Bidspirit auction | BIZET GEORGES: (1838-1875)

BIZET GEORGES: (1838-1875) - BIZET GEORGES: (1838-1875) French Composer. A.L.S., Georges Bizet , one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to Louis Orfila, in French. Bizet explains to his correspondent that he is so busy with his work that he could´nt respond earlier, stating in part ` Monsieur, mon existence des plus occupées m´a empêché de mettre à exécution le projet que je forme depuis un mois; je voulais vous aller voir et vous remercier de votre accueil si bienveillant et si cordial - je reçois à l´instant votre invitation... Malheureusement j´ai accepté une dimanche 10... pourrai-je m´échapper et me donner le très vif plaisir de vous serrer la main?... ´ (Translation: ” Sir, my very busy life has prevented me from carrying out the project I have been forming for a month; I wanted to go and see you and thank you for your kind and cordial welcome - I have just received your invitation... Unfortunately I accepted one for Sunday the 10th... could I escape and give myself the very keen pleasure of shaking your hand?...”) Neatly laid down. G to VG Louis Orfila, Spanish professor at the Parisian faculty of medicine. He was the nephew of Mathieu Orfila (1787-1853) Spanish Chemist and a renowned pioneer in the science of toxicology. President of the French Academy of medicine, he was best known for testifying as an expert in criminal poisoning cases. Orfila served as Royal Physician to King of France Louis XVIII. Orfila became famous for two reasons: the musical evenings he organized in his salon and his participation in poisoning trials. The Orfila family salon was a meeting place for powerful figures, doctors, lawyers, and young artists intending to make a career in the competitive Parisian musical world. Orfila was a member of musical societies, organized concerts, and sometimes sang excerpts from the most famous operas of the time.