GUARNERI STRING QUARTET Promotional Photographs & Grammy Nomination Certificates

Guarneri String Quartet. (1964–2009) Collection of Promotional Photographs and Grammy Nomination Certificates A small collection of photographs and ephemera from the celebrated American string quartet, noted for its longevity and bold, dramatic interpretations of the quartet literature. The collection includes four original promotional photographs of the complete quartet, ca. 1970's, one photograph of three members of the quartet studying a score around the piano, four portraits and two performance photographs of cellist David Soyer, a two-sided promotional poster celebrating the quartet's thirtieth anniversary, and two original 1982 and 1988 nomination certificates from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Particularly striking is a large 11 x 14 portrait photograph of Soyer as a younger man playing the cello. Photographs 6 x 10 to 11 x 14 inches and overall in very fine condition.Unlike many other great quartets of the twentieth century, the Guarneri operated in an egalitarian manner as four equally important members. Fostering an open relationship with their audiences, they frequently held open rehearsals, where the public could see them, for example, arguing vigorously about articulation! The Guarneri is often credited with popularizing the string quartet repertoire in the United States in the late twentieth century. Cellist David Soyer (1925–2010) was the oldest member of the original four, and handed over the position of cellist to his student Peter Wiley in 2001. Soyer, who had studied with Feuermann and Casals, was known as a particularly blunt and outspoken member of the quartet.From the collection of David Soyer's wife, the American harpist Janet Putnam (1921–2011), a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and a jazz harpist who made recordings with Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, and Artie Shaw. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

A small collection of photographs and ephemera from the celebrated American string quartet, noted for its longevity and bold, dramatic interpretations of the quartet literature. The collection includes four original promotional photographs of the complete quartet, ca. 1970's, one photograph of three members of the quartet studying a score around the piano, four portraits and two performance photographs of cellist David Soyer, a two-sided promotional poster celebrating the quartet's thirtieth anniversary, and two original 1982 and 1988 nomination certificates from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Particularly striking is a large 11 x 14 portrait photograph of Soyer as a younger man playing the cello. Photographs 6 x 10 to 11 x 14 inches and overall in very fine condition.

Unlike many other great quartets of the twentieth century, the Guarneri operated in an egalitarian manner as four equally important members. Fostering an open relationship with their audiences, they frequently held open rehearsals, where the public could see them, for example, arguing vigorously about articulation! The Guarneri is often credited with popularizing the string quartet repertoire in the United States in the late twentieth century. Cellist David Soyer (1925–2010) was the oldest member of the original four, and handed over the position of cellist to his student Peter Wiley in 2001. Soyer, who had studied with Feuermann and Casals, was known as a particularly blunt and outspoken member of the quartet.

From the collection of David Soyer's wife, the American harpist Janet Putnam (1921–2011), a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and a jazz harpist who made recordings with Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, and Artie Shaw.