Composer. He was largely self-taught, and in his 20s lived by orchestrating operettas while composing such early works as the string sextet Verklarte Nacht (1899, Transfigured Night). His search for a personal musical style emerged in these works, which were not well received: his Chamber Symphony caused a riot at its first performance in 1907 through its abandonment of the traditional concept of tonality. TLS, one page, 7 x 6, February 13, 1948. Letter to Mr. Meyers mentioning a piece he had written for him. In full, 'I want to tell you that I have finished a little piece for your new Bulletin of I.C.S.M. 'Music Of Our Time.' It is about three and a half type-written pages. I will send it probably in one or two days by Air Mail.' In fine condition, with some light wrinkling from mounting remnants on reverse and light show through from postal printing on reverse. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
