Romanian classical pianist (1895–1960), renowned for her interpretational performances and recordings of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Scarlatti. Collection of nine ALSs, each signed “Clara Haskil” or “Clara H.,” totaling 24 pages, dated 1958–1959. Haskil writes to Gerard Bauer, discussing concerts and health problems, sadness over the death of Francis Carco, and other topics. In a letter dated December 5, 1958, she writes that her concerts "have had considerable success…[with] an ovation when I arrived.” Another, dated February 4, 1959, in part (translated): "The essential facts of my artistic life were meeting with Busoni who wanted to take me to Berlin (1911) and take care of my career, the one with Ysaye (with whom I played 10 Beethoven sonatas), with Casals and Enesco (with whom I played) and many great leaders.” A third, dated June 27, 1959, in part (translated): "The concert in London with Giulini left me fond memories because I was rarely accompanied with as much sensitivity in sensing what I was going to do. It was really quite exceptional.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by original mailing envelopes for most letters addressed in Haskil’s hand. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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