Autographs - Other
- Page 4 -- Leginska, Ethel (1886-1970) SIG-00827 $25InquireSIG of the British pianist, composer, and conductor. A pupil of Leschetizky; widely known as the Paderewski of women pianists. Signed with married name (Ethel Leginska-Whithorne) and clipped from birthday book, n/d.
- Lehár, Franz (1870-1948) PHO-15943 $100InquirePHO/AMQ, postcard, Vienna, 1925. The Hungarian composer pens and signs eight bars on treble clef beneath a portrait of himself holding a score. Two bars slightly rubbed. A nice image.
- Lehmann, Lilli (1848-1929) SIG-15934 $20InquireSIG, bank check, New York, 1889. The German soprano endorses the verso of a check made out to her for a hefty sum. Small tear at center crease from former folding.
- Lehmann, Lilli (1848-1929) ALS-16133 $50InquireALS, 2 pp., 1899. The eminent German soprano provides a health update on her sister, Marie, and offers concert tickets to the recipient's father. In English. In pen, but last few words and signature in pencil. Signed only Lilli.
- Lehmann, Lilli (1848-1929) SIG-15696 $40InquireSIG of the German soprano, with sentiment. Small album leaf, Berlin, 1911. On verso, a list of signatures including Norwegian composer Christian Sinding and his wife Augusta (an actress) and pianists Arthur Shattuck and Harold Bower. Nice.
- Lehmann, Lotte (1888-1976) EPH-15937 $10InquireTyped telegram, 1930s. Lehmann sends a note in German with thanks for some photographs. In German. Unsigned.
- Leonard, Lotte (1884-1976) SIG-09115 $20InquireSIG of the German singer specializing in Baroque music and Lieder, with sentiment, on her letterhead, n/d.
- Lhevinne, Rosina (1880-1976) ALS-08805 $35InquireSIG, Christmas card, n/d. The famed pedagogue, teacher of Van Cliburn, and wife of Josef Lhévinne signs a Christmas card in red ink to an unknown recipient, with admiration.
- Liebling, Estelle (1880-1970) ALS-15661 $20InquireTLS, 1 p., 1944. The noted vocal pedagogue writes to Brooks McCormack, praising his recent success and looking forward to their next lessons.
- Liebling, Leonard (1874-1945) MUS-15640 $15InquireALS, 2 pp., n/d. The music critic thanks American tenor Brooks McCormack for a recent performance.
- Lloyd, Edward (1845-1927) ALS-08856 $35InquireALS, 2 pp., 1875. The English concert singer writes to James Broughton regarding scheduling at the Leeds Festival.
- LONDON STRING QUARTET SIG-15691 $50InquireSIGs of the London String Quartet: James Levey (violin); Thomas Petre (violin); Harry Waldo Warner (viola); and Charles Warwick-Evans (cello). On little blue bifolium with deckled edges and magazine image of the quartet pasted on second page. 1920. Very nice.
- Malatesta, Pompilio (1879-1960) SIG-16126 $15InquireSIG of the Italian bass, who made over 700 appearances with the Metropolitan Opera and sang in the premiere of Puccini's Gianni Schicchi. On small album leaf, 1924.
- 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.
- Mardones, José (1869-1932) SIG-00719 $20InquireSIG of the Spanish bass, who became a popular fixture at the Metropolitan Opera, singing in over 400 performances between 1917 and 1926. Small album leaf, New York, 1925.
- Mario, Queena (1896-1951) SIG-09084 $10InquireSIG of the American soprano, who appeared frequently at the Metropolitan Opera and became a noted voice teacher at Juilliard and Curtis. On small album leaf with New Year's sentiments, 1924.
- 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.
- Ney, Elly (1882-1968) SIG-14571 $15InquireSIG of the German pianist and Beethoven specialist on a small card, n/d.
- 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.