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# - Tchaikovsky, Pjotr Il'yich.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Good autograph letter signed ("P. Tschaikovsky"), in French, to Edward Dannreuther
about his Piano Concerto no.1, thanking him for his magnificent performance of his 'difficult and tiring' work, stating that he would not believe what joy and pleasure the success of his work has brought him, and admitting that he can scarcely find the words to express his great gratitude; the composer also thanks him for the very wise and practical advice he has given him, which he assures him he will follow in the event of a second edition of the work
...J'ai reçu votre bonne lettre ainsi-que le programme du concert ou v[ou]s avez bien voulu honorer de votre magnifique exécution [de] mon oeuvre difficile et fatiguante...Je v[ou]s remercie aussi pour les conseils très sages et très pratiques que v[ou]s me donnez et soyez sûr que je les suivrai dès qu' il sera question d'une deuxième édition de mon concerto...
1 page, 8vo, integral blank, embossed monogram of the composer ("P Ch", beneath a crown), 18/30 March 1876, folded horizontally and vertically
...J'ai reçu votre bonne lettre ainsi-que le programme du concert ou v[ou]s avez bien voulu honorer de votre magnifique exécution [de] mon oeuvre difficile et fatiguante...Je v[ou]s remercie aussi pour les conseils très sages et très pratiques que v[ou]s me donnez et soyez sûr que je les suivrai dès qu' il sera question d'une deuxième édition de mon concerto...
1 page, 8vo, integral blank, embossed monogram of the composer ("P Ch", beneath a crown), 18/30 March 1876, folded horizontally and vertically
Provenance
Sale in these rooms, 17 July 1928 (lot 392).
Literature
Edward Garden, Tchaikovsky (London, 1976), pp.59ff.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"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 marvellous letter to the pianist and writer Edward Dannreuther (1844-1905) about one of Tchaikovsky's best-loved works, the great Piano Concerto no.1 in B flat minor of 1874-1875. The emendations to the piano part suggested by Dannreuther, who gave the first English performance of the work, were incorporated - almost all of them - in the second edition of 1879.