Composer Autograph Manuscripts

German composer and theater conductor (1866-1946), considered the "father" of the Berlin operetta. Regular postcard signed by him on verso with a short greeting dated 1941 (according to postal markings). Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1809-1886), conductor, pianist, and singer. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1875, written in English. Four pages, each one sized 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher (1811-1886). Fantastic 4-bar autograph music quote on an album page signed by him. Size is 9.6 x 7.6 inches, in excellent condition. On verso, a 9-bar autograph music quote from an unknown piece signed by Auguste Franchomme.

American composer (1915-2001) best known as half of a song-writing duo with Ray Evans that specialized in songs composed for films. Five different autograph music quotes from 5 of his songs such as Silver Bells (1951), Mona Lisa (1950), Que Sera Sera (1956), Bonanza (1959), and Mister Ed (1961) on both sides of a sheet. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1915-2001), a great songwriter who created some popular tunes, including "Que Será, Será" (1956, for the movie "The Man Who Knew Too Much"), the Christmas song "Silver Bells" (1951, for the movie "The Lemon Drop Kid") and others. First day cover with a Christmas stamp and a "Merry Christmas" tin plate attached, autographed by Livingston who penned a few notes from both "Que será, será" and "Silver Bells", two of his greatest songs. Stamped in 1975, size is 6.4 x 3.6 inches, in very good condition. WATCH DORIS DAY SINGING "QUE SERÁ, SERÁ" (in the movie "The Man Who Knew Too Much", 1956)  

American composer (1915-2001) best known as half of a composing-songwriting duo with Ray Evans, with whom he specialized in composing film scores and original soundtrack songs. Beautiful autograph music quote of his song Silver Bells signed by him. Size is 8.3 x 2.6 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1915-2001), best known for being part of a song-writing duo with Ray Evans, who created many songs for films. Autograph music quote signed on first-day cover (FDC), with a few notes from his most famous hit song “Que será, será” (whatever will be, will be). Cover is stamped in 1978, for the first day issue of a postal stamp in the memory of Georg M. Cohan. Size is 6.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1796-1869), tenor, and conductor, whose songs became very popular in his time. Autograph letter in German signed by him in 1826. Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, 3 written pages in 1 folded folio, minor stains, in overall in excellent condition. Partial translation and transcription are ALSO INCLUDED.

American composer (1901-1988) who collaborated with lyricist Alan Jay Lerner on a series of Broadway musicals. His signature cut mounted on a mat along with a small-sized copy of a cover from an LP record with the soundtrack of the film My Fair Lady. Total size is 8.6 x 11 inches, signature cut is 5.5 x 2.2 inches, removable photo corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Greek composer (1921-1991) who wrote his work using his own graphic notation system. Fine lot of autographs and memorabilia including a typed letter signed by him (1992), a couple of cards with his writing and his music notation, and a half-tone photograph, for a total of 5 items. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Estonian-born American composer and teacher (1903-1976). Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated July 11, 1944, to the Hungarian pianist and composer Ernö Balogh (1897-1989): «...Although we are in the country we think with envy of your air-conditioned apartment (...) You will be pleased to know that both business transactions which you so kindly sponsored are brought to a successful end. Both little pieces go to DELKAS and I went to ASCAP. Besides, I am engaged on my latest business, the concertino, which is progressing slowly but steadily...». Size is 7.8 x 9.8 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentine composer (1881-1948) whose works were inspired by native music and was the founder of the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires.  Autograph music quote with 2 bars of music on a postcard, signed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, 1904.  Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, a couple of ink stains over the right border not affecting the autograph, otherwise in excellent condition.

German composer (1902-1985), who received various commissions from the Reich Office for music arrangements during the Nazi era. Autograph letter in German on a regular postcard dated March 16, 1957, where he addresses a certain Mr. Treichlingen, concerning new pera compositions. Size is 5.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1902-1985). Album page with an autograph music quote with two bars of music from an unknown piece, inscribed and signed by him below the signature of soprano Maria Ivogun. On verso there is a signature and a quote by the German violinist and bandleader Marek Weber (1888-1964), dated in 1932- Page is 8.1 x 10.25 inches, in very good condition.

German composer (1902-1985), mostly known for his opera "Tailor Wibbel" (1938).  Music quote with 6 bars of music from an unknown piece, signed, inscribed, and dated by him in Munich, 1966.  His photograph appears on the back.  Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German-born American composer (1900-1996). Autograph note signed by him. Size is 7 x 10.5 inches 1 page, folds, in very good condition.

German-American composer (1900-1996) and conductor, and an early pioneer of tape music and electronic music. Set of two 1-page typed letters with his letterhead and signed by him (one of them signed simply as "Otto"), dated in 1984 and 1993. The 1984's letter is 5.4 x 8.3 inches, folds, in excellent condition. The 1993's letter is 7.2 x 10.4 inches, folds, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is each letter's original envelope with its letterheads printed. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Polish composer, conductor and author (1913-2004).  Autograph musical quote signed with 2 bars of music for a String Quartet composed by him, a 5.5 x 8.5 inch paper in excellent condition. 

Polish composer, conductor and author (1913-2004).  Signed card with 1 bar of music composed by him, dated in 1987, size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian composer (1798-1870), best known for the composition of the Imperial Russian National Anthem, and the opera "Undine" (1846). Autograph note in French signed by him, to Thomas Heidenrech: "Liszt, with his concert two evenings, my dear Mr. Heidenrech, will be a hindrance to our trio, which he will be pleased to postpone until another day of the week when you are free..." Open size is 10.5 x 6.7 inches, some ink markings, folds, water stains at the bottom, in overall good condition.

English composer (1813-1887) and musicologist. Autograph letter signed by him, on a folded sheet (written on pages 1 and 3), about personal matters. Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 2 pages in a folded sheet, in excellent condition.

English composer (1813-1887) and also a musicologist, mostly famous for his orchestral music and operatic works including "The Devil's Opera" (1838). Autograph letter signed by him about personal matters; its date 1842 in pencil and the legend over the lower-right corner "the composer of The Devil's Opera" is written by another hand.  Size is 9.6 x 7.4 inches, 1 sheet, in very good condition.

American composer (b.1953), known for his application of technology in music. Autograph letter signed by him, responding to a fan, dated in 1992. Size is 8.2 x 10.4 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Scottish composer (1847-1935), and also conductor and teacher, known for his oratorios and works for the stage. Autograph letter signed by him about personal matters, dated November 1889. Size is 4.5 x 7.1 inches, 2 pages written on both sides of a sheet, in excellent condition.

Scottish composer and conductor (1847-1935). Autograph note in English signed by him, written in London, no date. Size is 6.9 x 4. 4 inches, folds, in very good condition.

Austrian composer (1879-1964), author, editor, socialité and wife of the famous composer Gustav Mahler from 1902 until Gustav's death in 1911. Autograph letter signed by her asking for a score of Der Götterdämmerung. Size is 10.9 x 8.5 inches, 1 page, folds, otherwise in excellent condition. Original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

German composer (1801-1851). Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated April 1841. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1914-2003) and also pianist, critic, and educator.  Autograph music quote with 2 bars from his Quartetto No.1 signed by him, dated in 1941.  Size is 6.3 x 3.2 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned half-tone photograph of the composer.  Size is 4 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1885-1981), pianist, actress, and singer, whose real name was Gussie Zuckermann. Album page with an autograph music quote signed and inscribed by her, dated in Miami, 1940. Size is 6.75 x 4.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1885-1981), pianist, actress, and singer, whose real name was Gussie Zuckermann. 2-bar autograph music quote with lyrics signed and inscribed by her on a card with her miniature photograph over the upper-left corner. Size is 4 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.  

American composer (1885-1981), pianist, actress, and singer, whose real name was Gussie Zuckermann. Regular postcard signed by her with a short Christmas greeting dated 1950. Size is 5.2 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor and cellist (1848-1921). Two autograph music quotes signed by him and dated in Venezia, 1898. The first is 2-bar long from his opera "Ero e Leandro" (1897) and the other is 4-bar long from his cantata "Isaias" (1887). Size is 8.2 x 5.3 inches, folds and some dirt over borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian conductor and cellist (1848-1921).  Autograph music quote signed on a card, dated in Boston, 1903, with 2 bars of music from his work "Ero e Leandro" (1897).  Size is 4 x 2.5 inches, in very good condition.

American composer, conductor, and arranger (1924-1994), well-known for his works for film and television. Signed score for the song of Love Story, for piano solo, 6 pages in total. Mancini signed on the cover, over his photo. In excellent condition.

Italian film composer (1924-2005), pianist, opera director, and novelist, whose output included a large number of genres. Autograph quote on a card signed by the composer with 4 bars of music from his opera "Luisella".  Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1845-1924), creator of at least six operas. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him. Size is 4.25 x 6.9 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1831-1902) whose works focused mostly on opera and song. Autograph music quote with 6 bars from Act 1 of his famous opera "Ruy Blas".  Size is 7.25 x 4.8 inches, 1 page with the letterhead of the Regia Accademia di Santa Cecilia, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1831-1902).    Autograph music quote on an album page, with 5 bars from his opera Romeo e Giulietta (premiered in 1865), signed and dated by him in Rome, 1886.  Size is 8.25 x 5.3 inches, very even age-toning, in excellent condition.

French composer (1842-1924), mostly known for his operas and other vocal music.  Autograph music quote on a small print with his image, with 4 bars from his opera "Daphnis et Chloé", signed and dated by him in Paris, 1909.  Size is 7.1 x 9 inches, minor damage on corners, scattered rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Swiss composer (1902-1995).  Autograph note signed on a card, written in French (sold untranslated) by the composer, and dated in Geneve, 1978.  It has a short music quote over the left border with 6 bars of music from his ballade for violin and orchestra.  Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a handwritten envelope (not shown).

Italian composer and conductor (1882-1945), associated with music of Wagner and Italy. Autograph music quote signed on postcard of music from both Acts 2 and 3 of Wagner's Parsifal, signed in Buenos Aires, possibly in 1913. Size is 43.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer and conductor (1882-1945), associated with music of Wagner and Italy. Autograph music quote signed, 4 bars from his opera Palla de Mozzi, inscribed and dated in Buenos Aires in 1933. Size is 4.5 x 7.1 inches, minor spotter rust, in very good condition.

Czech composer (1890-1959), whose output included 6 symphonies, 15 operas, 14 ballet scores, and a large body of orchestral, chamber, and vocal works. Autograph note signed by him, written in French (sold untranslated), addressed to music critic Arno Huth.  Size is 4.6 x 6.3 inches, 1 page, in very good condition. Autographs of Bohuslav Martinu are extremely rare!

Italian opera composer (1863-1945), mostly remembered today for Cavalleria Rusticana and L'Amico Fritz, among other creations. Complete score for voice and piano of his opera "Amica" (1905) signed by the composer in the full title page, inscribed to baritone Riccardo Stracciari who performed the star male role in the Italian premiere of the opera in Rome, 1905 (the opera was premiered in France in March 1905) -in both cases conducted by the composer himself. Mascagni wrote "to the unforgettable "Rinaldo", to the dearest friend Riccardo Stracciari with affection and admiration. Pietro Mascagni, Rome, May, 1905". Size is 10.4 x 12.8 inches, 183 pages, French edition (1905), original soft covers included -rebounded within hard covers, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photograph of Stracciari as Rinaldo and soprano Biancapelli. Size is 6.2 x 8.4 inches, in very good condition.