Highly influential French composer (1875–1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored orchestral music, and virtuosic piano pieces. ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.25, no date but circa 1916. Unusual and untranslated letter to the wife of French flautist Louis Fleury, in which Ravel lists the names of several friends and family members whom he would like to forward concert tickets, adding their respective addresses along the right side. Names include: “M & Mde. Leo Sachs,” “Robert Schmitz,” “M. Gaston Selz,” “M. Georges Soulie de Morant,” “M & Madame X. C. Godebski,” “Blaque–Belair,” and “M. Frederic leVillain.” Ravel adds his own name near the bottom before completing the list, “Eduoard Ravel” and “M & Mde. Bonnet.” Fragile and in very good to fine condition, with small areas of paper loss, and a small split along the horizontal fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Ravel’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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