Talich, Václav. (1883–1961) Signed PhotographSigned halftone photograph of the great Czech conductor, on the cover a complete concert program which included works by Czech composers Dvorak, Suk and Smetana. 18. 5 X 26 cm. A violinist by training, Talich became leader of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Arthur Nikisch. Following a lengthy period of study with Nikisch and others, he was conductor of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, which he lead from 1918 to 1941. Talich remains a