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Dvořák, Antonín
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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- Dvořák, Antonín
- Letter fragment signed ("Anton Dvořák"), in German, possibly to Eduard Hanslick, about alterations to his opera Dimitrij, Op.64
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the second leaf of a (possibly four-page) letter, written in the hand of Dvořák's librettist Marie Cervinka-Rieger, and also signed by her, stating that he will take his advice to heart, describing the cuts made directly after the first performance as very advantageous, noting that much else besides will probably need to be altered, remarking that his detailed opinion on many passages would be most desirable, enquiring whether he might discuss these matters in person when he comes to Vienna this winter, and expressing the hope that the German translation will be ready by then ("...Die Kürzungen, welche gleich nach der ersten Aufführung vorgenommen wurden sind dem Ganzen sehr zu Statten gekommen, und es wird sich wohl noch Manches abändern lassen...")
2 pages, large 8vo, some later pencil annotations to second page, Malec, 19 October 1882, light crease to fold
2 pages, large 8vo, some later pencil annotations to second page, Malec, 19 October 1882, light crease to fold
Condition
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"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
Dvořák's great Romantic opera Dmitrij was composed between March 1881 and 16 August 1882, and performed for the first time under the direction of Moric Angr at the new Czech Theatre in Prague on 8 October 1882. In line with some friendly admonitions by the all-powerful music critic Eduard Hanslick, Dvořák prevailed upon his librettist, Marie Cervinka-Rieger (1854-1895), to remodel the fourth act, and in this new form the opera was later given in 1885. For other letters in this collection addressed to Hanslick, by Massenet and Offenbach, please see Lot 206.