Description
Autograph letter signed, one page, 5,5 x 7,25 inch, 14.05.1910, in French, to Monsieur Périer* - inter alia concerning three melodies, written and signed in blue ink "Claude Debussy", attractively mounted (removable) for display with a photograph, shows Claude Debussy in a chest-up portrait (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with intersecting letter folds, perforated to the left edge, and signs of wear to the edges - in fine condition.
"Mon cher Monsieur Périer,
voici les trois mélodies; parmi celles-ci, vous trouverez "La Grotte" que vous connaissez bien !
Voulez-vous me dire la date à laquelle vous serez libre en juin ?
Je reste à votre disposition pour le reste ...!
Croyez à mes sentiments de sympathie.
Claude Debussy"
Translated:
"My dear Mr. Périer,
here are the three melodies; among these, you will find “La Grotte” which you know well!
Will you tell me when you will be free in June?
I remain at your disposal for the rest ...!
Believe in my feelings of sympathy.
Claude Debussy"
* Jean (Alexis) Périer (1869-1954) was a French operatic baryton-martin and actor. Although he sang principally within the operetta repertoire, Périer did portray a number of opera roles; mostly within operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Giacomo Puccini. His career was almost entirely centered in Paris and he had a long association with the Opéra-Comique. He sang in a large number of world premieres, most notably originating the role of Pelléas in Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande in 1902.
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1862-1918) French composer - he and Maurice Ravel were the most prominent figures associated with Impressionist music
Year of Birth: 1862
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