MUSIC - SARASATE Pablo (1844 - 1908) - Autograph letter signed
Lot 844 · The Langer Collection · 29 April 2024
Sold for £180
He began playing the violin at the age of 5. At the age of 12, thanks to Queen Isabelle, he went to study in Paris. He gave concerts for over 40 years. Several composers wrote specially for him.
Autograph letter signed “Sarasate" à un compositeur qu'il qualifie “cher grand Maitre”
Paris 22 Octobre 1882. 1 p. in-8°.
He interceded with his correspondent on behalf of his young compatriot Fernandez, a violinist who would very much like to enter the class of Mr Massart at the Conservatoire, who was prepared to take him on.