Diémer, Louis-Joseph. (1843-1919) [Gaspard-Félix Tournachon, "Nadar". (1820-1910)]
Signed Nadar Photograph to Narcisse Brument
Signed Nadar cabinet portrait of the French pianist and composer, inscribed twice in ink to the conductor Narcisse Brument: "à N. Brument, souvenir amical de Louis Diémer, juillet (1896)." Single pin hole to upper edge, a few small surface blemishes, overall fine. 4.25 x 6.5 inches (11 x 16.5 cm).Diémer is remembered as one of the great keyboard virtuosi, having studied with Antoine Marmontel and Ambroise Thomas. Known as "the king of the scale and the trill," he toured as soloist and with the violinist Pablo de Sarasate. The dedicatee of Franck's "Variations Symphoniques" and Lalo's "Piano Concerto in F," he was also among the earliest pianists to record for the gramophone. Diémer was also important in promoting the use of historical instruments, giving a series of harpsichord performances as part of the 1889 Universal Exhibition and contributing to the founding of the Société des instruments anciens. Professor at the Conservatoire, he taught Edouard Risler, Alfred Cortot, Lazare Lévy, Alfredo Casella, Yves Nat and Robert Casadesus, among others! (18749)
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