Georges BIZET (1838-1875). L.A.S., [summer 1872 ?, to Alphonse Daudet ?]; 3 pages in-12. About the upcoming performances of L'Arlésienne (Alphonse Daudet's play premiered on October 1, 1872 at the Vaudeville, with Bizet's incidental music conducted by Charles Constantin). "My dear friend I have just met Constantin who told me about L'Arlésienne and his desire to conduct the orchestra. Ruelle has not yet finished anything. Moreover, it is likely that he will not be able to open for two months. - Besides, Constantin is close enough to Ruelle to make arrangements. I think Constantine would be our man and we'd have him every night. What do you think? [...] Choudens has asked me... If he talks to me about L'Arlésienne, what will I answer him?"...

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