Benedetti Michelangeli, Arturo. (1920–1995) [Magaloff, Nikita. (1912–1992)] Rare Signed Photograph to Nikita Magaloff

Benedetti Michelangeli, Arturo. (1920–1995) [Magaloff, Nikita. (1912–1992)]

Rare Signed Photograph to Nikita Magaloff

Uncommon large signed photograph of the legendary Italian pianist, inscribed to fellow pianist Nikita Magaloff. Michelangeli is shown in an animated moment in concert, and has signed and inscribed at the head (translated from the Italian): "To my colleague and friend Nikita Magaloff with esteem and affection. Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. Festival 1965." Stamped on the verso by photographer Tezuka. Signed material from Benedetti Michelangeli is rare in any format, and this is a particularly prize example in image, size, and association. Some light edge wear and very slight buckling at upper edge; overall fine. 8.5 x 11.5 inches (21.9 x 27 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. (18065)

Classical Music Signed Photograph