music Twice-signed handwritten letter from Puccini, denying that his music can be found in a Cecil B. DeMille movie 589. Georges Bizet Autograph Letter Signed. French composer (1838–1875)
whose operatic masterpiece, Carmen, was completed just before his untimely death from heart disease. Boldly penned ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.25, no date. Letter inquiring about music lessons, in part (translated): “My dear friend, Is Madam Retz giving lessons at home or outside? And at what price? You will be very kind to give me all the information about this.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
590. Claude Debussy Signature. Impor-
tant French composer (1862-1918) whose colorful, evocative works, particularly those for keyboard and for orchestra, exemplified the ‘impressionist’ style, and whose innovative use of harmonic and instrumental resources was a seminal influence on the emerging language of twentieth-century music. Ink signature and inscription, “Pour M’r W. E. Colville, Claude Debussy, Paris—Juin 1912,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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