All letters in French.Contents:Three letters congratulate Debussy on his nomination to the Là gion d'honneur in 1903: one autograph note on the visiting card of conductor Edouard Colonne (Paris,, 1 p.) one ALS from the soprano Lucienne Brà val (n.p.,, 4 pp.) which also mentions her desire to sing one of Debussy's mà lodies with orchestra and one ALS from the architect Charles Plumet (Paris, n.d., 1 p.).Two telegrams dated Jsend congratulations to Debussy on the successful performance of his Pellà as et Mà lisande in Chicago from the conductor, Cleofonte Campanini, and the director general of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, Andreas Dippel: "Four thousand people were impressed and touched. The letters, from correspondents including conductors, critics, dancers, composers, and visual artists, mention the very positive reception of Debussy's works during the last years of his life, including his 1903 nomination as a Chevalier of the Là gion d'Honneur, the Chicago premiere of his opera Pellà as et Melisande, and Toscanini's 1911 performance of La Mer other works discussed include his ballet Jeux, the cantata L'enfant prodigue, and his work for piano, L'isle joyeuse. Letters range from 4 x 2.5 inches to 5.25 x 8.25 inches and are overall in very good to fine condition, with some light toning and age wear. A fascinating collection of 14 autograph letters and cards and 2 telegrams addressed to the important French composer, dated between 19, from musicians and other artistic figures of the era.
0 kommentar(er)
