MUSIC - Ferdinando Paër (Parma, 1771 - Paris, 1839) - Autograph letter signed "F.Paër"

Ferdinando Paër (Parma, 1771 - Paris, 1839)Autograph letter signed "F.Paër", dated Paris, October 3, 1837, by the acclaimed opera composer, to an unknown recipient. He confirms receiving the vocal parts of "la Cantate de M.r Pollet". However, without the instrumental parts, he is unable to "connaître les effets de cette musique”. Yet, he admits with honesty that "ni les paroles ni la musique de cet auteur, ne sont convenables ni susceptibles d’être exécutées par les musiciens du Roi, chez le Roi-même!”. Paër was appointed in 1804 a lifetime Court Kapellmeister by Elector Frederick August. 1 p. In-4°.