Signed Letter Agreeing to Conduct at the Hollywood Bowl & The Signed Contract for the Performance

Typed letter signed from the great composer to Ray Smith, manager of the Hollywood Bowl Association, agreeing to conduct the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on August 12, 1952. Together with the final page of the contract for the engagement, signed by both Stravinsky and Smith, and retained copies of the term sheets for the engagement. Dated April 19, 1952. Stravinsky confirms his engagement as conductor "on Tuesday evening August 12, 1952, at a fee of $1,500 -- with two rehearsals Monday and Tuesday of that week of 2 1/2 hours each," and goes on to mention that his son, Soulima Stravinsky, will also be able to appear [as piano soloist] in the concert. Folding creases.
Stravinsky conducted his son Soulima, an accomplished pianist though overshadowed by his father, in a performance of his Cappriccio for piano and orchestra. The program also included the Firebird suite. (14512)

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