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Price: $650.00 |
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NEAR MINT CONDITION |
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Two page autographed letter signed, large octavo by the tragic French composer, 10 June, 1894. The composer writes:
Paris, Sunday (June 10, 1894) Dear Sir, I was very late in answering you. That is because my Father has been gravely ill and I am never quite sure that I’ll be free that day I tell you. Nevertheless, should you have something to do in my neighborhood one of the days of this week, as on Tuesday for example, or Wednesday, I would be very happy to see you and to chat with you. Chausson (1855-1899) was heavily influenced by Wagner, Brahms and his composition teacher Jules Massenet. His output despite his 44 years lifespan was significant. Perhaps his best known work today is his opera “Le Roi Arthus”, his musical take on the King Arthur story which was not performed in his lifetime, but shows up from time to time on the schedules in Europe. His Symphony in B flat and his Poem for violin and orchestra also are occasionally played. A rare letter.
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ERNEST CHAUSSON - COMPOSER |
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