Autographs - Other
- Page 4 -- Malko, Nikolai (1883-1961) ALS-15961 $25InquireALS, 1 p., 1941. The Russian conductor writes a brief note on his letterhead to music scholar Siegmund Levarie. With original envelope.
- Malko, Nikolai (1883-1961) SIG-09000 $20InquireSIG of the Russian symphonic conductor. On a small album leaf dated 11/2/07.
- Mana-Zucca (1885-1981) AMQ-01634 $125InquireAMQ, album leaf, 1940. The American composer-actress-musician boldly pens the first bar of her best-known song, "I love life", writing about it: Two things I love | I love Life and The Hammond.
- Manén, Joan (1883-1971) AMQ-09427 $50InquireAMQ, album leaf, 1908. The Spanish violinist-composer elegantly pens two half-note chords with fermatas.
- Manski, Dorothee (1892-1967) SIG-00717 $10InquireSIG of the German-American soprano and noted Wagnerian who made regular appearances at the Metropolitan Opera and Salzburg Festival. On small album leaf, n/d.
- Martinelli, Giovanni (1885-1969) PGM-09185 $20InquirePGM signed by Italian tenor over works list in pen (p. 2) and on front cover in pencil. For Easter recital in New Jersey, 4 pp., 1923. Tear on back cover & residue from mounting.
- Martini, Nino (1902-1976) PHO-07905 $25InquirePHO, signed, 1938. The Italian tenor signs a bust-length sepia photograph portrait of himself wearing an overcoat and scarf. 10" h x 8" w. A very nice image and signature.
- Massenet, Jules (1842-1912) AMQ-15944 $150InquireAMQ, small card, Vienna, 1892. Massenet offers two bars from Werther on treble clef. Unevenly toned and minor paper clip residue at left (not affecting).
- Massenet, Jules (1842-1912) ALS-14222 $100InquireALS, 1 p. (5" h x 4.25" w), n/d. The French composer jots a note of congratulations to Opèra Comique director Monsieur Paravey, signing J. Massenet. With integral address leaf in his hand.
- Melchior, Lauritz (1890-1973) SIG-09117 $15InquireSIG of the acclaimed Danish Heldentenor, who ranked among the most celebrated Wagnerians of the twentieth century. On the inside of a Christmas card, n/d.
- Mengelberg, Willem (1871-1951) SIG-15665 $30InquireSIG of the Dutch conductor. Small card, 1934. A nice example.
- Mennini, Louis (1920-2000) AMQ-09348 $40InquireAMQ, 1 p., 1977. The American composer and pedagogue offers an unidentified two-bar ostinato pattern on bass clef. To Samuel Spinak, principal violist of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
- Menter, Sophie (1846-1918) SIG-15941 $70InquireSIG of the German pianist and favorite female pupil of Liszt. On verso of her carte de visite, n/d.
- Merrill, Robert (1917-2004) PHO-00325 $25InquirePHO, signed, n/d. The American baritone signs a glossy black-and-white half-length photograph portrait of himself in military costume. 8.5" h x 6" w. A few light creases, but in good condition.
- Millard, Harrison (1830-1895) AMQ-01652 $100InquireAMQ, on strip of music paper, 1880. The first four bars of the American composer's famous song, "Viva l'America". Millard served in the Civil War, identifies song as written in 1859. Chip at right margin not affecting.
- Moiseiwitsch, Benno (1890-1963) SIG-08951 $15InquireSIG of the Russian-born British pianist, clipped from program and laid down on slightly larger sheet, n/d. Signed in pencil over printed text; reproduction photo pasted on verso.
- Moscheles, Felix (1794-1870) SIG-08952 $10InquireSIG of the English painter, who was the son of pianist-composer Ignaz Moscheles and the namesake of Felix Mendelssohn. Clipped, probably from birthday book, n/d.
- Muck, Karl (1859-1940) SIG-15667 $25InquireSIG of the German conductor. Nice bold example, on a small card, Bayreuth, 1930.
- Neel, Boyd (1905-1981) ALS-16143 $15InquireTwo ALS, 2 pp. each. The English conductor writes to secure a guest appearance with the Bournemouth Orchestra. Dated April 5 and April 12, without year.
- Neri-Baraldi, Pietro (1828-1902) AMQ-15978 $30InquireAMQ, 1 p. (5" h x 8.75" w), London, 1875. The Italian tenor offers eight bars of a melody on treble clef, signing with a flourish below.
- Niemann, Walter (1876-1953) SIG-15636 $10InquireSIG of the German musicologist and composer with sentiment. Small card. Leipzig, 1933.
- Nikisch, Arthur (1855-1922) ALS-10240 $60InquireALS, small card, 1911. The conductor and recording pioneer congratulates a friend on his daughter's engagement.
- Nikisch, Arthur (1855-1922) SIG-09241 $50InquireSIG of the noted Hungarian conductor on a postcard. He also writes a time to meet at the Hotel Fürstenhof in Berlin. Leipzig, 1920, with stamp.
- Nilsson, Birgit (1918-2005) PGM-09175 $20InquirePGM signed boldly on cast list page by the Swedish dramatic soprano. For Tannhäuser performance at the Metropolitan Opera with Nilsson singing Elisabeth and Venus, 1 p. (with printed page number 21, thus extracted from a larger booklet), 1966.
- Novello, Alfred (1810-1896) ALS-16149 $35InquireALS, 1 p., 1881. The noted publisher writes to Leeds Festival chorus director James Broughton to provide a photograph (not present) and compliment the festival's chorus.
- Onegin, Sigrid (1889-1943) SIG-00731 $20InquireSIG of the German dramatic contralto whose flexible voice and commanding technique were praised at Bayreuth, the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, and the Salzburg Festival in the 1920s and 1930s. On small album leaf, n/d.
- Onofrei, Demetrio (1897-1891) SIG-09088 $10InquireSIG of the Romanian tenor, who sang with noted success in the San Carlo Opera Company (a group that toured the United States and Canada under the direction of Fortune Gallo). On small album leaf, New York, 1924.
- Ormandy, Eugene (1899-1985) PGM-14741 $50InquirePGM signed by the famous conductor on cover just under the image of Beethoven, with sentiments. For Philadelphia Orchestra opening gala concert, 6 pp., 1970. With signature of former owner on last page.
- Ozawa, Seiji (1935) PGM-12717 $25InquireSIG of the popular conductor on a program page (removed from larger booklet) marking the one thousandth performance of the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood. Ozawa signs beneath the listing for Bernstein's Age of Anxiety. 1991.
- Panufnik, Andrzej (1914-1991) AMQ-15746 $75InquireAMQ, on personal letterhead, 1979. The Polish-born composer writes four bars from his Sinfonia Sacra and signs with sentiments beneath. A particularly attractive example.
- Parlow, Kathleen (1890-1963) SIG-00918 $20InquireSIG of the emminent Canadian violinist. Small clipping from birthday book, n/d. Pencil.
- Peragallo, Mario (1910-1996) ALS-01364 $25InquireALS, postcard, 1949. Brief note from the Italian composer to the Polish soprano Marya Freund. Also signed by his wife, Fiora.
- Perron, Carl (1858-1928) SIG-16142 $20InquireSIG of the bass-baritone, who premiered roles in Strauss' Salome, Elektra, and Der Rosenkavalier. With a sentiment in German, translated: Life is a sepctacle for those who think, a tragedy for those who feel. Album leaf, Breslau, 1892.
- Perron, Carl (1858-1928) AMQ-08277 $20InquireAMQ, album leaf, Breslau, 1894. The German bass-baritone, who premiered roles in Strauss' Salome, Elektra, and Der Rosenkavalier, writes two bars on treble clef and signs beneath.
- Perry, Julia (1924-1979) SIG-09029 $40InquireSIG of the African-American composer. Bold, with big Greetings on MacDowell Colony letterhead, n/d except for Feb. 1st - March 1st. Scarce.
- Petri, Egon (1881-1962) AMQ-08280 $45InquireAMQ, 1 p., Omaha, 1940. The Dutch-born pianist boldly writes three bars of Bach's Chaconne in D minor on a small sheet and signs with sentiments and an address beneath. Paper clip residue at right (not affecting). Attractive example.
- Pfitzner, Hans (1869-1949) SIG-00874 $110InquireSIG of the German composer on a small card. n/d.
- Pfitzner, Hans (1869-1949) SIG-09017 $70InquireSIG of the German composer on a pastel green card. n/d. A good example.
- Piastro, Mishel (1891-1970) SIG-14536 $25InquireSIG of the longtime New York Philharmonic concertmaster under Toscanini. On a typed contract extension with Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co., dated 1969.
- Piatigorsky, Gregor (1903-1976) SIG-15701 $40InquireSIG of the famed cellist on back flap of envelope, which is addressed by him to violinist Boris Koutzen. Stamped and docked 1964.
- Piatti, Alfredo (1822-1901) SIG-14535 $15InquireSIG of the Italian cellist. In pencil. Browned and unevenly clipped from a birthday book (c. 1.5" h x 3.5" w). Written under the date of his birth (January 8).
- Pons, Lily (1898-1976) SIG-00734 $25InquireSIG of the famed French-American soprano, known for her expert coloratura and decades-long association with the Metropolitan Opera. On small card, n/d.
- Popper, David (1843-1913) SIG-09218 $150InquireSIG of the Czech cellist and composer with an astounding career. On a small clip of paper with professionally repaired tear (not affecting, but close), n/d. Uncommon.
- Pouishnoff, Leff (1891-1959) SIG-00839 $10InquireSIG of the Ukrainian-born pianist and composer. On a small folded sheet, n/d.
- Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924) SIG-12724 $200InquireSIG of the one & only Italian opera composer. On, postcard, n/d. Faint but unmistakable signature G Puccini, under image of children on a beach.
- Rabaud, Henri (1873-1949) AMQ-01623 $125InquireAMQ, small card, n/d. Four bars from the French composer's popular opera Mârouf. A few light stains, not affecting.
- Rabaud, Henri (1873-1949) SIG-05798 $75InquireSIG of the French composer on the title page of the piano/vocal score for his opera La Fille de Roland, 1904. Attractively inscribed to Marguerite Carré, the soprano who sang in the opera's premiere two months prior. Includes disbound title page and first four pages (score not present).
- Raisa, Rosa (1893-1963) SIG-00737 $25InquireSIG of the acclaimed dramatic soprano who premiered the title role of Puccini's Turandot. Small album leaf, London, 1914 (signed the same year she sang Aida with Caruso at Covent Garden). On the verso, signature of Giulio Crimi, who himself premiered roles in Puccini's Il tabarro and Gianni Schicchi. With sentiment in Italian, 1914.