POULENC Francis [Paris, 1899 - id., 1963], French composer. Autograph letter signed, addressed to Marcel Bergé [1891-1971]. 4 pages in-12 oblong, on two cards, recto verso. "Aubade", a choreographic concerto by Marcel Bergé on an argument and music by Francis Poulenc, was created by Francis Poulenc, was premiered at the Opéra-Comique on November 20, 1952. "Happy New Year, my dear Bergé, for you and yours. Here is what happened to your aubade: Miss Ohanne having left the Opéra-Comique, we had to interrupt the performances. Beydts wants to take it back now and give it with the Tosca that Patricia Neway will sing. Leaving for Switzerland tomorrow until January 25, may I ask you to get in touch with Miss Colin for the choice of a of an interpreter and to put things in order. Miss Colin who this time will not be taken for the masks and Bergamasques will attend all your choreography so as not to have to bother you again. disturb you another time. I am sure that our ballet, out of the farewell atmosphere of the will have a very noble career at the Opéra-comique.