Conductor Autographs & Memorabilia

Prussian-born conductor (1872-1942), who rose to prominence while conducting Wagner at the Metropolitan Opera. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and dated by him in San Francisco, on February 1927; ink-stamped on verso by Keystone Photo Service (Los Angeles). Size is 7.3 x 9.3 inches, silvering around borders, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 4-page program for a performance of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra under his baton and signed by him over the upper-left corner. Size is 6.1 x 9 inches, folds, cracks, in fair condition.

German conductor (1872-1942), a prominent figure both in Europe and America, and who introduced Wagner's music to the Metropolitan Opera of New York. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in San Francisco, 1930. Size is 7 x 8.9 inches, ink a bit faded but still visible, otherwise in very good condition.

German conductor (1872-1942), a prominent figure both in Europe and America who introduced Wagner's music to the Metropolitan Opera of New York. Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1938. Size is 3.9 x 4.9 inches, silvering over the bottom, otherwise in excellent condition.

German conductor (1872-1942), a prominent figure both in Europe and America. Hertz introduced Wagner´s music to the Metropolitan Opera of New York. Typed letter signed, composed on letterhead of the Musical Association of San Francisco (San Francisco Symphony Orchestra), dated in San Francisco in 1925. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, several small creases and folds, in very good condition.

German conductor (1866-1927) and director of the Frankfurt Opera Theater. Set of two autograph letters signed by him, as follows: A. Wiesbaden 27 October 1908, to an editor, giving biographical details and thanking him for his availability. B. July 16, 1888, to a gentleman, inviting him on behalf of Mrs. Wagner to his upcoming performances.  Sizes are 5.3 x 6.6 inches, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, rust stains, in very good condition (1908), and 5.6 x 8.6 inches, 1 page, with letterhead, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Polish conductor (1897-1961) and violinist. Fine sepia photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Albert Petersen (New York). Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, minor creases, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a typed note signed by him dated 1938.

German conductor (1885-1946), one of the most famous Wagner conductors in the 1920s and 1930s. Signed half-tone photo, dated in 1942, size is 2.75 x 5.1 inches, in excellent condition.

English conductor (1941-2014), harpsichordist, writer and scholar of music, specializing in performances of baroque and early classical music with period instruments. Signed photo, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Bryan Fairfax. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.-

German conductor (1866-1940), composer, and pianist. Autograph music quote signed by him with 4 bars from probably one of his compositions, dated in Berlin, 1931. Size is 4.5 x 2.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1913-2006), was the principal conductor of the Bavarian State Opera and, later, the Vienna State Opera, with appearances as guest conductor with many important orchestras. Signed photo by Fayer, Vienna, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, stamped on verso by photographer. Signature is a bit faint but clearly visible.

German conductor (1913-2006), was the principal conductor of the Bavarian State Opera and, later, the Vienna State Opera, with appearances as guest conductor with many important orchestras. Signed photo, inscribed, and stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size is 3.7 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor (b.1958), currently (as for 2024) Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Fine glamour color photograph signed by him. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch conductor (1884-1965) and violinist. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Theo Shafgams (Bonn). Size is 4.3 x 6.2 inches, in very good condition.

German conductor (1906-1969) who also was Musical Director of the Lower Rhine Symphony Orchestra. Fine black and white photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, in very good condition.

Czech-born classical composer and conductor (1921-2016), winner of the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Music. Autograph music quote on a card with 1 bar from his Sonata #2 for piano signed and inscribed by him, dated September 21, 1982. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish violinist and conductor (b.1980) who is currently having an important international career as conductor. Signed color photo, size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Lot of 5 Italian conductor autograph photos, including: Antonio Guadagno (1925-2002), half-tone photo 4.25 x 6 inches - Piero Bellagi (1924-2012), 4 x 5.75 in, dated 1968 - Mario Cordone (b.1925), inscribed, 4 x 6 inches - Arturo Basile (1914-1968), dated 1965, 4 x 5.75 inches - Bruno Amaducci, who actually was Swiss-born Italian, (b.1925), half-tone photo dated in 1969, 4 x 6 inches. All in excellent condition.

American conductor (1890-1975), composer, and educator. 2-bar autograph music quote signed by him on an album page. Size is 6 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American conductor (1890-1975), composer, and educator. Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1958; ink-stamped on verso by Blackstone Studio (New York). Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Latvian conductor (1943-2019), chief conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra  since 2003. Beautiful signed promo photo of him. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches

American conductor and composer of music for film and other music (1899-1990), was at the podium of many orchestras. Signed photo, 8 x 10 inches, dated 1943, inscribed

Estonian-born American conductor and pianist (b.1972), younger son of conductor Neeme Jarvi. Signed photo, Size is 7.25 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Estonian-born American conductor and pianist (b.1972), younger son of conductor Neeme Jarvi. Fine color promo photograph signed by him. Size is 8.4 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

Estonian-American conductor (b.1937) who, for his extensive, high-quality discography received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2018 Gramophone Awards; father of conductors Paavo and Kristjan. Booklet for the CD album "Bruckner Symphony No. 5" signed by him on the back cover, dated in London, 2010. Size is 4.75 x 4.7 inches, 26 pages plus covers, in excellent condition.

Estonian-American conductor (b.1962) who has been the chief conductor of Zurich's Tonhalle Orchestra since 2020. Nice glamour color photograph signed by him. Size is 8.5 x 10.9 inches, in excellent condition.

British conductor (b.1958) whose career focuses mostly on opera. Signed photo 8 x 10 inches

German conductor (1902-1987), best known for his interpretations of the music of Anton Bruckner, Carl Orff, and Johannes Brahms, among others. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Schiefele. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1902-1987), best known for his interpretations of the music of Anton Bruckner, Carl Orff, and Johannes Brahms, among others. Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1940, shown in performance. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, soft folds due to framing on each corner, in overall very good condition.

British-German conductor and pianist (b.1971). Informal color photograph signed by him. Size is 4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish-born American conductor (1911-1996),  music director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1954 to 1963. Typed letter with handwritten signature, dated in 1956. Size is 7.25 x 10.25 inches, several creases and folds, otherwise in very good condition. 

Swiss conductor (1932-2006) known for his interpretations of French music, Mozart, and Wagner. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French on verso. Size is 3.4 x 4.4 inches, in excellent condition

Swiss conductor (b. 1974), currently Music Director of the Opera National de Paris. Signed photo, sized 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss conductor (b.1974), currently Music Director of the Opera National de Paris. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.9 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss conductor (b.1974), currently Music Director of the Opera National de Paris. Nice color photograph signed by hims, shown in rehearsal. Size is 10.7 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

British conductor (b.1949), currently music director of the Israel Symphony Orchestra, has led the Cleveland Orchestra as assistant conductor. Signed color photo, 5 x 7 inches.

Russian conductor (1945-2022) who worked internationally, based in Germany for most of his career. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal. Size is 6.8 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer and conductor (b.1959) who has been professor of conducting at the Salzburg Mozarteum since 2015. Signed color photo in conducting pose, size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Japanese conductor (b.1960) and pianist, who lives in Germany. Black and white photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American conductor (1946-1995). Black-and-white promo photograph signed by him. Size is 8 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor specialized in opera (1908-1968); Austrian pianist (1928-1991). Nice black-and-white halftone photograph (a clip from a program) signed by both musicians. Size is 6.5 x 4.25 inches, in very good condition.

German conductor (1908-1968) who specialized in opera, who died while conducting Wagner's Tristan und Isolde in Munich. Fine card signed by him attached with a half-tone photograph of him, dated in 1938. Size is 3.8 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1908-1968) who specialized in opera, who died while conducting Wagner's Tristan und Isolde in Munich. Fine black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1910-1976), had a major career in Europe conducting both opera and symphonic repertoire, led several orchestras, and made many recordings. Signed postcard photograph, stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1910-1976), had a major career in Europe conducting both opera and symphonic repertoire, led several orchestras, and made many recordings. Signed postcard photograph, signed and inscribed on verso, also stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, very small ink stain at bottom of front, otherwise in excellent condition.

German conductor (1910-1976), had a major career in Europe conducting both opera and symphonic repertoire, led several orchestras, and made many recordings.  Signed postcard photograph, stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, very small crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

Hungarian conductor (1929-1973) who throughout his brief career led many of the world's great orchestras. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 3.8 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.