Rosé String Quartet (1883 - 1938)
Original Hungarian Program
Rare single-sheet program from a Hungarian performance, ca. 1920's, of the legendary quartet, lead by Arnold Rosé (1863-1946), who was Mahler's brother-in-law and who worked closely with Brahms and others. The quartet gave first performances of works by Brahms, Reger, Pfitzner, Korngold, Schmidt, Schoenberg (first 2 Quartets) and Webern (Five Movements). This performance included the Brahms string quartet op. 51 no. 2, as well as works by Beethoven and Borodin. The program cover features a halftone image of Arnold Rosé. Heavy creasing, some toning and slight chips; overall in good condition. 6 x 9.5 inches (15.7 x 23.8 cm). (13650)Program, unsigned Classical Music