The great Chilean pianist Claudio Arrau praises a renowned Brazilian colleague for his teaching talents.

• Letter written and signed by Claudio Arrau, to Joseph Kliass.
• One page.
• In English.
• 18 cm x 26.5 cm.
• New York, February 5, 1948.
• Good condition of conservation.
• Unique piece.

Extract

We all have definite theories about teaching, and there are many ways to develop fine-tuned pianists. At the same time, there is a special art to bringing out the best in people. I know few teachers who have this quality more than you.

Chilean Claudio Arrau (1903 - 1991) began playing the piano at the age of 4 and had one of the longest and most admired careers in classical music. Like his friend Kliass, Arrau studied with Krause, Franz Liszt's last student. A specialist in the compositions of Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt and Beethoven, his exceptional recordings are still considered world references today. A true legend in Chile, Claudio Arrau fled the Pinochet regime and applied for American citizenship.

Joseph Kliass, a famous pianist from São Paulo, studied in Germany with Krause, Franz Liszt's last student; he spent time with great musicians and intellectuals of the time and created a collection.

This letter is unique for its content, between two pianist friends, both world-renowned.