d'Indy, Vincent. (1851–1931) Autograph Letter mentioning the premiere of

d'Indy, Vincent. (1851–1931)

Autograph Letter mentioning the premiere of "Le Chant de la Cloche."

Autograph letter, signed "Vincent d'Indy." 1 page. Paris, November 29, [19]12. "Here, sir, in great haste, is that which you asked of me; excuse-me, I am leaving again immediately for Brussels where I will conduct the second performance of "Chant de la Cloche." Foxed, but otherwise fine.

"Le Chant de la Cloche," (1885) is one of D'Indy's four dramatic works and is intended for concert performance only. A dramatised version of Schiller's "Lied von der Glocke," it consists of seven "Tableau" and was awarded the Grand Prize of the "Concours Musical" of the City of Paris in 1885. Its official premiere was at the Theatre Royal de la Monnaie in Bruxelles on November 21, 1912. (6693)

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