Composer Autographs - Photos ($100 - $250)

Austro-Hungarian composer (1887-1951), best known for his musicals, operettas, and film scores. Beautiful promo photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown at the piano. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small loss of paper over the lower-right corner, repaired crack over the white area at the bottom, not affecting the image, otherwise in excellent condition.

American composer and diarist (1923-2022), winner of a Pulitzer Prize for music in 1976. Signed promo prospect with a photo of him with an extensive note, inscribed at the top, 1 page. Size is 8.4 x 10.9 inches, folds, small loss of paper over the upper-left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

American composer and diarist (1923-2022), winner of a Pulitzer Prize for music in 1976. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him in 1956 adding a 3-bar music quote from a piece. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are two short autograph notes signed by him as "Ned". Size is 5.4 x 3.25 inches each.

French composer and conductor (1904-2003), leader of important music organizations in France and the USA. Fantastic black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown at the piano; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Richards, Tacoma, USA.  Size is 10 x 8 inches, pencil markings indicating dated February 15th, 1949, minor creases, in overall very good condition.

Italian composer (1847-1904) who also developed a successful career as a teacher of singing both in Europe and the USA. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed by him and Inscribed to superstar singer Francesco Tamagno. Photograph is also handwritten and signed on verso; photo by Holland Roberts, Boston. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

Polish composer, conductor and author (1913-2004).  Signed photograph of him sitting at a desk with a composition in front of him, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in 1998. Stamped on verso by photographer B. Lutoslawski, Krakow. Size is 5 x 6.5 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. Also included: Autograph musical quote signed with music he composed for the text of the old Polish poem Planctus, a 4.5 x 6.5 inch paper in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

German composer (1844-1919), creator of symphonies, violin concertos, overtures, chamber music works, and operas. Nice cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by the composer, dated in Berlin, 1896; photo by Johannes Hulsen. Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, minor damage over lower right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Guatemalan-born American composer (1903-1953), creator of many songs including "Eres Tú" recorded by the Italian star tenor Beniamino Gigli. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young at the piano. Size is 9.9 x 8.1 inches, horizontal crease not affecting signature, otherwise in very good condition.

German composer and conductor (1902-1987). Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by the composer on verso with a 2-bar music quote inscribed and dated in Hamburg, 1936.  Size is 6.6 x 8.8 inches, small magazine clip attached on verso at the bottom, otherwise in excellent condition.

French composer (1874-1952), his prolific career focused mostly on songs and operettas, as well as film music. Signed photo postcard, shown inspecting a score; photo is blind-stamped on the front by photographer C. Jacomin. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, creases at the top and lower right corner, otherwise in good cond. Rare!

Spanish classical guitarist (1893-1987), considered one of the greatest guitar virtuosos of all times, and also well-known for this transcriptions of classical music works. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in very good condition.

Russian-Ukrainian Soviet composer (1887-1966), and music professor, creator of orchestral and vocal music, as well as soundtracks for early sound films. Gorgeous photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1935. Size is 4.75 x 7.1 inches, in very good condition.

American composer (b.1937) of music for films, stage, and TV.  Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by him in black ink with a short sentiment, adding a short music quote from his awarded theme song "It Goes as It Goes" for the film Norma Rae (1979) in blue ink.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1854-1929) who composed 10 opera, 3.5 x 5 inch postcard photograph of him mounted on solid cardboard, with his signature and inscription of the cardboard, dated in 1918. Total item size is 6.75 x 10 inches, in very good condition. 

American composer (1854-1932) and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. Signed postcard photograph of him, dated in 1905, bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, photo by Rotary Photographers, London, in very good conditio

English composer (1880-1962), conductor, and violinist. Fine sepia photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment (also signed on verso -not shown), shown young. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1874-1961), pianist and accompanist. Large photograph signed by him with a double music quote from his works "dance of swords" (2 bars) and "Nourah" (3 bars), inscribed and dated by him in 1916. Size is 9 x 12.9 inches, overall rust toning but in very good condition.

German composer (1928-2007), widely acknowledged by critics as one of the most important but also controversial composers of the 20th century. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown at his studio; sticker on verso by photographer Harald Fronzeck (Essen). Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian songwriter (1880-1975), conductor, and composer of operettas and film music (1880-1975), with several honors and awards. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown with his wife. Size is 5.6 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer and conductor (1869-1919), wrote songs and duets, made very early recordings as a conductor. Nice cabinet photograph by E. Bieber, Berlin-Hamburg, signed and dated in 1907 by the composer. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor damage at the top and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian composer (1866-1939), son of Eduard Strauss and nephew of Johan Strauss II, who became and an accomplished composer and conductor on his own right. Signed photo postcard, dated in 1928. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

German opera composer (1864-1949), considered one of the greatest of the 20th century. This very rare photographic image depicts the German composer and his hand, with the photographer's handwritten notes on verso, dated 8 April 1917. Size is 3.25 x 4.75 inches, evident folds, and creases, in good condition (see scans provided). THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS NOT SIGNED BY THE COMPOSER R. STRAUSS.

Swiss composer (1910-1995), most famous for his opera "Romeo und Julia". Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by him with a long sentiment dated March 15, 1943, mounted on hard cardboard. Total size is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, actual photo is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian composer (1899-1977), member of a large family of composers, starting with his father Nikolai, who was a pupil of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Signed photo, shown at the piano, dated in New York in 1977. Size is 5 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Welsh composer (1909-1963), pianist, and satirist, blind from birth. Beautiful sepia photograph signed by him. Size is 4 x 5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

American composer and critic (1896-1989), a key figure in the development of American classical music and a heavy influence to composers such as Rorem, Bowles, and Bernstein. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Thomas Victor (New York). Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer and critic (1896-1989), he was instrumental in the development of American classical music and father figure to a new generation of American tonal composers (such as Rorem, Bowles, and Bernstein). Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1944. Size is 6.6 x 8.4 inches, some waviness over the paper, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian composer (1854-1912) and pianist. Nice black-and-white photograph of him by Varischi, Artico & Co (Milan) mounted on hard cardboard, signed and inscribed by the composer with a short sentiment dated December 1902. Total size is 9 x 12.5 inches (photo is 5.5 x 8.75 inches), in excellent condition.

English composer (1905-1998), together with Benjamin Britten, Tippett is considered one of the most important English composers of the 20th century. Fine half-tone color photograph signed by him.  Size is 5.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1905-1998), together with Benjamin Britten, Tippett is considered one of the most important English composers of the 20th century. Signed autograph with clear and bold handwriting and signature.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1905-1998), together with Benjamin Britten, considered one of the most important English composers of the 20th century. Fine black-and-white half-tone photograph signed by him. size is 5.8 x 8.2 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1863-1931), who was also conductor and music teacher, mainly active in Paris. Beautiful cabinet photo, signed, inscribed, and dated by him in Budapest in 1907. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches. Photo by Pierre Petit, Paris, in excellent condition.

Cuban composer (1911-1971), pianist, and songwriter. Fine sepia photograph signed by him with his nickname "Ignacito", inscribed, shown young. Size is 4.6 x 6.7 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

Austrian catholic priest (1863-1914) who worked as composer, organist, and conductor. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short music quote over the upper-left border. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

American composer and educator (1881-1946). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 7.5 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer and educator (1881-1946). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, some minor creases over the upper-right border and central left border, otherwise in very good condition.

American composer (1881-1946) whose output includes five operas and numerous folk songs.   Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown at the piano.  Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, a couple of minor cracks, otherwise in very good condition.

American composer (1917-2013), best remembered for his opera "The Crucible" (1961). Foldable brochure about him and his career signed on the front cover with a 4-bar from his opera "The Crucible". Size is 3.8 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian-born American composer (1881-1949) and pianist, admired by Mahler, Schoenberg, and Strauss; his works include 6 symphonies, chamber music, one opera, and several concertos. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York in 1947, shown hiking. Size is 3.5 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech-born American composer (1896-1967) who settled in the USA in 1922 whose output of over 100 works included operas, operettas, choral and orchestral works. Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by the composer, dated in St Petersburg, Florida, 1963.  Size is 4 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1882-1959) and violinist. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1937; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Doreen Gray. Size is 5.75 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer and conductor (1872-1953), best known for photoplay music and other works in silent films. Beautiful photograph signed by him, dated in 1924. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1858-1918), creator of songs, operettas, and operas. Signed card with a short music quote, attached with a half-tone photo. Size is 3.8 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1843-1922), a big rival in his time of the Strauss family.  Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him on the back adding a few lines greeting a lady. Size is 3.4 x 5.1 inches, in excellent condition.