{"product_id":"23094-lhevinne-josef-signed-photograph","title":"Lhevinne, Josef. (1874 - 1944) Signed Photograph","description":"Rare boldly signed original black ink portrait of the great pianist shown at the keyboard. An uninscribed example, dated 1930, but from the collection of Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama. Small losses to corners, else fine. 7 x 9 inches (17.8 x 22.9 cm).\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eA note on the verso asks to \"Please return to YM +YWHA 652 High St. Newark, NJ.\" The '\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eY' building at 652 High Street opened in 1924 and was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003ethe major center for Jewish social and cultural life in Newark.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eThe Russian-born Lhevinne was one of the greatest pianists of the Golden Age of piano, celebrated for his astounding technique, style and ease of playing. Married to pianist\/teacher Rosina Lhevinne, the couple were famed teachers in New York City where they had their own music school and taught at Juilliard. In the words of Harold Schonberg: \"His tone was like the morning stars singing together, his technique was flawless even if measured against the fingers of Hofmann and Rachmaninoff, and his musicianship was sensitive.\"\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093834944671,"sku":"23094","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Lhevinne_2C_Josef_SP_23094.png?v=1722190692","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/23094-lhevinne-josef-signed-photograph","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}