crease over the upper-right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Argentine-born Italian conductor (1915-2007), who focused mostly on opera, conducted at Glyndebourne, Royal Opera House, Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco, Met Opera, and many others. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1975. Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a card with a 1-bar music quote from Mozart's "Magic Flute" signed by him and dated in San Francisco, October 31, 1975. Size is 6 x 3.9 inches, in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1874-1971), who conducted at the Hollywood Bowl and served as musical director of the Italian Opera in 1910. He worked with famed opera star Bertha Crawford and had trained to play violin in Bologna. He also conducted with the Warsaw Opera company and worked in the music department on two films: Rio Rita (1929), One Night of Love (1934). Impressive large photo, signed and inscribed with a brief sentiment, dated in Los Angeles in 1930. Size is 7 x 8.75 inches, very solid cabinet-style backing, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Gorgeous collection of cards and album pages signed by classical music performers (violinists, pianists, conductors, singers, and other instrumentalists) and composers. Artists include Bill Conti, Sy Coleman, Kurt Masur, Erich Leinsdorf, Jerry Herman, Sigmund Romberg, Horatio Parker, Eugene Istomin, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Marian MacDowell, Radu Lupu, Fidela Campina, Walter Damrosch, Mary Wigman, Walter Gieseking, Nicanor Zabaleta, Mischa Dichter, Gina Bachauer, Carl Friedberg, Eugen D'Albert, Leon Fleisher, Igor Markevitch, Yehudi Menuhin, Toscha Seidel, Anne Sophie Mutter, Eugene Fodor, Carroll Glenn, Fritz Kreisler, Isaac Stern, Midori, Mischa Elman, Itzhak Perlman, Mark Hambourg, plus other two unidentified signer. Different sizes, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian-born American conductor (1902-1971), dedicated his career entirely to Opera repertoire, was at the Metropolitan Opera for over 20 years. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1969. Size is 8 x 10 inches.

Italian-born American conductor (1902-1971), dedicated his career entirely to Opera repertoire, was at the Metropolitan Opera for over 20 years. Black-and-white photograph by Abresch signed and inscribed by Cleva with a short sentiment dated in Chicago, 1946. Size is 7.9 x 10  inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-born American conductor (1902-1971), dedicated his career entirely to Opera repertoire, was at the Metropolitan Opera for over 20 years. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1960. Size is 7.9 x 9.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor (1838-1910) and violinist, a champion of the music of Berlioz and other eminent 19th-century composers. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date. Size is 4.75 x 8.7 inches, 2 written pages in 1 folded sheet, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are two short notes by him as well.

French conductor and violinist (1838-1910), a great champion of Hector Berlioz' music and contemporary composers.  Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated 1881, to M. Girard: "... Thank you for sending your articles about Portugal. I've already received and I'm going to have the ballet of the Tempest performed. I'd be delighted if madame Moll would come here to make it heard...". Size is 4.1 x 5.1, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

French conductor and violinist (1838-1910), a great champion of Hector Berlioz' music and contemporary composers.  Autograph note written in French (sold untranslated) and signed by him. Size is 4 x 5.2 inches, letterhead, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a Felix Potin's card with his image. Size is 1.7 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor and violinist (1838-1910), a great champion of Hector Berlioz' music and contemporary composers. Set of 2 autograph letters (untranslated) signed by the French conductor, as follows: A. Dated March 30, 1878, with the letterhead of the Association Artistique, to the “Président”, regretting not being able to attend a meeting. Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 1 pages, overall rust stains, missing upper-left corner, in very good condition. B. Dated in Paris, November 17, 1886, with the letterhead of the Association Artistique, reminding a friend about one of his upcoming performances. Size is 4 x 5.2 inches, 1 page, overall age-toning, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are two personal cards with a few autographed lines (one signed “Ed. C.”) of the violinist, mounted on cardboard; and also two printed portraits of him.

Gorgeous collection of 100+ album pages signed by different conductors such as Artur Rodzinski, Alexander Hilsberg, Alexander Leslie, Alfred Wallenstein, Alfredo Antonini, Anton Bilotti, Benjamin Swalin, Carl Bamberger, Daniel Ayala, Dean Dixon Edgar Alderwick, Ernest MacMillan, Eugene Goosens, Eugene Ormany, Fabian Sevitzky, Franz Allers, Giuseppe Bamboschek, Guglielmo Sabatini, hans Schwieger, Howar Barlow, Jacques Rachmilovitch, Julius Rudel, Leon Barzin, Massimo Freccia, Max Reiter, Ole Windengstad, Paul Breisach, Raymond A. Schoewe, Richard Korn, Rosario Bourdon, Saul Caston, Tauno Hannikainen, Vladimir Golschmann, Werner Janssen, William Steinberg, and many others. Size is 5.75 x 4.25 inches each on average, many with storage holes, some include a short music quote, all of them signed in one side, all in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Nice collection of 22 album pages signed by famed conductors such as Adrian Boult, Alexander Smallens, Alfred Hertz, Bruno Walter, Clemens Krauss, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Erich Kleiber, Erich Leinsdorf, Eugene Goossens, Eugene Ormany, Fabian Sevitzky, Felix Weingartner, Fritz Busch, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Pierre Monteux, Serge Kousevitzky, Thomas Schippers, Vincenzo Bellezza, and Vladimir Golschmann. Size is 6 x 4.4 inches each on averagge, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Beautiful collection of 5 original first day cover commemorative issues (envelopes) and 1 postcard signed by famous conductors Karl Böhm, Leonard Bernstein (2), Lorin Maazel, and Seiji Ozawa. Each one's size is 6.4 x 3.7 inches, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.