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F. MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY. AUTOGRAPH NOTE ABOUT HIS MUSIC TO SHAKESPEARE'S "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM"
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- Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix
- Autograph note to his copyist about his music to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", signed
requesting three copies of the orchestral score of the overture ("...3 Exemplare der Partitur der Ouvertüre zu Shakespeares Sommernachtstraum erbittet sich Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy") 1 page, c.6.5 x 20cm, laid down on card, no place or date
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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
Mendelssohn composed his famous concert overture, inspired by Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, when he was only seventeen years of age. He sent a manuscript full score of the overture to Sir George Smart in 1829 and published it in 1832 as his op.21. The rest of Mendelssohn's incidental music to the play dates from 1843.