Lhévinne, Josef. (1874 - 1944). Early Hungarian Signed Program.
The Russian-born Lhévinne 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 Lhévinne, 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."
Original program from a concert given in Budapest on November 7, 1912 by the great Russian-born pianist, boldly signed in pencil alongside the list of works. The concert included works by Bach/Liszt, Beethoven, Schubert/Liszt, Schumann, Chopin, Rubinstein and Schulz-Evler; corrections have been made in ink to the program by another hand. An early signature from the pianist, who had success in Moscow and Berlin before emigrating to the United States in 1919. Folding creases, light wear and toning; overall in very good condition. 6 x 8.75 inches (15.1 x 22.2 cm).
Lhévinne, Josef. (1874 - 1944). Early Hungarian Signed Program.
The Russian-born Lhévinne 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 Lhévinne, 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."
Original program from a concert given in Budapest on November 7, 1912 by the great Russian-born pianist, boldly signed in pencil alongside the list of works. The concert included works by Bach/Liszt, Beethoven, Schubert/Liszt, Schumann, Chopin, Rubinstein and Schulz-Evler; corrections have been made in ink to the program by another hand. An early signature from the pianist, who had success in Moscow and Berlin before emigrating to the United States in 1919. Folding creases, light wear and toning; overall in very good condition. 6 x 8.75 inches (15.1 x 22.2 cm).