Composer Autograph Manuscripts

Austrian composer (1920-2000) and professor of the Vienna Music School between 1969 and 1986. Autograph music quote with some bars from his work "Traumleben" signed and inscribed by him, dated in Vienna, 1985. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, 1 page, 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.

Russian-born American conductor (1901-1980), and arranger who was one of the major exponents of popular orchestral music. Autograph music quote with 2 bars of music from Emile Waldteufel's waltz "The Skaters" (1882) signed and inscribed by him on a program of the Philadelphia Pops Orchestra concerts season 1964-65. Size is 5.9 x 8.9 inches, 2 pages, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1866-1894).  Autograph letter signed, dated in 1888, 3 pages, written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, beautiful handwriting, vintage item in excellent 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,‭ ‬later american composer and writer (‬1900-1991),‭ ‬who explored atonality and other modern styles.‭ ‬Signed photo,‭ ‬shown with a score,‭ ‬dated in‭ ‬1979.  Large autograph music quote signed, with 7 bars, triple staves, from his opera "Orpheus und Eurydice", op. 21, 1923. Krenek even included text for voice below the piano score. Large size, 8.5 x 11.75 inches, fold near the right margin, otherwise 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.

Austrian composer and singer (1875-1929). 4-bar autograph music quote from his song "O Du süasse Weana Musi" on cardboard signed by him, dated in Viena, May 5, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

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.

Austrian composer. Autograph note in German (sold untranslated) signed by him. Size is 4.25 x 3 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian composer (1872-1944) and organist. Autograph letter in German (untranslated) signed by him on a card, dated December 27, 1941, where he addresses a gentleman, concerning a find of old compositions: “…Dabei eine ältere Skizze (1931, das erste von 8 alte deutschen Minneliedern)…”. Size is 5.9 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1823-1892), whose most celebrated piece is the Symphonie Espagnole, a five-movement concerto for violin and orchestra that remains a popular work in the standard repertoire. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, no year indicated. Size is 4.3 x 7.1 inches, 1 page, some rust stains, central fold, otherwise in very good 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, oboist (1858-1929) and music teacher whose Studies for Oboe are considered among the best to master the instrument. Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated London, March 10, 1859, addressing a fan, sending him a music quote a some verses of his own.  Size is 5.2 x 8.2 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and verso), sold untranslated, with letterhead, folds, in very good condition.  

French composer (1915-1999), and also a biographer and arts administrator. Card signed by him with 2 bars of music from an unknown piece. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1867-1972), and creator of over 200 songs. Nice card signed by her with a 2-bar music quote from her song "The Heavenly Noel" (Opus 57) for Chorus, Orchestra, and soloist.  Size is 5.75 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1902-1971) whose work focused on music for films. Short typed letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him and dated 1932, forwarding to Teatro alla Scala the libret of his opera La Casa dei Fiori. Size is 7.5 x 10.6 inches approx., 1 typed page, central fold, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a printed photograph of him.

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.

Spanish conductor and composer (1874-1932). Autograph music quote on an album page signed by him with a short sentiment "In remembrance of my concert in Lisbon 1923-1924" and a 5-bar music quote.  Size is 8.5 x 6.9 inches, minor stains, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1867-1935). Autograph note in German signed by him, no date, to a friend, making arrangements for a meeting with Georg Billner. Size is 7 x 8.5 inches, 1 page, storage holes, central fold, letterhead, in overall very good condition.

Italian composer (1920-?), member of the Paris Ansaldi Academy. Typed letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him and dated 1953, addressed to professor Giuseppe Troccoli forwarding him one of his compositions. Size is 8.9 x 11.4 inches approx., 1 page, folds, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is the original envelope plus a Curriculum Vitae of the composer stapled to the letter.

French composer (1913-2014), who worked mostly on short films. Typed letter signed, to an unknown recipient, date in Paris in 1975, written in French (sold untranslated). Size is 8.25 x 11.6 inches, 1 page, some folds otherwise in excellent condition.

French composer (1857-1944) of Austrian and Italian origin. His business card with a short text in French written by him on the front and verso. Size is 3.75 x 2.25 inches, overall soft age-toning, 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 operetta composer (1832-1918), who was very prolific.  A fine collection of autographs by the composer, as follows: A. A lengthy autograph music quote signed by him and dated in Paris, 1912. Size is 10.3 x 6.6 inches, minor stains, folds, storage holes over the top, in good condition. B. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1914. Size is 4.6 x 6.3 inches, folds, stains, in very good condition. C. The composer's visiting card signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1898. D. An unsigned photo postcard of the composer with a facsimile (printed) signature and music quote. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Famous Hungarian composer (1870-1948), mostly known for his operettas of which the most successful and best known is Die Lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow). Album page signed by him. Size is 5.4 x 3.7 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.

Famous Hungarian composer (1870-1948), mostly known for his operettas of which the most successful and best known is Die Lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow). Printed score of his work Frasquita signed and inscribed by him on the title page with a long sentiment dated 1922. Size is 9.1 x 12.1 inches, 92 pages plus soft covers, in overall very good condition.

Famous Hungarian composer (1870-1948), mostly known for his operettas of which the most successful and best known is Die Lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow). Printed score of his work Das Land des Lachelns signed and inscribed by him on the front cover with a short sentiment. Size is 9 x 12 inches, 74 pages plus soft covers, repaired cover and spine, in overall very good condition.

German-Jewish musicologist (1874-1951) and composer who spent much of his life in the USA. Autograph letter in English with his letterhead, signed by him. Size is 5.3 x 6.8 inches, 1 page, minor stains, in excellent condition. Envelope INCLUDED.

Austrian composer (1925-2006), first violin of the Vienna Philharmonic between 1946 and 1985. Autograph music quote on a postcard dated 17.2.85. Size is 4.1 x 6 inches, 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.

Italian composer (1857-1919), French baritone (1848-1923), and Dutch composer and cellist (1849-1913). Fine music quote with some bars from Tonio's monologue from Leoncavallo's opera Pagliacci written and signed by the composer himself and dated in London, 1911; and also signed above by the French baritone and creator of the role of Tonio in Pagliacci's  world premiere.  On verso, there is also a 3-bar music quote from van Biene's most famous melody The Unbroken Melody signed by the composer himself in 1903. Size is 7 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1857-1919) whose opera Pagliacci (1892) is considered one of the most successful in opera history.  Complete score for voice and piano of his opera "Pagliacci" signed and inscribed by the composer with a short sentiment, dated in February 1909.  Score is 9.5 x 12.3 inches, 204 pages, edited by Sanzogno, Milan, 1893, first edition; soft covers partially trimmed at the top and rebound with hard covers, in very good condition.

French composer (1863-1919). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, dated in 1904, written in French, sold untranslated. Bold and attractive handwriting and signature. Size is 4.75 x 5.5 inches, 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.

English composer and conductor (1822-1896). Autograph note in English signed by him about an autograph request, dated December 1884. Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 1 page, folds, minor stains, in overall very good condition.

Austrian composer (1902-1976). 3-bar autograph music quote on a card from his opera "Das Wintermärchen" signed by him, dated in Vienna April 4, 1957. Size 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1932-2015), best known for his opera "Mourning Becomes Electra". Autograph letter on a card with his letterhead signed by the composer, and addressed to one of his friends, dated 1967. Size is 5.75 x 4.3 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an envelope (not shown).