German conductor (1872–1942) best known as the director of the San Francisco Symphony. DS, four pages, 8.5 x 14, July 31, 1917. Contract for Louis Persinger to “play the First Violin and act as Concert Master and Assistant Conductor in the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.” Signed at the conclusion by Hertz, Persinger, and two additional representatives. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Originates from the collection of American violinist and pianist Louis Persinger (1887–1966), who trained at the Leipzig Conservatory and later taught at Juilliard, mentoring the likes of Yehudi Menuhin, Ruggiero Ricci, and Isaac Stern. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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