Conductor Autographs & Memorabilia

American conductor (1916-1989). Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short text and date. Size is 4 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American conductor (1916-1989). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short music quote dated in New York, 1962. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian conductor, teacher and scholar (1883-1970), who spent his career in the United Kingdom. He was mainly associated with opera and vocal music. Signed photo dated in 1952, size is 6.25 x 8 inches, stamped on verso by BBC, in excellent condition.

German conductor, pianist, and composer (1830-1894), one of the most famous conductors of the 19th century. Fine autograph letter in French (sold with translation -not shown) with the printed image of Hector Berlioz over the upper-left side of the letter, signed by von Bulow and dated in 1882, commenting about his admiration for the music of Berlioz and other musical stuff.  Size is 8.25 x 10.75 inches, 1 page, folds, overall rust tone and creases, blue crayon markings over the text, in overall very good condition.

German conductor, pianist, and composer (1830-1894), one of the most famous conductors of the 19th century. Beautiful autograph music quote with 4 bars of original, unpublished music inspired by Lillian Russell (very famous American actress and singer, 1860-1922). Von Bulow writes under the music notes "Sketch of nocturne inspired by the bewitching eyes of Miss Lillian Russell, New York, 26 April 1889". Size is 7 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German conductor (1830-1894), pianist, and composer, considered one of the most famous conductors of the 19th century. His signature cut dated in Detroit, April 1890 (probably the bottom of a former letter). Size is 5 x 2 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) with his image. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition.

German conductor (1830-1894), pianist, and composer, considered one of the most famous conductors of the 19th century. Beautiful CDV photo in business format (N. Raschkow Jr.), signed and handwritten on verso by the great conductor Hans von Bulow, dated 1882. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition, rare!

Italian child prodigy conductor (1939-1965), began conducting at 8 years old, making him the youngest conductor and orchestral director in the world. Signed half-tone postcard photograph, dated in Milan in 1947. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small scotch tape on front and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.  

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Typed letter in German signed by him, dated in Copenhaguen, 1938, addressing a certain Mr. Sass requesting the reviews of his concert in Budapest. Size is 5.7 x 8.9 inches, storage holes, central fold, in excellent condition.

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Autograph letter in Italian written and signed by Frieda Grueters Busch, dated June 10, 1933 -on behalf of his husband Adolf Busch, to Arturo Toscanini and his wife Carla about personal and professional stuff. Size is 6.3 x 8 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, some smudge on ink in different parts, creases and folds, in overall very good condition.

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Fritz Busch conducted a truly epic series of ring cycles at Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, Argentina and at Teatro Solís, in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1935-36, these are probably the scores used to study. Set of 4 scores for Richard Wagner´s cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen", reduction for piano and orchestra by Karl Klindworth, published in the 1880s by B. Schotts Söhnen, two of the signed and with many markings and annotations inside. - Das Rheingold, 216 numbered pages plus hard covers, 11 x 13.5 inches, ink stamped on frontend and title pages "Property of Fritz Busch", signed as "Busch" on frontend page. Many markings and annotations inside the score in crayon and pencil. - Die Walkure, 274 numbered pages and hard covers, 11 x 13.5 inches. Signed and inscribed in 1881 by a previous owner in German on title page, ink stamps indicating "Property of Fritz Busch" on frontend and title pages. Many markings and annotations inside the score in crayon and pencil. - Siegfried, 299 numbered pages and hard covers, 11 x 13.5 inches. Signed and dated in 1888 by previous owner in German on frontend page, with full signature by Fritz Busch on frontend page plus half signature (as "Busch" only) on title page, ink stamp indicating "property of Fritz Busch". - Gotterdammerung, 357 numbered pages and hard covers, 11 x 13.25 inches. Ink stamped on frontend and title page "Property of Fritz Busch". All 4 from very good to excellent condition, some wear on covers. A fantastic testimony of a famous conductor - from the estate of Fritz Busch. See scans.  

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America.  Signed photo, inscribed and dated on verso entirely by his wife Grete in 1951 - not by him. Ink stamped on verso by photographer.  Size is 6.8 x 9.25 inches, mounting traces on front and verso, in very good condition.

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Fine sepia photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1935, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a long sentiment and dated in Buenos Aires, 1941. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, mounting traces and tape residues on verso, in overall very good condition.

Russian-american conductor (b.1952), currently with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor with many of the most famous orchestras. Large signed photo showing him conducting, 11.75 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Soviet-born conductor (b.1952) and recording artist. Fine informal color photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Soviet-born American conductor (b.1952) who currently (2024) holds the position of chief conductor and artistic director of the Czech Philharmonic. Beautiful color photograph signed by him. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Soviet-born American conductor (b.1952) who currently (2024) holds the position of chief conductor and artistic director of the Czech Philharmonic. Nice color glamour photograph signed by him, Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

American opera conductor (1924-2006) and also impresario and scene director.  Beautiful promo black and white photograph signed by her, shown conducting.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American opera conductor (1924-2006) and also impresario and stage director. Nice photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown conducting. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

American opera conductor (1924-2006) and also impresario and scene director. Front cover of Time Magazine (issue November 10, 1975) signed by her. Size is 8.25 x 10.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine conductor (1890-1983) who began his career in the late 1920s at Teatro La Scala, Milan. His baton used for the world premiere of Constantino Gaito's opera La Sangre de las Guitarras on August 17, 1932, at Teatro Colon, signed by him and inscribed to Vicente Retta (1893-1967) who was the author of the poem on which the opera was based on. Length is 18.2 inches, in excellent condition.  

French conductor (b.1948) and former music director of Theatre de la Monnaie (1981-1991).  Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Schaffler, Salzburg.  Size is 5.8 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1860-1919) and violinist. Autograph letter in Italian signed by him, dated 1906, about personal and professional matters. Size is 4.2 x 7 inches, 4 written pages in 2 sheets (front and back), translation not included, folds, stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1860-1919) and violinist. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in New York, 1907, and mounted on a photographer mat. Total size is 5.8 x 8.8 inches, some stains, small damage ove the upper-left corner, in very good condition. Rare!

Italian conductor (1920-1956), considered an heir to the Toscanini tradition before his untimely death in an air crash. Fine card signed by him and dated September 1950, printed "Teatro alla Scala" on verso (not shown). Size is 5.3 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1894-1969), who became associated with the Teatro di San Carlo in 1930 and La Scala in 1937. Very nice black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1943. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German greek conductor (1923-1997) - He conducted the Philharmonia Hungarica, the Oslo Philharmonic and the Tonkünstlerorchester and was awarded the Bela Bartok medal in 1981 for his contribution in fomenting the appeal of Bartoks works. Signed photo postcard showing him conducting, 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

British composer and conductor (1880-1960), best known for his works for theater, operettas, and light music. Black-and-white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Barratt. Size is 5.7 x 7.9 inches, some creases, in overall good condition.

Spanish cellist, composer, and conductor (1876-1973), regarded as the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest cellists of all time. Black-and-white photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed by him with a short sentiment, shown during a rehearsal. Total size is 6.7 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish cellist, composer, and conductor (1876-1973), regarded as the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest cellists of all time. Black-and-white photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1964, shown during a rehearsal. Total size is 6.7 x 8.75 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.

Italian conductor (b.1934) and former Music Director of The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (1973-1977) and later of The Hamburg Philharmonic, among others.  Great black and white photograph shown in rehearsal signed and inscribed by him.  Photograph is ink-stamped on verso by photographer Alida Deboni, Milan.  Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (b.1953), famous for his many recordings for the label Decca and his varied repertoire. Fine color promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, captured performing live. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (b.1953), famous for his many recordings for the label Decca and his varied repertoire.  Beautiful black and white studio photograph shown young, signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1983.  Size is 7 x 9.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1902-1964) who was best known for having conducted the entirety of Richard Wagner's tetralogy at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in 1956. Beautiful black and white photograph signed by him, size is 3.9 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter in German (sold untranslated) signed by the conductor, and dated in 1960, size is 5.8 x 8.25 inches, 1 page, central fold, in excellent condition.

American conductor (b.1933). Fine black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1982. Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor (b.1963) and also a composer and pianist. Color glamour photograph signed by him. Size is 5 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American conductor (b.1927), known for conducting the El Paso Symphony Orchestra for several years. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1981, shown in performance. Size is 3.5 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

British-Gibraltarian orchestral conductor (b.1971) and currently director of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria.  Great color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American-French conductor and harpsichordist (b.1944), great promo photo signed by him, 7 x 10.5 inches

South Korean conductor and pianist (b.1953), particularly known for his interpretations of French composer’s music. Signed color photo, shown in performance. Size is 10 x 8 inches.

Argentinian-born Italian conductor (1915-2007), who focused mostly on opera, conducted at Glyndebourne, Royal Opera House, Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco, Met Opera, and many others. His baton used in public performance at Teatro Colon signed by him. Length is 17.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentinian-born Italian conductor (1915-2007), who focused mostly on opera, conducted at Glyndebourne, Royal Opera House, Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco, Met Opera, and many others. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1979, shown conducting. Size is 6 x 4 inches.

Argentine-born Italian conductor (1915-2007), who focused mostly on opera, conducted at Glyndebourne, Royal Opera House, Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco, Met Opera, and many others. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1975. Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a card with a 1-bar music quote from Mozart's "Magic Flute" signed by him and dated in San Francisco, October 31, 1975. Size is 6 x 3.9 inches, in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1874-1971), who conducted at the Hollywood Bowl and served as musical director of the Italian Opera in 1910. He worked with famed opera star Bertha Crawford and had trained to play violin in Bologna. He also conducted with the Warsaw Opera company and worked in the music department on two films: Rio Rita (1929), One Night of Love (1934). Impressive large photo, signed and inscribed with a brief sentiment, dated in Los Angeles in 1930. Size is 7 x 8.75 inches, very solid cabinet-style backing, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Gorgeous collection of cards and album pages signed by classical music performers (violinists, pianists, conductors, singers, and other instrumentalists) and composers. Artists include Bill Conti, Sy Coleman, Kurt Masur, Erich Leinsdorf, Jerry Herman, Sigmund Romberg, Horatio Parker, Eugene Istomin, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Marian MacDowell, Radu Lupu, Fidela Campina, Walter Damrosch, Mary Wigman, Walter Gieseking, Nicanor Zabaleta, Mischa Dichter, Gina Bachauer, Carl Friedberg, Eugen D'Albert, Leon Fleisher, Igor Markevitch, Yehudi Menuhin, Toscha Seidel, Anne Sophie Mutter, Eugene Fodor, Carroll Glenn, Fritz Kreisler, Isaac Stern, Midori, Mischa Elman, Itzhak Perlman, Mark Hambourg, plus other two unidentified signer. Different sizes, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.