ALS in French, signed “I. Str.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 16, 1943. Letter to to famous violinist Samuel Dushkin. In part (translated): “Season’s Greetings, dearest Samsky, and a thousand thanks for your nice letter about my ‘ODE’. I was very touched. If you are talking about the 6th January, we won’t be able to come, because we only get to New York on the 17th on our way to Chicago where I’ll be giving a lecture in English (!!). What progress…I’ll be delivering the same lecture as I gave at Madisson, and I’m giving a chamber concert at the University of Chicago (conducting ‘Soldat’, and playing ‘Duo Concertante’ and ‘Double Concerto’). Hoping to hear your news.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Stravinsky’s hand. Stravinsky mentions four of his famous works here (Ode, Histoire du Soldat, Duo Concertante and Double Concerto). In fact, Stravinsky made recordings with Dushkin of the Duo Concertante (Stravinsky on piano and Dushkin on violin). Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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