Dolmetsch, Carl. (1911–1997) & Saxby, Joseph. (1910–1997)
Signed 1951 Lecture-Recital Program
A rare signed program from a lecture-recital given on February 22, 1951 by two pioneers of the early music movement, recorder player Carl Dolmetsch and harpsichordist Joseph Saxby. Appearing at the Oddfellows Hall in Stafford, the two performed "Authentic Interpretations of early music, played on the instruments for which it was written," including Renaissance and Baroque pieces by J. C. Pepusch, Christopher Simpson, Francois Couperin, Handel, Corelli, and others. Both Dolmetsch and Saxby have signed boldly on the back page. 4 pp. Some light toning and wrinkling; overall very good. 5 x 8 inches (12.7 x 20.2 cm).The second son of musician and instrument-builder Arnold Dolmetsch, Carl Dolmetsch was a noted recorder virtuoso as well as a viol player and educator. His musical partnership with harpsichordist Joseph Saxby began in 1932 and lasted for almost 60 years. The two were outspoken proponents of early music, performing internationally, conducting many workshops for young people and developing the first plastic recorders. Signed programs are uncommon. (16038)
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