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"I AM INVITED ABROAD BY THE CLAUDELS AND BY FERNAND LÉGER" MILHAUD, DARIUS Two items, each Signed, "Milhaud": Autograph Letter * Piano score for Le Printemps. The letter, to "Dear Kids," in English, stating that he has been invited to visit Fernand Léger and the Claudels [Mrs. and Mr. Paul Claudel?], requesting notice when the music for Les songes arrives, and promising to visit after conducting the "Washington National Orch." [National Symphony Orchestra?] on December 15. 2 pages, 8vo, written on separate sheets. The score, additionally inscribed, "to Mr. and Mrs. Landsbury / my deepest sympathy," in French, on the front free endpaper. 8 pages. Folio, wrappers, covers nearly detached, small tears and wear at all edges. Paris: La Sirène, (1921). Np, nd
"It's 'swell' of you to invite the old fat man. I am afraid I would give you too much trouble! But I am too spoiled. I am invited abroad by the Claudels and by Fernand Léger. Maybe I will visit all of you!! "I must have the Songes music now [Les songes, Op. 124 (1933)?]. It has been sent au mail few days ago. Write me as soon as it arrives. You could learn the Songes first (if Mr. S. has [sic] 1st make a one piano version of it!!!) "I conduct the Washington National Orch. on Dec 15 and will come to N.Y. after this concert."
