Composer Autographs - Photos ($100 - $250)

Finnish composer (1916-1999). Large black-and-white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso with his name and photographer Lehpikua, Helsinki. Size is 8.9 x 11.8 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

Austrian composer (1874-1949), known for his then successful operetta Die gold'ne Meisterin (The Golden Mistress). Page signed and inscribed by him over the top with a short sentiment in blue ink dated October 14, 1927, attached with a half-tone photograph of him below. Size is 9 x 12 inches, minor cracks, in very good condition. Facsimile signature and date appearing at the bottom of the page in black ink.

French composer (1875-1957), whose works include operas, operettas, and chamber music. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, mentioning his most popular work "Monna Vanna" (1909), dated in 1948.  Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentinian tango composer, violinist, and conductor (1885-1964). Signed photograph, shown most likely at home, extensively inscribed and dated in 1933. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in very good condition.

Czech composer (1859-1951) and musicologist, creator of five symphonies and other orchestral works. Photo postcard on textured paper signed by him, dated probably in 1932; blind-stamped on front by photographer Wildt, Prague.  Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German-American composer (1922-2009). Black-and-white photograph of the composer shown in rehearsal signed and dated by him in 1981; probably inscribed to Otto De Greiff by another hand. Size is 7.8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1920-1990), who lived in the United States for the last 30 years of his life; his works include 5 symphonies, oratorio, and other works. Black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1876-1938), who was also violinist, music director, and for some time conductor of his own orchestra on tour. Large beautiful photograph signed by him with a short music quote below from his piece "Wilde Rosen", inscribed and dated on Christmas 1925. Photo is also signed in pencil by photographer Willinger, Vienna.  Size is 9.5 x 12.75 inches, minor crease over the top right and a few indents, otherwise in excellent condition.

British composer (1898-1954), whose career focused on popular music, film and shows. Beautiful black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1951. Size is 6.25 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1862-1936) of Welsh descent, considered successor of Sullivan. Fine photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American lyricist (1896-1983), who collaborated with his younger brother, star composer George Gershwin, to create some highly popular songs. Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1976, shown at work. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1892-1965), creator of orchestral and piano pieces, operas, and film scores. Fine photo postcard signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1942. Size is 3.3 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer and pianist (1895-1938), who migrated to the US and was a member of the famous Elshuco Trio. Giorni was also an accomplished piano concertist and educator. His career ended short when he committed suicide at age 43. Large size photo mounted on mat (11.5 x 15.75 inches total size), shown young, by the photographer W.C. Noetzel (who also signed, in pencil), inscribed and dated in 1915. Giorni adds 3 bars from his Fantasia op. 21.  ALSO INCLUDED is a short autograph music quote by this artist, with 3 bars from an Andante for String Quartet, plus a program for a memorial concert held after his death, in 1938. Music quote is 6.25 x 7 inches, program is 4 pages, 5.5 x 8 inches, all in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1899-1998) and pianist, creator of piano, orchestral, and vocal music. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed on verso by her with a short sentiment, dated in Torino, 1954; ink-stamped by Light Photofilm, Torino (additional four-line text written below by a third person).  Size is 6.9 x 9.2 inches, jagged edges, crease over the lower-right border, in very good condition.

American composer (b.1937), considered one of the most influential music makers of the 20th century; creator of several important operas and film soundtracks. Fine black and white photograph signed by him, with his face a bit blurry as a photographic effect by photographer. Size is 5 x 7.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1862-1910). Fine cabinet photo signed and inscribed by the composer on verso, dated in Berlin, 1899; an original by photographer Atelier Victoria (Berlin). Size is 4.2 x 6.6 inches, some stains, in very good condition.

Lithuanian-born American pianist (1870-1938), composer, and teacher. Large black-and-white print signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in San Diego, 1916. Size is 7.75 x 11.8 inches, repaired crack over the upper-right corner, some other cracks, loss of paper on all four corners, otherwise in good condition. PRICED ACCORDINGLY.

Croatian composer (1895-1982) and conductor. Black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 4.7 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1880-1944), teacher, and performer. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated September 1929. Size is 10 x 8 inches, pinholes in all four corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Spanish composer (1895-1951), a prolific creator of zarzuelas. Fine photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1933; ink-stamped on verso by photographer E. Yruela, Madrid. Size 3.75 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish composer (1886-1961), creator of operas, zarzuelas, and instrumental music. Beautiful sepia photograph signed by him, dated in Madrid, 1950; ink-stamped on verso by Foto Mendoza, Madrid. Size is 3.3 x 5 inches, jagged edges, in excellent condition.

Dutch-born American conductor (1881-1966), composer, and pianist. Nice black-and-white half-tone photograph (a full page from a program or magazine) signed by him.  Size is 7.6 x 10.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish composer (1930-2021), regarded as the most important Spanish composer of the generation designated the "Generación del 51". Set of half-tone photographs attached to two cards signed by him. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches each, in excellent condition.

Spanish composer and conductor (1905-1989), set of 1 signed photograph with brief musical quote and another signed caricature of him, inscribed, both items dated in Buenos Aires in 1932. Each is sized 3.25 x 5.75 inches and are in excellent condition. Not sold separately.  

German composer (1926-2012), whose works include a wide variety of styles. Fine black-and-white photograph (modern print) signed by him, shown young. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1926-2012), whose works include a wide variety of styles. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1926-2012), whose works include a wide variety of styles. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, probably in performance; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Antonia Cesareo (Roma). Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1926-2012), whose works include a wide variety of styles. Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1995. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Irish-born American composer and conductor (1859-1924), best known for composing many successful operettas that premiered on Broadway from the 1890s to World War I. Signed cabinet photograph with couple bars of music from his opera "Natoma" (1911); photo by F. Gutekust, Philadelphia.  Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, some trimming over the lower border, mounting damages on verso, otherwise in good condition. 

Welsh composer (1929-2006), author of numerous orchestral works. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss composer (1852-1921), creator of five operas, eight symphonies, and other works. Nice cabinet photograph of him by photographer C. Ruf (Basel) signed by the composer with a 3-bar music quote plus a short text. Size is 4.1 x 5.7 inches (trimmed at the bottom), ink markings on verso, minor damage over the upper-left border, otherwise in very good condition.

Czech-born classical composer and conductor (1921-2016), winner of the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Music. Signed publicity photograph of him, inscribed and dated in 1973 with a brief musical quotation. Size is 8 x 10 inches, very small creases on various edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

German composer (1869-1916), who was also organist and choir director. Large cabinet-style photograph by Atelier Victoria, signed on both sides by the composer. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in very 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.

American songwriter (1862-1946), singer, and pianist, who composed some 175 pieces of popular music from the 1890s through the early 1940s. Black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment in 1937, including a long sentiment on verso. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss composer (1865-1950), musician, and music educator who developed Dalcroze Eurhythmics, an approach to learning and experiencing music through movement. Black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French. Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, some silvering, jagged edges; blind-stamped over the lower-right border by photographer M. Andreossi (Geneve), in excellent condition.

German composer (1898-1969) and also choral director, music educator, and older brother of conductor Eugen Jochum. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1905-1974). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by the composer with a short sentiment in French, dated 1971. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1857-1941). Star Czech soprano (1878-1930). A fine photo postcard with an image of the celebrated pianist Franz Liszt signed by the composer and the soprano. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1857-1941). Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard signed by him and dated in Vienna, 1919, adding a 3-bar music quote. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1858-1936) and Director of the Wiener Schubertbund Choir from 1891 to 1916. Fine black-and-white photo postcard with his image and signed by him with a 3-bar music quote including its lyrics, dated 1906.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, ink writing on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Japanese composer (1884-1966) and also a critic and teacher. Small black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 2.8 x 4.2 inches, some ink marking on verso by another hand, otherwise in excellent condition.

Bohemian-born Austrian composer (1850-1905) famous for his dances and marches. Fine cabinet photograph of the composer by photographer Charles Scolik (Vienna) signed with a short sentiment and dated by Komzak in Baden, September 1901. Size is 4.2 x 6.2 inches, overall dust and rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian-American composer (1900-1991). Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by him.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian-American composer (1900-1991) who explored atonality and other modern styles and wrote some books on the topic. Beautiful black-and-white half-tone photograph signed by him adding a couple of music notes over the lower-left corner.  Size is 4.3 x 6.1 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian-American composer (1900-1991) who explored atonality and other modern styles and wrote some books on the topic. Black-and-white half-tone photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 4.5 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1830-1908) and organist, who worked for the Dresden Court and composed several operas and masses. Fine cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment on verso dated in Dresden, 1900; photograph by Wilhelm Höffert (Dresden). Size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, in overall very good condition.

Czech composer and conductor (1832-1903), signed postcard, dated in 1900. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.