Kondrashin, Kirill. (1914–1981)
Signed Photograph
Signed photograph of the Soviet and Russian conductor known as a friend of Shostakovich and the conductor of the Moscow Philharmonic, who defected from the Soviet Union in 1978. He is shown examining a score and has penned at the foot (translated from the Russian): "A souvenir to Mr. Erler with best wishes, February 1959. K. Kondrashin." Very fine. 3.5 x 6 inches (9 x 15.6 cm). Scarce! (17408)Signed Photograph Classical Music