French composer, organist, pianist, and teacher (1845-1924) who was one of the foremost French composers of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th-century composers. Among his best-known works are his Pavane, Requiem, Sicilienne, nocturnes for piano, and the songs ‘Après un rêve’ and ‘Clair de lune.’ ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 6.5, no date. A neatly penned handwritten letter, in full (translated): “In thinking it over it became obvious that I have too much to do for this autumn; it would be imprudent to commission me with the Symphonie for [piano] 8 hands. Don't speak of it for the moment to your uncle, I beg you.” Faure adds a postscript: “It's not that it disgusts me!! but that it takes up too much room with what I've also undertaken at the moment.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 8.5 x 10.5. In fine condition. The consignor notes that this framed autograph of Gabriel Faure was a gift to the Boston Composer, Daniel Pinkham (1923-2006), and the inscription on the back of the frame notes that it is a gift to him by friends.
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