{"product_id":"559-casals-pablo-rare-cello-content-letter-matted-with-photograph","title":"Casals, Pablo. (1876–1973) Rare CELLO Content Letter, matted with Photograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eTLS 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093102579871,"sku":"559","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Casals_ensemble1.jpg?v=1722185950","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/559-casals-pablo-rare-cello-content-letter-matted-with-photograph","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}