Lhévinne, Josef. (1874 - 1944). 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."
Signed single-sheet program from a concert given in Berkeley, CA by the great Russian-born pianist. The concert, hosted by the Berkeley Musical Association on March 11, 1930, included works by Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, and Liszt-Busoni. Lhevinne has signed boldly at the upper left. Light overall toning, otherwise fine. 5.25 x 11 inches (13.2 x 27.6 cm). Scarce.
Lhévinne, Josef. (1874 - 1944). 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."
Signed single-sheet program from a concert given in Berkeley, CA by the great Russian-born pianist. The concert, hosted by the Berkeley Musical Association on March 11, 1930, included works by Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, and Liszt-Busoni. Lhevinne has signed boldly at the upper left. Light overall toning, otherwise fine. 5.25 x 11 inches (13.2 x 27.6 cm). Scarce.