Fleisher, Leon. (1928–2020)

Early Recital Program and Photograph

Early program from an appearance of the young pianist at the Schubert Club in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1955 (6 x 9 inches). Together with a vintage 8 x 10 inch glossy publicity photograph, stamped 1949 on the verso. Both fine.

In 1964, after making a remarkable series of recordings with George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra, Fleisher lost the use of his right hand due to focal dystonia.  He continued performing and recording, focusing on and expanding repertoire for the left hand.  In the mid-2000s, through a combination of therapy and botox injections, he regained control of his right hand, expanding back into two-handed repertoire. (3033)
Program, unsigned
Classical Music