Highly influential French composer (1875–1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored orchestral music, and virtuosic piano pieces. Boldly penned ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7.5, personal Le Belvedere letterhead, January 10, 1929. Letter to his friend, English music critic Edwin Evans, asking him to relay a message to Sir Hugh Allen, “to tell him how much I appreciate the honor done me at the Anglo-French Luncheon Club,” to which he accepts the invitation. Also addressed on the reverse in Ravel’s hand. In fine condition. This luncheon was held in honor of Ravel two weeks later on January 24 at the the Princes' Restaurant in London, and was presided over by Sir Hugh Allen, the director of the Royal College of Music. Ravel’s iconic work, Bolero, had premiered two months earlier at the Paris Opera. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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