Pianist Autographs & Memorabilia

American pianist and teacher.  Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 6.9 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish classical pianist (b.1932), who had an important international career as a soloist for more than 30 years. Fine large photograph mounted on a mat signed by the pianist below in black ink, shown young. Total size is 11 x 14 inches, actual photograph is 5.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1886-1969). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York, 1950. Size is 4.8 x 6.3 inches, small crack over the right border, evident crease over the lower-right corner, otherwise in good condition.

Swiss pianist (1912-2002) and pupil of Artur Schnabel. Nice photograph mounted on soft dark brown cardboard signed and inscribed by the pianist with a short sentiment, dated by him in Buenos Aires, 1949; shown young inspecting a score. Total size is 6.9 x 4.9 inches, photograph is 5.8 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Nice photograph signed by both French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard (b.1957) and star Austrian conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt (b.1929), 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Star French pianist (b.1957), known for his live performances in the most important concert halls and his extensive recording career. Signed photograph, 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.  

Russian pianist (b.1947) whose repertoire focuses on works by Russian composers plus Chopin, Brahms, and Schumann. Bio page from a program (not full program) with a photograph of him shown young, signed by him. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (b.1947) and also teacher. Signed photo, size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (b.1947).  Fine photograph (probably first page from a program -not full program), boldly signed by him in black felt tip pen.  Size is 4.4 x 8.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish pianist (b.1953) with a large production of recordings. Fine black and white photograph signed by him, shown young.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1879-1948). Fine black-and-white photo postcard of her by photographer Reutlinger with a short sentiment on verso (not signed) by her. Size is 5.3 x 3.4 inches, mounting traces on verso, light silvering around borders, in very good condition.

Italian pianist (1835-1860), also known as "the elder", brother of another pianist with the same name but born in 1862.   Rare autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him addressed to his music editor, dated in Genova, 1854.  Size is 4.9 x 7.5 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Dutch pianist (1887-1964) and composer, whose compositional output was small due to the demands of performance and teaching, but he was nonetheless awarded a number of compositional prizes in Belgium and the Netherlands. Signed photo on a program page, with a short music quote from Mozart´s piano concerto KV459. Photo page comes with some other pages from an incomplete program for a concert on Oct 13th, 1940 with the Concertgebouw Orchestra under Willem Mengelberg. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition. Listen to Andriessen playing his own Piano Concerto in D major:

Norwegian pianist (b.1970). Fine color photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German pianist (1862-1930), teacher, and composer. Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated March 26, 1903, to Mr. Würtzer in Berlin, concerning tickets for a concert: “…Die Bilets des II Abend müssen bei Bote und Buck umgetauscht werden, um neue Gultigkeit zu erhaben…”. (“…The billets of the II evening must be exchanged at Bote and Buck to get new validity…”) Sie is 6.3 x 8.7 inches, 1 pages, creases, folds, in overall very good condition.

American piano duo ( Vera 1918-?) (Michael 1915-1971), formed by former Juilliard classmates in 1943 and was well appreciated during the 1950s. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by both with a short sentiment; photo by Bruno (Hollywood). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine star pianist (b.1941); Latvian cellist (b.1948). Beautiful color photograph signed by both artists, shown in performance. Size is 11.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine pianist (b.1941), is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of all time. Beautiful color photograph signed by her in 2002, shown very young in rehearsal. Size is 4 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Armenian pianist (b. 1989), signed color photo. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Armenian pianist (b.1989) and winner of the 2008 Montreal International Music Competition. Signed color photo shown in performance. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German pianist (1849-1896), organist, conductor, and music critic.  Beautiful mini cabinet-style photograph by E. Bieber, Hamburg; signed by the pianist with a long sentiment, dated in 1888.  Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, damage on two corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Star Chilean pianist (1903-1991), one of the greatest of the 20th century. Half-tone photograph (clip from a newspaper) signed by him. Size is 4.2 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Chilean pianist (1903-1991) known for his interpretations of a vast repertoire spanning the Baroque to 20th-century composers; widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. Black-and-white half-tone photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in Buenos Aires, July 1941; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.8 x 6.4 inches, pinholes over the upper-left corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Chilean pianist (1903-1991) known for his interpretations of a vast repertoire spanning the Baroque to 20th-century composers; widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century.  Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him in New York, 1946. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-born Belgian pianist (1896-1985), photo signed by him on verso, dated in 1979, inscribed with a sentiment. Stamped on verso by photographer Felix Scheidegger, Burgdorf. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches

Trinidadian pianist (1914-1983), very famous in Great Britain and Australia in the 1950's with her records of popular music. Signed photo, inscribed, signed on verso by photographer Rimis, London. Size is 9.4 x 6.4 inches, irregular cut  at the top, otherwise in very good condition.

American classical pianist (b.1949), Grammy winner, and teacher on the faculty of the Juilliard School.  Larger size color photograph signed by him, shown next to the piano.  Size is 12 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American classical pianist (b.1949), Grammy winner, and teacher on the faculty of the Juilliard School. Beautiful black and white photograph signed by him, shown young at the piano. Size is 6.8 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (b.1949) and currently a teacher at the Juilliard School, active since 1973. Nice color Cibachrome* print signed and dated by the pianist in 1982, shown very young in rehearsal in Saratoga that same year; also signed on verso by photographer Allen Winigrad.  Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition. *Cibachrome prints are high-quality prints from color transparency enlarged onto reversal color paper. This paper already has the emulsion incorporated and gives exceptional color brilliance.

Greek pianist (1913-1976) who toured extensively in the U.S.A and Europe, called in her time the "queen of pianists". Fine black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, crease over the top-left corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

German pianist (1884-1969) and pedagogue, particularly well known for his interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, and Brahms. Autograph on a card with a 3-bar music quote signed by him with a short sentiment, dated February 22, 1935. Size is 5.25 x 3.9 inches, some smudge on ink, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an album page with his signature. Size is 7.25 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American pianist and composer (1898-1990). Beautiful tri-folded promotional brochure as playbill with his image at the piano signed and inscribed by him in 1950. Size is 10.8 x 9.75 inches, in very good condition.

English pianist (1896-1982) and faculty member of the Juilliard School of Music. Fine sepia photograph inscribed and signed by her with a short sentiment dated 1947. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian pianist (1920-2009) and conductor. Fine black and white photograph signed twice by him, shown playing four-hands with pianist Gino Gorini.  Photo is mounted on a slightly larger piece of soft cardboard (easily removable), photo sticker on verso by Foto Moderno, Genoa. Size is 6.9 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian pianist (1867-1934). 1-bar autograph music quote signed and dated by him in Rome, 1927. Size is 6.7 x 5.2 inches, in very good condition.

American pianist (1931-2019), mostly known as accompanist of important singers such as Gerard Souzay, Jessye Norman, Elly Ameling, among others. Fine photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown very young. Photo's size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounted on hard cardboard for a total size of 5 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-born American pianist (1897-1989), composer, editor, and teacher.  Beautiful photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal. Photograph by De Bellis, New York; size is 8 x 10 inches, minor creases over the lower-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Uruguayan pianist (1912-1982), who enjoyed an important career in the United States and Latin America, later in life a teacher. Fine photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown young, dated in Buenos Aires, 1936; also signed by the photographer (illegible) over the lower-right corner. Size is 4 x 6.3 inches, minor silvering, otherwise in very good condition.

Israeli pianist (1930-2003), author, and newspaper director. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1985. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1952-1996). Card signed by him with a 3-bar music quote from one of J.S. Bach's works. Size is 4.9 x 3 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a flyer promoting him signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American classical pianist (b. 1963), who was also novelist and poet. Signed photo, sized 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

African-American pianist (b.1949) and bodybuilder. Gorgeous black-and-white promo photograph signed by him. Size is 7.8 x 9.9 inches, in  excellent condition.

English pianist (1873-1951) with a noted career who began as a violinist. Regular card signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

English pianist (1873-1951) with a noted career who began as a violinist. Interesting photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1909 in pencil. Size is 7.75 x 10,25 inches, cracks and small loss of paper over two upper corners, in good condition.

Russian pianist (b.1948) and pedagogue. Signed photo with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (1930-2005), hailed for a huge, thunderous technique that made him a thrilling interpreter of Liszt and Rachmaninoff. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in a rehearsal. Size is 8.1 x 10.2 inches, in excellent condition.