Serge NIGG (1924-2008). Autograph musical manuscript signed, Prémisses pour les "Mondes" d'Axël, 1964-1965; title and 64 leaves 38 x 27.5 cm (qqs marginal cuts for clichage, with small traces of tape). Orchestral score of this work published under the title Visages d'Axël (Jobert, 1968), and inspired by Villiers de l'Isle-Adam's drama, Axël (1890). Commissioned by the Besançon Festival, it was premiered there on September 4, 1967 by the Orchestre Philharmonique de l'ORTF under the direction of Antal Dorati. The orchestra includes 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 5 percussionists, 2 harps, celesta, piano, and strings. Duration 22 minutes. The work begins Lento misterioso. The manuscript is carefully written in Indian ink on tracing paper with 32 lines; it is signed at the end and dated " Paris le 27/12/1965 ".