music 271. 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. Untranslated letter to a friend. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
273. Olivier Messiaen Autograph Musical Quotation Signed. French composer, organist, and ornithologist 272. Jules Massenet Signed Photograph. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Massenet by Pierre Petit of Paris, boldly signed and inscribed in ink to a young violinist, “Au jeune violoniste Spathy, affectueusement, J. Massenet, Paris, 28 Mai 1909.” In fine condition, with a small scratch to the lower left corner of the image. Starting Bid $200
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February 10, 2021 | MUSIC
(1908–1992) and one of the major composers of the 20th century. Sought-after AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 6 album page, signed and inscribed in ink, “Pour Dominique Chailly, un chant d’oiseau, Olivier Messiaen, Dicembre 1955.” Messiaen pens two lines from his piece “Grive musicienne.” In fine condition, with light show-through from an unrelated signature on the back. Starting Bid $200
