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Brahms, Johannes
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Brahms, Johannes
- Fine autograph letter, signed ("JBrahms"), to Marie Baumeyer ("Geehrtes u. liebes Fräulein")
- paper
about a concerto, possibly the Piano Concerto No. 2, expressing his pleasure at her interest in his music, noting that if the Philharmonic orchestra wish to perform the concerto then it is up to her and Richter
...Meine persönliche Freude über Ihr so herzliches Interesse für meine Musik abgerechnet, geht mich Ihre Angelegenheit doch wohl eigentlich nicht an? Es steht keine diesbezügliche Warnung auf dem Titel des Concerts u. ob die Philharmoniker es in ihr Programm wünschen, ist blos ihre u. Richters Sache...
2 pages, 8vo (17.5 x 11.4cm), written in mauve ink, with an autograph envelope stamped and postmarked [Mürzzuschlag, September 1884]
...Meine persönliche Freude über Ihr so herzliches Interesse für meine Musik abgerechnet, geht mich Ihre Angelegenheit doch wohl eigentlich nicht an? Es steht keine diesbezügliche Warnung auf dem Titel des Concerts u. ob die Philharmoniker es in ihr Programm wünschen, ist blos ihre u. Richters Sache...
2 pages, 8vo (17.5 x 11.4cm), written in mauve ink, with an autograph envelope stamped and postmarked [Mürzzuschlag, September 1884]
Literature
Max Kalbeck, Johannes Brahms, iv, p. 32 n.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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."
"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
It is likely that the work referred to here is Brahms's recently composed Second Piano Concerto. The Viennese pianist Marie Baumeyer was the first woman to perform this great work. She managed the score so well that Brahms jokingly threatened to write an even more difficult third concerto "das von keinem Frauenzimmer gespielt werden könnte".