$6,000
Autographed letter signed ("F. Liszt"), three pages, on a bifolium, s.l. [Budapest], n.d., in French. The Austrian composer and pianist (1811-1886) writes to his fellow pianist and conductor, Hans von Bulow (1830-1894), telling him that he is feeling ill and that he must retire early. He asks that von Bulow thank Johann Brahms and the Baronesse Eotvos for their invitation to lunch the following day and to explain on his behalf that he would not miss the event if it were not for his illness. He tells von Bulow that he will accompany him to the event at the Hotel Hungaria the next day before retiring. In his later years, Liszt spent the majority of his time in Budapest, Hungary, largely at the Hotel Hungaria. Johann Brahms and Frans Liszt were of opposing musical forms; Brahms was more conservative and traditional, following in the steps of Robert Schumann, while Liszt was of the Weimar, or new musical persuasion, along with Richard Wagner. The famous conductor and pianist Hans von Bulow was a student of Liszt's and married his daughter, Cosima, who later left him for Wagner. 7 x 4 1/2 inches folded.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2015-05-07
