LOT 452 Claude Debussy
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ALS in French, signed ÂCl. Debussy, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 4.75, postmarked October 5, 1890. Letter to Raymond Bonheur, concerning Debussy's philosophies on making music and his disgust with those he deems to be his lesser contemporaries, in part (translated): "Here it is, days and days I've wanted to write you; pardon then to some annoyances of revolting banality which have prevented me from doing so. I don't dare tell you that the rare and fine incense launched by you over the melodies rises deliciously to my nostrils for then I would immediately have to behave like an exalted idol and be obliged to accomplish miracles and assume a posture that is pretty tiring for an age of upheaval. Besides, I haven't the least intention of disconcerting my contemporaries with insomnious harmonies. I simply want the assent of people like yourself, who are disinterested in easy programs and are truly willing to believe in music devoid of impure mixtures. Why look first at the label, and put oneself on the level of things which are sold in the bazaars! Let us make music that contains our whole life and not merely a small corner of it fit only for those who gape and engage in small talk and who never create it* (music, that is) and that way we will not get in the way of literature or philosophy. With that, I shall expect you one of these days and am yours very cordially, and amicably *And indeed for those who do create it!" Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and the original hand-addressed mailing envelope to an overall size 23.25 x 13; dual windows to reverse of frame backing reveal the opposite side of letter and an English translation. In fine condition.Format: ALS
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