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E. OLIN DOWNES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 04/06/1954 - HFSID 48555

The particularly biased music critic of the 20th Century signed this page in black ink Autograph Sentiment Signed: “Olin Downes / April 6, '54 / A fine evening” in black ink on a 4x2 page of paper. Inside a 4¼x2½ wax paper envelope.

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Condition: Fine condition
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E. OLIN DOWNES
The particularly biased music critic of the 20th Century signed this page in black ink
Autograph Sentiment Signed: “Olin Downes / April 6, '54 / A fine evening” in black ink on a 4x2 page of paper. Inside a 4¼x2½ wax paper envelope. Olin Downes (1886-1955) was a prominent American music critic who wrote for The Boston Post (1906-1924) and The New York Times (1924-1955). While these positions which spanned nearly 50 years made up the foundation of his career, he went on to work as chairman of the Metropolitan Opera Quiz, a radio show,for decades until his death. Downes was notorious for his biases; his biggest favorite was violinist Jean Sibelius, although he also immensely enjoyed conductor Arturo Toscanini's work. John Barbirolli, Toscanini's successor with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, could not evade Downes' harsh criticism. Three hole punches in right side of page. Toned. Otherwise, fine condition.

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