Lhevinne, Josef. (1874 - 1944)
Signed Portrait
A spectacular and boldly signed original black ink portrait of the great pianist. Signed by the artist Maurice Block within the image and inscribed to him by Lhevinne: "To E. Maurice Block with Compliments / Josef Lhevinne / New Gardens, NY Nov 28 '40." In very fine condition and one of the rarest of all pianist autographs. 14.5 x 22.5 cm.The Russian-born Lhevinne was one of the greatest pianists of the Golden Age of piano, celebrated for his astounding technique, style and ease of playing. Married to pianist/teacher Rosina Lhevinne, the couple were famed teachers in New York City where they had their own music school and taught at Juilliard. In the words of Harold Schonberg: "His tone was like the morning stars singing together, his technique was flawless even if measured against the fingers of Hofmann and Rachmaninoff, and his musicianship was sensitive." (8243)
Signed Photograph Classical Music