Charles Hallé

Sir Charles Hallé (April 11, 1819 – October 25, 1895), Anglo-German pianist and conductor, founder of The Hallé orchestra in 1858, original, vintage, 3.5 x 5.5, silver-print postcard.

Hallé exercised an important influence in the musical education of England; if his piano playing, by which he was mainly known to the public in London, seemed remarkable rather for precision than for depth, for crystal clearness rather than for warmth, and for perfect realization of the written text rather than for strong individuality, it was at least of immense value as giving the composer's idea with the utmost fidelity. Those who were privileged to hear him play in private, like those who could appreciate the power, beauty and imaginative warmth of his conducting, would have given a very different verdict; and they were not wrong in judging Hallé to be a man of the widest and keenest artistic sympathies, with an extraordinary gift of insight into music of every school, as well as a strong sense of humour. He fought a long and arduous battle for the best music, and never forgot the dignity of his art. Although his technique was that of his youth, of the period before Liszt, the ease and certainty he attained in the most modern music was not the less wonderful because he concealed the mechanical means so completely.

Printed in Germany by Breitkopf  & Haertel. Verso bears original printed postcard graphics and hand written ID in pencil. In very good condition with slight signs of wear and handling.