"Among 10 deaf-mutes here listening to music...with the ear...next to a violin, I have known some who were passionate about music" - Autograph Letter Signed

ALS of the great Belgian violinist and composer to Théodore Perrin. Lyon, December 3, 1855. 1 p. Bifolium with "HUY" embossed. Translated from the French, in full: "Sir, although I am a bit late in answering your eloquent epistle, you will not wish for more, especially as you must have guessed that my answer would be affirmative. I willingly associate myself with your charities and will pay you a visit during one of these days in order to see to it that your business case is arranged in a way so that nothing will reach my people at the theater [?]. I will be pleased to make the acquaintance of Rev. Father Charles. He who is such a music lover must know that among 10 deaf-mutes here listening to music brought to their doors, that is, with the ear on the sound board of the piano or next to a violin, I have known some who were passionate about music." In fine condition. 7.5 x 4.5 inches (19 x 11.5 cm).
Théodore Perrin (1795-1880), member of a distinguished family based in Lyon, was a doctor. He was affiliated with the Institut des sourds-muets (Institute for the deaf-mutes) in Lyon. Vieuxtemps was one of the most important musicians of his generation. As one of the greatest of all violin virtuosos, he was compared to Paganini by both Schumann and Berlioz. As a composer, he was an important reformer of the concerto and in this regard, according to Grove, "can be compared to Liszt."  (21742)

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Autograph Letter

Classical Music

France

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