Autograph musical quotation signed, Aix-les-Bains, 1 page with envelope, 1897 May 17

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 26

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Scope and Contents

Four measures from the 2nd violin part of "Oui! je fus cruelle et coupable!" (the "Ah! rends moi ton amour si tu veux que je vive" section) in Act III of Massenet's opera Manon. Inscribed by the composer "à Mlle Hélène Cohn, respectueusement, Massenet 1897." Sent to Vienna on May 17, 1897, from Aix-Les-Bains.

Dates

Creation: 1897 May 17

Creator

Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912 (Person)

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