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Sergei Rachmaninoff

Ordering sheet music for “Liszt, Rameau and Debussy”

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Ordering sheet music for “Liszt, Rameau and Debussy”

LS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, May 30, 1920. Letter to the New York offices of his German music publisher Breitkopf & Haertel. In part: "I am sending back a few pieces of the music I received from you, namely: Liszt, Rameau and Debussy. Will you please change them for 1) Liszt. ‘Spanish Rhapsody.’ (original edition and not the Busoni one). 2) Rameau. ‘Tambourine’ (Godovsky edition, not the original one). 3) Debussy. ‘Children’s corner.’ (the whole suite, not the sixth number only). If you do not have the mentioned music at hand, will you please order it from Europe?” In very good to fine condition, with old tape remnants to upper corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #487 - Ended November 09, 2016





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