Salzedo, Carlos. (1885–1961)

Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the great French harpist, composer, and conductor, an unparalleled virtuoso who is generally regarded as one of the finest harpists in history. Salzedo is shown standing next to his instrument and has signed and inscribed at the right to his student Alice Chalifoux "in friendliness," dated 1930. Slightly curled, with two small creases and a very small tear to the upper edge; otherwise in fine condition overall. 8 x 9.25 inches (20.4 x 23.7 cm).

From the collection of Alice Chalifoux, principal harpist with the Cleveland Orchestra from 1931 to 1974 and, for many years, its only female member. Chalifoux played under the first five music directors of the Cleveland Orchestra: Nikolai Sokoloff, Artur Rodzinski, Erich Leinsdorf, George Szell and Lorin Maazel. She studied with Carlos Salzedo and went on to train a further generation of harpists at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Oberlin College, Baldwin-Wallace College and the Salzedo Harp Colony. Described as "diminutive, salty-tongued and beloved," she was especially known for her sharp wit. (15188)
Signed Photograph
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