Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971) [Fenn, Gene. (1911 - 2001)
Original Photograph with Orpheus Score
Exceptional large format original Gene Fenn sepia photograph of the composer, who is shown inspecting the printed score of his ballet Orpheus (Boosey & Hawkes, 1947). 14 x 11 inches (35.3 x 27.9 cm). Wear and small losses along the right edge and lower right corner, a couple of light surface cracks, otherwise in fine condition. The photographer's imprint in the negative just barely visible lower right (cropped, as printed)."In 1946, Stravinsky received a commission from Balanchine and the impresario, Lincoln Kirstein, for a contemporary treatment of the Orpheus story. The resulting thirty minute long neoclassical ballet in three tableaux was premiered by the Ballet Society on April 28, 1948. It was this performance that launched New York City Ballet as a permanent organization. Orpheus’ lyre, as depicted by the production’s set designer, Isamu Noguchi, remains the company’s official symbol." (thelistenersclub.com)
Also known as a painter, Gene Fenn is primarily remembered as a popular fashion photographer whose work appeared regularly in Harper's Bazaar, among other places. (20968)
Classical Music Unsigned Photograph