Fleisher, Leon. (1928–2020). Early Signed Photograph. An early signed portrait photograph of the superb pianist as a young man. Fleisher has inscribed the photograph at the right and dated November 14, 1955. Autographs this early from Fleisher are rare. In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.3 cm).
In 1964, after making a remarkable series of recordings with George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra, Fleisher lost the use of his right hand due to focal dystonia. He continued performing and recording, focusing on and expanding repertoire for the left hand. In the mid-2000s, through a combination of therapy and botox injections, he regained control of his right hand, expanding back into two-handed repertoire.
In 1964, after making a remarkable series of recordings with George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra, Fleisher lost the use of his right hand due to focal dystonia. He continued performing and recording, focusing on and expanding repertoire for the left hand. In the mid-2000s, through a combination of therapy and botox injections, he regained control of his right hand, expanding back into two-handed repertoire.
Fleisher, Leon. (1928–2020). Early Signed Photograph. An early signed portrait photograph of the superb pianist as a young man. Fleisher has inscribed the photograph at the right and dated November 14, 1955. Autographs this early from Fleisher are rare. In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.3 cm).
In 1964, after making a remarkable series of recordings with George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra, Fleisher lost the use of his right hand due to focal dystonia. He continued performing and recording, focusing on and expanding repertoire for the left hand. In the mid-2000s, through a combination of therapy and botox injections, he regained control of his right hand, expanding back into two-handed repertoire.
In 1964, after making a remarkable series of recordings with George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra, Fleisher lost the use of his right hand due to focal dystonia. He continued performing and recording, focusing on and expanding repertoire for the left hand. In the mid-2000s, through a combination of therapy and botox injections, he regained control of his right hand, expanding back into two-handed repertoire.