[Gabrilowitsch, Ossip. (1878–1936)] Putnam, Brenda. (1890–1975)

Original Photograph of a Bust Sculpture

Original photograph of a bust of the Russian-born pianist and conductor by sculptor Brenda Putnam. Typewritten caption and stamps to the verso. Light corner and edge wear; overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm).

A student of Rubinstein, Lyadov, Glazunov and others, Gabrilowitsch was one of the first to record for the reproducing piano Welte-Mignon (1905) and had a major career as piano soloist. From 1910-14, he was conductor of the Munich Konzertverein and later settled in the US, appointed the founding director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1918. In 1909, he married Mark Twain's daughter, Clara Clemens, a singer who appeared with him in recital. (16033)


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Classical Music