Rabin, Michael. (1936–1972)
Signed Photograph
Exceedingly rare signed photograph of the masterful prodigy violinist, one of the very greatest of all fiddlers, who died tragically young. 8 x 10 glossy J. Abresch photograph of Rabin with his violin - presumably the 1736 Guarneri renamed ‘the Rabin’ after his death - signed and inscribed to Walter Mantani, conductor of the Midland Odessa Symphony (TX), with whom Rabin performed the Paganini Concerto #1 on December 2, 1961: "To Walter Mantani. A million thanks for your kindness, hospitality and musical collaboration. All best wishes, Michael Rabin / 1961." Slightly trimmed along the upper blank margin, a few light specks to margins, otherwise in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.4 x 25.5 cm). This is one of only a few signed Rabin photographs we have ever offered. A true prize for the collector of violinist autographs!Included with the photograph are two newspaper clippings on Rabin's life and death, with notes from Mantani about his recollections of encountering Rabin: "When he played with orchestra in Midland he told us his 'medication' fell in toilet by mistake & wanted us to get our drug store or MD to get him more - We realized he was out of whatever he was on..." (17784)
Classical Music Signed Photograph