Victor Babin Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
VICTOR BABIN
Born: December 13, 1908 in Moscow, Russia
Died: March 01, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio
Biography
VICTOR BABIN (1908-1972) met and married fellow Russian pianist VITYA VRONSKY (1909-1992) while both were music students in Berlin. Together they formed what Newsweek called "the most brilliant two-piano team of our generation." They toured widely in Europe and the Americas, giving an estimated 1,200 concerts in North America alone, despite devoting World War II to war work. Babin and Vronsky were close friends of composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, recording many of his works. Babin also arranged piano solos and duets, and composed some of his own. From 1961, he was Director of the Cleveland Institute of Music, also teaching there with Vronsky, who continued to teach there after her death.
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VRONSKY AND BABIN (VICTOR BABIN) - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 318161Signature of Russian-born pianist and composer Victor Babin features the inscription "Victor Babin". Babin, celebrated for his performances with Vitya Vronsky, contributed significantly to music education and recorded many works by Sergei Rachmaninoff.Price: $90.00
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VRONSKY AND BABIN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 11/07/1934 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 201308Inscribed photograph signed by Vitya Vronsky and Victor Babin, stating "To Mrs. A. Black, sincerely/from/Victor Babin", "Vitya Vronsky". Dated "11/7/1934" by Babin. Captures their dual piano performances, highlighting their significant musical partnership.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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VRONSKY AND BABIN - PROGRAM SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 200706Program signed by Vitya Vronsky and Victor Babin, showcasing their dual piano concert. Signed on the front, the program includes four pages and is undated, documenting their performance under the Community Concert Association.
Price: $220.00
