A letter handwritten and hand-signed by the Jewish-French composer Jacques Fromental Halévy. Location or date are not mentioned. [France, 19th century]. French.
The letter discusses the lyrics of a song (the song is cited in the letter).
Jacques Fromental Halévy writes, among other things: "The lyrics, in general, were very good, but I do not know why they did not "go" well with the music… I tried other lyrics which were more harmonious with the color of the melody but I would like you to see them…".
[1] leaf (sheet folded into two; one written page), 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Pencil inscription on upper left corner.