Richter, Sviatoslav. (1915–1997). Signed Photograph.
Original bust portrait photograph of the great Russian pianist, an early and thus unusual image signed while in NY for his historic series of 1960 Carnegie Hall. Signed and inscribed in black ink along the right blank margin, "For Pavel with best wishes / Sviatoslav Richter." Sol Hurok promotional stamp to verso and in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3x 25.4 cm.). An exceptional example.
Sviatoslav Richter's first North American tour in 1960 solidified his international standing as one of the 20th century's most exciting, provocative and original Russian pianists. His Carnegie Hall debut consisted of five sold-out recitals within twelve days in October, with two recitals added in December.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Richter, Sviatoslav. (1915–1997). Signed Photograph.
Original bust portrait photograph of the great Russian pianist, an early and thus unusual image signed while in NY for his historic series of 1960 Carnegie Hall. Signed and inscribed in black ink along the right blank margin, "For Pavel with best wishes / Sviatoslav Richter." Sol Hurok promotional stamp to verso and in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3x 25.4 cm.). An exceptional example.
Sviatoslav Richter's first North American tour in 1960 solidified his international standing as one of the 20th century's most exciting, provocative and original Russian pianists. His Carnegie Hall debut consisted of five sold-out recitals within twelve days in October, with two recitals added in December.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.