Rudhyar, Dane. (1895–1985). Signed photograph.
Original candid silver gelatin portrait photograph of the French-born American composer and writer. Inscribed, " for Steven Juscik / cordially / Dane Rudhyar / 1978." Photographer uncredited, square format on Agfa paper. 5 x 5 inches (12.7 x 12.7 cm). In fine condition.
"Rudhyar (born Daniel Chennevière) emigrated to the USA in 1916. His exploration of Rosicrucianism, Buddhism, alchemy and the Baha’i movement, and his involvement in theosophy, led him to adopt the name Rudhyar from the Sanskrit rudra, meaning dynamic action. After 1930 Rudhyar turned away from composition and musical aesthetics to astrology, a field in which he became highly regarded. After being rediscovered by Peter Garland, James Tenney and others during the 1970s, his early works enjoyed a considerable revival and he returned to composing." Carol J. Oja in Grove Music Online
Rudhyar, Dane. (1895–1985). Signed photograph.
Original candid silver gelatin portrait photograph of the French-born American composer and writer. Inscribed, " for Steven Juscik / cordially / Dane Rudhyar / 1978." Photographer uncredited, square format on Agfa paper. 5 x 5 inches (12.7 x 12.7 cm). In fine condition.
"Rudhyar (born Daniel Chennevière) emigrated to the USA in 1916. His exploration of Rosicrucianism, Buddhism, alchemy and the Baha’i movement, and his involvement in theosophy, led him to adopt the name Rudhyar from the Sanskrit rudra, meaning dynamic action. After 1930 Rudhyar turned away from composition and musical aesthetics to astrology, a field in which he became highly regarded. After being rediscovered by Peter Garland, James Tenney and others during the 1970s, his early works enjoyed a considerable revival and he returned to composing." Carol J. Oja in Grove Music Online