Roussel, Albert. (1869–1937)

Autograph Letter

Autograph letter from the important French composer whose students included Satie, Golestan, Roland-Manuel and Varèse. Undated ("Tuesday.") Translated from the French: "Sir, I received the identity cards and the half-price vouchers this morning which you sent me. I thank you and I am certain that this trip to Prague will be interesting and agreeable. [...] Albert Roussel." 2 pp. on a letterhead postcard. Some light toning; overall very fine. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (13.8 x 9.3 cm).

Albert Roussel spent seven years as a midshipman, turned to music as an adult, and became one of the most prominent French composers of the interwar period. His early works were strongly influenced by the impressionism of Debussy and Ravel, while he later turned toward neoclassicism. "Though he was touched by the successive waves of impressionism and neo-classicism in French music, he was an independent figure, his music harmonically spiced and rhythmically vigorous." (Nicole Labelle, Grove Online.) (15528)
Autograph Letter
Classical Music