23 Dec TENTH ISSUE: UNPUBLISHED CORRESPONDENCE FROM MANUEL DE FALLA TO MIGUEL LLOBET
The tenth part of Manuel de Falla´s unpublished letters to Miguel Llobet. They have been transcribed, once more, by Santiago Míguez de la Rosa. (IN THE LOWER SIDE OF THIS ARTICLE, WE WILL LEAVE YOU THE LINK TO THE PREVIOUS LETTERS PUBLISHED ON OUR WEB)
Sirs
Mr Miguel and Mr Federico Llobet
46 Vía Layetana Street
Barcelona
Granada, 7 February 1929
My Dearest friends Miguel and Federico:
Now, after reading the obituary you have sent me, I have learned of your disgrace, which I share, as I was really fond of this good man.
Mr Casimiro (who must be enjoying the good Lord) was one of these friends one can never forget, and, as long as you are concerned, you already know how deeply I respect you.
Also, I would like Anita, Miguelina and everybody else to take this letter as addressed to all of them, as well. Needless to say, please, receive an affectionate hug from María del Carmen.
For both of you, the warmest regards from your most faithful friend.
Manuel de Falla
Addresser: Falla. Alhambra. Granada
Casimiro Llobet was Joaquina Solés´s husband, and Miguel Llobet´s father. Miguel´s mother, Joaquina, dies in 1912, causing deep pain in his soul, as Emilio Pujol said in the guitarist´s biography. Casimiro was a carver and gilder, and had a store of religious statues. He died in 1929 and Miguel himself informed Falla about his passing through the obituary, which is replied by the composer by writing this letter.
Miguel Llobet married the pianist Ana Aguilar in 1907, and they had a daughter, Miguelina. Falla also sent them the most sincere condolences from Falla himself and his sister, María del Carmen.
Santiago Míguez de la Rosa, 16 December 2020.
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