Monteux, Pierre. (1875–1964)
Early Autograph Letter pursuing an Orchestra Directorship
An early autograph letter from the conductor. 1 page, carte pneumatique. Paris, 28 June, 1907. Addressed to Mlle. Godard, asking her to speak on his behalf to the Isola brothers who were at the time seeking a director for an orchestra under their management.Four years later, Monteux was appointed conductor of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1911 and thereby conducted the premieres of Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring), and Chant du Rossignol (The Nightingale), as well as Petrushka, Daphis et Chloe and Jeux. Between 1919 - 1924, he was conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and from 1936 - 1952, he was conductor of the San Francisco Symphony. (12688)
Autograph Letter Classical Music