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French composer of the Romantic era best known for his operas, including Manon, Sapho, and Werther (1842–1912). Exquisite pairing of two AMQSs by Jules Massenet:
- AMQS on off-white 7.5 x 7 adjoined sheets, titled, signed, and inscribed at the conclusion in ink to the soprano Emma Calvé, who originated the role of Fanny, "'Sapho,' (Acte V), Emma Calvé, la sublime artiste, Massenet, 1st representation a Paris, le 27 Nov. 1897." Massenet pens five bars of the opening theme and lyrics from Fanny's aria, "Faut-il avoir aimé." After Calvé's 1894 triumph in Massenet's opera La Navarraise, he naturally wrote Sapho with her in mind. It was first performed on November 17, 1897, by the Opéra Comique at the Théâtre Lyrique on the Place du Châtelet in Paris with Calvé starring as Fanny Legrand.
- AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 6.75 sheet, signed at the conclusion in ink, "Avec les remerciements… M. Massenet." Massenet pens four bars from his opéra comique Manon. Trimmed and affixed to a scrapbook page along with the original hand-addressed envelope panel.
In overall fine condition.
