Stravinsky, Igor - Signed Photo Conducting his Violin Concerto 1940

Russian, later French and American composer (1882-1971), widely considered one of the most important of the 20th century.

Signed photo, shown from behind at the podium conducting, on occasion of a performance of his violin concerto at Hollywood High School, 1940. Also seen on this amazing photograph is American violinist and friend Sol Babitz (1911-1982) performing the concerto. Stravinsky inscribed this photo to Batitz, dated his signature on Oct 27th, 1940. An original photo by Otto Rothschild, who stamped on ink on verso, size is 10 x 8 inches. Minor tape residues over borders and some small creases, otherwise in very good condition.