[Russian Music] [Rimsky-Korsakow, Nikolai. (1844-1908)]Levenson, Boris. (1884-1947) . Autograph Letter to Lawrence Tibbett. Autograph letter to the American baritone Lawrence Tibbett (1896 - 1960). 1 page, on the composer's New York letterhead. Nov. 3, 1925. In full: "Dear Mr. Tibbett. I was on Sunday afternoon at the Mecca Hall and enjoyed particularly your interpretation of Mousorgsky's [sic] songs under the beautiful accompaniment of Mr. La Forge. As a Russian composer I would like to introduce to you and Mr. La Forge my Russian songs, published by the Boston Music Co. with English translation. Please let me know if you would be interested to have them and I will gladly send you complimentary copies upon your request. Cordially, Boris Levenson." In fine condition, together with a publicity flyer from the composer, enclosed with the original letter and both from Tibbett's collection.


Born in Bessarabia, Romania, Levenson was a pupil of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, before himself becoming a prominent composer and performer. The New York Times (April 4, 1922) praised his first US concert at Aeolian Hall and he settled in New York around this time.