Scholz, Bernhard. (1835-1916) [Leginska, Ethel. (1886-1970)]
Autograph Letter about the Young Ethel Leginska
Autograph letter from the German conductor and composer, director of the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt, offering two silk dresses to the young Ethel Leginska, who was studying in Frankfurt at age fourteen. June 22, 1898. Translated from the German: "Dear Madam, Two light silk dresses for a small person have been donated by Frau Goldschmidt. They are in good condition; could you make use of them for Ethel? Please let me know, and I hope that they can be made use of by the Liggins parents." 1 p. of a bifolium on letterhead of the Hoch Conservatory. One folding crease; otherwise in fine condition. 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14.2 x 22 cm).The American pianist, composer, and conductor Ethel Leginska, born Ethel Liggins, studied at the Hoch Conservatory and with Leschetizky in Vienna, making her debut at age 16. In 1906 she took on Leginska as a more exotic-sounding stage name, and became a great favorite with audiences, known as the "Paderewski of woman pianists." From the 1920's on, she began to concentrate on conducting, and appeared as a conductor with several major American orchestras. She left a small body of compositions, including three operas, and many notable students. (13872)
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