The Borodin Trio

The Borodin Trio is a classical music trio founded in 1976 by Russians Rostislav Dubinsky, Luba Edlina and Yuli Turovsky, after the Borodin Quartet. They were best known for their recordings on Chandos Records. They were considered to be one of the best piano trios of their generation. They are now based in the United States. Turovsky and Edlina also performed as the Borodin Duo. Original, vintage, pen and ink, "on-the-spot" illustration by George 'Georges' Krishizki. The hand drawn illustration has been signed by Rostislav Dubinsky, Luba Edlina and Yuli Turovsky. Additionally signed, dated and titled by Krishizki: "Georges / 1980 / Borodin Trio / Rostislav Dubinsky, Artistic Director and Violin / Luba Edlina, Piano / Yuli Turovsky, Cello."

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.