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Fauré, Gabriel.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Good collection of twenty-one autograph letters and cards signed ("GabrielFauré")
- ink on paper
to Gallet, M. and Mme Beaunier, Gabriel Astruc, and unidentified concert agents, including an autograph musical quotation from "Prométhée" (enclosed in his letter of 6 September 1921), several early letters to Gallet, one mentioning Flaubert, writing about his music, preparations for the première of Pénélope (pointing out that rehearsals, especially for other works, on the day of the performance should not exhaust the orchestra), writing frequently about plans for concerts, including many revisions to programmes (replacing several pieces with his Valse-caprice no.3, Seventh Nocturne, the Barcarolle in E-flat, and the Third Impromptu as "plus recent et plus intéréssante"); Fauré also discusses the Sonate (1907), the "Chanson d'Eve" (1910), "Caligula", including a list of his works to be included in a collection ("Dolly, Sicilienne...Shylock..."), examinations at the Conservatoire, an article in the Journal de Débats, concerts in Bordeaux, complaining about Mme Colonne, advising that Mme Beaunier should not perform unless her success is certain, mentioning Cortot (about a concert at St Lunaire in 1919), his publisher Hamelle, Marguerite Long, Carvalho, Risler and many others
over 20 items, mainly 8vo, Paris (13 rue Marnier and elsewhere), some on printed stationery of the Paris Conservatoire, also from Lugano, Annecy-le-Vieux, 1870s-1922 (20 December 1907-December 1922 where dated, but the letters to Gallet earlier)
over 20 items, mainly 8vo, Paris (13 rue Marnier and elsewhere), some on printed stationery of the Paris Conservatoire, also from Lugano, Annecy-le-Vieux, 1870s-1922 (20 December 1907-December 1922 where dated, but the letters to Gallet earlier)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
...Quant aux représentations précédentes, elles furent toutes précédés de deux répétitions dans la journée pour l'orchestre à l'occasion d'autres oeuvres, bien entendu, que la mienne. Lorsqu'on travaillait "Pénélope", on nous refus toujours les répétitions du matin parce qu'on ne voulait pas fatiguer l'orchestre pour la soir...
A good collection full of information about Fauré's compositions and musical activities.