Scherchen, Hermann. (1891-1966). Autograph Letter. From the important German conductor and advocate of contemporary music who once wrote that "music does not have to be understood. It has to be listened to." A fine autograph letter, dated "Asolo, 15.IV.33," the year in which he left Germany and emmigrated to Switzerland in protest of the Nazi regime. 1 page, usual folds. "Fur Leonore," quoting lines and mentioning the addressee's involvement in a production of the great Beethoven opera. Scarce.
Scherchen, Hermann. (1891-1966). Autograph Letter. From the important German conductor and advocate of contemporary music who once wrote that "music does not have to be understood. It has to be listened to." A fine autograph letter, dated "Asolo, 15.IV.33," the year in which he left Germany and emmigrated to Switzerland in protest of the Nazi regime. 1 page, usual folds. "Fur Leonore," quoting lines and mentioning the addressee's involvement in a production of the great Beethoven opera. Scarce.