Autographs - Other

• Leginska, Ethel (1886-1970)
  SIG 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.
  SIG-00827 $25Inquire
• Lehár, Franz (1870-1948)
  SIG of the Austro-Hungarian operetta composer best known for The Merry Widow. On a beige card, n.d. A nice example.
  SIG-09016 $55Inquire
• Lehmann, Lilli (1848-1929)
  ALS, 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.
  ALS-16133 $50Inquire
• Lehmann, Lilli (1848-1929)
  SIG 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.
  SIG-15696 $40Inquire
• Leider, Frida (1888-1975)
  SIG of the German soprano who was internationally recognized for her interpretations of Isolde, Brünnhilde, Aida, and Donna Anna. Album leaf, n.d.
  SIG-00711 $35Inquire
• Leonard, Lotte (1884-1976)
  SIG of the German singer specializing in Baroque music and Lieder, with sentiment, on her letterhead, n/d.
  SIG-09115 $20Inquire
• Levitzki, Mischa (1898-1941)
  SIG of the Russian-American pianist who toured extensively. Small white card, 1930.
  SIG-14570 $25Inquire
• Levy, Lazare (1882-1964)
  SIG of the French pianist, to which he has added en souvenir du concert du 28 Juin. On an album leaf. Levy was a popular pianist who promoted French music. Saint-Saëns believed Levy's playing possessed that rare union of technical perfection and musicality.
  SIG-09227 $25Inquire
• Lhevinne, Rosina (1880-1976)
  SIG, 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.
  ALS-08805 $35Inquire
• Liebling, Estelle (1880-1970)
  TLS, 1 p., 1944. The noted vocal pedagogue writes to Brooks McCormack, praising his recent success and looking forward to their next lessons.
  ALS-15661 $20Inquire
• Liebling, Leonard (1874-1945)
  ALS, 2 pp., n/d. The music critic thanks American tenor Brooks McCormack for a recent performance.
  MUS-15640 $15Inquire
• Lloyd, Edward (1845-1927)
  ALS, 2 pp., 1875. The English concert singer writes to James Broughton regarding scheduling at the Leeds Festival.
  ALS-08856 $35Inquire
• LONDON STRING QUARTET
  SIGs 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.
  SIG-15691 $50Inquire
• Mahler, Alma (1879-1964)
  Envelope addressed in Alma's hand, unsigned, 1959. Addressed in her usual purple ink to Suzanne Bloch, daughter of composer Ernest Bloch, with Alma's return address stamp at upper left. Although unsigned, a scarce and desirable item.
  SIG-16478 $150Inquire
• Mainardi, Enrico (1897-1976)
  SIG of the Italian cellist and composer, who may be best remembered for his piano trio collaborations with Edwin Fischer. Small card, 1937. A bold example.
  SIG-16492 $25Inquire
• Malko, Nikolai (1883-1961)
  ALS, 1 p., 1941. The Russian conductor writes a brief note on his letterhead to music scholar Siegmund Levarie. With original envelope.
  ALS-15961 $25Inquire
• Malko, Nikolai (1883-1961)
  SIG of the Russian symphonic conductor. On a small album leaf dated 11/2/07.
  SIG-09000 $20Inquire
• Mana-Zucca (1885-1981)
  AMQ, 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.
  AMQ-01634 $125Inquire
• Manén, Joan (1883-1971)
  AMQ, album leaf, 1908. The Spanish violinist-composer elegantly pens two half-note chords with fermatas.
  AMQ-09427 $50Inquire
• Manski, Dorothee (1892-1967)
  SIG 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.
  SIG-00717 $10Inquire
• Mardones, José (1869-1932)
  SIG 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, 1924.
  SIG-00720 $25Inquire
• Martinelli, Giovanni (1885-1969)
  PGM 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.
  PGM-09185 $20Inquire
• Martini, Nino (1902-1976)
  PHO, 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.
  PHO-07905 $25Inquire
• Marx, Berthe (1859-1925)
  SIG of the French pianist on the July 28 square of a birthday book page, n.d. Marx studied with Auber, Henri Herz, and Stephen Heller and enjoyed a successful career as a touring pianist. Remarkably, in 1894, she gave 250 works from memory in a single concert series.
  SIG-08950 $15Inquire
• Mascagni, Pietro (1863-1945)
  SIG of the Italian opera composer on a small card. Livorno, 1935. A handsome example.
  SIG-00871 $75Inquire
• Massenet, Jules (1842-1912)
  AMQ, small card, Vienna, 1892. Massenet offers two bars from Werther on treble clef. Unevenly toned and minor paper clip residue at left (not affecting).
  AMQ-15944 $150Inquire
• Massenet, Jules (1842-1912)
  ALS, 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.
  ALS-14222 $100Inquire
• Melchior, Lauritz (1890-1973)
  SIG 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.
  SIG-09117 $15Inquire
• Mengelberg, Willem (1871-1951)
  SIG of the great Dutch conductor, known especially for his performances of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, and Strauss with the Concertgebouw Orchestra. In green ink on a white album leaf, 1934. A nice example. Additional unidentified signature on verso.
  SIG-09239 $65Inquire
• Mengelberg, Willem (1871-1951)
  SIG of the Dutch conductor, known best for his work with the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Small card, 1934.
  SIG-15665 $30Inquire
• Menges, Isolde (1883-1976)
  SIG of the accomplished English violinist who was most active in the first part of the 20th century and whom Auer considered "one of the most gifted". Signed Yours sincerely, Isolde Menges. Folded paper with halftone photos pasted on inside.
  SIG-09219 $25Inquire
• Mennini, Louis (1920-2000)
  AMQ, 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.
  AMQ-09348 $40Inquire
• Menuhin, Yehudi (1916-2003)
  SIG on small card, along with signature of pianist Hepzibah Menuhin (his sister). In pencil.
  SIG-09214 $50Inquire
• Menuhin, Yehudi (1916-2003)
  SIG with all best wishes above and dated 1944 below. On a small card.
  SIG-16496 $35Inquire
• Merrill, Robert (1917-2004)
  PHO, 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.
  PHO-00325 $25Inquire
• Millard, Harrison (1830-1895)
  AMQ, 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.
  AMQ-01652 $100Inquire
• Miller, Glenn (1904-1945)
  SIG of the successful and popular big band leader, who tragically died at just 40 years old while serving in World War II. On a small beige card, n.d.
  SIG-00785 $60Inquire
• Moiseiwitsch, Benno (1890-1963)
  SIG 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.
  SIG-08951 $15Inquire
• Moiseiwitsch, Benno (1890-1963)
  SIG of the Russian-British pianist. In teal ink on a white card, 1950. A fine example. Moiseiwitsch was best known for his performances of the late Romantic repertory; Rachmaninoff considered Benno his "spiritual heir".
  SIG-08279 $30Inquire
• Molinari, Bernardino (1880-1952)
  SIG of the Italian orchestral conductor who was criticized for his involvement with the fascist regime but nonetheless became musical advisor to the Israeli Philharmonic after the war. Album leaf, New York, 1928.
  SIG-00786 $25Inquire
• Moore, Grace (1898-1947)
  SIG of the American soprano, musical theater singer, and Oscar nominee, which she offers with every good wish!. Small album leaf, 1929. (Three hole punches at left, not affecting). Moore began her career singing in revues by Jerome Kern and Irving Berlin. She then moved on to the Metropolitan, Opéra Comique, and Covent Garden, where she sang mostly French and Italian roles.
  SIG-00729 $25Inquire
• Morini, Erica (1904-1995)
  SIG of the Austrian-American violinist. Album leaf, 1924. A lovely example of an uncommon signature.
  SIG-00916 $45Inquire
• Moscheles, Felix (1794-1870)
  SIG 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.
  SIG-08952 $10Inquire
• Mottl, Felix (1856-1911)
  SIG. A large signature of the Austrian conductor admired particularly for his performances of Wagner operas. On pale pink album leaf, 1900. (Tiny page number at very top).
  SIG-08985 $40Inquire
• Muck, Karl (1859-1940)
  SIG of the German conductor. Nice bold example, on a small card, Bayreuth, 1930.
  SIG-15667 $25Inquire
• Muhlfeld, Richard (1856-1907)
  SIG of the German clarinetist and one of Brahms' favorite musicians on the February 28 square of a birthday book page. Dated 1892. Uncommon

  Brahms had decided to give up composing in 1891 but changed his mind after hearing Mülhfeld play. For him Brahms wrote the Clarinet Sonatas, Trio, and Quintet. Mülhfeld premiered the Sonatas with Brahms at the piano and the Trio and Quintet with the Joachim Quartet. Brahms thought very highly of Mülhfeld as a friend, too, and once gifted him a set of monogramed silver teaspoons.

  SIG-09138 $125Inquire
• Nachez, Tivadar (1859-1930)
  SIG of the Hungarian violinist, clipped from a birthday book page, on which he has signed in the May 1 square (his birthday). In pencil.
  SIG-09197 $30Inquire
• Neel, Boyd (1905-1981)
  Two 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.
  ALS-16143 $15Inquire