Krasner, Louis. (1903–1995)
Schönberg and Berg Concertos - Signed LP
Signed LP from the renowned American violinist who premiered the violin concertos of Alban Berg and Arnold Schoenberg. He has signed his recording of the two concertos with Artur Rodzinski and the Cleveland Orchestra: "To Ira Licht / Souvenir of Jan 17, 1974 / Rochester, NY / Louis Krasner." Typed name and address of the collector to the right of the inscription. Columbia Records ML 4857. Sleeve with illustration of Paul Klee's "Ausgang der Narren." Some toning and edge wear; overall fine and still in protective shrink wrap, though open at one side. 12.25 inches (31 cm) square.Berg's Violin Concerto stemmed from a commission from Louis Krasner. When he first received the commission, Berg was working on his opera Lulu, and he did not begin work on the concerto for some months. The event that spurred him into writing was the death by polio of 18-year-old Manon Gropius, the daughter of Alma Mahler (once Gustav Mahler's wife) and Walter Gropius. Berg set Lulu aside to write the concerto, which he dedicated "To the memory of an angel." Manon Gropius is pictured on the verso of the LP sleeve. (17093)
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