Composer Autographs - Photos ($100 - $250)

American composer (b.1947) and conductor whose music is rooted in minimalism, particularly noted for his operas. Fine black-and-white half-tone photograph attached to a white card signed by him. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1836-1903), organist, and music critic, who wrote popular cantatas, operettas, songs, and one symphony, among other pieces. Signed cabinet photo by H.J. Whitlock, Birmingham. Trimmed at the bottom, size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, very good condition.

Collection of autograph documents and photos by Austrian composers and musicians, with a total of 27 items - including: composer and conductor Rudolf Nilius (1883-1962), one half-tone photo and one card signed - composer and Kapellmeister Heinrich Michalky (1884-1951), one half-tone photo signed on verso - music critic Max Graf (1873-1958), one autograph letter signed, 1948 and one short autograph note, signed, 1948 - composer, choral conductor and teacher Ferdinand Grossman (1887-1970), one postcard signed - Austro-Hungarian composer Gyula Geiger (1886-1967), one photo postcard signed on both sides - composer and jazz musician Karl "Charly" Gaudriot (1895-1978), one autograph note signed, 1935 - composer and Kapellmeister Eduard Geyer (1876-?), one signed photo postcard - Bohemian composer of songs and pianist Waldemar Gibisch or Gibish (1894-1948), one photo postcard signed on verso - composer and military band leader Gustav Gaigg (1893-1985), one signed photo - composer and educator Ferdinand Foll (1867-1929), one signed card - film music composer Hermann Fohringer (1886-1955), one signed photo - composer and conductor Wilhelm Bednarz (1856-1934), one signed photo postcard - choir director and educator Josef Bohm, one signed personal card - composer and military band master Alphons Czibulka (1842-1894), two autograph letters signed, 1885 and 1886 - composer Raimund Danberg (1879-1949), one signed photo - composer and conductor Alois Dostal (1878-1953), one personal card signed and one autograph music quote signed, 1931 - composer Franz Paul Fiebrich (1879-1935), one signed photo with music quote, and one signed letter, 1926 - composer Maria Bach (1896-1978), one autograph letter signed - composer and music critic Fritz Skozerny (1900-1965), one autograph letter signed, 1945 - music editor, musicologist and bass singer Max Friedlaender (1852-1934), one autograph letter signed, 1917 - composer Andreas Schindlauer (1892-1953), two signed photos, one of them with an autograph music quote. All items in good to excellent condition - see scans. Not sold individually.

Collection of autograph documents and photos by Austrian composers and musicians, with a total of 30 items - including: 1) composer Josef Reiter (1862-1939), one autograph letter signed, 1912 - 2) composer and Kapellmeister Karl Panspertl (who was actually born in Bosnia but lived in Austria) (1897-1963), 2 signed photos and 1 signed postcard - 3) composer Fritz Recktenwald (1876-1963), 2 signed photos - 4) composer Gottfried von Preyer (1807-1901), one handwritten document, 1895 - 5) composer and teacher Hans Toifl (1900-1989), one small photo, signed and inscribed on verso - 6) military Kapellmeister Wilhelm Wacek (1864-1944), 2 unsigned photo postcards - 7) operetta composer Karl Weinberger (1861-1939), one long autograph letter signed, 1933, and one signed photo postcard - 8) librettist Julius Wilhelm (1871-1941), one autograph letter signed, 1926 - 9) composer Hans von Zois (1861-1924), one autograph letter signed, 1915 - 10) composer Max Ritter von Weinzierl (1841-1898), Bohemian-born, 3 autograph letters signed - 11) operetta and song composer Hans Weiner-Dillmann (1903-1990), one signed photo postcard with music quote, 1933 - 12) composer Edward Pfleger (1875-1959), 11 photo postcards and cards signed by him, and one autograph letter signed, 1951. All items in good to excellent condition - see scans. Not sold individually.

German composer (1866-1931) and music teacher. Gorgeous cabinet photograph of the composer by Nicola Tonger (Cologne) signed by Bausznern over the bottom. Size is 4.1 x 6.4 inches, mounting and glue traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American composer (1921-2010), his career focused mostly on opera, the most popular being Lizzie Borden (1965) and Hello Out There (1953). Fine photograph signed by him, dated in New York in 1985. Beeson also writes on the margin "composer of Hello Out There and other works, recorded and unrecorded, greetings". Size is 8 x 10 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Joe Pineiro, Columbia University, New York. WATCH "LIZZIE BORDEN" - Act I Finale

American composer (1921-2010), better known for his operas, in special "Litzzie Borden" (1965). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, dated in June 1973, ink-stamped on verso by photographer William E. Barksdale, New York.  Size is 7.75 x 9.2 inches, some creases, 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.

American composer (1921-1994) and also teacher, whose output focused on orchestral music. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1972; ink-stamped on verso by Pach Brothers, New York. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition

Italian composer (1925-2003), noted for his experimental music and experimental work in electronic music. Fine black-and-white photograph signed with a short sentiment.  Size is 3.4 x 5.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine composer (1884-1958), better known for his opera "El Matrero". Nice sepia photograph mounted on a photographer mat where the composer signed and inscribed to singer Victor Damiani, dated November 1929 -a few months after the world premiere of his opera "El Matrero". Total size is 7.5 x 10.4 inches, photo by P. Apugliese, Buenos Aires, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1938), teacher, and pianist, creator of several important operas and orchestral works. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Peter Yates, Michigan. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian composer (1890-1961), music pedagogue, and critic who toured with Nellie Melba for a few years, before focusing on teaching and composing, creating orchestral and vocal works. Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1941; stamped on verso by photographer Alban, Brussels. Size is 6.4 x 8.9 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian composer, pianist and organist (1835-1899), who established at a young age in the United States, developing an important career as a pianist, composing mostly chamber music. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed by him; photo by Falk, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

English composer and organist (1844-1924), whose career was closely associated with the Westminster Abbey for decades both as organist and composer. Fine photo postcard signed by him. Sized 3.25 x 5.5 inches, some silvering around borders, otherwise in very good condition.

French flautist and composer (1820-1850), signed CDV, signature and inscription on verso. Photo by Charles Leymarie, Paris. Size is 2.25 x 4 inches, beautiful vintage item in excellent condition.

Danish-born American composer and music teacher (1862-1943), associated with the Indianist Movement, very important in Kansas City. Beautiful photo postcard signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1910. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, some silvering, otherwise in very good condition.

Danish-born American composer (1862-1943), and also a teacher. Beautiful photo postcard mounted on a photographer mat where he signed and inscribed with a 5-bar music quote from an unknown work, dated in 1911. Total size is 4.9 x 10 inches (actual photo is 3.25 x 5.25 -with a facsimile printed signature in white), ink markings on verso, in very good condition.

Hungarian composer (1871-1935) and piano teacher, educator, creator of operas and symphonic works.  Larger size photograph with a music quote mounted on a photographer mat, signed by him with a short sentiment, dated in Vienna, 1920.  Total size is 10.25 x 13.3 inches, actual photograph is 6.7 x 8.75 inches, all four corners trimmed, some damages on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

American lyricist (1913-1993), songwriter, and musician. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown next to his piano. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1899-1981), pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader, and famous as a songwriter, who is today remembered for some of his creations. Fine photograph signed and inscribed by him; his real signature is in blue ink over the lower part (signature in white color over the black background is printed). Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine composer (1895-1968) and conductor, who enjoyed a successful international career. Fine sepia photograph mounted on a mat, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated August 1, 1930. Total size is 5.1 x 6.8 inches, rust tone over the mat, some damage on verso, in overall good condition.

Argentine composer (1895-1968) and conductor, who enjoyed a successful international career. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, 1939; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Wilenski (Buenos Aires). Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1916-1993). Fine card signed by him attached with a color half-tone photograph. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1860-1956), a pupil of Jules Massenet, and author of the famous verismo opera "Louise" (1900),  and other symphonic works and songs. Fine vintage photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown in an outdoor concert. The photograph is also signed on verso with some verses from his opera "Louise" dated in 1952.

French composer (1860-1956), a pupil of Jules Massenet, and author of famous verismo opera Louise (1900),  symphonies, and songs. Beautiful cabinet photograph by Benque signed and inscribed by Charpentier.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some rust stains, in overall good condition.

French composer (1860-1956), a pupil of Jules Massenet, and author of the famous verismo opera Louise (1900),  symphonies, and songs. Fine engraved portrait signed by him. Size is 8.3 x 11.4 inches, some rust stains at the top, in overal very good condition.

Mexican composer (1899-1978), and also a conductor, educator, and founder of the Mexican Symphony Orchestra. Black-and-white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Ricardo Salazar.  Size is 4.8 x 6.7 inches, mounting traces on verso, in good condition.

French composer (1859-1923) and also conductor, creator of orchestra and chamber music, and some vocal pieces. Sepia photograph mounted on a photographer mat where the composer signed and inscribed, dated in 1919; photo by Gerschels, Paris. Total size is 7.7 x 10.4 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

American composer (b.1938) and winner of important awards including an Oscar for his work on movie soundtracks. Color photograph of a scene from his opera "The Ghost of Versailles" (1991) signed by him; front sticker by photographer Winnie Klotz, New York. Size is 7 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1938) and winner of important awards including an Oscar for his work on movie soundtracks. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7.2 x 5.25 inches, some smudge on ink, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1938) and winner of important awards including an Oscar for his work on movie soundtracks. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young reading a musical score, dated in 1977. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian prolific composer (1858-1933), mostly known for his songs and operettas.  Larger size mat with a photograph of the composer, signed and inscribed by him.  Mat has his name printed over the lower border.  Total size is 9.8 x 13.8 inches, actual photo is 6.5 x 8.8 inches, some silvering, in excellent condition.

American composer (1929-2022) of avant-garde contemporary classical music. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown at the piano during a rehearsal. Size is 6.9 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1904-1975) known for his lyrical twelve-tone compositions. Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Cuban composer (b.1925), who is also a jurist and a music critic. Beautiful photograph and short music quote signed by him for his work Adios for orchestra (“Farewell”, 1977), both matted and ready to frame. Total size is 5.1 x 10.1 inches, quote is 2.9 x 1.7 inches; photograph is 3.1 x 4.75 inches, both in very good condition.

English-born composer (1876-1968), violinist, and pianist of Spanish ancestry, who wrote chamber music, works for orchestra, and piano pieces; heavily involved in charity concerts during World War I.  Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.  

French composer (1898-1962) and also music critic, creator of operas, ballets, orchestral and chamber music as well as films scores. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1960. Size is 4.1 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition

American composer (1915-2005), considered one of the preeminent American composers of his generation. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a black fountain pen. Size is 3.6 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1915-2005), creator of 11 symphonies, orchestral & chamber music, as well as works for piano and voice. Fine black-and-white half-tone on photographic paper signed y him with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 4 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 3-bar music quote from an unknown piece signed and inscribed by him in 2001. Size is 8.7 x 3.6 inches, in very good condition.

American composer (1915-2005), creator of 11 symphonies, orchestral & chamber music, as well as works for piano and voice. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1980; ink-stamped on verso by Pach Brothers, New York. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist and composer (1843-1919), and harpsichordist; whose output included a piano concerto and other short pieces for piano. Fine vintage cabinet photograph of the pianist by photographer Reutlinger (Parsi) signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by Diemer on April 19, 1894. Size is 4.5 x 6.6 inches, in very good condition.

French composer (1837-1924), organist, and music teacher. Fine sepia photograph signed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 3.8 x 5.75 inches, mounting traces on top (probably cut from an album page), in very good condition.

American organist and composer (1851-1937), CDV or carte-de-visit photograph of an unidentified musician, with Eddy's signature on verso, inscribed and dated in Berlin in 1872. An original photo by Heinrich Graf, Berlin, size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1901-1983), a prolific author of operas, ballets, and orchestral works. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal. Size is 5.9 x 8.1 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian composer (1918-1996), mostly known for his operas. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1953), singer and songwriter, worldwide known for his music scores for films, TV, and stage. Nice mini-poster of Tim Burton's animated movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993) signed by him.  Size is 10.9 x 14 inches, originally inscribed by the composer but its ink has been deleted, in excellent condition.

American composer (1884-1962), pianist, and educator. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 3.2 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.