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Signed photograph with autograph letter signed
Vienna, Trude Fleischmann, ca. 1932. Vintage sepia-toned silver print on matte postcard paper (card: 17.2 × 10.5 cm / photo: 9.7 × 5.6 cm). Photographer?s blindstamp ?Trude Fleischmann, Wien I, Ebendorferstraße 3? at lower right. Signature and letter written in blue ink. Excellent condition.
Portrait of Alban Berg (1885-1935) by renowned Viennese photographer Trude Fleischmann, signed by Berg beneath the image. On the verso is a signed letter from Berg to Corneil de Thoran dated March 1932, expressing his gratitude for de Thoran?s contribution to the first French-language staging of his opera Wozzeck at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels, February 1932. The leading role, sung by Belgian bass Lucien Van Obbergh, proved challenging due to Berg?s modern style; initially he refused it, but de Thoran persuaded him and coached him through the score. The premiere was a critical success, praised for the orchestra and de Thoran?s spirited, sensitive conducting, prompting him to thank the musicians for upholding the theatre?s finest traditions. A photograph of Berg and de Thoran working together appears on the Wikipedia page for Wozzeck. Corneil De Thoran (1881-1953) is considered as one of the most emblematic figures in Belgian musical life of the first half of the 20th century and is credited with maintaining the highest performance standards as a conductor at La Monnaie. Trude Fleischmann (1895?1990) opened her Vienna studio at 25 and became one of the leading portrait photographers of her time, capturing prominent artists, intellectuals, and performers. Known for expressive, sometimes controversial imagery, she emigrated after the 1938 Anschluss, later establishing a successful New York studio. Beautiful item documenting a landmark of early 20th-century modernist opera. Wozzeck remains a cornerstone of the repertoire, celebrated for its narrative power and complex musical structure.
Portrait of Alban Berg (1885-1935) by renowned Viennese photographer Trude Fleischmann, signed by Berg beneath the image. On the verso is a signed letter from Berg to Corneil de Thoran dated March 1932, expressing his gratitude for de Thoran?s contribution to the first French-language staging of his opera Wozzeck at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels, February 1932. The leading role, sung by Belgian bass Lucien Van Obbergh, proved challenging due to Berg?s modern style; initially he refused it, but de Thoran persuaded him and coached him through the score. The premiere was a critical success, praised for the orchestra and de Thoran?s spirited, sensitive conducting, prompting him to thank the musicians for upholding the theatre?s finest traditions. A photograph of Berg and de Thoran working together appears on the Wikipedia page for Wozzeck. Corneil De Thoran (1881-1953) is considered as one of the most emblematic figures in Belgian musical life of the first half of the 20th century and is credited with maintaining the highest performance standards as a conductor at La Monnaie. Trude Fleischmann (1895?1990) opened her Vienna studio at 25 and became one of the leading portrait photographers of her time, capturing prominent artists, intellectuals, and performers. Known for expressive, sometimes controversial imagery, she emigrated after the 1938 Anschluss, later establishing a successful New York studio. Beautiful item documenting a landmark of early 20th-century modernist opera. Wozzeck remains a cornerstone of the repertoire, celebrated for its narrative power and complex musical structure.
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