[Paganini Quartet. (1945–1966)] Temianka, Henri. (1906–1992)
Signed Program
Signed program of a recital of the Paganini Quartet at Yale University, New Haven, Conn., January 31, 1961. One leaf (verso blank). Signed by first violinist Henri Temianka only. 7.75 x 5.5 inches (18.7 x 14 cm). Small hole (from needle?) near upper edge; horizontal fold; else in fine condition.Temianka was born in Scotland to Polish parents and became a U.S. citizen in 1945. "In 1946 Temianka founded the Paganini String Quartet, so named because the four instruments used by the players were once owned by Paganini, and under his leadership the quartet achieved international success until it disbanded in 1966; it gave premières of works by Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Milhaud and Lees, among others. As a violinist Temianka was known for his flawless mastery of his instrument, a pure and expressive tone and forceful yet elegant interpretations. He combined the best elements of the French tradition and the Flesch school. His quartet performances were distinguished by strong leadership and a modern approach, projecting with brilliance while preserving musical values. Among his finest recorded performances are Beethoven’s Razumovsky Quartets." Boris Schwarz in Grove Music Online (22448)
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