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Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886
Franz Liszt and his circle collection. – 1841-1883. -- 26 letters and
carte de visite; other material.
Letters
F.1
N.d. Franz Liszt to perhaps Mrs. Reisenauer- Pauly. Autograph Letter (signature
removed). Letter begins "Sehr geerhrte Frau" and concerns her son Alfred.
See letter in Master File. Letter is 9 lines long, including the salutation,
written in German on the front side of a folded sheet, page dimensions
11.2 x 22.5 cm overall.
F.2
[4 August 1841]. Franz Liszt to unnamed correspondent. Autograph Letter,
signed.
Letter begins "a bord du bateau a vapeur"and concerns Liszt's piano playing,
his tours, his operatic transcriptions and his plans for future concerts.
Incomplete translation included in this file along with an assessment
of the letter's significance. Letter is 146 lines long, including all
cross- written lines and signature, written in French on all 4 sides of
a folded sheet, page dimensions 37 x 22.5 cm overall.
F.3
24 August 1844. Franz Liszt to Joseph Klein. Autograph Letter, signed.
Letter begins "c'est avec mon veritable regret, mon cher Monsieur" and
concerns Liszt's inability, due to pressure of work, to arrange one of
Klein'sworks for piano. Summary of the letter and an assessment of its
significance are included in this file. Letter is 32 lines long, including
name and address of the recipient and signature, written in French on
three sides of a folded sheet, the fourth side bearing the name and address
of the recipient and a black wax seal which has been used to close the
letter, the seal bearing the impression of a winged beast, page dimensions
23 x 18 cm overall.
F.4
26 December 1851. Franz Liszt to his daughters, written during the week
of both of their birthdays. Autograph Letter, signed. Letter begins "C'est
la semaine de votre fete a toutes deux" and tells of Liszt's love for
the girls and of his hopes for their intellectual and moral development.
An incomplete transcription is included in this file. Letter is 47 lines
long, including the signature, written in French on front and 2 inside
pages of a folded sheet, 20.5 x 26.5 cm overall.
F.5
[April/May 1855-56]. Executive Committee of the Mozart Society to Franz
Liszt asking him to become a member of the Executive Committee for the
Mozart Jubilee. Holograph Letter, signed. Letter begins "To the conductor
of the court orchestra, the honourable Dr. Liszt at Weimar" and it is
signed by 6 members of the Committee. A complete translation is included
in this file. Letter is 33 lines long, including the salutation and signatures,
written in German on front of a large folded sheet, page dimensions 22
x 28 cm overall. There is a stamp in the upper left corner, an oval shape
containing a coronet beneath which appears the word BATE.
3 May [1855-56] Franz Liszt to Dr. E. Haushalter, Chairman of the Mozart
Society, signed.declining the invitation to serve on the Executive Committee,
written from Weimar. A complete translation is included in this file.
Autograph Letter, Letter is 19 lines long, including the salutation and
signature, written in German on the verso of the previous letter, the
inside right page of a large folded sheet, page dimensions 22 x 28 cm
overall.
F.6
9 August 1866. Franz Liszt to perhaps Agnes Street-Klindworth complaining
that he has not had a letter from her. See letter in Master File. Autograph
Letter, signed. Letter begins "Suis-je en faute? A quelle maniere?" and
refers to his current work [a rough translation and photograph of the
letter are included in this file]. Letter is 48 lines long, including
the signature and date, written in French on all 4 sides of a folded sheet,
page dimensions 21.5 x 13.5 cm overall.
F.7
20 May 1874. Franz Liszt to probably the conductor Hans von Bulow. Autograph
Letter, signed. Letter, written from Florence, begins "Cher unique, Les
dernieres nouvelles qu'on ..." and refers to his desire to see his friend,
either in Rome or in Florence. A full translation is included in this
file. Letter is 28 lines long, including the salutation, signature and
date, written in French on both sides of a small sheet, page dimensions
11 x 15 cm overall.
F.8
30 August 1878. Franz Liszt to Otto Singer, Cincinnati, Ohio. Autograph
Letter, signed. With accompanying envelope, in Liszt's hand, coronet and
monogram on verso, postage stamp removed. The letter, written from Bayreuth,
refers to Singer's works "The Festival Ode", "Rejoice, ye mighty choirs,
Rejoice ", the cantata "The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers" and to Liszt's
"Missa Solemnis". Letter is 50 lines long, including the salutation, signature
and date and a postscript written at the top of the second page. It is
written in German on the front and inside left pages of a folded sheet,
page dimensions 25 x 20.5 cm overall.
F.9
21 November 1878. Franz Liszt to Eduard [Liszt]. Autograph Letter, signed.
Letter begins "Verzeihe liebiter Eduard" and concerns the oratorio Via
Crucis which Liszt has recently completed. He also discusses his cousin's
improved health. A partial transcription and assessment of the letter's
significance are included in this file. Letter is 42 lines long, including
the salutation, signature, date and two cross-written post scripts. It
is written in German on the front and inner left side of a folded sheet,
with one cross-written post script written at the top of the inner right
page, there are pencil and coloured ink markings in another hand on the
front and inner right pages, page dimensions 27 x 21 cm overall.
F.10
18 July 1879. Franz Liszt to perhaps Spitzweg. Autograph Letter, signed.
Letter, written from Weimar, begins "Geehrter Herr" and thanks him for
sending editions of Hans von Bulow. Letter is 9 lines long, including
the salutation, signature and date. It is written in German on the front
page of a folded sheet, page dimensions 23 x 18 cm overall.
F.11
15 May 1880. Franz Liszt to perhaps Mrs. Reisenauer-Pauly. Autograph Letter
(signatureremoved). Letter begins "Sehr geehrte Frau"and concerns her
son, Alfred. Note: See letter in Master File. Letter is 12 lines long,
including the salutation and date, written in German on the front page
of a folded sheet, page dimensions 23 x 18 cm overall.
F.12
6 August 1883. Franz Liszt to Herr Schirmer, Musik Verlag, New York. Autograph
Letter, signed, with accompanying envelope in Liszt's hand, complete with
2 stamps bearing Weimar post marks. The letter, written from Weimar, refers
to a transcription of Parsifal. Letter is 20 lines long, including salutation,
signature and date, written in German on the front and inside left pages
of a folded sheet, page dimensions 28 x 22 cm overall.
F.13
4 February 1851. Autographed Letter in French to the publisher Léon Escudier,
Paris Written from Weimar, Liszt's letter discusses publication of his
biography of Chopin, the difficulties in copying Schubert's opera "Alfonso
and Estrella", and his own opera "Sardanapale". 1 leaf (4 pp.); page dimensions
21 x 27.5 cm overall.
F.14
6 October 1849. Autographed Letter, in German to composer Carl Reinecke,
Bremen. Postmarked Bückenburg, Liszt's letter discusses the arrangements
for his visit to Bremen and his concerts there. He assures Reinecke about
the pianos he will play on, discusses the programme, and asks him to inform
Schubert of the date of the performance. 1 leaf (4 pp.) + envelope; page
dimensions 22 x 27 cm overall.
F.15
5 June 1861. Autographed letter to an unidentified correspondent, in French,
assuring him of his interest in the Concerto and the Impromptu and informing
him that he has asked his secretary, Belloni, to pass on a photograph
the he has signed. 1 leaf - folded into 4; writing on two sides only;
page dimensions 24 x 18.5 cm overall.
F.16
N.d. Franz Liszt to a Cardinal. Autograph Letter, signed. Letter begins
"Demain, dimanche 10 heures" and concerns Liszt's plans to attend the
service at the Borghese Chapel the following day at 10:00 a.m. A complete
translation is included in this file. Letter is 10 lines long, including
the salutation and signature, written in French on one side of folded
sheet, page dimensions 17 x 13.5 cm overall.
F.17
18 April 1878. Franz Liszt to his student Felicia Svitalska. Autograph
Letter, signed. Letter begins "Chère gracieuse Artiste," and concerns
Liszt's pleasant memories of Svitalska's lessons. A translation has not
been completed. Letter is 14 lines long, including the salutation and
signature, written in French on one side of folded sheet, page dimensions
23 x 17.5 cm overall. Included in the folder is a conference report, in
German, dated 25 March 1878 from Pester Lloyd about a concert by several
pupils from the regional academy of music. A completion certificate for
Felicia Svitalska and a railway ticket are also in the folder.
F.18
N.d. Franz Liszt to an unidentified recipient. Autograph letter, initialed.
Letter begins "J'etais certain que votre style," and concerns the Comtesse
de Palmes and the money she has sent for tickets. Liszt sends compliments
to the Brokmanns and Llaños. A complete translation is included in the
file. Letter is 17 lines long, including signature, written in French
on both sides of the page, page dimensions 13.5 x 10.5 cm overall.
F.19
17 May 1852. Franz Liszt to his publisher, Friedrich Hofmeister of Leigzig.
Letter begins "Geehrter Herr," and concerns Liszt receiving his fee for
his arrangement of the Festival Overture. Liszt is waiting for proofs
from the publishing firm. Letter is 17 lines long, including salutation
and signature, written in German on both sides of the page, page dimensions
21 x 13.5 cm overall.
F.20
19 August 1871. Autograph letter, initialed, to an unidentified recipient.
Written from Weimar, the letter begins "M[onsieur] Heyl accepte décidément
la million victoire," and concerns Heyl's talents and qualities, Heyl's
letter to Eille, and the recipient's brother. An incomplete translation
is included in this file. A new transcription and translation was done
by Pauline Pocknell in June 2005 and is also included in this file. Letter
is 21 lines long, including signature, date and place, written in French
(and one line of German) on both sides of the leaf, page dimensions 21.8
x 14.2 cm overall.
F.21
Autograph letter, signed "F. Liszt," dated Rome, 11th November 1869, to
an unnamed correspondent. Liszt writes that he received the manuscript
of his correspondent's "Ungarische Kirchengesänge" on his recent return
to Bonn. He has now sent the manuscript back and hopes he "will not be
unhappy with the small changes which I have taken the liberty of making
in it." He explains that he can see the composer's intention to "trickle
into the heart of the Hungarian people the ceremonies of our holy church"
is present in the composition of the songs, and describes them as "fresh
and lively, yet effective, serious and pious without being boring – correct
in their harmonies though the schoolmaster's cane does not dog their every
step: easily familiar, easily performed, and – what may be the best praise
I can give – thoroughly Hungarian." Liszt ends by stating that he hopes
the work receives its' deserved recognition and wide distribution." From
1869 Liszt began what he called his "vie trifurquée"(threefold life) where
he divided the year between Rome, Weimar and Budapest, holding his famous
master-classes whilst in Weimar. 3 pp., 8vo. Written in German.
F.22
Autograph note written on the composer's carte-de-visite, unsigned and
undated. Liszt writes that he "waited this morning, midday, and will
come to find you tomorrow, Thursday between midday and one o'clock."
Written in French on one side, card dimensions 11.7 x 7.2 cm. Traces of
former mount on verso, otherwise in good state.
F.23
Photograph of Liszt pasted on a card which measures 11 cm x 16.5 cm, with
signature, possibly a facsimile. The card is dated 1886 and is printed
as follows: "E. Hader pinxit. Gesetzlich geschütst. Photographie
und Verlag von Sophus Williams, Berlin W."
F.24
Print of Liszt in old age entitled "The Abbé" by "Spy". Published in Vanity
Fair and dated May 15 1886. "Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Lith"(ograph).
This oversized item has been placed in map drawer #30.
F.25
Autograph letter, signed "F. Liszt," dated Munich, 18th October 1885,
2 p., to an unnamed correspondent [Sir Alexander Mackenzie]. In German.
Liszt writes: Dear colleague, Heartfelt thanks for your very kind sentiment
and assistance. With complete trust, therefore, I anticipate a favourable
performance of the "Elizabeth" in London on the 6th April. It will be
a delight to thank you personally a few days before that. Respectfully
yours [lit. Respectfully given], F. Liszt, 18th October 1885, Munich.
There are copies of two articles from The Musical Times concerning Liszt's
visit to London for the performance of "The Legend of the Holy Elizabeth"
in the master file.
F.26
Autograph letter, signed "Dr. S. Jadassohn," dated Leipzig, 17 March 1890,
1 p., to an unnamed correspondent. Saloman Jadassohn was a Jewish German
composer and pedagogue. He studied piano and composition at the Leipzig
Conservatory and took private lessons from Liszt in Weimar. He went on
to became a prolific composer and renowned teacher. This letter, written
in German, lists some of his major honours and compositions. A translation
is included in the file.
F. 27
Autograph letter, signed "F. Liszt", dated September 26 1880. Sent
from Rome, in German, with holograph envelope, to Baron von Droste, recommending
a student as a pianist for Duke Alexander von Wurttemberg. A translation
is included in the file.
F.28
Annotated contract with the publisher Schuberth, signed by Liszt in Leipzig,
September 14, 1875 in German. A translation is included in the file.
F.29
Autograph letter, signed by Liszt, dated 28 March 1854 to Haslinger in
German. Mainly re the translation of the title "Bercuse" into
German. 21.5 cm x 26.5 cm; folded in half; four pages of text. There is
a translation of the letter into English in the file.
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