Pianist Autographs & Memorabilia

Austrian-born Canadian pianist (b.1938), who is also teacher, composer and conductor. Signed promo photo, inscribed with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American jazz pianist, composer and trio leader (b.1938), signed color photo. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian pianists who normally plaid in duo. Beautiful color photo, signed by both, shown in performance. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1879-1953), vocal coach, teacher, arranger and composer. Signed card with four music notes. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.ALSO INCLUDED is a small unsigned half-tone photo of him at the piano. Size 3.75 x 2.8 inches.

American pianist (1879-1953), vocal coach, teacher, composer, and arranger of art songs. Card beautifully signed by him adding a short music quote below. Size is 4.5 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1879-1953), vocal coach, teacher, arranger and composer. Fine card signed by him with a short music quote dated 1938. Size is 5 x 2.9 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

French piano duo (b.1950) and (b.1952), with a very important international and recording career. Beautiful photograph signed by both pianists, posing together.  Size is 4.9 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French piano duo (b.1950) and (b.1952), with a very important international and recording career. Fine half-tone color playbill signed by both artists (Katia signed twice). Size is 6.9 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

British pianist (1819-1901), court pianist to the queen of Hanover, and muse of Robert Schumann. Rare autograph letter in German signed by her, no year indicated, addressing a gentleman asking to get him a good messenger to send around with a "subscription list" for a concert she will give a few days later.  Size is 7.7 x 8.5 inches, 1 written page, no translation included, missing piece of paper at the top, creases, folds, in overall very good condition.

Famous Scottish pianist and composer (1868-1948), one of Franz Liszt´s best pupils. Signature mounted on a mat with a photo, dated by him in 1937, 4.25 x 2.25 (viewable window size), photo is 3.5 x 5.25 inches (viewable window size), ready to frame.

Scottish pianist (1868-1948) and composer, a pupil of Franz Liszt. Pink album page signed by him with a short sentiment dated September 19, 1930. Size is 4.9 x 6.1 inches, in overall excellent condition.

Polish harpsichordist (1879-1959) and pianist, whose performances and recordings greatly helped revive harpsichord music during the 20th century, and became the first to record Bach's Goldberg Variations on the harpsichord in 1931. Large mat attached with a photograph of her by Lipnitzki, 1931, shown in performance, signed and inscribed by her with a long sentiment in French, dated June 15th, 1935. Total size is 9.5 x 14.8 inches, photograph is 6.25 x 4.1 inches, rust toning in part of the mat, in overall very good condition.

Famous Polish harpsichordist (1879-1959) and pianist, whose performances and recordings greatly helped revive harpsichord music and enjoyment during the 20th century. Signature cut with a short sentiment matted together with a photograph of her in performance, shown young. Total size is 11.5 x 13.9 inches; card is 7.4 x 2 inches (visible window size); photograph is 6.5 x 5.5 inches (visible window size), in excellent condition.

Polish harpsichordist (1879-1959) and pianist, whose performances and recordings greatly helped revive harpsichord music during the 20th century, and became the first to record Bach's Goldberg Variations on the harpsichord in 1931. Typed letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by her and dated in 1931. Size is 8.2 x 10.5 inches, 1 page, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are various printed documents with secretary signatures (not shown).

Hungarian-born American pianist, and later Philosopher of Science. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1950, shown as a child. Size is 10 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish pianist, composer and well-known accompanist (1928-2013), best known for his collaborations with the star Spanish mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza, to whom he was married from 1957 to 1977. Signed photograph, size is 5 x 7 inches, several bends, otherwise in good condition. 

French music teacher (1811-1887), pianist, and composer, among others, of a series of elementary études for piano students. Collection of four autograph letters in French signed by him between 1843 and 1854. Here is a short extract as a sample: To Monsieur Fétis: "... I come sir, to ask you for a fresh proof of this same benevolence. You will receive at the same time as this letter a copy of my Studies, which I beg you to accept..." Different lengths (for a total of 6 written pages), contents, and sizes, All of them in very good condition or better (see scans provided). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

British pianist (1886-1970), composer, conductor, and educator. Fantastic sepia color photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, dated in 1915, shown young.  Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

British pianist (1886-1970), composer, conductor, and educator. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown working on a score.  Size is 7.4 x 9.5 inches, minor damage over the lower-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian-born American pianist (1912-1968). Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed to famous musicologist Otto De Greiff with a short sentiment. Size is 9.9 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian-born American pianist (1898-1941) and composer, who also recorded extensively in the 1920s. Card attached with a half-tone photograph signed by him below, dated 1936. Size is 3.4 x 5.2 inches, rust stains over the borders, in overall good condition.

Russian-born American pianist (1898-1941) who started a fabulous career very early, recorded many piano rolls, composed and transcribed numerous pieces for his instrument. He died at age 42. Beautiful signed photograph showing him reading the news in a ship, 7 x 5 inches, dated 1933. Stamped on verso by onboard photographer D. Bremen. Beautiful, perfectly clear signature in black ink, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo taken on the same trip, same size, also stamped on verso by the photographer.

Russian pianist (1874-1944) and piano teacher, who wrote a short book in 1924 that is considered a classic Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing. Album page signed and dated by him on August 28, 1932. Size is 6.25 x 5.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (1874-1944) and piano teacher, who wrote a short book in 1924 that is considered a classic: Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing. Album page signed by him and dated in New York, 1938. Size is 5.9 x 4.1 inches, storage holes, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (1874-1944) and piano teacher, who wrote a short book in 1924 that is considered a classic: "Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing". Small card signed by him. Size is 4.25 x 2 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of him, shown very young at the piano. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (1874-1944) and piano teacher, who wrote a short book in 1924 that is considered a classic Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by him on March 5th, 1935, shown in performance; ink-stamped on verso by Alison Adams Artists Series. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Chinese musical pianist (b.1982), also known as Yundi, was the younger pianist to win the International Chopin Piano Competition. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown in performance.  Size is 11.9 x 7.6 inches, in excellent condition.

German-American pianist and composer (1851-1914), after a successful career as a concert pianist in Europe, Liebling settled in the US and focused in piano education, was mostly associated with the musical life in Chicago. Set of 2 signed autograph letters, dated in 1902 and 1907, in English, with the letterhead of the Kimball Hall in Chicago. Letter dated in 1907 is handwritten on 1 sheet, both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, while the letter from 1902 is 8.25 x 11 inches, is handwritten in only 1 page, has some cracks but is in overall very good condition. Both are sold untranscribed. Also included are 2 small programs from 1906 and 1909, for a piano concert by Liebling´s pupils and a lecture piano recital by him, respectively. Sizes are 5 x 6.25 inches, 4 pages for the 1906 program, and 4 x 7.5 inches, 1 page for the 1909 program. Both have folds, in fair condition.

American pianist (1927-2015), conductor, and educator. Small card signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1960. Size is 4.2 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1927-2015), conductor, and educator. Gorgeous black-and-white studio photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York, December 18, 1956, shown at his piano; photo by the National Concert and Artists Corporation (New York).  Size is 8 x 10 inches, slight crease and minor crack over the top, otherwise in excellent condition.

American pianist (1927-2015), conductor, and educator. Fine promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young, dated in 1973. Size is 8.1 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1918-1985) and his wife the American violinist (1918-1983).  Double signed photograph shown in rehearsal, inscribed with a long sentiment.   Photo is ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist and teacher (1918-1985). Great black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1948.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

English pianist (1896-1968). A black-and-white photograph attached with a clip of her signature. Size is 4.75 x 6.6 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1874-1966) known for her interpretations of the modern French piano repertory. Set of 3 autograph letters in French (sold untranslated) signed by her. Various sizes and lengths, in very good condition or better. ALSO INCLUDED is a telegram.

Spanish pianist and composer (1893-1968), also known as Federico Longas Torres, signed photograph, shown young, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Buenos Aires in 1930. Hand signed on front and stamped on verso by photographer L. Sudak, Buenos Aires. Size is 6.5 x 8.75 inches, there is a bend in the middle and small rust on verso, otherwise in very good condition.   

German pianist (b.1960) and conductor. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young.  Size is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French-Canadian pianist (b.1959) particularly known for his interpretations of Ravel, Chopin and Beethoven. Signed color photo. Size is 5 x 7.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1819-1883), and teacher. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by her. Size is 5.2 x 8 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

English pianist (1917-2000). Fine black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown young. Size is 4.5 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French-born pianist (1889-1988) and also a teacher and author.  Autograph note signed by him as “Loyonnet”, dated 1945 on Lydia Fournier's Guests Book (wife of the cellist Pierre Fournier). Size is 4.6 x 6.7 inches, 1 page, overall rust tone, in excellent condition.

French-born pianist (1889-1988) and also teacher and author. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him.  Size is 2.9 x 4.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1889-1988), lecturer, writer, and teacher. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him on the verso to cellist Vincenzo di Donato (1887-1967) plus a short list of guests, dated in Rome, February 22, 1932, during a gala dinner. Size is 9.3 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian pianist (b.1965), and pupil of the celebrated pianist Maria Tipo. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown in performance, dated on verso indicating February 1990. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (b.1972). Fine color studio photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American concert pianist (b.1937). Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, small creases, in overall very good condition.

English concert pianist (1916-2005). Amazing black and white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her, no date. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.