Pianist Autographs & Memorabilia ($100 - $250)

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:

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.

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.

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.

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 (1873-1951) with a noted career who began as a violinist. Short autograph note in English signed by him about an appointment. Size is 4.4 x 5.2 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage unsigned postcard of him. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 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.

Italian organist (1861-1925), composer, and teacher. Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by him and a card, dated in 1922. Photograph is 3.3 x 5.3 inches in size, card is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian composer, pianist and organist (1835-1899), who established at a young age in the United States, developing an important career as a pianist, composing mostly chamber music. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed by him; photo by Falk, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

Czech-born pianist (b.1931), one of the greatest of his generation. Stunning black-and-white photograph signed by him, his son Adrian, plus Katharine Gowers, Lucy Jeal, and Douglas Paterson. Size is 7.3 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian pianist (b.1931), and British conductor (b.1955). Nice color photograph signed by both artists, shown after a public performance; sticker on verso by photographer Terry, Vienna.  Size is 7.2 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous English piano impresario and manufacturer (1811-1893), the grandson of John Broadwood (1732-1812), who in 1774 founded the famous piano manufacturing company Broadwood & Sons. Henry took over in 1836, taking the company to a new level. Autograph note signed, to German music critic Eduard Hanslick (1825-1904), one sheet handwritten on both sides with signature on verso, undated, in English. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, sold untranscribed, in excellent condition. Broadwood thanks Hanslick for a present (a book or brochure), expressing his wish to get the opportunity to thank him in person.

Moravian pianist and composer (1846-1907), who lived and worked in Vienna, and performed many times next to Brahms. Autograph music quote signed, dated in Vienna in 1896, two bars from music from an unknown piece. Size is 7 x 4.5 inches, in very good condition.

French organist (1875-1948), harpsichordist, and musicologist. Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1943 and 1944, where he addresses a gentleman, concerning music matters. We report an extract as a sample: “….J’espère cette année que les harpes de Marie-Antoinette et de M. Lambolle pourront être entendues, ainsi que la guitare signée de Paganini et de Berlioz…”.  Size is 5.4 x 8.4 inches each, one page each, some creases, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Singed program for a concert by the family Casadesus (father, wife, and son) with the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy in Philadelphia, December 1962, performing works by Bach, Carter, and Beethoven. Size is 5.6 x 8.6 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1899-1972) and a prominent member of a distinguished musical family. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1945, shown studying a score. Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1899-1972) and a prominent member of a distinguished musical family. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1947. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian pianist (1845-1907) and professor of piano for the most distinguished early 20th-century pianists of the Neapolitan school. Autograph letter in Italian signed by him and dated 1885, addressed to music critic Aldo Noseda about personal and business matters. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches approx., two written pages, in overall excellent condition.

Russian-American pianist (1909-1995), well-known for his performances of the romantic repertoire and virtuoso technique. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 6.5 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech pianist (1832-1907), to whom Franz Liszt dedicated two works. Autograph letter in French signed by her, no date, to a friend: “…Je vois que vous êtes en plein de votre déménagement et je viens vous prier de ne pas vous gênez por nos jours si cela doit contribuer à vos fatigues…”.  Size is 4.4 x 5.7 inches, 1 page, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

American pianist (1934-2014) who, at the age of 23, achieved worldwide recognition when he won the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958. Front cover ONLY of the Time Magazine (issued 1958) signed and inscribed by the celebrated pianist with a short sentiment.  Size is 8.25 x 11 inches, folds, in very good condition.  

British pianist (1895-1967), very popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Nice half-tone black-and-white photograph signed by her. Size is 3.75 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian pianist (1896-1972), musicologist, and author. Set of 4 autograph letters in Italian (untranslated) signed by him and dated between 1928 and 1939 (one of the written on a postcard), about different issues related to the music business and personal matters. Different sizes, lengths, formats, and conditions (see scans provided). SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French pianist (1877-1962), conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century. Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated in 1958, sent to the Fournier family, complimenting Pierre Fournier's son Jean-Pierre, and mentioning some of his future professional plans. Size is 5.8 x 8.2 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), sold untranslated, in very good condition.

French pianist (1877-1962), conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century. Album page from his "Album Amicorum" signed by him and inscribed to madame Lydia Pierre Fournier, wife of the renowned cellist Pierre Fournier (1906-1986), on a sheet from his “Album Amicorum”. Size is 4.4 x 6.7 inches, overall rust tone, in very good condition.Below Cortot's inscription, there are two lines in blue ink signed by Friedrich Gulda (1930-2000), who inscribes a second dedication to Madame Fournier.

French pianist (1877-1962), conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century. Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1950. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian pianist (1865-1933), founder of the Quintetto Romano. Autograph note in Italian signed by him with a short music quote, dated in Rome, 1925. Size is 5.25 x 6.75 inches, in very good condition.

English pianist (1907-1982) who played regularly in continental Europe and North America. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Scottish-born German pianist (1864-1932) and composer. Autograph music quote signed in 1890 in Omaha, Nebraska (USA), with four bars from an unknown piece in an album page. Size is 7.5 x 5.9 inches, attached to a slightly large album page, in very good condition.

Belgian pianist and composer (1833-1914), son of the celebrated Belgian violinist Charles De Beirot (1802-1870). Front cover only of the printed score for his Piano Concerto #4 signed and inscribed by the composer with a short sentiment. Size is 10.6 x 13.75 inches, some cracks, stains, in overall good condition.

Belgian pianist and composer (1862-1940) and also a teacher.  Short autograph music quote on an album page, with 3 bars of music from an unknown piece, signed, inscribed and dated by him in Bournemouth, England, 1927.  Size is 7.5 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish pianist (1923-2009) and composer, considered one of the great piano legends of the 20th century. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her. Size is 3.4 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a fine 2-bar autograph music quote from one of Mozart's Piano Concertos signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1987. Size is 7.9 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-German pianist (1848-1933), especially noted for performing the works of Chopin and for his eccentric performing style. 2-bar Autograph music quote mounted on hard cardboard signed and inscribed by him to his fellow pianist Louis Bachner, dated in Berlin 1906. Size is 6.7 x 4.4 inches, in good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage photograph of De Pachmann. Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, trimmed from a larger format, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Russian-German pianist (1848-1933), especially noted for performing the works of Chopin and for his eccentric performing style. Fine card signed by him attached with a small half-tone photograph of him. Size is 4.8 x 3.8 inches, in good condition.

French pianist (1843-1919), composer, and harpsichordist; whose output included a piano concerto and other short pieces for piano. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) with his monogram as letterhead, signed by him, dated 1895. Size is 4.4 x 7 inches, 4 written pages, rust stains, folds, in very good condition.

French pianist and composer (1843-1919), and harpsichordist; whose output included a piano concerto and other short pieces for piano. Autograph note on a card signed by him, dated in 1884, with his initials printed on the front over the upper-left corner.  Size is 4 x 3.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist and composer (1843-1919), and harpsichordist; whose output included a piano concerto and other short pieces for piano. Fine vintage cabinet photograph of the pianist by photographer Reutlinger (Parsi) signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by Diemer on April 19, 1894. Size is 4.5 x 6.6 inches, in very good condition.

Czech pianist (1844-1925). Beautiful carte-de-visite of the pianist by M.L. Winter (Prague), signed and inscribed by Dittrich, dated on verso in Prague, October 11th, 1866. Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born Norwegian conductor (1891-1953) and pianist, whose career began as a pianist but moved to conducting in the  mid-1920s. Grogeous black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in Los Angeles, 1935.  Size is 5.3 x 7.4 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American organist and composer (1851-1937), CDV or carte-de-visit photograph of an unidentified musician, with Eddy's signature on verso, inscribed and dated in Berlin in 1872. An original photo by Heinrich Graf, Berlin, size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian pianist (1815-1868) and wife of the celebrated violinist Henry Vieuxtemps, mostly known as "Madame Vieuxtemps", who used to perform accompanying her husband in his concerts.  Autograph letter signed by her, written by both sides in English, dated in London, 1861, about personal matters.  Size is 5.3 x 8.25 inches, 1 page, minor loss of paper on corners and folds, in overall very good condition.

German pianist (1847-1916) and composer, a pupil of Franz Liszt. Autograph note in German (sold untranslated) signed by her, dated in Vienna, 1881. Size is 4.3 x 6.8 inches, 1 page, minor stains, otherwise in excellent condition.