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Russian music teacher and composer (1859–1920) best known for the Lullaby from his orchestral suite ‘Noure and Anitra.’ ALS in French, signed “Alex. Ilynsky,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8.25, April 13, 1898. Letter to a publisher. In part (translated): “I want to respond to your desire that I assist you in your work in the illustrated journals…I want to give you a short biography that follows: I was born on 24 January 1859…since 1886 I am the professor at the Philharmonic Society in Moscow, where I direct theoretical studies in musical composition. At the same time I send you three pieces from my 3rd suite ‘Noure & Anitra’ for orchestra and arranged by me for solo piano.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
