Highly regarded German conductor (1886–1944) who became embroiled in controversy with the rise of the Third Reich. Though vehemently anti-Hitler, he was widely viewed as a Nazi sympathizer, which severely impacted his career. Though such accusations permanently damaged his reputation in America, he remained enormously popular in Europe, and his recordings of the core orchestral repertoire remain classics of the era. Striking vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 postcard publicity photo from the Bayreuth Bühnenfestspiele, signed in fountain pen “Furtwängler.” A very subtle hint of silvering to dark portions, otherwise fine, fresh condition. R&R COA.
