La Forge, Frank. (1879–1953)
Autograph Musical Quotation
Autograph musical quotation from the American pianist, vocal coach, accompanist and composer, who has penned two measures of a chromatic theme in 6/8, signed boldly and added a "musical signature" at the lower left of his initials, F–C–A–F. On a small album leaf with light toning, overall fine. 7.25 x 4.5 inches (18.3 x 11.3 cm).La Forge taught a number of important American singers, including Marian Anderson, Lawrence Tibbett, Marie Powers, Emma Otero and Richard Crooks, and served as accompanist for many vocal stars and instrumentalists of the day including Johanna Gadski, Ernestine Schumann-Heink and Margaret Matzenauer. His most longstanding musical relationship was with Metropolitan Opera soprano Lily Pons, and lasted from 1937 until his death in 1953. (16254)
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