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Important French composer (1862-1918) whose colorful, evocative works, particularly those for keyboard and for orchestra, exemplified the 'impressionist' style, and whose innovative use of harmonic and instrumental resources was a seminal influence on the emerging language of twentieth-century music. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 5.75, January 16, 1904. Handwritten letter to Paul Aubry, in part (translated): "Because of one of those unexplainable particularities of the postal service, I receive your two letters at the same time. Do I need to explain to you how friendly I find your request?…At this precise moment I am overloaded with work nevertheless I will try to send you this in the next 15 days." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Debussy's own hand.
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