Fournier, Pierre. (1906–1986). Signed Photograph "in memory of the Double Concerto". Fine portrait by Teddy Piaz, Paris, of the legendary French cellist inscribed in French to the producer Victor Bietrix du Villars "as a memory of the Double Concerto by Brahms and with my great and sincere affection Pierre Fournier." No date. 9.5 x 7 inches (23.7 x 18 cm). Crease to lower right corner; else in fine condition.
One of the greatest cellists of his generation, Fournier participated in a row of world premieres. Frank Martin wrote his Cello Concerto for him and Francis Poulenc his Cello Sonata. Fournier's decision to substitute for Casals, who refused to play under the German occupation, in 1943 in the trio with violinist Jacques Thibaud and pianist Alfred Cortot, did not damage his career in the long run. In 1948 he made his first tour to the United States, which was a resounding success.
Fournier, Pierre. (1906–1986). Signed Photograph "in memory of the Double Concerto". Fine portrait by Teddy Piaz, Paris, of the legendary French cellist inscribed in French to the producer Victor Bietrix du Villars "as a memory of the Double Concerto by Brahms and with my great and sincere affection Pierre Fournier." No date. 9.5 x 7 inches (23.7 x 18 cm). Crease to lower right corner; else in fine condition.
One of the greatest cellists of his generation, Fournier participated in a row of world premieres. Frank Martin wrote his Cello Concerto for him and Francis Poulenc his Cello Sonata. Fournier's decision to substitute for Casals, who refused to play under the German occupation, in 1943 in the trio with violinist Jacques Thibaud and pianist Alfred Cortot, did not damage his career in the long run. In 1948 he made his first tour to the United States, which was a resounding success.