Striking photograph of the great Finnish composer as he "acknowledges cheers of Helsinki crowds" on his 90th birthday. The press caption affixed to the verso reports: 'The Sibelius week festivities in Helsinki ended recently with a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of British conductor Eugene Ormandy in the Marshall, Helsinki - and a banquet in the City Hall. Before the great finale Mr. and Mrs. Ormandy paid a visit to the 90 year old composer Sibelius himself. Photo shows Sibelius seen as he acknowledges the cheers of the onlookers - during the celebrations in Helsinki." 8 x 10 inches, some small tears along upper and lower edges, else fine.
Striking photograph of the great Finnish composer as he "acknowledges cheers of Helsinki crowds" on his 90th birthday. The press caption affixed to the verso reports: 'The Sibelius week festivities in Helsinki ended recently with a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of British conductor Eugene Ormandy in the Marshall, Helsinki - and a banquet in the City Hall. Before the great finale Mr. and Mrs. Ormandy paid a visit to the 90 year old composer Sibelius himself. Photo shows Sibelius seen as he acknowledges the cheers of the onlookers - during the celebrations in Helsinki." 8 x 10 inches, some small tears along upper and lower edges, else fine.