Wolf-Dieter Hauschild

Wolf-Dieter Hauschild (September 6, 1937), German conductor. Original, vintage, pen and ink, "on-the-spot" illustration by George 'Georges' Krishizki. The hand drawn illustration has been signed by Hauschild and additionally signed, dated and titled by Krishizki: "Georges / 1987 / Wolf-Dieter Hauschild / Conducting Stuttgart Philharmonic in Variations on a Theme by Hayden, Op. 56a by J. Brahms."

Hauschild served as music director of the city of Stuttgart and The Stuttgart Philharmonic. From 1991, he was chief conductor of the Essen Philharmonic and conducted as an opera director from 1992 to 1997 for The Aalto Theatre in Essen. At the University of Music Karlsruhe Hauschild taught from 1998 to 2003 as a professor.

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.