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857 - SAINT-SAËNS, Camille (1835–1921), French composer. Set of 4 documents.
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SAINT-SAËNS, Camille (1835–1921), French composer. Set of 4 documents. -Letter from the author, October 1, 1910. 2 pp., in-8. Regarding his operas *Étienne Marcel* and *Le Timbre d’argent*: “[…] This Marcellus is not *Etienne Marcel* but *Le Timbre d’argent*, which Du Locle was supposed to stage at the Opéra-Comique; the libretto was even read to the cast. [*Le Timbre d’argent* was originally to be staged by Camille Du Locle, director of the Opéra-Comique].” He continues: “I saw that you described Bazin as a man of conscience. You are being lenient. I have seen him at work, and I assure you that his conscience did not hold him back […].” -L.A.S. [no place], April 19, 1906. 1 p. in-8. “I am currently at La Chapelle St. Remy […] otherwise I would have gone to hear my symphony […].” -Letter from the author [addressed to Pablo de Sarasate?]. No place, no date. 1 p., in-8. “Don’t even think about Cap [?]. She may be able to sing simple pieces, but it would be impossible for her to tackle the difficulties of your Spanish songs.” -Letter from the author to S. December 15, 1913. 1 p., oblong in-12. “Just a quick hello! C. St S.”
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