Godowsky, Leopold. (1870–1938) Autograph Signature

Godowsky, Leopold. (1870–1938)

Autograph Signature

Autograph signature from the Polish American pianist, composer, and teacher who was one of the most highly regarded performers of his time. On a small album leaf, he has penned: "Remembrance of a stranger / Leopold Godowsky / Berlin May 1906." Toning and one slight smudge; overall fine. 7.25 x 4.5 inches (18.3 x 11.3 cm).

A self-taught child prodigy from what is now Lithuania, Godowsky toured Europe before becoming a renowned teacher in the United States. He was known for his theories concerning the application of relaxed weight and economy of motion in piano playing, principles later propagated by his pupils, such as Heinrich Neuhaus. Ferruccio Busoni said that he and Godowsky were the only composers to have added anything of significance to keyboard writing since Franz Liszt. (16255)

Signature Classical Music