{"product_id":"20128-francois-samson-argento-ataulfo-signed-all-ravel-program","title":"François, Samson. (1924–1970) \u0026 Argento, Ataúlfo. (1913–1958) Signed All-Ravel Program","description":"Elusive concert program signed by the great French pianist, from an All-Ravel performance with the Orquesta Nacional in October of 1957.  François and conductor Ataúlfo Argento have signed to the inside cover, next to halftone portrait photographs.  The performance included \u003ci\u003eMa mère l'oie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlborada del gracioso\u003c\/i\u003e, the Concerto in G major, \u003ci\u003eRapsodie española\u003c\/i\u003e, and the second suite from \u003ci\u003eDaphne et Chloe\u003c\/i\u003e.  12 pp.  In fine condition.  6 x 8 inches (15.2 x 20.4 cm.).\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA student of Mascagni in childhood, François later studied with Cortot, Long, and Boulanger.  His extravagant lifestyle, good looks, and passionate but highly disciplined playing earned him a cult following, but he died tragically young, only two years after experiencing a heart attack on the concert stage.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093738868895,"sku":"20128","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Francois_Samson_Signed_Program_20128b.jpg?v=1722190016","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/20128-francois-samson-argento-ataulfo-signed-all-ravel-program","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}