Enesco, Georges. (1881–1955)

Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the Romanian composer, violinist, and conductor, inscribed to his frequent duo partner, the French pianist Céliny Chailley-Richez. Enescu is shown in a reflective pose holding his violin, and has penned along the lower margin (translated from the French): "For Madame Chailley, with all the loyal and respectful friendship of the author of the sonata in the Romanian Character, gratefully, Georges Enesco. 1947." Inscription a shade light, some crackling and light surface wear to the image, with small mounting remnants to the verso, but otherwise overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.2 x 25.7 cm).

Born to a musical family in 1894, pianist and teacher Céliny Chailley-Richez was a star student at the Conservatoire de Paris before marrying violinist Marcel Chailley in 1908. Together, the couple led summer music courses at their home in Seignelay, where students included Ivry Gitlis, Lola Bobesco and Denise Soriano. Chailley-Richez had a long friendship and musical partnership with Georges Enescu, and was associated with many important French musicians of the era. She died in 1973. (15446)
Signed Photograph
Classical Music