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Price: $2500.00 |
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NEAR MINT CONDITION |
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The great Russian composer types and autographs a testimonial letter on his personal stationary, 17 December, 1945. This letter refers to his youth in the Ukraine, his 2nd Concerto for pianoforte and orchestra and the legendary and cultish Russian pianist, Maria Yudina. Yudina was known for her liberal, but intellectual interpretations of composers’ works and the fact that her performance here pleased the composer is a true testament to her artistry. She also was Stalin’s favorite pianist, who took pleasure in waking her in the middle of the night to record pieces from a concert he attended the evening prior! Yudina on the other hand was famous for poetry and religious readings during the intervals of her concerts. Just prior to the war, I was in Kiev, where I heard the Kiev Philharmonie. The program was one of my own work. The soloist was M. Yudina, who played my second conert for pianoforte and I was pleased with the performance and the Kiev Philharmonie. They played the music close to my own wishes. I was born and spent my childhood in the Ukraine and am still in love with the capitol, Kiev. S. Prokofiev 17 December, 1945 We offer with the letter a period Russian postcard sepia image of the composer. Prokofiev material is quite scarce at the moment! Absolutely ideal for display! |
SERGEI PROKOFIEV - COMPOSER |
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