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Weber, Carl Maria von
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2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Weber, Carl Maria von
- Good autograph letter signed ("C.M. v. Weber"), to the publisher Adolph Martin Schlesinger in Berlin
- paper
about his cantata Kampf und Sieg, Op.44, stating that he is now exhausted after having finished it, describing the success of its first performance in his concert on the 22nd [of December], referring to plans for the vocal score, commenting that it is now impossible for him to edit the journal as it would be too troublesome and time consuming, discussing an unnamed opera by Meyerbeer, noting that he has written to him in Paris, and promising that it is his first concern to eliminate the debts he has with him; in a postscript, Weber asks whether Schlesinger would consider publishing a double bass method written by the double bass player Hauser, whom he describes as an excellent man in his field
...d: 22:t habe ich selbe in meinem Concert mit Erfolg aufgeführt. worauf H: Buchhändler Kramer hier mich um den KlavierAuszug gebeten hat, den ich, nachdem Sie deßen Verlag verweigert, ihm auch vorläufig zugesagt habe. In Hinsicht des Journals habe ich gefunden daß es mir für jetzt unmöglich ist deßen Redaction zu übernehmen, da Sie keine Idee haben wie umständlich und alle Geschäfte erschwerend die hiesige Mauth und Zensur Anstalten sind...
1 page, 4to (23.4 x 18.8cm), autograph address panel to verso, traces of seal, Prague, 5 January 1816, a few very small tears to margins, repairs to seal tear and one other tiny hole, some light browning
...d: 22:t habe ich selbe in meinem Concert mit Erfolg aufgeführt. worauf H: Buchhändler Kramer hier mich um den KlavierAuszug gebeten hat, den ich, nachdem Sie deßen Verlag verweigert, ihm auch vorläufig zugesagt habe. In Hinsicht des Journals habe ich gefunden daß es mir für jetzt unmöglich ist deßen Redaction zu übernehmen, da Sie keine Idee haben wie umständlich und alle Geschäfte erschwerend die hiesige Mauth und Zensur Anstalten sind...
1 page, 4to (23.4 x 18.8cm), autograph address panel to verso, traces of seal, Prague, 5 January 1816, a few very small tears to margins, repairs to seal tear and one other tiny hole, some light browning
Literature
Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Gesamtausgabe. Digitale Edition, http://www.weber-gesamtausgabe.de/A040869 (Version 2.0: 4 May 2016)
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."
Catalogue Note
Following the successful premiere of his cantata op.44, Weber sent manuscript copies of the work to various royal heads in the hope of a possible appointment. Although this project came to nothing, Weber was invited to Berlin in June 1816, where the work was performed and well received.