86 - Lehár, Franz

Lehár, Franz Collection of 3 handwritten letters signed by the Austrian composer (1870-1940). Berlin, Dec. 4 and 13, 1936. 1 p. each on 1 double sheet (single sheet dimensions approx. 22.5 x 17.5 cm) (2 on personal stationery with Lehár's printed name in the letterhead, 1 on paper with printed coat of arms and name of the Eden Hotel in Berlin). With 1 used envelope (this somewhat soiled and stained) addressed to the Oberregierungsrat Gustav Sommerfeld in Berlin. Contains: 2 letters dated Dec. 4 and Dec. 13 to Oberregierungsrat Gustav Sommerfeld. - Cancellation of an invitation to the performance of "Moral" due to illness and thanks for being able to conduct the "excellent Tsarevich performance". - Request to "take care of the poor little artist Druzovich, who is 'undernourished' in the truest sense of the word." - The soprano Erika Druzovic (1911-2001) had taken on the leading role of Sonja in Lehár's operetta Tsarevich. - 1 Letter to "Herr Generalintendant" dated Dec. 13, 1936 - Points out the "very weakened" condition of "Fräulein Drusowitsch" and her "appalling salary" and asks for it to be increased to at least 1500 DM per month. - Each with horizontal centerfold, slightly creased, especially on verso partly slightly fingerstained, otherwise generally well-preserved. Collection of 3 German autograph letters signed by the Austrian composer (1870-1940). With 1 used envelope (somewhat soiled and stained) addressed to Senior Government Councillor Gustav Sommerfeld in Berlin. - Contains: 2 letters dated 4 and 13 December to Senior Government Councillor Gustav Sommerfeld. - Cancellation due to illness of an invitation to the performance of 'Moral' and thanks for being able to conduct the 'excellent performance of Tsarevich'. - Request to 'take care of the poor little artist Drusowitsch, who is literally "malnourished". - Soprano Erika Druzovic (1911-2001) had taken on the leading role of Sonja in Lehár's operetta Tsarevich. - 1 letter to 'Mr General Director' dated 13 December 1936 - Points out the 'very weakened' condition of 'Miss Drusowitsch' and her 'appalling fee' and asks for it to be increased to at least 1500 DM per month. - Each with horizontal center fold, slightly creased, some slight fingerstained (mainly on verso), otherwise overall well preserved.