Autograph letter signed from André Messager, Paris, to Alfred Olivet, Beau-lite de la Grande Boissière, près Genève, 1891 March 21.

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Autograph letter signed from André Messager, Paris, to Alfred Olivet, Beau-lite de la Grande Boissière, près Genève, 1891 March 21.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/471921255

Messager is glad to hear of the positive response of La Basoche in Geneva. He states he is currently working on an opera, "Rosalinde," with a libretto by Louis Legendre and based on As you like it and is also working on a less important work of incidental music for a play by Paul Delair. Written from 2 rue Gounod. With accompanying envelope, addressed to Monsieur Alfred Olivet.

2 leaves ; 21 x 14 cm.

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Delair, Paul, 1842-1894

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Olivet, Alfred, 1862 or 1863-1942

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Messager, André

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French composer, conductor, opera administrator, pianist, organist, and critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Paris?, n.d., 1888?], to an unidentified friend, [n.d., 1888?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873572 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : St. Sauveur les Bains, 9 April [n.y., 1918?], to [Alfred Cortot], [n.y., 1918? Apr. 9]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270582357 From the description of Véronique....

Legendre, Louis, 1851-1908

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...