Composer Autograph Manuscripts

Swedish composer (1942-2019) of operas, oratorios, ballets, and choral works, as well as orchestral works. Printed score for his work "Through and Through" (1972) signed and inscribed by him on the first title page, Size is 13 x 19.75 inches, 57 pages, soft covers, some creases and marks on the front cover, the rest in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1836-1883) and author of the comic opera Carmosina (1853). Autograph letter signed by him and dated 1879 on a regular postcard, addressed to Goffredo Cammarano informing the reason for not replying sooner to the addressee. Size is 3.2 x 5.4 inches approx., rust stains, in overall very good condition.

French composer (1866-1925) and pianist, a highly influential artist in music during the last part of the 19th and early 20th century. Autograph note signed by him, in French, undated but postmarked on verso in 1917. Satie writes to famous French artist and writer Valentine Gross (1887-1968), later named Valentine Hugo, who was a long time friend of him. Satie regrets not having been able to meet her and inquiring about her health. One folded sheet, total size (open) is 4.75 x 7,6 inches, some loss of paper on the upper left and lower left corners, otherwise in excellent condition. Very rare! ALSO INCLUDED is a nice photo postcard of the composer, 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1901-1989). Lot of 4 autograph documents signed by him: two autograph letters and two signed and inscribed cards with short sentiments.  A. 9.12.1950. To a gentleman, concerning his “Chanson de l’oiseleur”: “…nous verrons à l’effet qu’on m’a produit ‘l’oiseleur’ sur ceux auxquels vous le destinez…”. 1 p. In-4. B. Paris, 5.11.65. To the writer Philippe Erlanger, concerning a book he sent him on Louis XIV: “…je vais vous retrouver en Louis XIV. Je sais que vous m’y plairez fort, car j’ai ouï-dire que votre livre est un chef-d’oeuvre…”. He then adds that he won’t be present at: “…la réunion du Conseil d’Administration de l’A.F.A.A. du 9…”. 2 pp. In-4.  SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1901-1989) whose real name was Henri-Pierre Poupard.  Short autograph music quote with 2 bars of music from an unknown piece, signed and dated by him in New York, 1953.  Size is 3.5 x 2 inches, in excellent condition.

French violinist and composer (1852-1920), Sauret composed over 1000 violin pieces, including a cadenza for Paganini's first violin concerto. Autograph music quote signed and dated in London in 1899 with 3 bars of music from an unknown piece. Size is 5.6 x 4.1 inches, central fold, in very good condition.

French composer (1814-1881) and teacher, being Massenet one of his pupils. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, October 22, 1891, to the composer and music critic Henri Woollett (1864-1936): “…Je pars pour Angers où je suis appelé afin de diriger les répetitions et l’execution d’une symphonie de moi aux concerts populaires…”. The Symphony of Augustin Savard (son), will be created in its entirety during the 402 ° popular concert (the 9th of the 15th season) of the Artistic Association of Angers under the direction of Paul Frémaux. Size is 4.5 x 7.1 inches, 1 written page, some crayon markings, folds, creases, in overall very good 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 composer and teacher (1847-1917), and older brother of Xaver Scharwenka. 4-bar autograph music quote from an Allegro Patetico signed by him and dated in Bremen may 25, 1900.  Size is 4.75 x  3.5 inches, in very good condition.

German pianist (1850-1924), composer, and teacher. Autograph letter in German (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated in Berlin, 1906, about musical issues.  Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, 3 written pages, mounting traces on verso, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 4-bar autograph music quote from one of his works boldly signed by him and mounted on hard cardboard. Size is 3.8 x 6.1 inches, tape stains over the top, in overall very good 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.

Norwegian composer (1859-1933), known especially for his operas. Autograph letter in German on the verso of a photograph of him shown at work on his desk, to a gentleman adding a 3-bar music quote from one of his works. Size is 4.5 x 3.4 inches, in very good condition.

German composer (1874-1853). Regular postcard signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1939. Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1870-1958), part of the group "Les Apaches", including Maurice Ravel, Ricardo Viñes, and Michel-Dimitri Calvocoressi. Beautiful autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated August 18, no year, where he points to its correspondent  about the scores of a  series of songs: “…Si pour une raison ou une autre cela ne vous parvenait pas, peut-être serait-il bon que vous demandiez à M. Ledoux de passer avant son départ chez Philippo…et de lui demander les matériels… au vas où vous ne les auriez pas avec vous – des 3 Petites Filles ou Fleurs décloses…”.  Size is 8.2 x 9.5 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, creases, dirt and rust stains, in overall very good condition.

French composer (1870-1958). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date specified, to a lady: “…je n’ai pas pensé, quand j’ai eu le plaisir de vous rencontrer chez Mme Simon, à vous parler de deux livres de valuer différent mais respectivement réelle: L’enfant inquiet, d’André Obey - et  Âmes héroïques de Louis Veuillet…”.  Open size is 8 x 5.1 inches, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, folds and creases, dirt and rust stains, in overall good condition.

French composer (1870-1958) who was part of the group known as Les Apaches. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him. Size is 5.25 x 7.1 inches, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned black-and-white photo postcard with his image. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian-American composer (1874-1951), Austro-Hungarian composer (1870-1948); and Austria composer (1857-1941). Gorgeous album page signed by these eminent three composers plus other artists such  as Edmund Eysler, Alfred Piccaver, Anna von Mildenburg, Erich W. Korngold, Felix Weintgartner, Maria Jeritza, Selma Kurtz, Hugo Darnaut (painter), Karl Heinzstrobl (writer), and some other unidentified artists. Size is 9 x 11.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1835-1916), composer, and musicologist. Autograph note in German (untranslated) signed by him, dated January 31, 1884, where he addresses the musicologist Max Friedlaender (1852-1934), concerning the poet Wilhelm Müller (1794-1827), whose poems were often set to music by Franz Schubert in his Lieder. Size is 5.4 x 8.3 inches, 1 written page, fold, creases, in overall very good condition.

German composer of Jewish origin (1900-1956), also a pianist, conductor, and music critic. Autograph letter about the music business signed by Schonberg and addressed to conductor David Randolph, dated in 1955. Size is 5.2 x 6.4 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a copy of a typed page with some reviews of Jakob Schonberg's music. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Austrian composer (1878-1934), conductor, teacher, and administrator. His signature on a card dated in Berlin, September 1931, matted with a small ovalized half-tone photograph of him.  Total size is 7.8 x 9.7 inches, signature card is 4.8 x 2.2 inches (visible window size), ovalized photograph is 2.4 x 3.2 inches, all in excellent condition.

German composer (1910-1972) of light music, creator of operettas, folks songs, and music for films.  Autograph music quote on a sheet of paper with his letterhead with five bars from one of his songs, signed by him. Size is 8.25 x 11.7 inches, pencil markings on verso, in excellent condition.

American composer (1925-2015), performer, conductor and teacher, noted for his works in both jazz and classical music. Gorgeous 8-bar autograph music quote from the pastorale from his Klee Studies signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8.7 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1925-2015), performer, conductor and teacher, noted for his works in both jazz and classical music. Autograph music quote with three bars from his String Quartet No.1, matted together with a half-tone photo of him. Total size of 14 x 11 inches (music quote is 6 x 3.3 inches), visible window size, minor crease on mat, otherwise all in excellent condition.

German composer (1911-2002), whose career focused mostly on film music and songs, is best remembered for his song "Lili Marleen" based on a 1915 poem by Hans Leip. Beautiful music quote on a page with 12 bars from his song "Lili Marleen" (1938) signed by him. Size is 8.2 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a promo photograph by Columbia Records of the German singer Lale Andersen (1905-1992) signed by her -who was the first to record this song in 1939; and a clip from a program signed by the German poet Hans Leip (the author of the lyrics).  Photo is 3.7 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition; clip is 3.75 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1910-1992), and Arts Administrator.  Autograph music quote with few notes and his letterhead, signed and dated by him in New York, 1982.   Size is 7.2 x 10.4 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

German composer (1810-1856), pianist, and influential music critic; widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Autograph letter in German signed by him on December 15, 1840, about an article magazine and other personal stuff, addressed to organist Becker.  Size is 8.3 x 10.8 inches, some cracks, red toning over the top, missing piece of paper over left border, otherwise in very good condition.

German composer (1810-1856), pianist, and influential music critic; widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Short autograph note in German (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Leipzig, August 8, 1839. Size is 8.4 x 5.2 inches, 1 page, central fold, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned half-tone photograph of the composer (probably a clip from a magazine or book). Size is 3.7 x 4.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1943), educator, and member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters since 2002. Signed score for his wind ensemble "And the Mountains Rising Nowhere" (1977) signed by him as "Joe" on the first title page with a long sentiment. Size is 12.1 x 17.5 inches, 24 pages, some stains on the cover, in overall excellent condition.

Hungarian-born American songwriter (1878-1956). 4-bar autograph music quote from his song "Chinatown" (1910) signed by him on a music sheet. Size is 9 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer and long-serving officer of the College of Arms in London (1847-1918). His work was mostly for voice, he aimed primarily at amateur performers and his music was very popular. Autograph music quote signed, with 4 bars of music, dated in 1899, with letterhead of the College of Arms, London. Size is 7.25 x 5.25 inches, mounted traces on corners, some folds, otherwise in very good condition.

Russian composer (1872-1915) and virtuoso pianist. Front cover (ONLY) of the printed score of his work "12 Etudes for Piano" signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French.  Size is 10.6 x 13.3 inches, front cover only (not complete score), repaired borders and corners, some stains over the upper-left border not affecting signature, in overall very good condition. Inscribed by Scriabin to Princess de Brancovan (1847-1923), a prominent figure in Parisian society, her house was a gathering place for music and poetry artists. Ralouka or Rachel de Brancovan was a talented pianist herself, Ignaz Paderewski dedicated to her his Polish Fantasy Op. 19 and other piano works. ALSO INCLUDED is a half-tone modern print photograph of the composer. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches

American composer (1891-?). 3-bar autograph music quote from his work California Lullabye signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in 1927 on an album page. Size is 5.3 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. A signature by English soprano Mary Garden is on its verso (not shown).

French composer (1824-1888), and timpanist in the Paris Opera Orchestra. Set of three autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, one of them dated July 14, no year. One letter is addressed to the dramatist Édouard Cadol (1831-1898), concerning his health and theater rumors. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

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.

French composer (1846-1904), best known for his operettas. Set of two autograph letters signed by the French composer, as follows: A. Paris, February 6 (no year), to a gentleman: "... I have just read the Italian translation you made of my V.... You have given to my work what it lacked, that is to say, charming words...". Size is 4.9 x 7.9 inches, 1 page, overall age-toning, in excellent condition. B. Paris, September 23, 1880, to a gentleman: "I saw M. Vauthiers at Dieppe and spoke to him about your monologue. He didn't seem willing to do it...". Size is 4.1 x 6.3 inches, 1 page, with blue crayon marks over the upper-left corner, otherwise in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian pianist (1841-1914) and composer, his output includes mostly piano music. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 7.1 inches, central fold, in very good condition. Also included is a handwritten envelope that comes with this letter.

Russian composer (1906-1975) and pianist, regarded throughout his life as a major composer. Typed letter in Russian (sold with a 1 page English translation) signed by Shostakovich, to A.M. Goltsman, Director of the Soviet Composer Publishing House regarding a proposed publication. Size is 7.75 x 9.75 inches, 2 pages, in excellent condition.

American composer (1909-1991), and educator. Fine trifold booklet signed by him. Size is 4 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1909-1991), and educator. Fine card signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 2 inches, in excellent condition.

Cambodian ruler (1922-2012), who was twice the King of Cambodia (1941-1955 and again 1993-2005), also ruled his country 1955-1970. Sihanouk was also a composer and created nearly 50 pieces between the late 1940s and early 1970s. Autograph music quote signed on a card with printed staves, with several bars from "Suite Cambodgienne", indicated "Tempo di Vals", inscribed and dated by him in 1964. Size is 4.75 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch composer and organist ((1827-1909), a pupil of Friedrich Kalkbrenner et Fromental Halévy. Fine autograph letter signed by him, dated 22/4 1857, to the German pianist Alfred Dörffell (1821-1905), concerning a Sonata he is composing and about Mendelssohn and Händel music supporters of the time. Each page's size is 4.2 x 6.8 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, overall rust tone, folds, few creases; in very good condition. Handwritten translation from German to Italian in a separate sheet is ALSO INCLUDED.

French composer (1881-1970), mother of the composer Louise Marie Simon (also known as Claude Arrieu 1903-1990). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated February 24 (no year), to a gentleman: “…je viens vous soumettre deux oeuvres qui ont été jouées en 1ère audition aux concerts Colonne avec l’espoir que l’une d’elle vous plaira et que peut-être vous la ferez figurer à l’une de vos remarquables concerts. Nos amis Monsieur et Madame J. Ibert et Monsier et Madame Grévrir-Bériza doivent déjeuner chez mois ces jours-ci, vous me ferez une très grand plaisir en vous joignant…”.  Size is 5.3 x 7.2 inches, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, monogram at the top, central fold, creases, in overall very good condition.

Famous Italian violinist and composer (1857-1928), mostly known for his chamber music. Simonetti´s career developed mostly in England and Ireland.  Autograph album page with a handwritten music quote signed by him, 2 bars of music annotated "madrigale", from his Madrigale for violin and piano (1901), dated in 1905. Size is 4.25 x 3.4 inches, some rust stains, in very good condition.   Watch this piece here:

Italian composer (1868-1944), autograph music quote signed, inscribed and dated in London in 1934. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small folds and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian virtuoso violinist (1817-1894) and composer, the only known pupil of Nicolo Paganini. Nice 9-bar autograph music quote from one of his andantes signed by him in Baden, 1854, on an album page. Size is 8.1 x 6.5 inches, minor rust stains in all borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian composer (1932-2020), and also pianist and musicologist.  Autograph music quote with 8 bars of music from his work "Mary Stuart" (1978), signed by him.  Size is 5.25 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.