Ornstein, Leo. (1895–2002). Signed Card with Photograph.
Signed card from the great pianist, boldly signed above the date May 8th 1931, mounted to paper together with a striking half-tone photograph taken from an unknown publication. Fine. Card measures 3.25 x 2.25 inches (8.2 x 5.7 cm), paper 7.75 x 4.5 inches (19.7 x 11.4 cm). Uncommon.
Leo Ornstein was a leading American experimental composer and pianist of the early twentieth century. His performances of works by avant-garde composers and his own innovative and even shocking pieces made him a cause celebre on both sides of the Atlantic.
Ornstein, Leo. (1895–2002). Signed Card with Photograph.
Signed card from the great pianist, boldly signed above the date May 8th 1931, mounted to paper together with a striking half-tone photograph taken from an unknown publication. Fine. Card measures 3.25 x 2.25 inches (8.2 x 5.7 cm), paper 7.75 x 4.5 inches (19.7 x 11.4 cm). Uncommon.
Leo Ornstein was a leading American experimental composer and pianist of the early twentieth century. His performances of works by avant-garde composers and his own innovative and even shocking pieces made him a cause celebre on both sides of the Atlantic.