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77 - Paul DUKAS (1865–1935)
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Paul DUKAS (1865–1935) Autograph letter (monogram), Royan, [August 8], 1924, to Gustave SAMAZEUILH; 1 page, in-8 format, address on the reverse. He complains about the bad weather: “Not much new to report here, except for the arrival of the Republican Guard Band next Sunday. The bust of Mr. Garnier [former mayor of Royan] is breathing in the sea air more faithfully on its pedestal, against this backdrop of great lyricism. But really, that’s the only musical news I can give you, since I don’t count *Thaïs*, *Manon*, and other *Toscas* from the Casino’s regular repertoire.” He expresses his thanks for an article, despite a few errors: “Reading your piece, one might think that Ronsard wrote *The Romance of the Rose*, which dates from the 13th century”…
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