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Shostakovich, Dmitri.
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- Seventh Symphony for orchestra [op.60]...Score, with a long autograph presentation inscription, signed twice by Shostakovich to the conductor Boris Khaikin, and with the composer's comments and alterations noted down in the score by Khaikin, Moscow and Leningrad: State Music Publishers, 1942
"To dear Boris Emmanuilovich Khaikin as a mark of my heartfelt thanks and good wishes that your talent and skill continue to flourish.DShostakovich. 10 VI 1943 Moscow. PS I am writing these lines with great pleasure after your wonderful performance of this symphony 22 June 1943. After this concert my idealized ["platonycheskoy"] gratitude became real gratitude, and there is literally no end to my delight. A huge thanks. D Shostakovich" [translation]
177 pages, 4to (30 x 23cms), inscribed by the composer on the Russian title page, titles and half-titles printed in red and black (with images of Lenin, Stalin and tanks), original red cloth, blind-stamped borders, lettered in white, marked up by Khaikin for performance in blue crayon, including several comments and alterations sanctioned by the composer in 1952, with Khaikin's note of several performances given by him, including two in the presence of the composer, in Orenburg, Moscow and Leningrad (1942-1969)
This is an important volume, in which Shostakovich celebrates Boris Khaikin's war-time performance of one of his most famous works, and a number of his corrections are incorporated. Shostakovich's comments, made when Khaikin conducted the work in the composer's presence in Moscow in May 1952, are not recorded in later scores of the of the symphony (including the Complete Edition).
177 pages, 4to (30 x 23cms), inscribed by the composer on the Russian title page, titles and half-titles printed in red and black (with images of Lenin, Stalin and tanks), original red cloth, blind-stamped borders, lettered in white, marked up by Khaikin for performance in blue crayon, including several comments and alterations sanctioned by the composer in 1952, with Khaikin's note of several performances given by him, including two in the presence of the composer, in Orenburg, Moscow and Leningrad (1942-1969)
This is an important volume, in which Shostakovich celebrates Boris Khaikin's war-time performance of one of his most famous works, and a number of his corrections are incorporated. Shostakovich's comments, made when Khaikin conducted the work in the composer's presence in Moscow in May 1952, are not recorded in later scores of the of the symphony (including the Complete Edition).
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Seventh Symphony is a key work by Shostakovich as a Soviet composer; his response to "the sinister events of 1941". Composed in Leningrad, whilst under siege from Hitler's onslaught, its war-time performances (including some broadcast from the besieged city), brought Shostakovich an international political fame that transcended the world of music. Boris Khaikin (1904-1978) became conductor of the Kirov Theatre in Leningrad in 1943. This volume belonged to Khaikin and has come to the present owners by descent.