Dancla, Léopold. (1822–1895)
Two Autograph Letters
Two autograph letters from the violinist and composer known for his chamber music, the brother of the composer and violinist Charles Dancla. In the first letter (Paris, August 12, n.y.; 2 pp), Dancla thanks his correspondent for a letter and goes on to mention his brother [Charles] (translated from the French): "My brother asks me to send you his best wishes, he has been suffering very much since last year and for reasons of his health has given his resignation from the Société des Concerts. It is a loss for me in particular and for the Société, which is losing one of its most devoted and distinguished members..." The second letter, addressed to a M. Cattenet (n.d., 2 pp.) apologizes for not being able to perform that evening: "I ask you to excuse me if this evening I do not attend the evening in question [...] since this morning I have been suffering horribly with a headache, and I am little disposed to make music. Still, it is only postponed, for I hope that you would like to present me again another time." Light toning, some small losses to the verso, overall fine. 5.25 x 8 inches (13.6 x 30.8 cm) and 5 x 7.5 inches (12.5 x 19.4 cm).From the collection of the composer Henri Bresles [Henri Bachimont] (1864–1924), with original sleeve from his collection. (15945)
Autograph Letter Classical Music