{"product_id":"4056-koussevitzky-serge-signed-letter-regarding-boston-symphony","title":"Koussevitzky, Serge . (1874-1951) Signed Letter Regarding Boston Symphony","description":"An interesting typed letter, boldly signed by the eminent Russian conductor, composer and double-bass virtuoso.  Best remembered for his long tenure as Music Director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra (1924-1949), he founded the Tanglewood Festical and was mentor to many American musicians, including Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 page, dated 7 October, 1923. From Paris, addressed \"Mon cher Ami,\" to an unidentified columnist.  A highly interesting letter, from just before the start of his famous Boston tenure. Translated, in full: \"I read the short notice which you wanted to publish in your newspaper regarding my nomination in Boston.  I would like to express my gratitude for your kind attention on my behalf - and furthermore, because you so well knew how to express the sentiments which I have always felt for French art, with which I have been more associated since the last years of my work in Paris.\"  Usual transmissal folds, otherwise fine. Sold together with a photograph printed on thick card stock, 12.5 x 15.5 cm.","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093212614815,"sku":"4056","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Koussevitzky_TLS786.jpg?v=1722186622","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/4056-koussevitzky-serge-signed-letter-regarding-boston-symphony","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}