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Shostakovich, Dimitri. (1906-1975) [Shirinsky, Vasily Petrovich. (1901–1965)]. Autograph Letter Signed.
Autograph letter dated January 17, 1963 from the important composer, sending birthday greetings to violinist Vasily Petrovich Shirinsky, a founding member of the Beethoven Quartet, to whose memory Shostakovich's Eleventh Quartet is dedicated. Shostakovich writes (translated from the Russian): "Dear Vasya, I am sending you my warmest birthday greetings. Wishing you and your incredible, wonderful family all the best. Please always be as young as I have known you for so many years. Be healthy and happy. Love and kisses. Yours, D. Shostakovich." One sheet folded to 14.5 x 20.2 cm, in fine condition. Together with the transmissal envelope, signed additionally in full.
Shostakovich, Dimitri. (1906-1975) [Shirinsky, Vasily Petrovich. (1901–1965)]. Autograph Letter Signed.
Autograph letter dated January 17, 1963 from the important composer, sending birthday greetings to violinist Vasily Petrovich Shirinsky, a founding member of the Beethoven Quartet, to whose memory Shostakovich's Eleventh Quartet is dedicated. Shostakovich writes (translated from the Russian): "Dear Vasya, I am sending you my warmest birthday greetings. Wishing you and your incredible, wonderful family all the best. Please always be as young as I have known you for so many years. Be healthy and happy. Love and kisses. Yours, D. Shostakovich." One sheet folded to 14.5 x 20.2 cm, in fine condition. Together with the transmissal envelope, signed additionally in full.