Viardot, Pauline. (1821 - 1910) [Tiersot, Julien. (1857-1936)] Autograph letter signed to the French musicologist and folklorist [Julien] Tiersot.2 pages. Octavo. Dated December 2, 1909. In French (with translation). A remarkable letter, written in a slightly shaky hand just 5 1 2 months before Viardot's death at the age of 89, in which it is apparent that she was still very actively involved in music. Viardot apologizes to Tiersot for not being able to see him: "A long audition of students that I could not interrupt deprived me recently of the pleasure of receiving you," and goes on to comment