Composer Autograph Manuscripts ($100 - $250)

Austrian composer (1864-1945), and organist. 2-bar autograph music quote from some sacred music on cardboard signed by him and dated June 16, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer and violinist (1849-1895), best known for his opera "Jocelyn". Autograph letter in French signed by him and dated 1881, addressing an actor friend, concerning a performance of  Offenbach's "Les Contes d’Hoffmann".  Size is 3 x 4.7 each page, four written pages in one folded sheet, some creases and folds, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer and violinist (1849-1895), best known for his opera Jocelyn. Regular album page signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5.3 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1853-1943), internationally famous for teaching the theory of composition. Lot of 3 autograph notes signed and 1 signed card, plus 3 handwritten envelopes, all dated between in 1932 and 1936. Notes are 4.75 x 4 inches, approximately, in very good condition.  SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German composer (1903-1996) who spent most of his life in England. 2-bar autograph music quote with lyrics on a card signed by him and dated in London, 1994. Size is 5.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian-born French composer (1875-1956), who studied under d'Indy, Roussel, and Dukas at the Schola Cantorum, and later music critic for Le Figaro.  Autograph note on a regular postcard in French (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated 1919. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Romanian-born French composer (1875-1956), who studied under d'Indy, Roussel, and Dukas at the Schola Cantorum, and later music critic for Le Figaro. Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, as follows:  A. Dated in Paris, April 7, 1922, to a colleague in two written pages concerning an article, informing that such an article was incomplete and forgot to mention he was awarded the Verley Prize and other stuff.  B. Dated January 30, 1918, to a colleague in two written pages, requesting the shipping of a few copies of his article published in the magazine Musica di Roma on Romanian music. ALSO INCLUDED is his personal card with a few autograph lines written by him.

Spanish composer (1791-1836), was very successful in his time. Fine autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated in London, July 11, 1830, addressed to the French composer Daniel Auber thanking him for taking the time to study his opera (presumably "Le Favori") requesting his recommendation to get it performed in France.  Size is 7.1 x 8.7 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), overall rust tone, creases, folds, in very good condition.

French musician (1839-1892) and journalist. Collection of three autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, one of them dated 1873. Letters are addressed to Mr. Bertrand and the new director of the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin Henri Larochelle (1826-1884) concerning theater evenings, books' lending, and the recommendation for a young orphan girl in Brest. Different sizes, lengths, in very good condition or better (see scans provided). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1863-1936). Set of 3 autograph letters in French (sold untranslated) signed by him. Sizes are 4.4 x 7.1 inches, 7.1 x 4.5 inches, and 4.5 x 7.1 inches, 1 page long each one, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian composer (1851-1927) and mandolinist. Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him in Florence, 1888. Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 3 written pages in 1 sheet, central fold, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian composer (1864-1956) and pianist. 6-bar autograph music quote from an unidentified work on an album page inscribed and signed by him. Size is 5.5 x 4 inches, storage holes, in very good condition.

French composer (1879-1944), conductor, pianist, and music critic. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, March 14, 1916, where he addresses the ballet dancer Abel Bordieux: “…Ce mot pour vous dire combien je serais ravi d’avoir l’occasion de venir diriger une représentation française en Italie si cela pourrait se présenter – Voilà déjà deux chefs italiens qui viennent de diriger à Paris ([Arturo] Vigna et [Rodolfo] Ferrari) l’occasion de la réciproque peut se présenter…”. Size is 7.4 x 9.1 inches, 1 written page, storage holes, some folds and creases, in overall very good condition.

Eminent French composer (1879-1944), and also pianist, conductor and music critic. A pupil of Faure, Grovlez was also the Director of the Paris Opera for 20 years. Autograph letter signed, with the letterhead of the Academie Nationale de Musique et de Danse, dated in 1922. One sheet written on both sides, in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5.4 x 8.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Greek composer (1925-1994). Typed letter in English signed by him, dated July 25, 1960, about copyrights to his employers. Size is 8.4 x 10.8 inches, 1 page, storage holes over the top, folds and creases, in overall excellent condition.

Venezuelan-born French composer (1874-1947), conductor, and music critic; best known for his songs of which he wrote more than one hundred. Set of 2 autograph notes in French (untranslated) signed by him. One of them is 5.5 x 8.5 inches in size, central fold, dated 1945; the other is 4.6 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American composer (1944-2012) and conductor. 2-bar autograph music quote from his work "The String" (1973) signed by him with a short inscription. Size is 4.9 x 2.9 inches, in fine condition.

American composer (1896-1981), conductor, educator, music theorist, and champion of American classical music. Card with 2 bars of music from his 1939 opera "Merry Mount" signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a typed letter signed by him with the letterhead of the University of Rochester (New York). Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, in very good condition.

American composer (1898-1979), who wrote music on American subjects, and is best known for his Symphony #3. Card with a 5-bar music quote from an unknown piece signed by the composer with a short sentiment, dated December 29, 1932. Size is 6.25 x 4.3 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned half-tone photograph of the composer (probably a clip from a magazine or book). Size is 4.1 x 4.7 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1905-1963). Typed letter in German (sold untranslated) with his letterhead signed by him, dated in Munich, 1961. Size is 8.25 x 11.6 inches, folds, minor stains and cracks at the bottom, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned half-tone photograph shown at the piano (probably a clip from a magazine or program). Size is 4.5 x 5.1 inches, in very good condition.

American composer (1883-1952), very prolific in operas, symphonies, chamber, and vocal music. Autograph note in English signed by him, dated in Florence, June 6, 1912, addressed to the writer and journalist Jarro (1849-1915) delivering a volume of poetry as a present and some invitations for a concert. Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, folds, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

American composer (1909-1998), pianist, folklorist, and music editor. Sexafold brochure signed and inscribed by him adding a short 4-bar music quote. Size is 4 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1852-1916) and composer.  Autograph music quote on an album page mounted on a slightly larger piece of soft cardboard, with 4 bars of music from an unknown piece, signed by him with a short sentiment in German, dated in New York, 1885.  Total size is 5.8 x 4.9 inches, 1 page, some loss of paper, in overall good condition.

Hungarian pianist and composer (1813-1888) and teacher; a close acquaintance of many famous romantic composers of his time, such as Berlioz, Chopin and Liszt.  Autograph letter in French signed by him, no date. Size is 4.1 x 5 inches, 3 written pages in 1 folded sheet, in excellent condition.

Hungarian pianist and composer (1813-1888) and teacher; a close acquaintance of many famous romantic composers of his time, such as Berlioz, Chopin and Liszt.  Autograph note signed by him, in one folded sheet, handwritten on both sides, showing blind letterhead with his initial on the first page. See scans. Heller writes to a friend (prob. composer Felix LeCouppey) mentioning he is about to leave for a visit to England, that he has been so busy finishing new compositions that he did not have a single free moment. He asks to give his regards to Mrs. LeCouppey and signs as St. Heller at the end. Size is 8 x 5.25 inches (unfolded size), or 4 x 5.25 inches (folded). Minor rust spots, otherwise very good condition, rare! Also included is a half-tone print with the pianist/composer image, probably from a book or magazine.

German composer (1926-2012), whose works include a wide variety of styles. Autograph letter in German (untranslated) signed by him and dated in San Marino, 1998. Size is 8.25 x 11.7 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

German composer (1926-2012), creator of a vast number of works both orchestral and vocal, including 10 Symphonies, operas, stage works, concertos, ballets, and chamber music. Autograph music quote on a score with a small photo of him on top. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1926-2012), whose works include a wide variety of styles. Nice 2-bar autograph music quote from an unknown piece signed by him. Size is 8.9 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1926-2012), whose works include a wide variety of styles. 1-bar autograph music quote from an unknown piece plus an autograph note in German on verso also written by the composer on October 9, 1997.  Size is 8.2 x 4 inches, in very good condition.

Irish-born American composer and conductor (1859-1924), best known for composing many successful operettas that premiered on Broadway from the 1890s to World War I. 2-bar autograph music quote signed by him on the cover of a program for a performance dated December 1910 at Springfield, USA. Size is 6 x 9.2 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1794-1880), brother of Henri Herz. Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, one of them is dated 1856.  Letters concerns a rescheduled lesson and the acquaintance of the musicians Frantz Louis Matz and Madame Matz for the Londoner publish Chappel. We report an extract as a sample: “….j’ai joué et fait entendre à quelques notabilités de Boulogne le dernier instrument que vous avez envoyé à Mr. Matz, Madame Matz, que j’ai vu ce matin…”. 3 pp. In-8. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German composer and teacher (1908-1994). Large music quote from one of his cantatas signed by him and dated March 1992. Size is 8.25 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter in German (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1992. Size is 8.25 x 11.6 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer and singer (1849-1924), his voice was of a baritone, creator of many songs. Set of 3 autographs: 1 letter on his latter head paper, 2 pages, dated in 1911, sized 5.5 x 8.25 inches; one letter, 2 pages, dated 1919, sized 8.25 x 11 inches and one letter on his personal card, written on both sides, sized 4 x 2.5 inches, (no date). All in German, sold untranslated, in excellent condition.  SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American composer (1801-1890), who was mostly a songwriter, playwright, and poet. Autograph letter signed, dated in Baltimore in 1874, about some business. Size is 7.6 x 9.6 inches, 1 page, some folds and rust, otherwise in very good condition.

American composer (1926-2011) and pianist, and disciple of composer Gian Carlo Menotti. Short autograph note in English with his letterhead and a short greeting signed by him adding a short 3-bar music quote from the piece Summer & Smoke. Size is 7.25 x 10.4 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. Its original autograph envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

Dutch composer and conductor (1825-1904), as a composer created 4 Symphonies, 2 operas, songs, and oratorios, as well as organ and piano music.  Autograph music quote from a Sonata in F Major, inscribed at the bottom and signed by him, dated in 1853. Autograph album page trimmed on left and right, damage and stains on corners, size is 7.5 x 6 inches. On verso, handwritten poetry in French dedicated to the album owner ("Adelaide...") at a later date, by an unknown artist (E. Rogers). Autographs of Hol are rare.

French composer (1847-1903) of Irish descent.  Autograph letter in French (untranslated) on a card signed by her and dated 1891. Size is 5.25 x 3.5 inches, written on both sides of the card, jagged edges, in very good condition.

French-born Swiss composer (1892-1955), best known for being part of "Les Six" and his opera "Antigone". Typed letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Zurich, 1948, addressed to the then director of Buenos Aires Teatro Colon.  Size is 7.5 x 10.75 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

English composer and singer (1786-1849). Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, size is 4.5 x 7.25 inches, very small stains at top of each page outside of the area of text, otherwise in excellent condition.

English composer (1774-1858), creator of numerals instrumental pieces and glees. Autograph letter signed, on two pages with signature on verso, in English. Size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, mounted on a larger piece of paper frame, in excellent condition.

American composer (1888-1949) of songs, chamber music, journalist, and lecturer.  Printed score of one of her songs, signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, dated in 1918.  Size is 9 x 11.8 inches, full score with all pages and covers, minor rust stains, otherwise in excellent condition.

American composer (1885-1974), also pianist, arranger, and teacher. Set of two autograph letters signed, both dated in Syracuse, New York in 1943. One letter has 6 pages and the other 5, each one is 4.9 x 7.8 inches, both in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED are two advertisements for his records.

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.

English composer (1852-1935), conductor, and pianist. Set of two fine autograph letters signed by him, not dated, where he addresses the music critic Aldo Noseda, thanking him for articles he wrote on him. For a total of 2 pp. In-8. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter signed on a card, not dated, addressed to Aldo Noseda: “…I wanted to tell you that Sanzogno has taken my opera ‘Signa’ and will perform it as soon as he can…”.  Signa is an opera originally conceived in four acts with music by the British composer with a libretto by Gilbert Arthur à Beckett, after Ouida, with an Italian translation by Giannandrea Mazzucato, first performed in a reduced three-act version at the Teatro Dal Verme, Milan on 12 November 1893. It was later given in a two-act version at Covent Garden, London on 30 June 1894. 2 pp. on visiting card. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Argentine composer (1913-1988), who created music based on folk traditions. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard shown young, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment and a 2-bar music quote from his opera "El Oro del Inca", dated in 1953. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, pinholes in all four corners, small crease, otherwise in very good condition.