French music teacher, pianist and composer (1811-1897). Autograph letter signed. No place. 8vo. 2 pp. on bifolium. With autograph address verso.
$ 235 / 220 €
(85935/BN56625)
To the Polish pianist and composer Anton de Kontski (1816-99) in Paris, about his enquiry at the Salle du Conservatoire, which is occupied by the Societé des Concerts until 15 April for their concerts, pointing out that in order to obtain the location prior to that date it would be necessary to write to François-Antoine Habeneck (1781-1849), the president of the society, who will submit the request to the society to decide, mentioning that fixing any other date should not be a problem due to the performing artist's distinguished talent and position; concluding with advice against visiting him, as he leaves the house before 8 o'clock, and announcing to come to de Kontski's place instead: "Le lendemain du Jour où j'ai eu le plaisir de vous rencontrer chez Mr Erand, j'ai fait, cher Monsieur, la Démarche relative à la Salle du Conservatoire.