Hommage à Chopin, Opus 46, No. 9
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Theodor Leschetizky
(Lancut, Poland, 1830 - 1915, Dresden)
Date1902
Place MadeVienna, Vienna state, Austria, Europe
MediumInk on paper
Dimensions33 x 52.5 cm (13 x 20 11/16 in.)
ClassificationsArchival Material
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberU1w17
eMuseum ID728107
EmbARK ObjectID24414
TMS Source ID8909
Last Updated8/9/24
DescriptionPortfolio with 11 pagesStatus
Not on viewWeb CommentaryAlways generous with local musicians, Isabella Stewart Gardner arranged for New England Conservatory student George Proctor to study piano with composer Theodor Leschetizky in Vienna in 1892. Gardner’s relationship with Proctor became close—his wedding was held in the museum’s Chapel —and she remained a staunch supporter despite his failure to mature into a successful performer. Because Gardner collected musical manuscripts, it is possible that Proctor presented this sheet music as tribute to her patronage.
MarksNotesInscribed in ink (cover): Leschetizky - Homage à Chopin - op. 46 No. 9
Inscribed in ink (page 1): "Contes de jeunesse" / Suite de morceaux pour Piano / Hómage à Chopin / par / Théodore Leschetizky / op 46 No IX / a monsieur I. Paderewski
Inscribed in pencil (upper right page 1): 52129
Printed in ink (lower left page 1): J.E.& Co. Kotokoll Scultzmarke / No. 2 / 12 linig.
Written in ink : 11 pages of music score
Inscribed in ink (page 1): "Contes de jeunesse" / Suite de morceaux pour Piano / Hómage à Chopin / par / Théodore Leschetizky / op 46 No IX / a monsieur I. Paderewski
Inscribed in pencil (upper right page 1): 52129
Printed in ink (lower left page 1): J.E.& Co. Kotokoll Scultzmarke / No. 2 / 12 linig.
Written in ink : 11 pages of music score
ProvenanceNotesEntered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
