Tcherepnin, Alexander. (1899-1977) Autograph Musical QuotationA scarce five measure AMQS from the Russian composer, neatly penned in blue ink on a slip of manuscript paper, identified as "Allegretto" for Piano and Cello, signed and dated Avril 1931. 12. 5 x 4. 5 cm. Toned, slightly creased along the left edge, otherwise fine. Born in Russia, Tcherepnin fled the revolution for Paris in 1921, where he began his career as a composer. Living in Japan and China (1934 1937), he returned to France and then to the U. S.