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Notes on Othello and Poéme Symphonique

1910 to 1914
MS 006
Collection Guide

André Caplet (1878-1925) was a French composer and operatic conductor. From 1910 to 1914, he served as the musical director of the Boston Opera Company.

The collection is in French and contains pencil notes on Otello and Poéme Symphonique, along with a critical comment signed by Caplet's wife, Geneviéve André-Caplet, nee Pèrruchon. The Poéme Symphonique notes are written on the Boston Opera Company letterhead.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Performing Arts
Collection Area:
Literature

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