Object details

Accession number

U1w17

Primary Creator

Theodor Leschetizky (Lancut, Poland, 1830 - 1915, Dresden)

Full title

Hommage à Chopin, Opus 46, No. 9: Contes de Jeunesse, Suite de Morceaux pour Piano

Creation Date

1902

Object Case

Musicians Case

Description

Portfolio with 11 pages

Provenance

Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.

Marks

Inscribed 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

Dimensions

33 x 52.5 cm (13 x 20 11/16 in.)

Display Media

Ink on paper

Web Commentary

Always 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.

Permanent Gallery Location

Yellow Room

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