Husa, Karel. (1921–2016). "Élégie" - Signed Score. Bryn Mawr, Pa.: Merion Music. 1968. Signed score of "Élégie" for piano (1957). Upright quarto. No PN. No pagination (bifolium with two pages of music). Inscribed, "To Steve Juscik / Sincerely Karel Husa / Sept. 09" to head of folio 1 verso. 12 x 9 inches (30.5 x 23 cm). Somewhat bumped to corners; in very good condition overall.
"Husa composed for an impressive array of instrumental combinations, and explored virtually every important musical genre except opera. In his search for colorful and novel sonorities, he created vividly expressive musical canvases, filled with arresting timbres and startling juxtapositions of texture." Byron Adams in Grove Music Online
Husa, Karel. (1921–2016). "Élégie" - Signed Score. Bryn Mawr, Pa.: Merion Music. 1968. Signed score of "Élégie" for piano (1957). Upright quarto. No PN. No pagination (bifolium with two pages of music). Inscribed, "To Steve Juscik / Sincerely Karel Husa / Sept. 09" to head of folio 1 verso. 12 x 9 inches (30.5 x 23 cm). Somewhat bumped to corners; in very good condition overall.
"Husa composed for an impressive array of instrumental combinations, and explored virtually every important musical genre except opera. In his search for colorful and novel sonorities, he created vividly expressive musical canvases, filled with arresting timbres and startling juxtapositions of texture." Byron Adams in Grove Music Online