Lhevinne, Josef. (1874 - 1944)
Autograph Musical Quotation
AMQS from the great pianist, who has penned three chords, signed "Josef Lhevinne," and dated London, April 1937. In very fine condition and one of the rarest of all pianist autographs, this is the first AMQS from Lhevinne we have ever seen.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." (9581)
AMQS Classical Music