Schweitzer, Albert. (1875-1965). Autograph Letter Regarding Wagner. One page. Signed additionally at the head "Albert Schweitzer" and dated 27 October, 1952. Adressed to Michel de Bry, the head of The Académie du Disque Français, to which Schweitzer also belonged. In French: "Thank you dear friend for the great gift which you have given me. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. Beside Bach, I place Wagner, this great dramatic and musical genius. He also created eternal works...and I delight to hear them in the evenings after my work is done. From my heart, your devoted Albert Schweitzer." Sold together with an original photograph of Schweitzer and De Bry, standing together on a Parisian street, 18 x 24 cm.
A fascinating pair of items from the great Alsatian organist, philosopher, theologian and physician who is remembered for his great Bach recordings and his inspiring work as a humanitarian. Schweitzer won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for founding the Lambarene Hospital in Gabon, west central Africa.
A fascinating pair of items from the great Alsatian organist, philosopher, theologian and physician who is remembered for his great Bach recordings and his inspiring work as a humanitarian. Schweitzer won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for founding the Lambarene Hospital in Gabon, west central Africa.
Schweitzer, Albert. (1875-1965). Autograph Letter Regarding Wagner. One page. Signed additionally at the head "Albert Schweitzer" and dated 27 October, 1952. Adressed to Michel de Bry, the head of The Académie du Disque Français, to which Schweitzer also belonged. In French: "Thank you dear friend for the great gift which you have given me. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. Beside Bach, I place Wagner, this great dramatic and musical genius. He also created eternal works...and I delight to hear them in the evenings after my work is done. From my heart, your devoted Albert Schweitzer." Sold together with an original photograph of Schweitzer and De Bry, standing together on a Parisian street, 18 x 24 cm.
A fascinating pair of items from the great Alsatian organist, philosopher, theologian and physician who is remembered for his great Bach recordings and his inspiring work as a humanitarian. Schweitzer won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for founding the Lambarene Hospital in Gabon, west central Africa.
A fascinating pair of items from the great Alsatian organist, philosopher, theologian and physician who is remembered for his great Bach recordings and his inspiring work as a humanitarian. Schweitzer won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for founding the Lambarene Hospital in Gabon, west central Africa.