Fleisher, Leon. (1928–2020). Early Signed Photograph.
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.
Early signed portrait photograph of the superb pianist, who has inscribed to the Executive Director of the Indiana Arts Commission, Hertha A. Duemling: "To Hertha Duemling/ with my very best wishes + greetings! / Leon Fleisher." Autographs this early from Fleisher are rare. Fully laid down to a rigid card backing, a few creases and surface impressions, otherwise in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 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.
Fleisher, Leon. (1928–2020). Early Signed Photograph.
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.
Early signed portrait photograph of the superb pianist, who has inscribed to the Executive Director of the Indiana Arts Commission, Hertha A. Duemling: "To Hertha Duemling/ with my very best wishes + greetings! / Leon Fleisher." Autographs this early from Fleisher are rare. Fully laid down to a rigid card backing, a few creases and surface impressions, otherwise in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 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.