Lhévinne, Josef. (1874–1944). Signed Photograph.
The Russian-born Lhévinne 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 Lhévinne, 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."
Uncommon signed halftone photograph of the pianist dated "Jan. 1931," mounted to photo album paper. Show-through from mounting adhesive, most prominently to upper left, else fine. 7.75 x 6.75 inches (19.7 x 17.1 cm.).
Lhévinne, Josef. (1874–1944). Signed Photograph.
The Russian-born Lhévinne 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 Lhévinne, 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."
Uncommon signed halftone photograph of the pianist dated "Jan. 1931," mounted to photo album paper. Show-through from mounting adhesive, most prominently to upper left, else fine. 7.75 x 6.75 inches (19.7 x 17.1 cm.).