78/2478 [Music]. Pierné, G. (1863-1937). AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED "Gabriel Pierné", to "Cher Monsieur" [= Evert Cornelis sr.], dated "15 oct. 28", pen and ink, 1 leaf, recto and verso, on paper w. printed letterhead in green of the "Association Artistique Concert Colonne".

- Right margin cut trifle short; tiny tear in lower blank margin.

= Letter in which Pierné acknowledges receipt of Schubert's "Ständchen". The rest of the letter discusses an apparent suggestion by Evert Cornelis Sr to include the "Chant Funèbre" by Chausson and the "Messe (a capella)" by Caplet in a planned concert. Pierné strongly rejects the inclusion of Caplet's work, because "dans un concert symphonique le public n'aime pas voir les instrumentalistes se croiser les bras" and "une messe, exception faite pour celle de Beethoven, ne peut provoquer un interêt assez puissant pour attirer le public". He finishes off asking for suggestions for other works better fitted for inclusion in the concert programme.