Signed Photograph

Signed Bender of New York photograph of the popular American piano duo. Lowe has penned his name to the upper right, and Whittemore has inscribed "To Paul— / with my best wishes / Arthur Whittemore" to the left.  "Whittemore & Lowe / Duo Pianists" stamp to verso.  Light toning to left margin, small tear to lower edge, overall in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

"The piano duo made its debut at Town Hall in New York in 1940.  Their career was interrupted during World War II, while both pianists served in the Navy.  Returning to the concert stage following the war, they averaged more than 70 concerts a year for some thirty years, in the United States, Canada, and Europe.  They performed with virtually every major symphony orchestra in the United States, commissioned works, were the first duo-pianists to be invited to appear in concert in New York City's Central Park, and were the first piano duo to appear at the White House, at the invitation of President Richard Nixon." (National Music Museum at The University of South Dakota)

From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (20800)

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Signed Photograph

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