Christoph Eschenbach - Autographed Pen & Ink Illustration by Georges - 1974

Christoph Eschenbach ,February 20, 1940,, German-born pianist and conductor. He currently holds positions in Washington, D.C. as music director of the National Symphony Orchestra and music director of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Original, vintage, pen and ink, "on-the-spot" illustration by George 'Georges' Krishizki. The hand drawn illustration has been signed by Epstein and additionally signed, dated and titled by Krishizki: "Georges / 1974 / Christoph Eschenbach playing concerto for Piano and Orchestra, C minor, K 491 by W.A. Mozart." George 'Georges' Krishizki ,March 22, 1924 December 20, 2001,, Russian-Polish-American illustrator who came to the U.S. in 1949. While he earned acclaim for his renderings of the cityandrsquo;s architectural landmarks, it was his on-the-spot drawings of musicians in performance that attracted an especially appreciative audience. In a 1973 article published in conjunction with two simultaneous exhibitions, Georges explained the genesis of his long-running engagement with the concert hall: andldquo;Iandrsquo;ve always enjoyed going to concerts, and one day I decided it would be fun to combine my interests in music and art and make sketches of musicians during performances.andrdquo; Indeed, the most remarkable feature of Georgesandrsquo; oeuvre, apart from the astounding range of performers who gladly expressed their approval and appreciation by signing, is the skill with which the drawings are accomplished. This original pen and ink illustration, measuring approximately 9 x 12, on heavy-weight sketch paper, is in fine condition with some light overall toning. Its verso is blank and clean.