Schmitt, Florent. (1870–1858)

"String Quartet" - Autograph Musical Manuscript

Autograph musical manuscript. 2 pp., oblong folio. In ink, densely written working sketches for his 1949 string quartet, op. 112. 131 measures notated in black ink on systems of 4 lines on both sides of a page of 24 systems. Vertical crease, small losses to left margin not affecting the manuscript and otherwise fine. From the collection of the French musicologist, critic and violinist, Marc Pincherle (1888 - 1974).



An interesting manuscript from the influential French composer, pianist and critic.



"Throughout his life, Schmitt was valued for his independent spirit and refusal to be identified with any school or group....Schmitt was considered a pioneer during his lifetime, rejected by some and embraced by others for a style that influenced and helped prepare for later innovations by Stravinsky, Ravel, Honegger and Roussel." (Jann Pasler, Grove Online) (7286)
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