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Bruno Walter Signature - Symphony Conductor

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Original Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:40.00 - 60.00 USD
Bruno Walter Signature - Symphony Conductor
<B> Bruno Walter Signature</B></I> on card 5.5" x 1.5", mounted on stiff card stock with a brief biographical sketch. Walter (1876-1962) was a German-born conductor and composer. He was born in Berlin, but moved to several countries between 1933 and 1939, finally settling in the United States in 1939. In 1933, when the Nazi party began to bar his musical appointments in Germany, Walter left for Austria. Austria would remain the main center of activity for the next several years, although he was also made guest appearances such as in annual concerts with the New York Philharmonic from 1932 to 1936. When Hitler annexed Austria in 1938, France offered Walter citizenship, which he accepted; however, in November 1, 1939, he eventually set sail for the United States, which became his permanent home. Beverly Hills remained Walter's residence for many years, and his many expatriate neighbors include the German writer Thomas Mann. During his years in the United States, Walter worked with many famous American orchestras. Of great interest are recordings from the 1950s of his rehearsals of Mozart, Mahler, and Brahms, which give insight into his musical priorities and into the warm and non-tyrannical manner (as contrasted with some of his colleagues) with which he related to orchestras. Very fine.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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