Katchen, Julius. (1926–1969) Signed PhotographSigned photograph of the superb American pianist seated at the piano. 3. 5 x 3. 5 inches (9 x 9 cm). In fine condition. After being invited to represent the US at the first International UNESCO Festival in 1947 in Paris, the young American pianist toured throughout Europe and eventually moved permanently to Paris. In 1951, he became a founding member of the Suk Trio with Josef Suk and Janos Starker. Katchen died tragically young of cancer, though he