Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Paris?], 16 June 1873, to M. Poles, 1873 June 16.

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Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Paris?], 16 June 1873, to M. Poles, 1873 June 16.

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Saying he read the "Nouvelle Magdeleine" with great interest, that he found it very moving and dramatic, but saying it would be senseless to put music with it, like a melodrama--Gounod, for one, would boo it--, and explaining why.

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Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893

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During his London sojourn, 1870-75, French composer Charles Gounod lived at the residence of English soprano Georgina Weldon. From the description of Letters received, 1792-1905. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122485989 From the guide to the Letters received, 1792-1905, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.) Libretto by Emile Augier; first performed in Paris at the OpeĢra, 16 April 1851. Cf. New Grove online. From the description ...