César FRANCK "Eros et Psyché" - Inscribed to Thérèse Franck, Ex-CORTOT Collect

Franck, César. (1822–1890) & Braud, Paul. (1860–?) [[Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)] "Eros et Psyché" - Inscribed to Thérèse César Franck, later in the Cortot Collection Paris: O. Bornemann. 1904. "Eros et Psyché ... Fragment de Psyché. Transcription pour deux pianos par Paul Braud." An inscribed and hand-corrected early, possibly final proof, printing of the final movement of Franck's symphonic poem Psyché, as arranged for two pianos by Paul Braud, this copy inscribed by the pianist and arranger to the composer's granddaughter, "À Mlle Thérèse César Franck / respectueux hommage de Paul Braud / Les Eolides / 25 Septembre 1905," and inscribed additionally with a further autograph note reading (Translated from the French), "Finished on October 15, 1890 and performed for the first time before César Franck on the 30th of the same month, this transcription is the last piece the author of Psyché ever heard."["Terminée le 15 octobre 1890 et exécutée pour la première fois devant César Franck le 30 du même mois, cette transcription est le dernier morceau qu'ait entendu l'auteur de Psyché"]. Upright folio. Separate parts for Piano 1 and 2: Title (vb); 1 - 12pp [identified in pencil at the head "...le 1er piano"], title with above inscriptions, music with handwritten tempo markings at the head and corrected publication date at foot of first page (both in ink) and with markings throughout in pencil, including tempi, expressive instructions and fingerings;  1 - 12pp. music with handwritten tempo markings at the head and corrected publication date at foot of first page (both in ink) and with occasional markings in pencil. Both parts heavily worn, with title separated and spine reinforced with tape, tears and chipping around margins. From the Collection of Alfred Cortot.Éros et Psyché is the final movement of Psyché, Franck's massive symphonic poem in four parts composed in 1886-87 at the same time as the Violin Sonata, one of five poèmes symphoniques composed under the influence of Franz Liszt. One of the 20th century’s most influential — yet inimitable — classical figures, Alfred Cortot was born in 1877 in Switzerland to a French father and a Swiss mother, and he based his long career as a pianist, conductor and teacher in Paris. Cortot was one of history's most renowned interpreters of Franck, his best recordings setting an enduring standard and his 1910 book L’Œuvre pianistique de César Franck  remaining an important resource regarding the composer's music.  Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.