Author: ORLOFF, Nicolas (Nikolai Orlov) (1892-1964)
Title: Autograph Letter Signed
Description: This Russian pianist is best remembered for his Frederic Chopin interpretations and for giving the premiere performance of Alexander Glazunov's first piano concerto in 1912; he gave concert tours extensively beginning in the 1920s and eventually became a British citizen. ALS, 2pp (lettersheet), 7" X 5¼", Paris, France, 16 December 1928. Addressed to Mrs. Neuer. Very good. Faint age toning and original folds (none weakened). On "Hotel Majestic" letterhead, Orloff pens a friend in his large, spindly script and broken English. In part: "I was very touched indeed with your telegramm to Wigwam Hall.. I was very interested to hear about Judson-Wolfsohn amalgamation! I come with Alan -- who helps me very good in my tour in all country!" (Arthur Judson, 1881-1975, was an influential music manager and head of what became Columbia Artists Management, famed for combining a number of independent managers such as the Wolfsohn Music Bureau into his "Judson Empire.") Interestingly, George Gershwin composed "An American in Paris" at this same hotel in this same year. .
Keywords: Music
See more books from our catalog: Autographs
Title: Autograph Letter Signed
Description: This Russian pianist is best remembered for his Frederic Chopin interpretations and for giving the premiere performance of Alexander Glazunov's first piano concerto in 1912; he gave concert tours extensively beginning in the 1920s and eventually became a British citizen. ALS, 2pp (lettersheet), 7" X 5¼", Paris, France, 16 December 1928. Addressed to Mrs. Neuer. Very good. Faint age toning and original folds (none weakened). On "Hotel Majestic" letterhead, Orloff pens a friend in his large, spindly script and broken English. In part: "I was very touched indeed with your telegramm to Wigwam Hall.. I was very interested to hear about Judson-Wolfsohn amalgamation! I come with Alan -- who helps me very good in my tour in all country!" (Arthur Judson, 1881-1975, was an influential music manager and head of what became Columbia Artists Management, famed for combining a number of independent managers such as the Wolfsohn Music Bureau into his "Judson Empire.") Interestingly, George Gershwin composed "An American in Paris" at this same hotel in this same year. .
Keywords: Music
Price: US$ 95.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 41720
- Book number: 41720
See more books from our catalog: Autographs