Shostakovich, Dmitri - Typed Letter Signed 1971 Programs Opera Signed Hoffert of the Austrian bass

Hoffert of the Austrian bass (1853-1914)

Matti Salminen

Fabio Sartori

ink-stamped on verso by Films de France (London)

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Shostakovich, Dmitri - Typed Letter Signed 1971 Programs Opera Signed Hoffert of the Austrian bassRussian composer (1906 1975) and pianist, regarded throughout his life as a major composer. Typed letter in Russian (sold with translation) signed by Shostakovich, dated in Moscow, August 13, 1971, to fellow composer Christopher Rouse about musical issues. Size is 8. 25 x 10. 3 inches, 1 page, mat burn marks, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard with a color portrait of the composer. Size is 4. 1 x 5. 8 inches,