GERSHWIN MENTIONS PORGY AND BESS.GERSHWIN, GEORGE. 1898-1937. Typed Letter Signed ("George Gershwin"), to C.E. Honce of the Associated Press regarding Porgy and Bess, 1 p, 4to, New York, January 22, 1935, on personal letterhead, page moderately toned and creased, small dampstain to upper left corner, signature bold. Gershwin politely deflects a question from a journalist, promising to answer in the future once his work is done. In part: "I believe it is a little early to give you a description of 'Porgy' as the presentation of the opera has been postponed until the early part of next season. / I am going South to begin orchestrating. Perhaps when I return the time will be more propitious for the article you wish. / Will you get in touch with me later on?"
GERSHWIN MENTIONS PORGY AND BESS.GERSHWIN, GEORGE. 1898-1937. Typed Letter Signed ("George Gershwin"), to C.E. Honce of the Associated Press regarding Porgy and Bess, 1 p, 4to, New York, January 22, 1935, on personal letterhead, page moderately toned and creased, small dampstain to upper left corner, signature bold. Gershwin politely deflects a question from a journalist, promising to answer in the future once his work is done. In part: "I believe it is a little early to give you a description of 'Porgy' as the presentation of the opera has been postponed until the early part of next season. / I am going South to begin orchestrating. Perhaps when I return the time will be more propitious for the article you wish. / Will you get in touch with me later on?"
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