Two Autograph Statements

Two autograph statements from the Romanian composer and the important American-born British violinist, each complimenting the other and hoping for a better future for their countries. Menuhin writes: "I owe a great debt to Roumania in the person of Georges Enesco. May his beautiful soul lead the land to happier days. Yehudi Menuhin, May 26, 1945." Apparently responding to this statement, Enesco writes (translated from the French): "Yehudi is a rare artist and being, but his friendship makes him exaggerate my modest merits. I take this opportunity to wish again for peace among men. Georges Enesco, 1947." 22 x 17 cm; 21.5 x 10.5 cm. Lightly toned, else fine. 

The Romanian violinist, conductor and composer Georges Enesco (or George Enescu) was considered by Pablo Casals "one of the greatest geniuses of modern music." He was also a hugely important mentor to the younger violinist Yehudi Menuhin, who began studying with him in Paris in the 1927, at the age of only 11. While Menuhin shot to fame, Enesco's work has stayed in relative obscurity—perhaps due to his modesty, perhaps due to the difficulties he experienced amid the tumult of post-war Europe. The two remained close, often collaborating and making several recordings with Menuhin as soloist and Enesco as conductor. (16172)

---

Autograph Document

Autograph Letter

Classical Music

• Sold