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Messiaen, Olivier
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2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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- Messiaen, Olivier
- Seven autograph letters signed, one typed letter signed, and 2 autograph musical quotations, signed
- ink on paper
in the letters, dating from 1927 to 1974, addressed where indicated to "M. J. Roy", the music journalist Bernard Gavoty and the composer's brother Alain, Messiaen discusses articles written about his music during his wartime captivity, apologises for not having written earlier, requests that his correspondent continue to send articles, invites Roy to a concert of his music, agrees to appear with Gavoty at a televised concert of his Vingt Regards sur l'enfant Jésus, describes his travel itinerary to his brother Alain, sends the 2000 francs he promised him, agrees to hold a public conversation with Gavoty at a performance of his Trois Petites Liturgies ("à cette condition...: vous ne parlez que de musique"), thanks Gavoty for his obituary of the late André Jolivet
with: an autograph musical quotation of the main A-major theme from Trois Petites Liturgies, written in black ink on a single hand-drawn stave, 5 bars, signed and dated by the composer ("Olivier Messiaen, 21 juillet 1975") and inscribed ''Pour André Jouniaux"; an autograph musical quotation of a theme from Saint François d'Assisi, 3 bars, written in black ink on a programme for a concert given by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, signed and dated by the composer ("Olivier Messiaen - New York, 16 avril 1986"); and a concert programme, signed and inscribed by the composer ("à New York, le 2 avril 1972, dimanche de Pâques - très amicalement, Olivier Messiaen")
the letters 8 pages, two on postal coupons, various sizes, with three autograph envelopes, the autograph items Paris and elsewhere, 1927-1986, where indicated; and also with: two signed photographs of the composer; a poster for a concert at the Théâtre des Champs Elysées advertising a performance of Messiaen's Poèmes pour Mi; and three programmes for performances of various works by Messiaen dating from 1938-1954 (17 items in all)
with: an autograph musical quotation of the main A-major theme from Trois Petites Liturgies, written in black ink on a single hand-drawn stave, 5 bars, signed and dated by the composer ("Olivier Messiaen, 21 juillet 1975") and inscribed ''Pour André Jouniaux"; an autograph musical quotation of a theme from Saint François d'Assisi, 3 bars, written in black ink on a programme for a concert given by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, signed and dated by the composer ("Olivier Messiaen - New York, 16 avril 1986"); and a concert programme, signed and inscribed by the composer ("à New York, le 2 avril 1972, dimanche de Pâques - très amicalement, Olivier Messiaen")
the letters 8 pages, two on postal coupons, various sizes, with three autograph envelopes, the autograph items Paris and elsewhere, 1927-1986, where indicated; and also with: two signed photographs of the composer; a poster for a concert at the Théâtre des Champs Elysées advertising a performance of Messiaen's Poèmes pour Mi; and three programmes for performances of various works by Messiaen dating from 1938-1954 (17 items in all)
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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."