Koussevitzky, Serge . (1874-1951). Signed Letter Regarding Boston Symphony. An interesting typed letter, boldly signed by the eminent Russian conductor, composer and double-bass virtuoso. Best remembered for his long tenure as Music Director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra (1924-1949), he founded the Tanglewood Festical and was mentor to many American musicians, including Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland.
1 page, dated 7 October, 1923. From Paris, addressed "Mon cher Ami," to an unidentified columnist. A highly interesting letter, from just before the start of his famous Boston tenure. Translated, in full: "I read the short notice which you wanted to publish in your newspaper regarding my nomination in Boston. I would like to express my gratitude for your kind attention on my behalf - and furthermore, because you so well knew how to express the sentiments which I have always felt for French art, with which I have been more associated since the last years of my work in Paris." Usual transmissal folds, otherwise fine. Sold together with a photograph printed on thick card stock, 12.5 x 15.5 cm.
1 page, dated 7 October, 1923. From Paris, addressed "Mon cher Ami," to an unidentified columnist. A highly interesting letter, from just before the start of his famous Boston tenure. Translated, in full: "I read the short notice which you wanted to publish in your newspaper regarding my nomination in Boston. I would like to express my gratitude for your kind attention on my behalf - and furthermore, because you so well knew how to express the sentiments which I have always felt for French art, with which I have been more associated since the last years of my work in Paris." Usual transmissal folds, otherwise fine. Sold together with a photograph printed on thick card stock, 12.5 x 15.5 cm.
Koussevitzky, Serge . (1874-1951). Signed Letter Regarding Boston Symphony. An interesting typed letter, boldly signed by the eminent Russian conductor, composer and double-bass virtuoso. Best remembered for his long tenure as Music Director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra (1924-1949), he founded the Tanglewood Festical and was mentor to many American musicians, including Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland.
1 page, dated 7 October, 1923. From Paris, addressed "Mon cher Ami," to an unidentified columnist. A highly interesting letter, from just before the start of his famous Boston tenure. Translated, in full: "I read the short notice which you wanted to publish in your newspaper regarding my nomination in Boston. I would like to express my gratitude for your kind attention on my behalf - and furthermore, because you so well knew how to express the sentiments which I have always felt for French art, with which I have been more associated since the last years of my work in Paris." Usual transmissal folds, otherwise fine. Sold together with a photograph printed on thick card stock, 12.5 x 15.5 cm.
1 page, dated 7 October, 1923. From Paris, addressed "Mon cher Ami," to an unidentified columnist. A highly interesting letter, from just before the start of his famous Boston tenure. Translated, in full: "I read the short notice which you wanted to publish in your newspaper regarding my nomination in Boston. I would like to express my gratitude for your kind attention on my behalf - and furthermore, because you so well knew how to express the sentiments which I have always felt for French art, with which I have been more associated since the last years of my work in Paris." Usual transmissal folds, otherwise fine. Sold together with a photograph printed on thick card stock, 12.5 x 15.5 cm.