Shura Cherkassky - 15668

Russian-American concert pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire.

Cherkassky performed actively until the end of his life, and many of his best recordings were made under live concert recital conditions.

He made his last recordings at age 85, in May 1995, seven months before his death. These were a selection of Rachmaninoff's pieces to act as fillers for his recording of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 made the previous year.

This is a very fine black and white photograph (6.75" x 4.75") boldly signed, inscribed and dated ("To Mr John Street, with my very best wishes, Shura Cherkassky 1985") in black ink across the lower white margin. in excellent condition.