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(translated from the original French) 8 March 1949 Dear Mr. Baird, Alexander Schneider has informed me of your kind gesture. I am so delighted and surprised that I can hardly dare to express my gratitude in words. The piano will be sent from Paris very soon. Thanks to you I will have the companion I need for my music. I owe to you the joyful inspiration and consolation it will provide. I thank you with all my heart. Pablo Casals Villa Cosette Route de Ria Prades, France 21 January 1951 Dear Mr. Baird, Thank you very much for your letter which I find very interesting. It is wonderful that you are able to introduce Buffalo to so many important works, and that you have such choruses at your disposal, something very difficult to achieve almost everywhere. I understand the concerns of Mrs. Baird, but since I do not believe in a major war, I would like to count on seeing you at our next Festival. I have not yet listened to the recordings of the Bach Festival - I am confident they will be appreciated in America. Your piano is my dear companion - it goes without saying that every time I go near it my thoughts go to you. For you, Mrs. Baird and your children, always my best wishes. Pablo Casals 1, Route de Canigou Prades, France |