Lot 607: D'INDY, VINCENT

607. VINCENT D'INDY (1851-1931) French composer and pupil of Cesar Franck, the author of pieces in many genres as well as the influential "Cours de Composition". A.L.S., 2pp. sm. 8vo., [n.p.], May 8, [n.y.], in French on mourning stationery to "My Dear Enoch", in part: "...I have here the harmonium pieces of [Cesar] Franck which you entrusted to me and which I support. In reality, they...are not a capital manifestation of the master's genius...The first (No. 4) is like a sketch of the little chorus [?] of `Vauvier'...". Finely penned, tape remnants to verso, not affecting text, otherwise very good condition. $300-400