Auction Date:2012 Oct 17 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Famed German composer (1833–1897) whose works in the Classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring music of the 19th century. Among his best-known works are four symphonies, numerous concerti, all manner of chamber and keyboard works, and the large-scale choral masterpiece German Requiem. ALS in German, signed “J. Brahms,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, July 2, 1891. The composer writes from Bad Ischl to his “esteemed, dear friend,” translated, in full: “At this time, I am only able to express my sincere thanks for the picture and letter you sent. Both equally pleasant, the picture is indeed a pretty sight. I was absolutely delighted to receive them. While I am giving my answer from here, I must admit the necessary inspiring spark evades me right now. Once I am back in Vienna, your letter will be a reminder for me to send the manuscript as soon as I get it ready, although the latter will need a thorough work over, as I want to elaborate more on the initial idea. I will be keenly interested to hear what others (particularly your daughter) think about it and not hold back!” Scattered light areas of toning and foxing, a light paperclip impression, stray ink marks towards the top left corner, and a few pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. From 1889 through the end of his life, Brahms would spend his summers in Bad Ischl, a town in the southern part of Upper Austria. Although Brahms had planned on resigning his life as a composer in his elder years, he continued on, unable to hold his natural gifts and inclinations at bay. A desirable letter from the composers later years, illustrating his inherent drive to create.
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