Fleisher, Leon. (1928–2020)
Early Signed Photograph
A scarce early J. Abresch of NY photograph of the superb pianist at the keyboard, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink at age 16, the year of his debut under Pierre Monteux with the New York Philharmonic, after which the conductor called him "the pianistic find of the century."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. (8439)
Signed Photograph Classical Music