Mendessohn, Felix Robert. (1896-1951)

Autograph Quotation and Signed Program Photograph

A fine autograph quotation in German, "Die Musik des Herzens ist der Ton...," signed in Amsterdam, 1934. Together with a small program, also signed. The fine German cellist was a direct descendant from the famous composer and taught first at the Stern Conservatory before emigrating the US in 1936 and assuming a position in the Baltimore Symphony. He died onstage in Cadoa Hall, Baltimore, while playing Dohnanyi's "Konzertstuck." (1060)
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