Boulez, Pierre. (1925–2016)

"Improvisation sur Mallarmé " - Autograph Musical Quotation with Photograph

Very uncommon AMQS from important French composer and conductor, one of the major innovators and forces in 20th century music. 20.5 x 27.5 cm page inscribed beneath a mounted halftone photograph with three detailed measures of music with text, the opening measures of his 1957 work "Improvisation sur Mallarmé" for Soprano and 7 Instruments, beginning "le vierge, le vivace, et le bel aujourd'hui," signed "avec cordial sympathie / P. Boulez." Mounted to another sheet, else fine. (12315)

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