Scarpini, Pietro. (1911 - 1997)
Autograph Signature
Bold signature of the great Italian pianist, on an album page mounted to card stock with printed portrait photograph above. Fine. 10 x 15 cm. Signatures of Scarpini are very rare - he almost never appeared in public and there are only 3 recorded interviews with him."Scarpini was the leading pianist in Italy after World War II, yet has not received proper recognition due to his disdain for recording and for having avoided the public sphere which artists are compelled to engage in, as Scarpini chose to live for his art and deliberately avoided outside intrusions on his life in order to maintain and cultivate his musicianship. Paradoxically, while he did little to preserve his art through commercial recordings, Scarpini methodically kept tapes made of recitals and broadcasts and added to it by recording at home." (Allan Evans, Arbiter Records "Scarpini Edition" Vol.I) (7506)
Signature Classical Music