Masuko Ushioda

Masuko Ushioda taught New England Conservatory's College and Preparatory School violin students beginning in 1974, and until her death in 2013. Original, vintage, pen and ink, "on-the-spot" illustration by George 'Georges' Krishizki. The hand drawn illustration has been signed by Ushioda and additionally signed and dated and titled by Krishizki: "Georges / 1980 / Masuko Ushioda  playing Concerto No 3 in G major for Violin and Orchestra, K. 216 by Mozart."

Ushioda performed with major orchestras throughout the world and appeared at the Marlboro and Spoleto festivals. She was the first-prize winner of the 1956 Mainichi competition of Tokyo and second prize winner at the Tchaikovsky Competition in 1966. She was also a prize winner of the Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition in 1963.

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.