Romanian classical pianist and composer (1917–1950). Rare ALS in French, one page on a 4 x 5.75 postcard, September 10, 1944. Letter to pianist Dory Ritschard. In part (translated): “Unfortunately I can no longer stop in Bern on the 15th, so please be so kind as to come to Geneva either on Sunday at the usual time, or on Monday, Sept. 17 at my home. The Conservatory starts on Saturday the 16th; I hear that I have an avalanche of new students!!!" Also addressed on the reverse in Lipatti’s hand. In fine condition. Lipatti was born into a prominent musical family—his godfather was composer Georges Enescu—and moved to Paris to study with Alfred Cortot in 1935. At the outbreak of World War II, he returned to Romania and continued his concert career until 1943, when he fled for Geneva as the fighting drew closer to his home country. He accepted a professorship at the Geneva Conservatory, but shortly thereafter began to experience severe problems with his health. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1947, succumbing to the illness in December 1950 at the young age of 33. Autographic material from this virtuoso pianist is very rare, with this piece coming from the beginning of his tenure at the conservatory. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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