Cherkassky, Shura. (1909–1995). Original Photograph (1994). Color portrait by Robin del Mar of the Russian-American pianist who made London his home from 1961. Mounted and framed in a decorative folder with gilt ornaments. Caption in the hand of John Charles, "Shura Cherkassky at his last recording session with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 1994. London." 11 x 8 inches (28 x 20.3 cm). In fine condition.
According to Wikipedia, the 1994 session with the RPO—he recorded Rachmaninoff's Third Concerto under Yuri Temirkanov on the occasion—was not Cherkassky's last recording ever: "He made his last recordings at age 85, in May 1995, seven months before his death. These were a selection of Rachmaninoff's pieces to act as fillers for his recording of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 made the previous year."
From the collection of English orchestra manager John Charles.
Cherkassky, Shura. (1909–1995). Original Photograph (1994). Color portrait by Robin del Mar of the Russian-American pianist who made London his home from 1961. Mounted and framed in a decorative folder with gilt ornaments. Caption in the hand of John Charles, "Shura Cherkassky at his last recording session with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 1994. London." 11 x 8 inches (28 x 20.3 cm). In fine condition.
According to Wikipedia, the 1994 session with the RPO—he recorded Rachmaninoff's Third Concerto under Yuri Temirkanov on the occasion—was not Cherkassky's last recording ever: "He made his last recordings at age 85, in May 1995, seven months before his death. These were a selection of Rachmaninoff's pieces to act as fillers for his recording of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 made the previous year."
From the collection of English orchestra manager John Charles.