Katchen, Julius. (1926–1969). Signed Photograph. Signed photograph of the superb American pianist seated at the piano. 3.5 x 3.5 inches (9 x 9 cm). In fine condition.
After being invited to represent the US at the first International UNESCO Festival in 1947 in Paris, the young American pianist toured throughout Europe and eventually moved permanently to Paris. In 1951, he became a founding member of the Suk Trio with Josef Suk and Janos Starker. Katchen died tragically young of cancer, though he left many superb recordings, including many fine Brahms performances. Signed photographs are relatively uncommon.
"The composer with whom Katchen was most closely associated was Brahms. His cycle of the complete solo piano music was given in Berlin, London, New York, Amsterdam and Vienna, a formidable undertaking complemented by frequent performances of both the Brahms piano concertos and much of his chamber music. He recorded all these works for Decca, together with a vast range of other music. Katchen's death from cancer at the age of 42 robbed the world of a pianist who could transcend the printed page and communicate that music is the richest and most inclusive reflection of human experience." Bryce Morrison in Grove Music Online.
Katchen, Julius. (1926–1969). Signed Photograph. Signed photograph of the superb American pianist seated at the piano. 3.5 x 3.5 inches (9 x 9 cm). In fine condition.
After being invited to represent the US at the first International UNESCO Festival in 1947 in Paris, the young American pianist toured throughout Europe and eventually moved permanently to Paris. In 1951, he became a founding member of the Suk Trio with Josef Suk and Janos Starker. Katchen died tragically young of cancer, though he left many superb recordings, including many fine Brahms performances. Signed photographs are relatively uncommon.
"The composer with whom Katchen was most closely associated was Brahms. His cycle of the complete solo piano music was given in Berlin, London, New York, Amsterdam and Vienna, a formidable undertaking complemented by frequent performances of both the Brahms piano concertos and much of his chamber music. He recorded all these works for Decca, together with a vast range of other music. Katchen's death from cancer at the age of 42 robbed the world of a pianist who could transcend the printed page and communicate that music is the richest and most inclusive reflection of human experience." Bryce Morrison in Grove Music Online.