A portrait photograph signed by Witold Lutoslawski during his visit to Australia in August 1987
The gelatin silver photograph (258 × 202 mm, captioned in print in the bottom margin 'Witold Lutoslawski | Composer/Condutor [sic] 1987', with the ABC logo) is signed using a silver felt-tipped pen; in fine condition.
The photograph is accompanied by a typed letter signed by Peter Dennison, Professor of Music at the University of Melbourne, to the Hon. Barry Jones, Parliament House, Canberra (at that time the Minister for Science). The letter, dated 24 August 1987, goes into some detail about the circumstances surrounding the signing. 'I asked him about a recording of "Chain 3" and he said that it wasn't recorded, and he knew of no plans to record it. It was however composed only last December and it will probably take some time before the record companies realise what a stunning piece it is'. Two related ephemeral items are also included in the lot. Provenance: Collection of The Hon Barry Jones AC.
Item #115538
Price (AUD):
$400.00