Mitropoulos, Dimitri. (1896–1960)

Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the the American conductor, pianist and composer of Greek birth. He has signed and inscribed in white pencil at the lower right to harpist Alice Chalifoux, "in remembrance of our collaboration in Dec 1938." Photographed by Geoffrey Landesman, with photographer's stamp on the verso. Matte print, in very fine condition. 7.25 x 9.25 inches (18.3 x 23.3 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. (15190)
Signed Photograph
Classical Music