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Liszt, Franz
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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- Liszt, Franz
- Autograph letter signed ("FLiszt"), in German, apparently to the publisher C.F. Kahnt, about the cantata Zur Säkularfeier Beethovens, 17 June 1870
- ink on paper
providing him with information concerning the publication of the cantata, noting that there are a few things to re-engrave in the vocal score and to alter in the tenth plate, instructing him to engrave the score's vocal parts as they appear in the vocal score, giving him details of the format and the dedication, stating that further instructions will be passed to him through Riedel, who is expected on Sunday, and asking for two copies of the Goethe March to be sent to Schuberth ("...Im Clavier Auszug derselben sind noch ein paar kleine Dinge nachzustechen...")
2 pages, 8vo (18 x 11.2cm), with old dealer's description, no place, 17 June 1870
2 pages, 8vo (18 x 11.2cm), with old dealer's description, no place, 17 June 1870
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
Liszt wrote his cantata Zur Säkularfeier Beethovens (LWV L12; S.68), in 1869-70 in connection with the Beethoven centenary celebration in Weimar. It was published by Kahnt of Leipzig later in 1870. (see Ben Arnold, ed., The Liszt Companion (2002), p. 390).