Lot 63
Weill, Kurt & Lotte Lenya (1900-1950) German composer who fled Nazi Germany in 1933; known for his collaborations with Bertolt Brecht; his best-known work is "The Threepenny Opera." Typed letter signed, 1 page, 11 x 8¼ in., on The Playwrights' Company letterhead, New York, Nov. 12, 1949. To Dr. Kurt Adler Adler (1907-1977), the Austrian-born chorus master and lead conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City from 1943 to 1973. Writing Dr. Adler at the Metropolitan Opera Association in New York, he says: "In the middle of all the excitement connected with the opening of LOST IN THE STARS, I did not have a chance to tell you how very much pleased I was with the excellent job you have done on the score of my opera THE SHAH HAS HIS PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN. Knowing the enormous difficulties of this score, both for the singers and for the orchestra, I was very much impressed with the clarity and preciseness of the performance. I am afraid, on rehearing this work after twenty-two years, I am inclined to agree with the critics who consider it an interesting museum piece. But just for that reason I think it was of great interest to many people to have this piece performed, and especially to have it given such an excellent production, both musically and stagewise…."
Together with a postcard photograph signed "Lotte Lenya, N.Y. Jan. 1974." Lenya (1898-1981) was an Austrian-born singer and actress, best known for performances of the songs of her husband, Kurt Weill. In 1956 she won a Tony Award for her role as Jenny in Marc Blitzstein's English version of "The Threepenny Opera," the only time an Off-Broadway performance has been so honored.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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