Feuermann, Emanuel. (1902–1942). Rare Autograph Signature with Original Photograph. A fine pencil signature from the great cellist, on a sheet measuring 12.2 X 13.5 cm. Signed "Coburg" and dated February 1933. A short note from musicologist, Herbert Fleischer (author of an early biography of Stravinsky and several other works), and an unidentified AMQS appear on the verso. Due to his tragic early death from peritonitis, autographs of Feuermann are rather scarce. Sold together with a fine original 8 X 10 in. photograph, stamped 1942.
"Feuermann, arguably more than Casals, was responsible for revolutionizing cello technique. His astonishing technical facility made him the first cellist to play with the ease of a violinist, while his purity of tone, intensity of sound, clarity of articulation and fine musicianship mark him out as one of the greatest string players of the 20th century." (Grove Online)
This autograph is from a book kept by Lore Hirsch, author of a Holocaust memoir detailing her ultimately successful struggle to rescue her brother from Auschwitz. Her collection of musical autographs, including the present item, was carried by her as she escaped with her family to Argentina and then to New York in 1938. Later, Hirsh became a prominent psychologist with a career that lasted 40 years and included listings in "Who's Who of American Women" and "Who's Who of Women Medical Specialists."
"Feuermann, arguably more than Casals, was responsible for revolutionizing cello technique. His astonishing technical facility made him the first cellist to play with the ease of a violinist, while his purity of tone, intensity of sound, clarity of articulation and fine musicianship mark him out as one of the greatest string players of the 20th century." (Grove Online)
This autograph is from a book kept by Lore Hirsch, author of a Holocaust memoir detailing her ultimately successful struggle to rescue her brother from Auschwitz. Her collection of musical autographs, including the present item, was carried by her as she escaped with her family to Argentina and then to New York in 1938. Later, Hirsh became a prominent psychologist with a career that lasted 40 years and included listings in "Who's Who of American Women" and "Who's Who of Women Medical Specialists."
Feuermann, Emanuel. (1902–1942). Rare Autograph Signature with Original Photograph. A fine pencil signature from the great cellist, on a sheet measuring 12.2 X 13.5 cm. Signed "Coburg" and dated February 1933. A short note from musicologist, Herbert Fleischer (author of an early biography of Stravinsky and several other works), and an unidentified AMQS appear on the verso. Due to his tragic early death from peritonitis, autographs of Feuermann are rather scarce. Sold together with a fine original 8 X 10 in. photograph, stamped 1942.
"Feuermann, arguably more than Casals, was responsible for revolutionizing cello technique. His astonishing technical facility made him the first cellist to play with the ease of a violinist, while his purity of tone, intensity of sound, clarity of articulation and fine musicianship mark him out as one of the greatest string players of the 20th century." (Grove Online)
This autograph is from a book kept by Lore Hirsch, author of a Holocaust memoir detailing her ultimately successful struggle to rescue her brother from Auschwitz. Her collection of musical autographs, including the present item, was carried by her as she escaped with her family to Argentina and then to New York in 1938. Later, Hirsh became a prominent psychologist with a career that lasted 40 years and included listings in "Who's Who of American Women" and "Who's Who of Women Medical Specialists."
"Feuermann, arguably more than Casals, was responsible for revolutionizing cello technique. His astonishing technical facility made him the first cellist to play with the ease of a violinist, while his purity of tone, intensity of sound, clarity of articulation and fine musicianship mark him out as one of the greatest string players of the 20th century." (Grove Online)
This autograph is from a book kept by Lore Hirsch, author of a Holocaust memoir detailing her ultimately successful struggle to rescue her brother from Auschwitz. Her collection of musical autographs, including the present item, was carried by her as she escaped with her family to Argentina and then to New York in 1938. Later, Hirsh became a prominent psychologist with a career that lasted 40 years and included listings in "Who's Who of American Women" and "Who's Who of Women Medical Specialists."