{"product_id":"22406-gilels-lala-1924-1998-fonda-jean-pierre-b-1937-autograph-letter-to-jean-pierre-fonda","title":"Gilels, Lala. (1924–1998) [Fonda, Jean-Pierre. (b. 1937)] Autograph letter to Jean-Pierre Fonda","description":"Affectionate letter from Emil Gilels's second wife, who was a pianist and composer in her own right, to the French pianist, son of Pierre Fournier.  In Russian.  Geneva, June 13, 1978 (date of postmark; letter lacks the year).  1 p.; letterhead of Hôtel de la Paix, Geneva.  In full: \"Dear, beloved Jean! Thank you! I thank you cordially; it is difficult to imagine how dear all that this book is about. I kiss you, Lyalya.\"  With original autograph envelope, again stationery of the hotel, addressed to Mr. Jean Fonda in Geneva.  8.25 x 5.75 inches (21 x 15 cm).  Some loss to envelope; else in fine condition.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLala (or Lyalya) Gilels, an ethnic Ossetian born Farisa Khutsistova, was a student at the Moscow Conservatory, where she met Gilels. She went on to compose 8 piano concertos and 33 symphonies.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093812138143,"sku":"22406","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Gilels_2C_Lala_Fonda_2C_AL_to_Jean-Pierre_22406a.jpg?v=1722190534","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/22406-gilels-lala-1924-1998-fonda-jean-pierre-b-1937-autograph-letter-to-jean-pierre-fonda","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}