Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957)
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"Jean Sibelius," large and in pencil, as is typical for the composer. August 16, 1950. One page of a folded sheet. Excellent condition.Sibelius writes to the famous piano makers Steinway & Sons: …I wish to thank you once more for your great kindness to remember me on the 84th birthday with excellent cigars…It is an experience to smoke them. It may interest you to know that I have myself a grand piano of your superb make. I have played on it for over thirty years but it is still a fine piano and many a famous artist visiting my home has admired it.
ALS-14329$1,600