I. J. Paderewski
virtuoso pianist
Biography
I. J. Paderewski is named among the great virtuosos whose testimonials piano makers prized. Dolge states that Paderewski made his reputation with the Steinway piano, while also having words of praise for the Erard and the Weber. A photographic portrait of Paderewski, captioned with his name, accompanies the passage, used by Dolge to lend credibility to the discussion of the value of artist testimonials to piano manufacturers of the period.
Highlights
- Made his reputation with the Steinway
- Also praised the Erard and the Weber
- Portrait of him accompanies the passage on artist testimonials
Source
Alfred Dolge, Pianos and Their Makers, Vol. I (1911), p. 399.
Public domain.