"To the wonder orchestra" - Signed Photograph

Signed doubleweight photograph of the English conductor and composer, who has inscribed "To the wonder [?!] orchestra / Albert Coates / N.Y. 1932."  Small crease to lower right corner, else very fine.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

Born to English parents living in Russia, Albert Coates studied music throughout Europe before beginning his career as a conductor in German opera houses.  He was appointed chief conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra in 1919, serving in the post for four years.  Best remembered for his work as a conductor of opera and Russian repertory, Coates was also a composer in his own right, having written seven operas. (19600)

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Classical Music

Signed Photograph

Opera

$250.00

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