MUSIC - LISZT Franz (1811 - 1886) - Autograph letter signed

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MUSIC - LISZT Franz (1811 - 1886) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Hamburg, 5 Juin 1842”, by the celebrated pianist, composer emeritus and acclaimed concert performer. Fine, long letter to a "Grand artiste" in London: "...Tout en ne vous écrivant pas des lettres, je vous ai écrit souvent en musique. J'ai là sur ma table toute sorte de chansons et de Ballades qui vous attendent. J'aurai assurément plus d'occasions à vous les entendre chanter, que vous n'en aurez à la connaître". Il a reçu la nouvelle des succès de son correspondant sur scène et il le félicite : "Mais il arrive si rarement que justice soit rendue à certaines personnes par lesquelles l'enthousiasme seul est justice". Then he talks about his activities: "La troupe allemande n'étant pas organisable comme il me le faudrait, c'est à dire comme il le faudrait, ni en Allemagne ni ailleurs, j'ai renoncé à ma charge de Leader" (at the time, Liszt was expected to take over the management of the German opera society). He continued: "J'y perds le très grand plaisir de vous voir cette saison à Londres. Les mois de Juin, Juillet et Août, je les passerai probablement aux environs de Paris. Je me sens un extrême besoin de repos, et veux revoir ma mère et mes têtes blondes" (he is referring to his three children from his relationship with the Countess d'Agoult - the eldest, Cosima, married Richard Wagner). 7 pp. In-8°. - This Item is currently in Finland and can be shipped within the European Community with NO import tax and VAT. UK deliveries will be subject to 5% import VAT

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MUSIC - LISZT Franz (1811 - 1886) - Autograph letter signed

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