PROKOFIEV SERGEI: (1891-1953) Russian Composer. A.L.S., Serge Prokofieff, one page, to the verso of a postcard ...

PROKOFIEV SERGEI: (1891-1953) Russian Composer. A.L.S., Serge Prokofieff, one page, to the verso of a postcard, Warsaw, 28th January 1936, to Désiré Defauw, in French. Prokofiev explains to his correspondent in full detail the musicians required for his orchestration, stating `The orchestra for the "Egyptian Nights" requires: pic, 2fe, 2 Ob, Corne Ingl, 2 Cl, Cl.bus, Saxophon Tenore (or Sax. Alto if no tenor available), 2 Fg., C.F, 2 T-be, 4 cor, 3 T-ni, Tuba, timp., 3 men for drums, bells, harp, piano, Quart,´ further referring to his travel days `I am on my way to Strasbourg, after that I play on the 31st at Anvers. I will make my best to reach Brussels after the concert, the 31st, or the day after early in the morning. Leave a written note to me at the palace hotel regarding the rehearsals.´ A good musical content letter. Small overall minor age wear and central fold to the centre. The postcard bears to the right border two binder holes, one affecting only the last letter of Prokofieff´s name. G £300-400