Two items: TLS, one page, 5.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, April 14, 1983. Letter to Reverend William Ward, in part: “Asking me to name my favorite piece of music among my own works is a little like asking a father to name his favorite child…I would say that a composer feels most fond about those works of his that have been slow in achieving audience response. I suppose I could name my Short Symphony as one of my favorite works, especially since it has not been frequently performed.”; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Copland conducting, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Rev. William Ward—Aaron Copland.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
