Composer Autograph Manuscripts

German composer (1819-1885) and choral conductor, his career focused mostly in vocal music. Autograph note signed in 1879, written in French, one page, sold untranslated. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, some folds, in excellent condition.

French composer and music critic (1803-1856), prolific creator of ballets and operas, Adam is best known for his ballets Giselle (1841) and Le Corsaire (1856).  Autograph letter in French (sold with translation) signed by the composer to a friend, dated March 23, 1836, about personal matters, mounted on a mat with his portrait.  Total size is 13.1 x 9 inches, letter size is 3.9 x 4.9 inches, embossed initials over the upper-right corner, portrait's size is 4.8 x 5.8 inches, all in excellent condition.

French composer and music critic (1803-1856), prolific creator of ballets and operas, Adam is best known for his ballets Giselle (1841) and Le Corsaire (1856).  Autograph letter signed, discussing about the publication of his operas with an unknown recipient. One sheet folded, written on both sides of the same fold (see scans of front and verso, and translation), each page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches. In French, sold with a translation into English, in very good condition. 

Spanish composer and pianist (1860-1909), one of the greatest music creators from Spain in the post-romantic era.  Large autograph manuscript by his hand, one page from his unfinished work "La Real Hembra" (1902), a zarzuela (a Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that combines spoken and sung scenes with dancing). Albeniz only wrote the prelude and the 2 first scenes of this zarzuela before abandoning the project.  One page, 10.5 x 14.4 inches, minor stains, in very good condition. Autograph manuscripts of Albeniz are exceedingly rare in the market. Tamino Autographs is proud to offer this hard-to-find page from a music autograph score.

Spanish composer (1860-1909), and virtuoso pianist, greatly remembered for his works for piano, based on Spanish folk music. Telegram sent by him to French composer Paul Dukas (1865-1935), in French, with just 3 words (translated into English as "True Apprentice Triumph"), probably referring to the recent premiere of one of his works or someone else both composers know. Dated below in pencil 13 Mars 1902 (writing matches Albeniz´s handwriting). Size is 7.1 x 5.25 inches, plus the flap, in very good condition. See scans of both sides. Very rare!

American composer (1944-1998), pianist and organist, and distinguished pupil of Olivier Messiaen. Signed envelope with a few notes handwritten by him with a felt tip pen, mailed in 1969. Size is 6.5 x 3.7 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer, pianist and publisher (1867-1934). Autograph note signed, with a short greeting in German, dated in 1916. Size is 6 x 4.6 inches, folded, in excellent condition.

Italian composer and pianist (1875-1954), best known today for his operas Cyrano de Bergerac and Resurrezione and for having completed the music of Puccini´s opera Turandot in 1926, after the composer´s death. Autograph letter signed by him, dated in San Remo in 1943, concerning music business, probably to a conductor ("Caro Maestro"...). Alfano refers to the situation of the musical theater with disappointment. In Italian, sold with a transcription and translation. One page with his letterhead at the top, handwritten on both sides, signed at the end, Size is 7.7 x 10.1 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

Czech-born American composer (1905-1995), whose output included musicals, film scores, opera, and ballet. Set of two autograph letters signed by him, both dated in 1967, plus one type letter signed by him, dated in 1960.  Each one's size is 7.25 x 11 inches approximately, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

English composer (1948-1912), who created many popular psalms and romantic songs in her career, and was also a teacher. Autograph music quote signed by her, inscribed and dated in 1904, with 3 bars from one of her songs. Size is 5.6 x 4.5 inches, minor damage on the lower right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Autograph music quotes signed by modern/contemporary American composers. Original signed music quotes by the artists in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE AUTOGRAPHS and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Autograph music quotes signed by modern/contemporary American composers in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the music quotes and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Autograph music quotes signed by modern/contemporary American composers in different sizes and conditions (please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autograph music quotes and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Autograph music quotes signed by modern/contemporary American composers. Original signed music quotes of the artists in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE AUTOGRAPHS and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Autograph music quotes signed by modern/contemporary American composers. Each card is 6 x 4 inches in size unless indicated otherwise on its individual description.  Scroll down to see all the music quotes and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Autograph music quotes signed by modern/contemporary American composers. in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE AUTOGRAPHS and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

British composer (1874-1948), whose career focused on light classical music. Autograph note signed dated in 1935, written in English thanking to a fan, one page. Size is 5 x 9 inches, some folds, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1822-1889) who composed five operas, being "L'Ebreo" the most successful.  Autograph letter signed, dated in 1855. 1 page, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 7.5 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1927), known for his lyric, operatic, and choral music. Autograph music quote signed, inscribed and dated in 1989, with 5 bars of his opera ¨The Aspern Papers¨ (1987). Size is 8.75 x 3.2 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1889-1960), better known for his choral and vocal music. Autograph letter signed by him, dated November 24, 1955. Size is 4.4 x 6.3 inches, 1 page, central fold, in very good condition.

Austrian composer (1880-1942), creator of popular songs, waltzes, operettas, and film music. After being arrested in Kristallnacht, 1938, Ascher left Austria forever, eventually settling in New York where he passed away in 1942. Set of 3 autograph letters signed, with his letterhead, dated in Vienna in 1912 (1) and 1918 (2). Each one is 5.25 x 6.75 inches, two have storage holes, all 3 in very good condition.

French composer (1782-1871), who focused mostly on opera, his most important "Fra Diavolo" and "La Muette de Portici". Autograph note in French (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated 1843. Size is 4 x 6.3 inches, minor folds, in overall excellent condition.  

French composer (1782-1871), who focused mostly on opera, composing almost 50 of them - his most important creations include Fra Diavolo and La Muette de Portici. Autograph letter signed by him, dated in Paris on January 31st, 1849, to the director of an opera house, on letterhead from the Conservatoire National de Musique et Declamation, Paris. Letter is in French, and is sold untranslated. Auber respectfully asks to borrow a few accessories only to be found in this person´s theater, for an upcoming performance of La Gazza Ladra (La Pie Voleuse, in French) by students of the Conservatoire. Auber mentions that in the past, a previous director has agreed to help. One page, sized 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage print of the composer, sized 9.25 x 12.5 inches (actual image is 7.5 x 5.75 inches), a perfect companion to the letter if framed together. See photos.

French composer (1782-1871), who focused mostly on opera, composing almost 50 of them - his most important creations include "Fra Diavolo" and "La Muette de Portici".  Autograph note signed, written in French (sold untranslated), and dated in 1822.  Size is 4.6 x 7 inches, 1 page, light folds, in excellent condition.

American composer (b. 1930), noted for his electronic and computer music works. Signed envelope, with two bars of music from a piece for orchestra with jazz soloists (1961), dated by him and mailed in 1970. Size is 6.5 x 3.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Irish composer (1808-1870), best remembered for his operas. Signed fragment from a document, dated by him in Newcastle, 1840. Size is 8.5 x 2.25 inches, in very good condition.

Irish composer (1808-1870), best known for his opera The Bohemian Girl and other operatic works. Balfe was also a conductor and pursued a career as a singer as well. Autograph note signed, to famous Italian soprano Fanny Persiani (1812-1867) (who created the role of Lucia di Lammermoor in the 1835 world premiere). Balfe is asking her to replace nothing less than Giulia Grisi in a terzetto from his opera Falstaff (Grisi performed at the 1838 world premiere in London), probably in an upcoming concert performance.  One page, 5.25 x 4 inches, signed as Balfe, some toning over the lower border, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian-American opera conductor (1890-1969), and also pianist, and music and film director.  Autograph letter signed, no date, written in English about business matters, signed by the conductor.  Size is 5.75 x 6.6 inches each page, 1 sheet folded in four (3 written pages), in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 1-sheet music sketch (both sides).  Size is 6.5 x 10.3 inches, in very good condition.

English song composer (1812-1876). Signed album page, written in English, dated in London, 1850.  Size is 8.5 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer and teacher (1837-1916), originally from a family of musicians, Barnett created a fair amount of both orchestral and vocal music. Autograph music quote signed, with 14 bars of music for piano from an unknown piece, dated in Leipzig in 1860, sized 7 x 4.75 inches. Mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition, rare

Hungarian composer and pianist (1881-1945); Hungarian pianist (1903-1982) and second wife of the composer. Program for a performance of works by Beethoven and Schubert at The Town Hall, New York, on November 3, 1940, by the couple Bartok, signed by them on the front cover.  Size is 5.9 x 8.9 inches,14 pages plus covers, some stains, central fold, in overall very good condition.

Hungarian composer and pianist (1881-1945), one of the most important composers of the 20th century. Signed autograph album page, 5.25 x 7.7 inches, in excellent condition. Sold together with a modern print photo of the composer at the piano, sized 5.4 x 5.4 inches, a nice image to frame with the signature if desired.

Italian composer and violinist (1818-1897), whose career focused on chamber music. Lengthy autograph quote signed and inscribed by him in Paris with 9 bars from a piece for violin and piano. Size is 7.3 x 4.7 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a half-tone photograph of him. Size is 3.3 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1921-2010), particularly known for his operas, such as "Lizzie Borden", "Hello Out There!" and "The Sweet Bye and Bye". Autograph music quote signed, from Hello out there!, dated in 1994, New York. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1801-1835), one of the greatest of the Bel Canto era whose best-remembered works are Norma, I Puritani, and La Sonnambula. Wonderful short autograph letter in Italian (sold with translation) signed by the composer whose recipient was the Scottish publisher and composer Montague Corri (1784-1849), son of the composer Domenico Corri.  In this letter, Maestro Bellini mentions the famous chorus "Guerra! Guerra!" from his opera Norma. Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 1 page, minor rust stains with a blind-stamped shield plus an additional page with Bellini's handwriting "A Monsieur Corri", some folds and minor paper repairs on verso, in very good condition. A highly desirable letter to collect from one of the most prominent opera composers of the XIX century! ALSO INCLUDED is an original, vintage etching showing the composers, 6.6 x 10.2 inches, minor stains, in very good condition, ideal to frame with this wonderful autograph letter.

Italian opera composer (1801-1835), one of the greatest of the Bel Canto era whose best-remembered works are Norma, I Puritani, and La Sonnambula. Letter handwritten and signed by him, dated in Paris, May 22nd, 1835 - this is shortly before his death in September of the same year. Written in Italian, sold untranslated, Bellini is asking someone to help his friend Count Barbó who is coming to Paris. One page, 5.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage print of the composer, a nice addition to this letter if you wish to frame them together. Size is 6.5 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition. See scans.

German composer and conductor (1804-1885), resident in England for most of his career. Two items: autograph letter and autograph note signed, each one dated in 1880, in English about personal matters. Note is one page, letter is in 3 pages, each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, letter has loss of paper on 4 corners. Also included is a handwritten envelope. (not sold separately)

English composer, pianist, conductor, and educator (1816-1875), who had a significant influence on English music. Bennett created piano music, chamber music, orchestral, choral music, and songs. Fragment from an autograph note, hand-written and signed by him. Size is 4.5 x 5.25 inches, some folds, in very good condition.

English composer (1816-1875), pianist, conductor, and educator. Set of two autograph letters signed by him, dated on November 1st, 1854, and June 12th, 1862.  Size is 4.4 x 7 inches each, 2 pages written on both sides of a sheet each; folds, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

English composer, pianist, conductor and educator (1816-1875), who had a significant influence on English music. Bennett created piano music, chamber music, orchestral, coral music and songs. Signature cut, hand-written and signed by him with signature at the top. Size is 3 x 3.75 inches, some rips and tears, priced accordingly. 

French composer and songwriter (1801-1855), he wrote Ma Normandie, used as the National Anthem of Jersey and sometimes as the unofficial Norman Anthem. Autograph note signed, six lines written in French (sold untranslated), dated in 1853. Size is 5.1 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born American composer and violinist (1900-1953), creator of 4 symphonies and an opera, among other works such as concertos. He was a distinguished violinist, worked 7 years as the first violinist of the NY Philharmonic. Autograph manuscript with 2 full pages in separate sheets, with music for a cadenza to Mozart´s "Exsultate Jubilate" (K165) for soprano, inscribed to Russian soprano Maria Kurenko (1890-1980), who signed and inscribed this manuscript on the back of page 2. Each page is 9.4 x 12.5 inches, minor cracks, but overall in very good condition.

Austrian composer (1885–1935), creator of works that combined Mahlerian Romanticism with his own of Schoenberg's twelve-tone technique.  Signed album page, with a short sentiment, dated (apparently in 1923). Album page has 3 other signatures (2 right above are in pencil), unidentified signers, and one signature on verso by famous Dutch conductor Willem Mengelberg. Size is 5 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is a copy of a photo of him by Fayer, nice to frame with this item if desired.

American composer (1921-1994), who created orchestral works, including symphonies and concertos and 2 operas. Autograph musical quote signed, with 4 bars of notes, size is 3.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1925-2003), noted for his experimental music and experimental work in electronic music.  Autograph note on an album page signed by him with a short sentiment, dated 1971.  Size is 5.8 x 4.8 inches, in excellent condition.

British composer (1903-1989) of operas, choral music, orchestral and chamber music. Autograph music quote with 3 bars from his "Magnificat" signed by him.  Size is 8.8 x 3.7 inches, minor smudge, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned black-and-white photo postcard of the composer shown next to the famed British composer Benjamin Britten.  Size is 4.25 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-American composer and lyricist (1888-1989), considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Fine envelope signed by him.  Size is 6.5 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned press photograph of the composer by AP News, shown performing at the piano at age 72.  Size is 6.8 x 9 inches, large crease over the lower-right corner, in very good condition.

French romantic composer (1803-1869), best known for some of his orchestral works such as Symphonie Fantastique, and his operas Benvenuto Cellini, and Les Troyens. Autograph note in French signed by him (no year indicated) to his biographer Roger Duchene about visiting plans. Size is 3.9 x 4.7 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.