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36 - Alfred CORTOT (1877–1962). Autograph letter, Neuilly-sur-Sei…
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Alfred CORTOT (1877–1962). Autograph letter, Neuilly-sur-Seine, 16 December 1945, to a lady; 2 pages, in-8, on his letterhead. Regarding CHOPIN’s Nocturnes: ‘In my revision of the Nocturnes published by Salabert, I address the question raised in your letter concerning the Nocturne in C minor; the three-for-two rhythm is essential, as the core melodic line must not be altered by the triplet rhythm of the accompaniment’. He then discusses the publication of his *Course in Interpretation*, compiled by Jeanne Thieffry: ‘The proofs of the second volume by Mrs Thieffry are currently being corrected. However, the current paper shortage may delay its publication until a time yet to be determined! ’ He is continuing the publication by Salabert of his ‘essays on the interpretation of Romantic works’ with Schumann and Liszt…
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About the sale AUTOGRAPHS & MANUSCRIPTS – PENNED BY HISTORY’S GREAT FIGURES
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Auction time 09/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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