Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Original large on stage Erio Piccagliani photo. Size is 8.75 x 12 inches. This is a modern copy, high quality, made in the early 1990s (not vintage from the 50s and 60s).

Original large on stage Erio Piccagliani photo. Size is 8.75 x 12 inches. This is a modern copy, high quality, made in the early 1990s (not vintage from the 50s and 60s).

American tenor (1903-1983), who had a long career, including 25 seasons at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Signed photo, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Group of 8 programs for performances all conducted by Josef Krips, years 1927 through 1946, different venues and sizes. All full programs, in very good condition. See scans.

Group of 3 programs from Staatstheater, Berlin, 1930-1932, with Erich Kleiber conducting symphonic music. This is just before he fled Germany to Argentina. Full programs, with all pages and covers, 6.5 x 9 inches, excellent condition. See scans.

Set of 4 programs, Munich Aug-Sep 1926, for a performance of the full Wagner ring. Each one is 8.25 x 12.5 inches, from good to very good condition.

Group of 5 programs and 1 concert series announcement, with Ernest Ansermet as conductor. Years range from 1927 through 1952. Sizes are 5.75 x 8.5 inches for the 1927 and 1943 programs, and 7 x 7 for the ones from 1951 and 1952. See scans.

Set of 2 programs, Berlin 1917 and 1920, with Leo Blech as conductor. Jan 31st, 1917 is a program for a concert with music by Schubert, Reznicek, Fuchs, Smetana and Beethoven. Jan 9th, 1920 is a program with music by Beethoven, Brahms and Reznicek. Each program is complete with all pages and covers, 5.5 x 8.6 inches, in very good condition.

Set of 2 programs from 1928 performances, Fritz Busch conducting the Dresden State Opera orchestra. March 8th, 1928: music by Suk, Verdi and Draeseke. Feb 17th, 1928: music by Cherubini, Prokofiev (with Eduard Steuermann performing the 3rd piano concerto), Schmidt. Each one is 6 x 9 inches, in very good condition.

Program for a concert with the Wiener Symphoniker, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, Mozart concerto for 3 pianos. Soloists: Paul Badura-Skoda, Jorg Demus, and Ernst Haefliger - the first 2 pianists signed on the cover of this 6 x 8.25-inch program. Concert also included music by Beethoven and Kodaly. Full, with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Lot of 10 full programs, Karajan conducting Wiener Symphoniker. 15-16 Jan 1949: Missa Solemnis (Beethoven) with Seefried, Hongen, Patzak, Schoffler as soloists, Walter Schneiderhan as violin solo. 21-22 March 1951: Mass in B-Minor (Bach). 15-16 Dec 1951: Wagner concert with highlights from Der Ring, soloists: Rysanek, Goltz, Treptow and L. Hofmann. 27-28 Oct 1951: music by Bartok, Smetana and Brahms, with Paul Baumgartner as a piano soloist. 18-19 Oct 1952: all-Beethoven program, with Walter Schneiderhan as violin soloist. 8-9 Nov 1952: all-Beethoven program. 6-7 Jun 1953: Fidelio (Beethoven) in concert performance. 28-29 Nov 1953: Oedipus Rex (Stravinsky). 3-4 Jun 1953: music by Bartok, Mozart and Rachmaninoff, with Friedrich Wuhrer as piano soloist. All full programs, 6 x 8.25 inches in size.

Two volumes (original title "Die Auffuhrungen der Opern von Richard Strauss im 20 Jahrhundert") of a colossal work listing all the performances of Strauss operas, including those few in the 19th century, and all of the 20th century, in all theaters. Conductors, directors, singers of the principal parts. These 2 volumes contains information about almost 4,400 productions revivals, revised productions, guest performances of visiting companies, performances during Strauss`days and concert productions of the 16 operas by Strauss in the world - totaling almost 50,000 performances, almost 7,000 casts with 13,000 artists.  Written in German, but easy to consult since this is mostly a huge database in tables - only 74 pages with text are written in German, 2 with important information are translated into English. Published by Hans Schneider. 2 Volumes - See a scan of an example of a table with information.

Mascagni conducts "Cavalleria Rusticana", full program Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 27th, 1922. Size is 7.5 x 7.5 inches, in very good condition. See scans and also detailed scan of the cast.

Full program, with all pages and covers, 6 x 9 inches, June 17th 1944. Arrau performs music by Mozart, Beethoven, Mussorgsky, Debussy, Albeniz, Tchaikovsky, Liszt and Chopin.

Concert program, November 1963, performance of Kurz` Divertimento for String Orchestra and piano, op 15, at Gewandhaus, Leipzig. Full program, 4 pages, 5.5 x 8 inches, excellent condition.

Star Austrian composer of operettas, waltzes and light music (1814-1899), regarded in his time and even today as the "Waltz King". Signature cut (probably from an autograph album), matted with a nice vintage print of the composer. Total size is 9.8 x 11.25 inches, signature cut is 3.75 x 1.6 inches, all in excellent condition - ready to frame if desired. See full scan and detailed scan. 

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.

Russian composer, pianist and conductor (1873-1945), pupil of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Among other things he created music and conducted for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. Autograph music quote signed from an orchestral piece called "Tale about the Fisherman and the Fish" (1917), dated in Paris in 1931. Size is 6.25 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition. Watch a video of this piece, in piano version + sheet music:

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.

German-Argentine composer (1931-2008), notable for his interest in developing the theatrical side of musical performance. Signed photo. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, some smudge, otherwise in excellent condition.

British composer, artist, engraver and teacher (1903-1999), signed photo of a self-portrait. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer and musicologist (1813-1887), son of a famous playwright and journalist, MacFarren´s works includes many orchestral compositions (with 9 symphonies), choral and vocal music as well as operas. Signature cut attached to a photo postcard of the composer, size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer, conductor and violinist (1840-1906), whose career focused on ballet music and comic works. Signed photo postcard, with a short music quote. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1882-1962), creator of several operas as well as orchestral, choral and chamber music. Signed photo postcard, dated in 1960. Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

Set of three cards each one with a half-tone photo and a signature cut of three Belgian composers. Leon Jongen (1884-1969), Andre Souris (1899-1970) and Lodewijk de Vocht (1887-1977). Each card is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1895-1968), his career is well known for his guitar compositions, but he also successfully explored a wide variety of genres, including orchestral, concerts, chamber music, opera, film score, ballet, vocal and choral music. Signed photo postcard, dated by him in Florence in 1936. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Set of 3 photo postcards signed by 3 Italian composers: MANLIO DI VEROLI (1888-1960), signed photo postcard, shown next to his wife, inscribed and dated in 1925, 3.25 x 5.25 inches; GIORGIO FEDERICO GHEDINI (1892-1965), signed photo postcard, inscribed to soprano Sara Scuderi in Torino, 1942, 3.5 x 5.5 inches and FILIPPO IVALDI (1874-1943), signed photo postcard, dated in Bologna in 1904, 3.5 x 5.5 inches. All in excellent condition, not sold separately.

Set of 2 original vintage photos of the Opera de Paris, large size, mounted on cardboard mats, ready to be framed. Photos are 8.5 x 11.75 and 11.75 x 8.5 inches, and they are matted to a total size of 11.75 x 15 inches. Sold together, not separate.

Star Italian opera composer (1813-1901), a central opera composer in all Europe for 50 years, starting in 1840. Great signed cabinet photo by Benque, Paris, dated in 1892. Photo is signed and inscribed to French soprano Blanche Marchesi (1863-1940), daughter of the famous mezzo-soprano and singing teacher Mathilde Marchesi (1821-1913).  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, the front is in very fine condition with some wear on corners, verso shows rust and mounting traces. See scans.

British composer‭ (‬1885-1969),‭ ‬who focused mostly on orchestral music and songs.‭ ‬Signed photo postcard,‭ ‬shown as himself.‭ Size is ‬3.5 x 5.5‭ ‬inches, minor crease over the top left corner,‭ ‬otherwise in very good condition.

Italian stage and film actor (1888-1963), who appeared in 82 films between 1910 and 1955. Signed photo postcard, shown in The Sicillian. Size is 5.25 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1876-1931), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, dated in 1903, Paris. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian stage and film actress (1889-1974), signed photo postcard, shown in the theatre play, Peer Gynt. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1866-1921), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in very good condition.

Slovakian soprano (1859-1945), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, dated in 1898. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian violinist, composer, teacher and benefactor (1876-1933). Signed photo postcard, shown young. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, some silvering around borders otherwise in excellent condition.

French singer/tenor (1881-1960), signed photo postcard, dated in 1944, Paris. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Costa Rican bass (1907-1996), signed photo, shown as himself, dated in 1945. Stamped on verso by photographer Aubert, Costa Rica. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Italian soprano and teacher (1882-1954) who performed in Europe, United States, and mostly in Buenos Aires where she lived after 1911. Black and white photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering around borders, otherwise in excellent condition. Listen to Adelina Agostinelli's 1910 recording of Elisabetta's aria "Tu, che la vanitá":

Hungarian mezzo-soprano (1886-1946), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Inscribed and dated in 1927. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1868-1910). Fine photo postcard shown in role, signed and inscribed by the bass to famous conductor Italo Campanini, dated in New York, 1909. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (1902-1978), who later on became an Argentinian citizen. Started his career in Italy, where he sang his most representative operatic roles such as Edgardo, Rodolfo, Fausto from Boito’s Mefistofele, Alfredo and Duke of Mantua. Well known for singing in important theaters around the world: Italy, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Peru and Uruguay. Signed photo postcard, shown as the Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto, inscribed and dated in 1934, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1886-1968), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Also signed on verso, dated in 1916, Hannover. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian bass (1870-1937), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Signed and inscribed on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass (1870-1952), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Signed and handwritten on verso in pencil. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of "Il Turco in Italia" (opera by Rossini) at La Scala, season 1954-55. Maria Callas in the main soprano role (as Fiorilla). Full program, with all pages and covers, size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition. See scans.

American classical pianist (1910-2000), signed photo, shown during WWII. Inscribed and dated by him in New York, 1943. Stamped on verso by photographer James Abresch, New York. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches.

Czech mezzo-soprano (b. 1943), signed photo, shown in role. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.