- 55
# - Liszt, Franz.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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- Autograph letter to Cornelius, and three autograph notes by Berlioz
Autograph letter signed ("F.Liszt") to the composer Peter Cornelius, about the Zwei Episoden aus Lenaus Faust, inviting him to a Composers' Union at Weimar ("Tonkünstler Versammlung"), which Wagner, von Bülow and Tausig will also attend, asking him to bring with him the flautist F. Doppler, whom he wishes to take over the part in Faust, urging them to arrive by 4 August at the latest, and suggesting that Cornelius brings the score of his own opera Der Cid, if ready, assuring him that his cousin Eduard will help with the travelling expenses ("...Eduard treffen sie hier--und auch Wagner, Hans, Dröscke, Damrosch, Tausig, Lassen und meine Tochter (Mme Ollivier)...") , 3 pages, 8vo (18.5 x 12cms), blue paper, Weimar, 12 July 1861, remains of guard
Berlioz, Hector. Three autograph notes signed ("H Berlioz"), one to Princesse Carolyne von Sayn-Wittgenstein, lamenting a misunderstanding, imploring her to forgo the performance of Meyerbeer's Le Prophête and come instead to dine with Kreutzer, Ella and him, as they are dying of hunger, 1 page, 16mo (c.13 x 10.3cms), integral autograph address leaf, traces of green seal, [Paris, no date], and to Escudier, giving him the address of Mr Delaroche in the Rue de Versailles, explaining that it is at the foot of the hill and that someone there will be able to direct him, 1 page, 16mo (c.12.5 x 9.5cms), no date, some staining; together with Berlioz's autograph note of his accounts for two months (October and November), listing his earnings from the Conservatoire, the Institut, and rents from his estate, with a summary of his expenses, written in ink, 1 page, 8vo (c.21 x 13.5cms), black-edged paper, trace of guard, no place or year
4 items in all
Berlioz, Hector. Three autograph notes signed ("H Berlioz"), one to Princesse Carolyne von Sayn-Wittgenstein, lamenting a misunderstanding, imploring her to forgo the performance of Meyerbeer's Le Prophête and come instead to dine with Kreutzer, Ella and him, as they are dying of hunger, 1 page, 16mo (c.13 x 10.3cms), integral autograph address leaf, traces of green seal, [Paris, no date], and to Escudier, giving him the address of Mr Delaroche in the Rue de Versailles, explaining that it is at the foot of the hill and that someone there will be able to direct him, 1 page, 16mo (c.12.5 x 9.5cms), no date, some staining; together with Berlioz's autograph note of his accounts for two months (October and November), listing his earnings from the Conservatoire, the Institut, and rents from his estate, with a summary of his expenses, written in ink, 1 page, 8vo (c.21 x 13.5cms), black-edged paper, trace of guard, no place or year
4 items in all
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Liszt's Two Episodes from Lenau's Faust, S.110; Raabe 427, was first performed at Weimar on 8 March 1861. The work contains the famous First "Mephisto" Waltz, and was dedicated to Tausig. Cornelius was a major figure in the circle of Liszt and Wagner. From this visit to Weimar dates his close involvement with Wagner and with the preparations for Tristan und Isolde in particular. Madame Ollivier was Liszt's daughter Blandine (1835-1862).