Borini, Marisa. (b. 1930) [Magaloff, Nikita. (1912–1992)]
Signed Photograph
Signed postcard photograph of the Italian pianist and actress, mother of former French First Lady Carla Bruni. She is shown in a dramatically-lit portrait at the piano and has inscribed at the foot to pianist Nikita Magaloff and his wife Irene: "Per Nikita e Irene, sempre con affetto, Marisa / Vevey 1979." Some light edge wear; overall fine. 9 x 6.75 inches (23 x 17.3 cm).From the collection of Georgian-Russian pianist Nikita Magaloff and his wife Irene, the daughter of violinist Joseph Szigeti. Magaloff, born to a noble Georgian family in St. Petersburg, was influenced by family friend Serge Prokofiev and studied with Siloti and Isidor Philipp. Among the friends he made studying at the Paris Conservatory was Maurice Ravel, who considered him "a great, a truly extraordinary musician." He was especially known as the first pianist to record the complete works of Chopin, and for his elegant, refined style, which became more daring later in life. (18059)
Classical Music Signed Photograph