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Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix
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- Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix
- Autograph letter signed (“Felix MendelssohnBartholdy”), to Herr Verkenius in Cologne
- paper
Enquiring about the availability of certain scores and parts in the Music Society in Cologne, he seeks in particular music by Mozart, Beethoven and Weber and offers in return to introduce him to some new beautiful cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach
1) Die gmoll Symphonie von Mozart 2) das Septett von Beethoven in der ursprünglichen Gestalt (d.h. für die 7 Instrumente) 3) das Conzertstück von Weber mit Orchesterstimmen 4) die Orchesterstimmen zu Euryanthe von Weber...Ich habe wieder eine Menge neuer schöner Cantaten von Seb Bach bekommen; sollte es Ihre Vergnügen machen Sie kennen zu lernen, so schicke ich sie Ihnen sogleich zu. ..
2 pages, large 4to (26 x 21cm), integral autograph address-leaf, papered seal, Düsseldorf, 29 January 1834, seal tear, overall browning, prominent vertical stain on both leaves, creased at folds, prominent repair with adhesive tape,
1) Die gmoll Symphonie von Mozart 2) das Septett von Beethoven in der ursprünglichen Gestalt (d.h. für die 7 Instrumente) 3) das Conzertstück von Weber mit Orchesterstimmen 4) die Orchesterstimmen zu Euryanthe von Weber...Ich habe wieder eine Menge neuer schöner Cantaten von Seb Bach bekommen; sollte es Ihre Vergnügen machen Sie kennen zu lernen, so schicke ich sie Ihnen sogleich zu. ..
2 pages, large 4to (26 x 21cm), integral autograph address-leaf, papered seal, Düsseldorf, 29 January 1834, seal tear, overall browning, prominent vertical stain on both leaves, creased at folds, prominent repair with adhesive tape,
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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
Mendelssohn reveals here how difficult it was to obtain musical materials even by the most famous composers in the early nineteenth century. Also, in pointing out that he requires Beethoven’s Septet in the original version, Mendelssohn suggests that the arrangement for String Quintet was just as popular, if not more so. Mendelssohn once again reveals his continuing engagement with the music of J.S.Bach in the 1830s. For further letters by Mendelssohn, please see lots 207-209.