Shostakovich, Dimitri - Signed Note and Envelope 1966 Records Signed Josef Stransky conducts

Josef Stransky conducts

Arthur Nikisch who has a flu) (Nikisch died that night) Brahms: Haydn-Variationen

and wrote piano concertos and solo pieces himself

founding conductor and music director of the Cleveland Orchestra

Piano: Mistislav Rostropovich (not signed)

Shostakovich, Dimitri - Signed Note and Envelope 1966 Records Signed Josef Stransky conductsRussian composer and pianist (1906 1975), a truly prominent composer of the 20th century and considered by many one of the best. Signed note, dated in 1966, to a friend at the Conservatory of Music in Moscow, giving him his condolences for the death of a relative. Envelope is also handwritten by the composer. A short translation is provided. Autograph note is 5. 75 x 7 inches, envelope is 6 x 3. 75 inches, both in excellent condition.