Conductor Autographs & Memorabilia

German conductor and composer (1859-1939), a noted interpreter of Brahms' music. Set of 2 autograph letters signed by him: one of the is 1 page, dated in Kiel, 1881, size is 5.5 x 8.75 inches; the second one is written on a card, dated in Hamburg, 1885, size is 4.4 x 3.5 inches.  Both are written in German (sold untranslated), both in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German conductor and composer (1859-1939), a noted interpreter of Brahms' music. Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard boldly signed by him on verso. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, glue residues on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

German composer (1860-1930), teacher and conductor - Von Fielitz conducted the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Signed photo postcard, 3.5 x 5.25 inches, crease across the bottom not affecting the signature, in good condition.

American conductor whose career focuses on opera. Black-and-white promo photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 3.9 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Israeli conductor (b.1958) and pianist, whose career focused mostly in opera and orchestral music. Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German cellist (1849-1918) and conductor, who world-premiered Wagner's opera "Die Feen" posthumously in 1888. Gorgeous photograph mounted on a photographer mat, signed and inscribed by the cellist with a short sentiment on top, dated in Barcelona, 1902.  An original photograph by A. & E. F. Dits Napoleon, Barcelona.  Size is 6.5 x 8.8 inches, some water stains and a pinhole over the top, in overall very good condition. Rare!

Hungarian conductor (b.1951) and composer. Fine color studio photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 5.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American conductor of Romanian ancestry (b.1941), signed photo, shown conducting, inscribed. Size is 6.6 x 4.4 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer Clide Barda, London.

Argentinian-born Italian conductor (b.1927), signed photo, shown with Virginia Zeani at Teatro dell´Opera in Rome in 1966, during a performance of Otello. Size is 7 x 5 inches.

Argentinian-born Italian conductor (b.1927), signed publicity photograph, stamped on verso by Ecofotografico photo studio, Rome. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small crease on bottom right and bends, otherwise in excellent condition.

The British conductor is rapidly becoming one of a young generations of conductors whose presence is being felt on both sides of the Atlantic. Signed photo while at work. Size 10 x 8 inches.

German conductor, pianist and television personality (b. 1944), who founded the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in 1986 and the Philharmonia of the Nations in 1995. Signed promo photo, size is 4.1 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American conductor (1906-2004), assistant of Arturo Toscanini for several years, he conducted the NBC Symphony Orchestra and other important orchestras from around the world. Signed photo postcard, 3.25 x 5.25 inches, dated in 1939, blind stamped by photographer Fayer, Vienna

German conductor (1927-2015) who also led the Washington National Opera, signed photo, shown as himself. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian conductor (1914-1963), known for his interpretations of the music of Mozart and Beethoven, as well as that of his teachers Bartók and Kodály. Typed letter in German (sold untranslated) with his letterhead signed by him, dated in 1955.  Size is 8.1 x 5.3 inches, 1 page, tape stains over the lower border. ALSO INCLUDED is a mini booklet about his recordings for Deutsche Grammophon.

French conductor (1874-1955), autograph letter signed, written in French, sold untranslated. Letter size is 5.25 x 7.25 inches, affixed to larger album page, total size is 7.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.l

Spanish conductor (1933-2014) famous for his performances of Mendelssohn, Mozart's Requiem, and the complete works of Manuel de Falla. Signed card attached with his photo, dated 1971, size is 6 x 4 inches

Spanish conductor (1933-2014) and composer of German ancestry. Fine color photograph signed by him. Size is 4.1 x 6.2 inches, sticker on verso by photographer Jurgen Kranich (Berlin), in excellent condition.

Spanish conductor and composer (1933-2014) famous for his performances of Mendelssohn, Mozart's Requiem, and the complete works of Manuel de Falla. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown in live performance. Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish composer (1933-2014), with an important career in Europe, USA and Japan, left many recordings. Signed photo, shown in performance. Size is 9.75 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor. Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1967. Size is 3.8 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1886-1954), widely regarded as one of the greatest symphonic and operatic conductors of the 20th century. Autograph note in German (sold untranslated) signed by the conductor, dated in 1921. Size is 6.8 x 4 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.

Star German conductor and composer (1886-1954), one of the greatest of the 20th century. His original business card with a short text handwritten by him in German. Size is 4 x 2.1 inches, in excellent condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is an envelope mailed in 1930. Size is 4.6 x 3.1 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Hailed for the natural ease of his conducting and the compelling insight of his musicianship, James Gaffigan (b.1979) continues to attract international attention and is one of the most outstanding American conductors working today. Signed photo. Size 8 x 10 inches.

Hailed for the natural ease of his conducting and the compelling insight of his musicianship, James Gaffigan (b.1979) continues to attract international attention and is one of the most outstanding American conductors working today. Signed photo in black and white. Size 8 x 10 inches.

American conductor (b.1979). Black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.7 inches, in excellent condition.

American conductor (b.1979), signed photograph, size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor and pianist (1936-2022). Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in Rome, 1946, here shown as a 10-year old kid. Size is 2.75 x 5.25 inches (trimmed from a larger format), in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1934-2006) and choirmaster of Teatro alla Scala between 1971 and 1983. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) with the letterhead of Teatro alla Scala signed by him and dated 1977, adressed to a certain Nino Negrotti about personal matters. Size is 5.5 x 8.75 inches approx., central fold, in excellent condition.

French conductor and composer (1862-1923). Autograph letter in French signed by him (dated ca. 1910) to the painter Alphonse Visconti about business. Size is 5.2 x 8.3 inches, 2 written pages, central fold, letterhead, in very good condition.

French conductor and composer (1862-1923). Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, no year. Size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, 1 written page, central fold, minor stains, otherwise in excellent condition.

Spanish conductor (b. 1978), since the 2017/2018 season he has been Generalmusikdirektor of the Theater Chemnitz (Germany) and Principal Conductor of the Robert-Schumann-Philharmonie and, since January 1, 2020, also Musical Director of the Teatro de la Zarazuela. Signed photograph with clear and bold handwriting and signature. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian-born Swedish conductor (1915-1998), especially associated to the works of Giuseppe Verdi.  Signed photo shown conducting in rehearsal.  Size is 3.4 x 5.2 inches, in excellent condition.

English conductor (b.1943), most famous for his interpretations of Baroque music on period instruments with the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists. Signed photograph, stamped on verso by photographer Schaffler, Salzburg. Size is 4x6 inches, in excellent condition.

English conductor (b.1943), most famous for his interpretations of Baroque music on period instruments with the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists. Fine color promo photo postcard of him by Archiv Produktion signed by Gardiner. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1909-1996), who was also pianist, composer and also musicologist. His career focused mostly on opera and left many excellent recordings. Signed half-tone photo, sized 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1909-1996), who was also a pianist, composer, and musicologist. His career focused mostly on opera and recorded some of them. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1959; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Erio Piccagliani (Teatro Alla Scala). Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian conductor (1887-1964). A fine album page signed by him with a short sentiment to Joaquin Mestres and dated in May 1931. Size 5.1 x 7,5 inches, overall rust tone, in overall very good condition.

Romanian conductor (1887-1964). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French dated in Rome, 1938. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches approx., in excellent condition.

Russian conductor (b.1953), opera company director, and successful recording artist. Professionally made wood baton with cork handle signed by the conductor over the handle.  Lenght is 14.1 inches, its widest part is 0.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Lot of 5 autograph photos from German conductors, including: Heinrich Bender (b.1925), photo postcard, 3.5 x 5.25 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Sabine Toepffer, Munich - Otto Gerdes (1920-1989), promo photo, 4 x 5.75 inches - Enochan Guttenberg (b.1946), 4 x 5.75 inches - Volker Wangenheim (1928-2014), photo postcard, 3.5 x 5.25 inches, stamped on verso by photographer studio Fraustadter, Berlin - Christoph Prick (b.1946), 4 x 5.75 inches. All in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1886-1964) and violinist, his career focused in opera and conducted in many European opera houses, became conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Autograph music quote signed and inscribed, in an album page, dated in Buenos Aires in 1955. On verso there’s a short sentiment signed by Italian conduct Nino Verchi. Size is 8.1 x 5.6 inches, in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1886-1964) and violinist, his career focused in opera and conducted in many European opera houses, became conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1954. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, some smudge over ink, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1886-1964) and violinist, his career focused on opera and conducted in many European opera houses, became conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and dated by him in 1955; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen (Buenos Aires). Size is 5.9 x 3.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor (1927-2019) and also a composer; big promoter of contemporary opera and orchestral musical. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Felicitas Timpe (Munich). Size is 5.75 x 4.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1914-2005) who developed an important international career conducting some of the world's major orchestras; his career spanned 54 years, retired in 1998. Set of 5 autograph letters signed, written between 1973 and 1984, mostly composed in Los Angeles, one written on his home stationary in Milan, all written in Italian, one of them sold with a hand-written English language translation, the rest are untranslated. Several envelopes are additionally included. Sizes range from 6 x 9 inches to 8.75 x 11.25 inches, several are 7.25 x 10.5 inches. All in excellent well-preserved condition. Not sold separately.

Italian conductor (1914-2005) who developed an important international career conducting some of the world's major orchestras; his career spanned 54 years, retired in 1998. An album page signed by him. Size is 6.5 x 5.25 inches, small note indicates dated in Chicago, November 18, 1976; in very good condition.