Tcherepnin, Alexander. (1899-1977) Autograph Musical QuotationA scarce three measure AMQS from the Russian composer, neatly penned in blue ink on a card, signed and dated 1963 and with a small photograph portrait affixed. 10. 5 x 14. 5 cm. 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. in 1950. His unusual music, draws on elements of the Russian, French and East Asian