Composer Autograph Manuscripts ($50 - $100)

Finnish composer (1893-1977), who was also a music critic, creator of chamber music, concerts, and orchestral works. Typed letter signed, written in German (sold untranslated), dated in 1951. One page with his own letterhead, sized 8.75 x 11.25 inches, some folds, storage holes, and minor cracks, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1848-1903) of songs and operettas, some of them highly successful in his time.  Autograph letter written in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, 1896.  Size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, 1 page, small crack over the left border, central fold, otherwise in very good condition.

German composer and conductor (1846-1913).  Autograph letter signed by him, written in German (sold untranslated), dated in Munich, 1911.  Size is 5.6 x 8.8 inches, 1 folio (1 written page), in very good condition.

French composer (1782-1843), who was also a pianist and teacher. Autograph letter signed, dated in Rouen in 1824, two pages in French (sold untranslated). Each page is 7.5 x 9.6 inches, folds, and damage/loss of paper in the center-right border, otherwise in good condition. The third page is written by another hand.

Italian composer (1832-1911), conductor and singing teacher, best known for promoting opera and new works of British music in England during the Victorian era and for his widely used textbook on singing technique. Autograph music quote with 3 bars from one of his songs signed and dated by him in 1902.  Size is 9.1 x 6.25 inches, minor stains, central fold, in very good condition.

German composer (1871-1935), dedicated to teaching and composed a variety of works, including opera, orchestral works, chamber music, piano music, singing and choral works. Rare autograph music quote from one of his works, entitled "Someridylle", signed and dated by him in 1933. Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition

German composer (1900-1985) and pianist who worked as an academic teacher, university administrator, recitalist, and accompanist. Autograph music quote on a card signed by him with a long text and 2 bars from his work "Der Tod des Empedokles" (1954). Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Welsh composer (1817-1885), also known as Carl Luini. Autograph letter signed about an appointment, signed by him. Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.

French composer (1884-1973), 2 autograph notes signed, both written in French, sold untranslated, first is 2 pages, the other on 1 page. Each note is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately.

American composer (1928-2005) of contemporary classical music, creator of 6 symphonies and other orchestral works. Autograph letter signed by him, addressed to his friend LeRoy Richmond about musical business. Size is 7.25 x 10.4 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Cuban composer (1890-1970), pianist, and director.  Signed check, dated in Havana, October 21st, 1927.  Size is 6.25 x 2.6 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer and conductor (1864-1955), creator of symphonies, string sonatas, quartets, stage, and choral works. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, in French, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch-American composer and arranger (1868-1937). Autograph music quote signed, with nine bars from "Valse Alice " (op. 135), dated in 1931, in Chicago. Size is 6.25 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1946), whose career focused on vocal music. Autograph music quote with 3 bars from "Orpheus Descending" -his 2-act opera, signed and inscribed by the composer with a long sentiment, dated in Chicago, 1994. Size is 6.1 x 4.2 inches, minor marks on verso, in very good condition.

German composer and teacher (1847-1917), and older brother of Xaver Scharwenka.  Autograph note written in German (sold untranslated) on a postcard, boldly signed by the composer and dated by him in 1909.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor, composer and theater director (1868-1933), he was the chief conductor at the Berlin State Opera, from 1919 to 1925. Autograph note signed, dated in Munich in 1902, written in German with transcription and translation. Size is 5 x 7.9 inches, one page, in very good condition.

French composer of operettas (1846-1904), autograph note signed, written at the Savoy Hotel in London, 1 page, written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-American composer (1894-1995) and also pianist and conductor.  Autograph music quote mounted on an orange-colored card, with 3 bars of music from his work "Modinha russo-brasileira", signed and dated by him in Los Angeles, 1976.  Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1877-1949), and also teacher and conductor. Typed letter with the letterhead of the School of Music at Yale University signed by the composer as the School's dean, dated in New Haven, 1924.  Size is 8.3 x 10.8 inches, 1 page, central fold, in excellent condition.

German composer (1853-1936) and also conductor and pianist. Autograph letter signed by the composer, written in German (sold untranslated), dated in Hamburg, 1882.  Size is 5 x 7.8 inches, 2 pages (in one sheet), central fold, in excellent condition.

German composer (1817-1905) and also pianist, focusing mostly on works for piano, creator of symphonies and other works. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1876, Dresden. 2 pages on one folio, in German (sold untranslated), about music business. Each page has a size of 5.7 x 7.75 inches, minor folds, in excellent condition.

German composer (1856-1932). Beautiful autograph music quote on an album page with 3 bars from his "Sarabande" (Op. 60) signed by the composer with a short sentiment, dated in Berlin, 1900.  Size is 7.5 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

French-born Argentine composer (1881-1934).  Nice postcard with 4 bars of music from an unknown work, signed and dated by him in 1904.  Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, age-toning, in very good condition.

American composer (1885-1971), and also music educator. Set of 3 letters as follows: one autograph letter signed, dated in 1939, size is 7.25 x 10.25 inches, storage holes, and folds; two typed letters signed dated in 1940 with the letterhead of the Boston Post where the composer worked as a music critic. Sizes are 6.6 x 7.5 inches and 8.5 x 5.5inches, storage holes, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small brochure about the composer. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Austrian composer (1870-1954), known for his operetta The Chocolate Soldier, signed album page, written in English, dated in Paris in 1950. Size is 5.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German orchestra leader (1904-1998), conductor, composer, and jurist. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short music quote, inscribed and dated in 1977.  Size is 4.2 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Icelandic composer (1938-2019), and creator of numerous orchestral and solo works. Great autograph music quote with 1 bar of music signed and dated by the composer in 1987. Size is 8 x 5.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian composer (1902-2005), and also professor; created numerous works for piano, chamber music, orchestral works, and some vocal music. Autograph music quote on a card with 2 bars from his "tarantella" for piano and orchestra (1937) signed by him, dated 1940.   Size is 4.7 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1896-1989) and critic; instrumental in developing the "American Sound" in classical music. Autograph manuscript about his music in two separate sheets with his letterhead (probably part of another document), initialized by him at the end with "V.T." Size is 8.4 x 11 inches, 2 pages, in very good condition.

French composer and musicologist (1857-1936), a pioneer in ethnomusicology.  Autograph letter signed, 1 page, dated in Paris in 1887, written in French and sold untranslated.  Very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, small folds and a small stain on the verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French composer and musicologist (1857-1936), a pioneer in ethnomusicology.  Autograph note on a card, signed by him, no year, written in French (sold untranslated).  Size is 4.4 x 3.4 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

American composer and educator (1881-1946). Autograph music quote, inscribed and dated in San Diego, 1937; with 8 bars from "Four American Indian Songs" made famous by the American singer Lillian Nordica. 1 page, size is 7 x 9 inches, brown glue traces on verso somehow visible on the front, otherwise in very good condition.

American composer (1889-1954), creator of songs and choral music. Autograph music quote with 8 bars from one of his works, signed by him, dated in 1951. Size is 9.4 x 3.75 inches, repaired crack over the top, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are 2 autograph letters signed: one of them has 2 pages, dated in 1943 with a letterhead from a Hotel in Chicago, size 7.25 x 10.5 inches, folds, in excellent condition; the other is 1 page with a letterhead from a hotel in New York, no year, size 6 x 9.4 inches, folds, in very good condition.

British composer (b.1928) and also an educator. Full page autograph music quote with 5 bars from his oratorio "The Passion" (1962) signed by him.  Size is 8.5 x 10.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1912-1997), author of several operas and vocal music. Autograph music quote on a card with few notes from an unknown piece, signed by him. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer and conductor (1810-1882), creator of mostly vocal music. Autograph letter signed, in German, dated in 1847. Four pages (sold untranslated), size is 4.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine composer (1862-1952), pianist, and teacher. Nice postcard signed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, 1903. Size is 3.6 x 5.6 inches, in excellent condition.

French-born composer and conductor (1884-1970), mostly known for his work as conductor at the Metropolitan Opera and Teatro Colon.  Autograph music quote on a card with 4 bars of music, signed, inscribed, and dated by the composer in New York, 1920.  Size is 5.3 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French songwriter and artist (1867-1953), whose original name was Leon Fourneau.  Autograph note written in French (sold untranslated) on a card, signed by him.  Size is 5.2 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Korean-born composer (1917-1995). Card signed by him, mentioning his opera "Der Traum des Liu-Tung" (1965). Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1843-1922), a big rival in his time of the Strauss family. Autograph note with his letterhead signed by him and dated in Vienna, 1885. Size is 9 x 11.3 inches, folds, minor cracks, otherwise in excellent condition.