Leschetizky, Theodor. (1830–1915) & Leschetizky, Marie Gabrielle Roszborska. (1880-?)
Signed Photograph
Original photograph of the great pianist and influential pedagogue together with his fourth wife, pianist Marie Gabrielle Leschetizky (née Roszborska), signed by both on the mount. Roszborska, the second of Leschetizky's pupils to become his wife after his divorce from Anna Essipova, was an accomplished performer who left several recordings. Smudge and blot to Leschetizky's signature; otherwise in very fine condition. Image 3.25 x 3.25 inches (8.4 x 8.4 cm); total size 5 x 5.5 inches (13 x 14.3 cm)."His inventive and flexible approach to teaching arose from a deep-felt commitment to developing the potential of each student. This extended to him taking a genuine interest in their personal lives. He was a man of unflagging energy and emotional gusto, and it was typical of his personality that much of the advice given was in the form of metaphor and anecdote, yet always specific to the case in point... It was the combination of Leschetizky's profound musicality, his wealth of experience in teaching and his ability, through sheer force of personality, to communicate with the pupil that led to his unassailable status as having been the greatest piano teacher of the modern era." (James Methuen-Campbell, Grove Online). (14277)
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