- 113
# - Rossini, Gioachino.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Fine autograph letter signed ("Rossini") to Franz Liszt ("Pregiatissimo Abate Amico e Collega Carissimo")
about Liszt's Missa Solemnis, giving his best wishes for the forthcoming performance of "vostra Messa Solenne" on 15 March, which he is sure will bring fame to its author ("...Questo vostro Elaborato e Conscienzioso Lavoro รจ destinato a Cantare le Glorie del Signore, ed a procurar fama (non Lieve) al suo autore Liszt..."), , explaining that failing health and old age will prevent him from attending, and instead inviting Liszt to supper at half past six the following Saturday, so that he may toast him in person ("...un Toast alla Salute del mio caro Liszt...")
1 page, 4to, written in fine india ink, "da Casa" [Paris], 12 March 1866
1 page, 4to, written in fine india ink, "da Casa" [Paris], 12 March 1866
Condition
This letter is in good condition. There is a small stain by the bottom right-hand corner of the first page. The letter contains an integral blank leaf.
"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."
"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
A letter from one great composer to another, about a key work in Liszt's career.
Liszt's Missa Solemnis (or "Graner" Mass) was performed at St Eustache, Paris, on 15 March 1866. Despite Rossini's best wishes for the rehearsals and performance, it was an unmitigated disaster "from which Liszt's reputation in Paris recovered with difficulty" (A. Walker, Franz Liszt, iii, 99). For an autograph quotation from this piece, please see Lot 65, .