Spanish violinist and composer (1844-1908). AMQS on a 7.5 x 5.5 off-white sheet. de Sarasate pens five bars of music from Symphonie Espagnole, adding “Allegretto,” above the quote, and signed underneath, “P. de Sarasate, Wiesbaden, November 1889.” In fine, clean condition.
Sarasate was one of the most famous musicians of the late 19th century, with the best composers of the day vying for his attention in the hope that he’d grace them with the first performances of their violin works. The music penned here, Symphonie Espagnole (“Spanish Symphony”) is a violin concerto written specifically for Sarasate by Edouard Lalo in 1874. As the name implies, the piece has Spanish motifs throughout and launched a musical awakening during which Spanish-themed music came into vogue. Handwritten musical notations are always desirable, with an example by one of the most influential musicians of the Romantic period most desirable. RRAuction COA.
