Composer Autograph Manuscripts ($100 - $250)

American composer (1911-1994) and conductor. Set of 2 autograph music quotes signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. One of them has 2 music quotes: 3 bars from his song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (1943) and 4 bars from "There'll Be Blue Birds Over the White Cliffs of Dover" (1941) signed and inscribed by the composer, dated in January 1986.  The other has 4 bars from "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (1943) and was signed, inscribed and dated by him in 1992. Sizes are 5 x 2.97 and 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1831-1870), and pianist, who was known for his numerous salon arrangements of contemporary opera arias. Set of three autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him. Letters are dated between 1863 and 1865 and are addressed to the music publisher Ricordi to discuss details for rights transfer and publication of piano music. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Soviet-Armenian composer (1903-1978) and conductor, considered one of the leading Soviet composers of his time. Paper clip with his signature dated in Moscow, 1977. Size is 5.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1857-1941), one of the most important opera composers of the romantic post-Wagner era. 4-bar music quote from one of his works on the verso of a visiting card of the Vienna Royal Gymnasium student Josef Epstein, signed by the composer and dated on October 19, 1926. Size is 4.1 x 2.5 inches, small loss of paper over the upper-left corner, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Austrian composer (1858-1936) and Choir director. 5-bar autograph music quote from one of his works for tenor and baritone on cardboard signed by him, dated in Vienna, May 5, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer and choirmaster (1858-1936), creator of hundreds of choral pieces, as well as educational textbooks for schools. Set of two autograph letters written in German (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Vienna, 1893. Each one is one page, 5.75 x 9 inches in size, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a printed announcement for his funeral in 1936, with an invitation from the Wiener Schubertbund, an unsigned photo postcard of him, and a typed speech for his funeral, signed by bibliophile, culture personality and teacher Friedrich Speiser (1899-1979). See scans.

German composer (1925-2009). 1-bar autograph music quote on a card from his Oratorium “Warum Hat Die Sonne Einen Aschenrand” composed for the 30th Anniversary of Amnesty International, signed and dated by the composer on Feb. 22, 1992. Size is 8.4 x 5.6 inches, printed letterhead, in excellent condition. Original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED

Danish-born composer (1883-1946) who worked primarily in Germany and Austria. 4-bar autograph music quote from one of his works on cardboard signed by him and dated 1923. Size is 4.7 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish composer (1921-1996), considered one of the most famous composers of his country. Music quote on a card with 3 bars of music from his most famous work "The Last Temptations" (1972) signed by him. Size is 5.5 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1845-1914) and also bass singer. Short autograph note on his original printed business card signed by him. Size is 4.8 x 3.1 inches, some age toning, in very good condition.

Austrian composer (1933-1995) and music teacher whose works blended elements of late romantic, impressionist, twelve-tone, and jazz styles. 2-page music draft of the work "Vor Spiel fur Passion" written in pencil on both sides of a sheet signed and inscribed by him. Size is 8.2 x 11.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian-American composer (1900-1991) who explored atonality and other modern styles and wrote some books on the topic. Short autograph note signed by him to one of his friends, dated 1984. Size is 6 x 4 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

German composer (1830-1908) and organist, who worked for the Dresden Court and composed several operas and masses. 3-bar autograph music quote from the Maestoso “Krönungsmarsch” from the opera “Die Folkunger” (1874) signed by him and dated in Dresden, 1894. Size is 3 x 4 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. On the verso, there is a printed copy of Kretschmer piano and voice “Frühlingslied” op. 3,  in good condition with some tape traces.

American composer (1914-1984), music director, violinist, and teacher. A printed score of the work "Southern Ships and Settlers" signed and inscribed by him on the front cover, dated 1950. Size is 7 x 10.4 inches, 11 pages, soft covers, in excellent condition.

British composer (1905-1951), conductor, and author; founder and music director of the Royal Ballet. Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated 1942, addressed to Erwin Stein of Boosey & Hawkes music publisher, concerning the ballet Comus (1942).  Size is 4.9 x 6.3 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, central fold, in overall very good condition.

French composer (1876-1943) who perished tragically during a bombing in France during World War II. Autograph letter in French signed by him and dated April  4, 1903, to an unidentified gentleman saying that he may forward two letters for him. Laparra will win the Grand Prix de Rome in November for music composition with his Ulysse. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, 1 page, folds, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

French composer (1876-1943). Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated in Paris, May 15, 1913, to the Director of Teatro La Scala about musical affairs. Size is 7.7 x 10.5 inches, central fold, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

French composer (1876-1943). A small and interesting collection of autographs by the composer, as follows: A. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated 1913. Size is 4.3 x 6.1 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. B. Set of 2 regular postcards dated 1924 and 1932 with a message in French signed by the composer. Sizes are 5.4 x 3.3 inches each, in very good condition C. A regular postcard handwritten and signed by Marie -the composer's wife. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Spanish composer (1865-1945) and pianist. Autograph letter in Spanish signed by him, dated Santesteban (Navarra), September 1, 1911, forwarding his portrait and some of his music to a fan upon request. Size is 5.1 x 7.9 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, no translation included, some rust stains, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

French composer (1857-1944) of Italian ascend. A wonderful collection of 7 autograph letters signed by him plus 1 typed letter signed by him (with some handwriting at the bottom). Various sizes, lengths, formats, and conditions (see scans provided). SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French operetta composer (1832-1918), who was very prolific. Autograph letter signed, written in French, sold untranslated. One page size is 5 x 8 inches, some stains and folds, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1771-1832), dramatist, and military. Autograph letter signed by him, dated May 21, 1809, to the French dramatist and novelist Hyacinthe Dorvo (1768-1839): "... My poor Dorvo, I have very bad news to hear. Yesterday I went to our meeting of Bretons on leaving you, and as the elders arrived in the room destined for you, I was talking about you, I had prepared the ways quite well, several had promised me to confer with the president (...) but what we did not foresee was an invitation made by our commissioners to Mr. de la Fayette..." Size is 4.6 x 7 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, creases, in overall very good condition. Envelope included.

Belgian composer (1823-1881), organist, and music teacher. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him. Size is 5.3 x 8.25 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

French composer and music publisher (1813-1895). Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated in Paris, August 1, 1885, to the music publisher in Turin Giudici & Strada concerning an exchange proposal:  "... We have been told about the works of an author you publish - G.[iuseppe] Capitani - Would you be willing to exchange an example for us of the works of this author for one from any of the publications by Ketten, Thomé, David - composers whose works are sold in Italy -...".  Size is 5 x 8.1 inches, printed letterhead, 1 written page, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter signed by him, dated June 6, 1864, by a secretary’s hand, addressed to the music publisher Giudici & Strada in Turin, concerning the sale of the royalties of Adolf Gutmann’s (1819-1882, German composer) “au bord du ruisseau”, Op. 17. 

French composer (1846-1932), author, and writer.  Autograph music quote on an album page, with 2 bars from an unknown piece for voice and piano, signed by him.  Size is 7 x 4.3 inches, overall age-toning, in excellent condition.

English composer and conductor (1822-1896). Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated Oct. 11, 1880, to the editor of “The Girls’ Own Paper”: «...Herewith I enclose my article on part-singing and shall be obliged by seeing a proof before it is issued. I shall be here all this week, and will return it on the day I receive it...». Size is 3.9 x 5.9 inches, 1 page, printed letterhead, some rust stains over upper-left corner, some creases at the bottom, in overall very good condition (see scan provided).

English composer and conductor (1822-1896). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1879. Written in English. 2 pages on one sheet of paper, size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1932-2015), best known for his opera "Mourning Becomes Electra" which premiered at the Metropolitan Opera in 1967. Music quote with 3 bars from his opera "Mourning Becomes Electra" signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5.1 x 7.6 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.  

American composer (1878-1963), member of the Indianist movement in American music and known primarily for his song “By the Waters of Minnetonka”. Typed letters signed, both dated in 1947, one in one page and the other in two pages, discussing business. One sized 8.25 x 11 inches and the other one slightly smaller, in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German composer and theater conductor (1866-1946), considered the "father" of the Berlin operetta. 2-bar autograph music quote from his operetta "Lysistrata" (1902) signed by him, dated 1936. Size is 8.5 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1866-1946), considered as the father of the Berlin operetta. Set of two typed letters in German signed by him, as follows:  A. Berlin, Nov. 26, 1936, to Wilhelm Rode the famous bass and artistic director of the Deutsche Oper in Berlin: “...I would like to thank you once again in this way for your kind remembrance on the occasion of my 70th birthday. The warm, sincere tone in which you have clothed your beautiful words has touched me deeply and that you have so much love for the great art, for one of the small art, is a wonderful sign of your humanity and kindness. Your dear memory as a Dutchman will always have a place of honor in my home...”. 1 page, In-4. With the composer’s embossed letterhead. Archive holes. B. Berlin, Jan. 17, 1937, to Wilhelm Rode (1887-1959): “...Thank you very much for sending the New Year's Eve picture, which is excellent and will be a lovely reminder of you and the successful evening. I thank you, especially for the kind reception in your house; I would have stolen the flowers, but they were firmly attached with wire, - as a precaution - but composers do not steal flowers!...”. 1 page, in-4. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY

English composer (1809-1886), conductor, pianist, and singer. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1875, written in English. Four pages, each one sized 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1915-2001) best known as half of a song-writing duo with Ray Evans that specialized in songs composed for films. Five different autograph music quotes from 5 of his songs such as Silver Bells (1951), Mona Lisa (1950), Que Sera Sera (1956), Bonanza (1959), and Mister Ed (1961) on both sides of a sheet. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Greek composer (1921-1991) who wrote his work using his own graphic notation system. Fine lot of autographs and memorabilia including a typed letter signed by him (1992), a couple of cards with his writing and his music notation, and a half-tone photograph, for a total of 5 items. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French violinist (1769-1819) and composer, co-author of the opera "Le Triomphe de Trajan" (1807). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, February 28th, 1819, addressed to the composer and conductor Henri-Joseph Rigel (1741-1799): “…J’ai aujourdhui chez moi le Poete et le Musicien qui doivent traduire pour la Semaine Sainte une partie de l’oratorio de l’Abbé Italien…”.  Open size is 9.6 x 7.2 inches, two written pages in one folded sheet, folds, creaes, some tape traces, in fair condition.

Estonian-born American composer and teacher (1903-1976). Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated July 11, 1944, to the Hungarian pianist and composer Ernö Balogh (1897-1989): «...Although we are in the country we think with envy of your air-conditioned apartment (...) You will be pleased to know that both business transactions which you so kindly sponsored are brought to a successful end. Both little pieces go to DELKAS and I went to ASCAP. Besides, I am engaged on my latest business, the concertino, which is progressing slowly but steadily...». Size is 7.8 x 9.8 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentine composer (1881-1948) whose works were inspired by native music and was the founder of the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires.  Autograph music quote with 2 bars of music on a postcard, signed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, 1904.  Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, a couple of ink stains over the right border not affecting the autograph, otherwise in excellent condition.

German composer (1902-1985), who received various commissions from the Reich Office for music arrangements during the Nazi era. Autograph letter in German on a regular postcard dated March 16, 1957, where he addresses a certain Mr. Treichlingen, concerning new pera compositions. Size is 5.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1902-1985). Album page with an autograph music quote with two bars of music from an unknown piece, inscribed and signed by him below the signature of soprano Maria Ivogun. On verso there is a signature and a quote by the German violinist and bandleader Marek Weber (1888-1964), dated in 1932- Page is 8.1 x 10.25 inches, in very good condition.

German composer (1902-1985), mostly known for his opera "Tailor Wibbel" (1938).  Music quote with 6 bars of music from an unknown piece, signed, inscribed, and dated by him in Munich, 1966.  His photograph appears on the back.  Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish composer, conductor and author (1913-2004). Short 2-bar autograph music quote from his Double Concerto signed by him on a card dated April 30, 1980. Size is 4.9 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish composer, conductor and author (1913-2004).  Signed card with 1 bar of music composed by him, dated in 1987, size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1801-1851). Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated April 1841. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

American composer (1885-1981), pianist, actress, and singer, whose real name was Gussie Zuckermann. Album page with an autograph music quote signed and inscribed by her, dated in Miami, 1940. Size is 6.75 x 4.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor and cellist (1848-1921). Two autograph music quotes signed by him and dated in Venezia, 1898. The first is 2-bar long from his opera "Ero e Leandro" (1897) and the other is 4-bar long from his cantata "Isaias" (1887). Size is 8.2 x 5.3 inches, folds and some dirt over borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian conductor and cellist (1848-1921).  Autograph music quote signed on a card, dated in Boston, 1903, with 2 bars of music from his work "Ero e Leandro" (1897).  Size is 4 x 2.5 inches, in very good condition.

American composer, conductor, and arranger (1924-1994), well-known for his works for film and television. Signed score for the song of Love Story, for piano solo, 6 pages in total. Mancini signed on the cover, over his photo. In excellent condition.