MUSIC - PADILLA SÁNCHEZ José (1889 - 1960) - Lot... Lot 148
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MUSIC - PADILLA SÁNCHEZ José (1889 - 1960) - Lot of two autograph letters signed
Lot of two autograph letters signed by the Spanish composer and pianist. He became famous in France as he composed songs for the Moulin Rouge, like “Ça c'est Paris”. His song “La Violetera” was adapted by Charlie Chaplin for the soundtrack of City Lights (1931). Both letters are addressed to the Italian writer Pilade Pollazzi (1852 - 1940), concerning some religious music he is composing.
A. “Paris le 18 Mars 1928”. “…Je vais donc avoir le plaisir de vous envoyer d’ici peu le manuscrit que vus me demandez. Je regret de n’avoir pu le faire plutôt…”. 1 p. In-4. With letterhead.
B. not dated [4.4.928]. “…Je vous envoie ci-joint [sic.] une Introduction et commencement du “Pater Noster” que vous m’avez prié de vous envoyer. N’étant pas habitué de faire des morceaux religieux (quoi-que les aime beaucoup). Je suis donc heureux de combler vos voeux en vous donnant ce “Pater Noster”, qui m’a été inspiré par celui qui est notre Père à tous…”. 1 p. In-4. With letterhead.
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