TLS on correspondence card, 5"x31/2", n.p., Apr 14, 1956. From the great Spanish composer, conductor, and cellist, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, also well known as a humanitarian. To Mr. Renard regarding his use of steel strings. In part: "Your letter has caused me quite a surprise. I want to tell you though, that I have never played on steel strings and would never even dream of doing so. I understand so well your being against the use of steel strings..." Darkly signed in black ink, adding date above text. Tiny smudge of single letter; light dampstain touching last sentence and first word of closing of no affect to legibility; else VG/Fine. Attractively double matted beneath very nice b/w close-up with cello, 7"x71/4". Overall 12"x16".
TLS on correspondence card, 5"x31/2", n.p., Apr 14, 1956. From the great Spanish composer, conductor, and cellist, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, also well known as a humanitarian. To Mr. Renard regarding his use of steel strings. In part: "Your letter has caused me quite a surprise. I want to tell you though, that I have never played on steel strings and would never even dream of doing so. I understand so well your being against the use of steel strings..." Darkly signed in black ink, adding date above text. Tiny smudge of single letter; light dampstain touching last sentence and first word of closing of no affect to legibility; else VG/Fine. Attractively double matted beneath very nice b/w close-up with cello, 7"x71/4". Overall 12"x16".