{"product_id":"22394-katchen-julius-signed-photograph","title":"Katchen, Julius. (1926–1969) Signed Photograph","description":"Signed photograph of the superb American pianist seated at the piano.  3.5 x 3.5 inches (9 x 9 cm).  In fine condition.\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eAfter 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. \u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\"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 \u003ci style=\"\"\u003eGrove Music Online.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093811843231,"sku":"22394","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Katchen_2C_Julius_SP_22394.jpg?v=1722190531","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/22394-katchen-julius-signed-photograph","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}