Composer Autographs - Photos ($50 - $100)

Austrian composer (1866-1939), grandson of Johann Strauss I and nephew of Johann Strauss II (the famous Waltz composer). Signed photo postcard, sized 4.25 x 5.75 inches, in excellent 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.

Hungarian operetta composer (1880-1967), former music director of Chapell & Co. Music, Szirmai was music editor for very important figures in the jazz and broadway worlds. Autograph note, dated 1964, in Hungarian, handwritten by him on a paper with letterhead from Chapell & Co. Music, matted with a photo. Size is 5 x 4.75 inches (autograph note), 2.5 x 3.75 inches (photo), 8.25 x 11.75 inches (total mat size), in excellent condition

Prominent Italian composer, conductor and vocal teacher, coached such great artists as Enrico Caruso, Mario Bonci, Leo Slezak, Johanna Gadski, Geraldine Farrar, Emmy Destinn, and Louise Homer, among others. Signed 3 x 4.5 inch photograph, mounted onto cabinet-style backing, inscribed and dated in Buenos Aires in 1905. Total item size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, attractive vintage item in excellent condition. 

Greek songwriter and composer (b.1925), known for his film scores, for Sorba the Greek (1964), Z (1969) and Serpico (1973). Signed promo photo, shown conducting. Size is 5 x 6.9 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). Signed photo, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Glenesk, New York, 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.

Austrian composer (1887-1964) of classical music and film scores. Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown studying a score. Size is 3.25 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1887-1971) and teacher; a prestigious figure in the Berlin cultural scene during the 1930s. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him on verso, shown at an old age. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, tape residues on the back, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1909-1992), violist, music teacher, and conductor. Fine photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment; photo by Fayer (Vienna). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, light smudges over the ink writing, otherwise in excellent condition.

American composer (1906-1994), creator of contemporary classical music and also conductor. Signed photo, dated in Santiago de Chile in 1945. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches. Signed by photographer J. Hochhausler on front and stamped on verso.

French composer (1821-1884) and theatre manager; director of the Paris Opera between 1879-1884. Set of three autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, where he mentions, in two of them, professional issues related to the theatre, and one recommending a student.  Different sizes and lengths: three written pages, 2 written pages, and 1 written page, in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.  

French composer (1863-1931), who was also conductor and music teacher, mainly active in Paris. Signed cabinet photo, inscribed and dated in 1897. Photo by F. Massip, Toulouse, sized 4.25 x 5.75 inches, trimmed at the bottom and some stains, priced accordingly.

Latvian composer (1863-1948), pedagogue, and music critic. Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, some silvering, jagged edges, otherwise in very good 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.

Austrian composer (1872-1948) who was also conductor. With a strong Wagnerian influence, Von Hausegger´s works include masses, operas, and symphonic works together with a significant amount of vocal works. He conducted many orchestras in Germany, Austria and Scottland, was the first conductor to perform Bruckner´s Symphony Nr 9 in its original form. Signed postcard, dated in 1919, in German - sold untranslated. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, together with TWO unsigned photo postcards of the composer and conductor.  

Danish composer (1883-1946), a supporter of the twelve-tone technique who wrote 9 symphonies, 3 string quartets and several operas. Signature matted with a photo, total size is 8.25 x 11.75, signature is 4 x 2.75 inches (dated 1927), photo is 2.5 x 3 inches

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.

Canadian composer (1902-1973), musicologist, and educator. Black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown at his piano; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Gordon H. Jarrett (Toronto). Size is 9.9 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1890-1951) and organist. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in rehearsal. Size is 6.9 x 4.4 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

Czech-American composer (1896-1977), who left Czechoslovakia to escape the Nazis and settle in New York State and comittet suicide in 1977. He created over 100 works, including operas, operettas, choral works and works for orchestra. Signed photo, by Balzar, Prague. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, minor crease over the top left corner, otherwise in very good 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. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him in 1950, shown at home. Size is 6.9 x 4.9 inches, silvering around borders, in very good condition.

American songwriter and arranger (1921-2010). Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown at a young age at the piano. size is 8 x 9.9 inches, trimmed at the top, minor stains, in very good condition.

German composer (1893-1984). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him to the famous New York record collector Larry Holdridge with a short sentiment. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1893-1984). Sepia photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment plus some notes on verso. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, with some evident creases, in overall good condition.

American composer (1880-1960) and violinist. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 4.9 x 6.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (b.1973), clarinetist and conductor.  Larger size photo signed by him, shown with his clarinet.  Size is 8.25 x 12 inches, in excellent condition.

German clarinetist and composer (b. 1973). Signed color photo, shown with the clarinet. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian freelance composer (b.1956), his career includes both orchestral and chamber music, as well as one opera. Signed photo, size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer and conductor (1923-2016), his career includes music for the stage and orchestral music. Signed photo, size is 4.25 x 6 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer Hildegard Steinmetz, Munich, in very good condition.

Swedish composer (1905-1986), who created a wide range of music, from popular to serious. Large signed photo, inscribed. Size is 8.5 x 11.5 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer Mel Mills, Marsta, minor creases and cracks on borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1938), who was a winner of a Pulitzer Prize, and a very prolific music creator. Signed photograph, shown young. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Armenian-American composer (1917-1985), his output include symphonies, vocal music and violin concerto. Signed photo, shown young, inscribed and dated in 1965. Size is 8.25 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1886-1943) and organist. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York 1939; ink-stamped on verso by photographer J. Abresch. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Korean composer (1917-1995), who made his later career in Germany. His output includes both vocal and orchestral pieces. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in Berlin, in 1982. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 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.