A dedication in the form of sheet music, with a letter, from the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos to a pianist friend.
Document with small sheet music and signature, with a letter, from Heitor Villa-Lobos, to the pianist Adelina Santiago "Didi".
One sheet, front and back.
In Portuguese.
13.3 cm x 19 cm.
State of Pará.
01/08/1946.
Good condition conservation, some small stains that do not harm the texts.
Unique piece.
Front
Is it possible? Di, instead of Do, Do, in place of Di. H. Villa-Lobos
Verse
Didi,
For those who are willing to follow a difficult but glorious work like that which is learned and practiced in your home, but again it can be said, since this work is possessed in the purest and most beautiful of all philosophies. However, it will never be too much to repeat, as I do now, quoting this little passage from the Proverbs of Solomon: 'Guard your heart more than all things, for from it come the fruits of life'.
1.8.46, Para
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887 - 1959) is considered by both amateurs and experts to be the greatest Brazilian conductor and composer. In 1915, Villa-Lobos began working as an instrumentalist and at the age of 19 he composed his first compositions. He traveled extensively around the world, especially in France and the United States, conducting his own compositions and gaining the admiration of audiences, including Debussy and Stravinsky. In Brazil, he conducted detailed research on Brazilian folklore, which inspired many of his compositions.
"Didi" is a pianist and piano teacher from Rio de Janeiro who still lives in Rio, she was a student and friend of Heitor Villa-Lobos.
This piece, combining a letter, with relevant content, and a short dedication in sheet music form, is particularly desirable.
