Toscanini, Arturo. (1867–1957)
Signed 1950 Ski Lift Photograph to NBC Symphony Flautist
Highly amusing signed photograph of the famed conductor riding a ski lift up the slope of 9,000 foot Baldy mountain during his “day off” during a cross-country tour with the NBC Symphony, where he and the 125 members of the orchestra had stopped over en route to a concert engagement in Seattle. Toscanini has inscribed in red ink to the Second Flute and Saxophone player of the orchestra: "To John Fulton / sweet remembrance of our unforgettable tour / (Sun Valley / 1950) / Arturo Toscanini." Mounting remnants to verso, significant staining and some surface chips/nicks to the image surface mostly limited to the right-hand upper quarter, else fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). (21447)Classical Music Signed Photograph