Marc Soustrot

Marc Soustrot, conductor. Original, vintage, pen and ink, "on-the-spot" illustration by George 'Georges' Krishizki. The hand drawn illustration has been signed by Soustrot and additionally signed, dated and titled by Krishizki: "Georges / 1982 / Marc Soustrot conducting Orchestra Philharmonique de France / Carnegie Hall."

Marc Soustrot was chief conductor and artistic director of the Orchestre Philharmonique des Pays de la Loire from 1976 to 1994, the Beethoven Orchesters Bonn from 1995 to 2003 as well as Het Brabants Orkest Eindhoven from 1996 to 2006 and in this period he built up a large repertoire that stretches from traditional to contemporary music.

George 'Georges' Krishizki (March 22, 1924 – December 20, 2001), Russian-Polish-American illustrator who came to the U.S. in 1949. While he earned acclaim for his renderings of the city’s architectural landmarks, it was his on-the-spot drawings of musicians in performance that attracted an especially appreciative audience. In a 1973 article published in conjunction with two simultaneous exhibitions, Georges explained the genesis of his long-running engagement with the concert hall: “I’ve always enjoyed going to concerts, and one day I decided it would be fun to combine my interests in music and art and make sketches of musicians during performances.”  Indeed, the most remarkable feature of Georges’ oeuvre, apart from the astounding range of performers who gladly expressed their approval and appreciation by signing, is the skill with which the drawings are accomplished.

This original pen and ink illustration, measuring approximately 9 x 12, on heavy-weight sketch paper, is in fine condition with some light overall toning. Its verso is blank and clean.