Pianist Autographs & Memorabilia

British pianist (1890-1965), who became a prime favorite in the United States, not only as a soloist but also as a fine ensemble player. Autograph note in English signed by her. Size is 5.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a card signed by her (5 x 3 inches) plus an unsigned promo photograph of her (7.9 x 10.1 inches).

British pianist (1890-1965), who became a prime favorite in the United States, not only as a soloist but also as a fine ensemble player. Clip signed by her from a program for her performance at Carnegie Hall, New York, 1924. Size is 3.75 x 6.7 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1852-1933) and composer. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, to a gentleman: “…je reçois avis d’une réunion qui doit avoir lieu après demain mercredi, Salle Pleyel, pour discuter certaines réformes à apporter dans le répartition de mes droits d’auteurs chez Souchon…”.  Size is 4.5 x 6.3 inches, two written pages, central fold, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter signed by the composer Lucien Hillemacher, younger brother of Paul, concerning private issues. 3 pp. In-8.

Polish-American composer and pianist (1876-1957). Fine card signed by him in 1938 mounted over a larger piece of black paper. Total size is 8 x 3.7 inches, card's size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-American pianist (1876-1957), composer, music teacher, and inventor. His signature dated 1924 boldly written on a piece of paper. Size is 4.1 x 2.75 inches, irregularly cut borders, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is his unsigned black-and-white photograph. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-American pianist (1876-1957), composer, music teacher, and inventor. Album page signed by him in 1937 adding a music quote. Size is 4.1 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-American pianist (1876-1957), composer, music teacher, and inventor. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment, dated March 30, 1943. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, minor creases, few pinholes over the top, in overall excellent condition.

Polish-American composer and pianist (1876-1957). 1-bar autograph music quote from an unknown work signed by him in 1938. Size is 8.3 x 4.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-American composer and pianist (1876-1957). Sepia photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1938. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some creases, in overall very good condition.

Polish-American composer and pianist (1876-1957). Nice sepia photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1938. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1931-2003) who developed an important career in Europe both as a soloist and chamber musician. Hokanson left many recordings, and later in his life became more involved in teaching. Signed promo photo, 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German pianist (1840-1924), autograph note signed. Written in German, sold untranslated. Written on small postcard, 1 page, size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian-born American pianist (1903-1989); considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, known for his virtuoso technique, tone color, and the public excitement engendered by his playing. Album page signed by him in 1945. Size is 5.6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian-born American pianist (1903-1989); considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, known for his virtuoso technique, tone color, and the public excitement engendered by his playing. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him, dated in New York, 1989. Size is 7.9 x 9.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the New Zealand classical pianist (1920-2012) who was based in the United Kingdom all his working life. He had a significant artistic association with the composer Sir Lennox Berkeley. Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Polish-American pianist (1892-1993) who had one of the longest careers in the history of the performing arts. Album page signed by him in Rio de Janeiro, 1924. Size is 6.5 x 9.3 inches, left border irregularly cut, in overall very good condition.

English composer (1898-1982) and pianist. Album page signed by her. Size is 6.3 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition. The album page has the signature of the English tenor Maurice D'Oisly (1882-1949) on verso.

Famous Australian pianist (1871-1951) and teacher, toured as a child prodigy, later perfected in Germany and settled in the US after 1914. Hutcheson provided important help to Gershwin when composing his Piano concerto in F, and wrote piano concertos and solo pieces himself. Gorgeous signed photograph, inscribed and dated by him in 1933, 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition

Program for a performance by both artists at The Constitution Hall, Philadelphia, April 24th 1950, signed by them on the first page. Size is 6 x 9 inches, 4 pages, storage holes, in overall very good condition.

Spanish pianist (1895-1980), pianist, and harpsichordist. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French, 1959; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carrasco (Casablanca, Morocco). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (b.1928), who made numerous recordings for RCA and Mercury. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment;  double ink-stamped on verso by Conciertos Iriberri. Size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish pianist and teacher (1868-1943).  Beautiful photograph signed by him, inscribed to his pupil -later piano teacher herself, Helen Calbreath, dated in Berlin, 1909.  Size is 6.7 x 9 inches, in very good condition.

Hungarian pianist (1852-1915), teacher, and composer. Autograph note in German (sold untranslated) signed by the pianist, dated in New York, June 25th, 1898.  Size is 4.9 x 6.4 inches, 1 page, central fold, in very good condition.

Hungarian pianist (1852-1915), and also teacher and composer. Card signed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York 1883, mounted over a slightly larger piece of paper. Total size is 3.75 x 2.7 inches, in very good condition.

Hungarian pianist (1852-1915), and also teacher and composer.  Small clip signed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York, 1882. Size is 3.4 x 2 inches, in good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of the pianist. Size is 3.25 x 5.3 inches, small piece of the upper-left corner missing, in very good condition.

Belgian-born American pianist (b.1954). Fine large black and white photograph mounted on a mat signed in black ink by the pianist below. Total size is 11 x 14 inches, actual photograph is 8 x 6.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish pianist (b. 1974), signed photo, shown young in performance. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous German pianist, composer and teacher (1785-1849), at his peak, Kalkbrenner was considered by many the best pianist in Europe, and a prolific composer. Autograph note, addressed to the Gentlemen Directors of the Philharmonic Society". Letter reads "Mr Kalkbrenner presents his compliments to the Gentlemen Directors, and would feel much obliged to them if they would let him have back the scores of his Symphonia today, as has to look over some of the parts which never were well corrected. He would likewise thank them to let him know who is to be the leader. Sunday morning, 14 South Malton Street. One folded page, 8 x 9.75 inches (when folded), handwritten only on one side (see scans), in excellent condition, rare.

Czech-born American pianist (1931-2004) who was nominated for a Grammy Award for a performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto No.17. Beautiful promo photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, dated 1961, shown young. Size is 8.2 x 10 inches, creases over the top (not affecting signature), in good condition.

Slovakian pianist (1914-1993), who enjoyed a successful career as a recording artist. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in performance; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.7 x 7.1 inches, minor damage over the left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

American pianist (1926-1969), possibly best known for his recordings of Johannes Brahms' solo piano works. Fine card signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1952. Size is 4.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Star German pianist (1895-1991); considered one of the chief exponents of the Germanic tradition during the 20th century and one of the greatest pianists of all time. Typed letter in German signed by him, dated 1959, to the young pianist Pierre Fournier (1937-, known under his stage as Jean Fonda), son of the cellist Pierre. Size is 5.8 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, letterhead, envelope included, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-British pianist (1905-1987), who excelled in the works of Chopin and Liszt. Signed photo, shown playing the piano. Size is 5.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine pianist (b.1941), and also teacher, known for her recording of Beethoven's sonatas. Great black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 4.8 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born Canadian pianist (1914-2002). Autograph letter signed by her and dated 1947, sent to a fan. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

Danish-born Canadian pianist (1882-1945) and teacher. Set of 2 beautiful black-and-white photographs signed and inscribed by the pianist in 1924 and 1937 with a short sentiment. Sizes are 6.75 x 9.3 inches and 7.1 x 9.75 inches, some creases over the upper border in one of them, fading ink in one of them, in overall very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.  

American classical pianist (1910-2000), signed photo, shown during WWII. Inscribed and dated by him in New York, 1943. Stamped on verso by photographer James Abresch, New York. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches.

American harpsichordist, pianist and conductor (1930-2002), son of the famous bass Alexander Kipnis. Typed letter signed about musicc business, dated in 1977. Size is 7.25 x 10.5 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (b.1971) and composer, who came to international fame as a child prodigy and is especially known for his interpretations of the works of the Romantic era. Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 11.7 x 8.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (b.1971) and composer, who came to international fame as a child prodigy and is especially known for his interpretations of the works of the Romantic era. Black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 11.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Brazilian composer and pianist (1930-1982). Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment, dated in Santa Fe, Argentina, 1958; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.8 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian pianist (1928-1991). Gorgeous color Cibachrome* print photo signed by the pianist, shown in rehearsal in Saratoga, 1976; also signed on verso by photographer Allen Winigrad.  Size is 6.75 x 9.2 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise 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.

Polish-born pianist (1890-1970), composer, and teacher, who lived in Uruguay most of his life. Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1914, shown at his piano. Size is 5.3 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Piano duo founded in 2006 by the Russian pianists Alexander and Ekaterina Kolodochka.  Larger size photograph signed by both artists.  Size is 11.6 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Japanese classical pianist (b.1968), with an important international career. Signed photo, size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German pianist (1932-2010), known for his association in a duo with his brother Alois.  Signed casual photo, size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German pianist (1919-2008), best known for his interpretation of the music of Brahms. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1959; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Anne Maria Heinrich, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.25 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-born pianist (1903-1986). Gorgeous black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by Fayer (Vienna). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.