Gavazzeni, Gianandrea. (1909–1996): Collection of Correspondence [PIANIST]

Description: Gavazzeni, Gianandrea. (1909–1996): Collection of Correspondence [PIANIST] Gavazzeni, Gianandrea. (1909–1996): Collection of Correspondence [PIANIST] Gavazzeni, Gianandrea. (1909–1996) "I find myself quite embarrassed, mortified, upset" - Collection of Correspondence Collection of five typed letters signed, two autograph postcards, and a telegram from the Italian pianist and conductor to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, regarding various attempts to schedule a speaking engagement. Gavazzeni proposed to give a talk on "the psychological experiences of an orchestra conductor," but his busy schedule as principal conductor of La Scala made it difficult for him to find time. A TLS dated 10 September 1957 reads, in part and translated from the Italian, "At [the end of March], I should have two weeks off from La Scala. However, as a precaution, keep a week in reserve, since La Scala sometimes changes its calendar." And indeed, it did. The next letter, dated 3 March 1958, begins "Unfortunately I'm in trouble...the calendar of March at La Scala, as it has solidified in the last few days, has me assisting with Dargomyzhsky's The Stone Guest at La Piccola Scala on the 21st, in charge on the 22nd, and conducting the first performance on the 24th. Immediately after that, I start the rehearsals of Il turco in Italia at the Piccola and Anna Bolena at the 'grande.' During April, both those operas and the reprise of Butterfly until the 24th; on the 25th I leave for Vienna where I will remain at the State Opera for a good part of May. I find myself quite embarrassed, mortified, upset...if once again you have clemency."The difficulties scheduling an appearance continued for several more years. The final dated correspondence, from 9 June 1963, finds Gavazzeni once again willing, but unsure if his schedule at La Scala will accommodate an appearance. Throughout all of the letters, including an undated missive that seems more sure about his ability to speak at the ACI than any of the others, the theme of his proposed talk remains more or less consistent: "The psychological and artistic experiences of an orchestra conductor." Mailing creases, vertical fold to left edge of two letters, else in fine condition.Gianandrea Gavazzeni was principal conductor of La Scala from 1948 until just before his death. The ACI archive lists him among its many guest speakers, though neither a year nor a topic is listed.Irma Antonetto (1920-1993), was founder and director of the Associazione Culturale Italiana [Association of Italian Culture] for 46 years, during which time she brought some 400 philosophers, writers, scientists, artists, and Nobel winners to lecture in Italy. She was recipient of the 1964 Cavaliere al merito della Repubblica italiana. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging. Gavazzeni, Gianandrea. (1909–1996) "I find myself quite embarrassed, mortified, upset" - Collection of Correspondence Collection of five typed letters signed, two autograph postcards, and a telegram from the Italian pianist and conductor to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, regarding various attempts to schedule a speaking engagement. Gavazzeni proposed to give a talk on "the psychological experiences of an orchestra conductor," but his busy schedule as principal conductor of La Scala made it difficult for him to find time. A TLS dated 10 September 1957 reads, in part and translated from the Italian, "At [the end of March], I should have two weeks off from La Scala. However, as a precaution, keep a week in reserve, since La Scala sometimes changes its calendar." And indeed, it did. The next letter, dated 3 March 1958, begins "Unfortunately I'm in trouble...the calendar of March at La Scala, as it has solidified in the last few days, has me assisting with Dargomyzhsky's The Stone Guest at La Piccola Scala on the 21st, in charge on the 22nd, and conducting the first performance on the 24th. Immediately after that, I start the rehearsals of Il turco in Italia at the Piccola and Anna Bolena at the 'grande.' During April, both those operas and the reprise of Butterfly until the 24th; on the 25th I leave for Vienna where I will remain at the State Opera for a good part of May. I find myself quite embarrassed, mortified, upset...if once again you have clemency." The difficulties scheduling an appearance continued for several more years. The final dated correspondence, from 9 June 1963, finds Gavazzeni once again willing, but unsure if his schedule at La Scala will accommodate an appearance. Throughout all of the letters, including an undated missive that seems more sure about his ability to speak at the ACI than any of the others, the theme of his proposed talk remains more or less consistent: "The psychological and artistic experiences of an orchestra conductor." Mailing creases, vertical fold to left edge of two letters, else in fine condition.Gianandrea Gavazzeni was principal conductor of La Scala from 1948 until just before his death. The ACI archive lists him among its many guest speakers, though neither a year nor a topic is listed.Irma Antonetto (1920-1993), was founder and director of the Associazione Culturale Italiana [Association of Italian Culture] for 46 years, during which time she brought some 400 philosophers, writers, scientists, artists, and Nobel winners to lecture in Italy. She was recipient of the 1964 Cavaliere al merito della Repubblica italiana. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. 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