December 15, 1952

Mr. Jascha Veissi

1959 Las Tunas Road

Santa Barbara, California

Dear Mr. Veissi:

Miss Dispeker has told me that you have a set of parts of Martinů’s "Rhapsody Concerto." I thought I had better let you know at this time that our string requirements are 9-8-5-5-5. May we expect to receive the parts by the middle of January? Mr. Szell usually likes to have a preliminary reading through with the Orchestra as far in advance as possible.

Sincerely yours,

George H. L. Smith

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