Rachmaninoff, Sergei. (1873–1943). Original Candid Photograph.
Unique original candid photograph of the important pianist and composer, who is shown standing by the hood of a car, wearing a coat and hat and holding a cigarette. Very light silvering at the lower edge; overall in fine condition. 4.25 x 6 inches (10.8 x 15.1 cm). From the collection of Alexander Siloti.
Siloti taught at the Moscow Conservatory, where his students included Alexander Goldenweiser, Leonid Maximov, and his first cousin Sergei Rachmaninoff. As a conductor, he gave the world premiere of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the composer as soloist in 1901.
Rachmaninoff, Sergei. (1873–1943). Original Candid Photograph.
Unique original candid photograph of the important pianist and composer, who is shown standing by the hood of a car, wearing a coat and hat and holding a cigarette. Very light silvering at the lower edge; overall in fine condition. 4.25 x 6 inches (10.8 x 15.1 cm). From the collection of Alexander Siloti.
Siloti taught at the Moscow Conservatory, where his students included Alexander Goldenweiser, Leonid Maximov, and his first cousin Sergei Rachmaninoff. As a conductor, he gave the world premiere of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the composer as soloist in 1901.