Rorem, Ned. (b. 1923) [Diamond, David. (1915–2005)]
Autograph Letter Signed
Brief autograph letter signed from the American composer and diarist to fellow composer David Diamond. November 30, 1999; 1 p. on a postcard printed with Rorem's name. He has penned: "Dearest David – Your letter meant everything to me, as does the very fact of you, now and always. Ned." Addressed and postmarked on the verso. Together with an unrelated envelope, addressed to Diamond in Rorem's hand and postmarked January 16, 1984. Postcard 5.5 x 3.5 inches (14 x 8.8 cm); fine.From the collection of David Diamond, considered one of the preeminent American composers of his generation. He enjoyed wide success in the 1940's and 1950's, before the serial and modernist trends largely pushed him into the shadows. The New York Times described him as "part of what some considered a forgotten generation of great American symphonists, including Howard Hanson, Roy Harris, William Schuman, Walter Piston and Peter Mennin." (17543)
Classical Music Autograph Letter