Gabrilowitsch, Ossip. (1878–1936) [Buxbaum, Friedrich. (1869–1948)] Autograph Signature

Gabrilowitsch, Ossip. (1878–1936) [Buxbaum, Friedrich. (1869–1948)]

Autograph Signature

Autograph signature from the Russian-born American pianist, conductor and composer. Signed on a small slip and mounted on a pink index card, with the date of 1929 added at the head in another hand. Toning and light soiling with mounting remnants to verso; overall fine. 5 x 3 inches (12.6 x 7.6 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. (16403)

Classical Music Signature