Autograph letters signed (2), dated New York, 28 October 1977 and 2 February 1984, to Joan Peyser, 1977, Oct. 28 and 1984, Feb. 2.

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Autograph letters signed (2), dated New York, 28 October 1977 and 2 February 1984, to Joan Peyser, 1977, Oct. 28 and 1984, Feb. 2.

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Saying [in 1977] that he "enjoyed the enlivenment you provided at the entombment of Felix Mendelssohn," and [in 1984] that as to L[eonard] B[ernstein], "I think it's a great idea for you to do him," that he is the most visible figure on the scene (and also the most audible), suggesting Piero W[eiss] as her successor at the Musical Quarterly, etc.

2 items (4 p., with 1 envelope) ; 22cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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