Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971)
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"I. Stravinsky". Oct. 15, 1955. Small Octavo. 1 p. Fine.Short note to Doda Conrad indicating that Stravinsky's Canticum Sacrum had been retitled Passion Selon St. Marc by the Venice Biennale. He goes on to say that he has already hired his singers and sends his greetings to Marya Freund.
Doda Conrad was a Polish baritone active in Parisian musical life. Marya Freund, his mother, was a soprano who championed many contemporary composers such as Schoenberg, Ravel, etc.
ALS-01249$850