Fernande Olivier then Picasso was the most famous artist of the age, and the publication of Olivier's memoirs carried commercial potential. The memoir, entitled "Picasso et ses amis" (Picasso and his Friends), was published in 1930 in serialized form in the Belgian daily "Le Soir", despite Picasso's strong opposition. He hired lawyers to prevent the publication of the series (only six articles were published). The payment she received helped her to improve her lifestyle somewhat, but she spent it quickly. Olivier remained forgotten until 1956, when, deaf and suffering from arthritis, she succeeded in persuading Picasso to pay her a small pension
Fernande Decruck 1954. Full title as published by Costallat: "Sonate en ut dièze : pour saxophone alto mi-b (ou alto à corde) avec accompagnement de piano ou orchestre" () This Sonata is in four movements: I. ‘Tres modéré, expressif’ II. Noël III. Fileuse IV. Nocturne et Rondel Fernande Decruck Fernande Decruck (née Breilh) (25 December 18966 August 1954) was a French composer who composed over 40 works for the saxophone. Most well-known is her Sonata in C sharp minor for alto saxophone or viola, dedicated to Marcel Mule. She was born in the village of Gaillac in France to a local merchant.