Sorabji (Kaikhorsru Shapurji, 1892-1988). English Composer of Parsi Extraction. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed 'Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji', no date, in black ink on part of an album leaf with printed staves, the handwritten being one long bar (14 notes) from the opening of Sorabji's most famous work Opus clavicembalisticum for piano, titled and signed across printed staves beneath, paper size 12 x 18 cm, light central vertical fold, remains of adhesive, mount remains to verso (Qty: 1) Sorabji's massive piano piece Opus clavicembalisticum was given its first and only performance during the composer's lifetime on 1 December 1930 by Sorabji himself. At nearly 3 hours in length, it is one of the longest works in the repertoire, and is of labyrinthine complexity. Being a highly eccentric composer, Sorabji put a ban on all performances of his works between 1940 and 1976. The pianist John Ogdon recorded the whole work in 1989. Autograph material by Sorabji is scarce, with autograph quotations from his most famous work being particularly uncommon.
Sorabji (Kaikhorsru Shapurji, 1892-1988). English Composer of Parsi Extraction. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed 'Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji', no date, in black ink on part of an album leaf with printed staves, the handwritten being one long bar (14 notes) from the opening of Sorabji's most famous work Opus clavicembalisticum for piano, titled and signed across printed staves beneath, paper size 12 x 18 cm, light central vertical fold, remains of adhesive, mount remains to verso (Qty: 1) Sorabji's massive piano piece Opus clavicembalisticum was given its first and only performance during the composer's lifetime on 1 December 1930 by Sorabji himself. At nearly 3 hours in length, it is one of the longest works in the repertoire, and is of labyrinthine complexity. Being a highly eccentric composer, Sorabji put a ban on all performances of his works between 1940 and 1976. The pianist John Ogdon recorded the whole work in 1989. Autograph material by Sorabji is scarce, with autograph quotations from his most famous work being particularly uncommon.
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