- 189
Strauss, Richard
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Strauss, Richard
- Autograph manuscript quotation from the opera "Guntram", signed ("Richard Strauss")
- paper
the main orchestral Love-theme from the final scene of the opera, where Guntram renounces Freihild's love, here notated in G major, in dark brown ink on a signed hand-drawn stave, 1 page, oblong 8vo (c.11.5 x 17.5cm), Munich, 1 January 1894, some light browning
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
Strauss recalls this striking love-theme in Ein Heldenleben, where it is used to celebrate the hero's great "Works of Peace". In the opera, the music is in the lower key of G-flat major, and is anticipated in the 'Prelude'. This quotation predates the premiere of the opera, which took place on 10 May 1894.