Autograph Letter Signed

ORLOFF, Nicolas (Nikolai Orlov) (1892-1964)

Beschreibung

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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 41720

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Autograph Letter Signed

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