Saint-Saëns, Camille. (1835-1921) Autograph Note Regarding ViardotA brief but wonderful autograph note, signed "C. Saint Sans," without date. In French: "Don't fail to come. Mme Viardot is going to sing Delilah." 1 page, 12mo. Mounted to a slightly larger page. Pauline Viardot, one of the most important singers of the 19th century, was the dedicatee of Brahms Alto Rhapdody and Saint Saens wrote that it was her voice he had in mind when composing the role of Dalila. Viardot created Meyerbeer's "Le Prophete" (Fides),