Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971) [Monteux, Pierre. (1875–1964)] "Deeply grieved by the loss of my oldest friend" - Condolence Telegram Upon Monteux's DeathExtraordinary original telegram addressed to the widow of Pierre Monteaux, sent the day of his death (Jul 1 1964, 7: 25 PM). Stravinsky writes, in full, "Deeply grieved by the loss of my oldest friend in music and everybody's loss of this greatest conductor the passing of this man is also the passing of an era." 8 x 5. 75 inches (20. 3 x 14. 5 cm.). Fine. A powerful statement attesting to one of the most important musical partnerships of the twentieth