SPOHR LOUIS Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed recipient

Sale 2413 - Lot 257

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SPOHR, LOUIS. Autograph Letter Signed, to an unnamed recipient ("Dear Sir and Friend"), in German, praising him for overcoming the obstacles Berlin poses for artists, expressing gladness that at least some in Berlin appreciate noble things since the public there lags behind on education, noting that because he has been so busy he completed only one composition in last 5 months: a Quintet for Strings, referring to his recent published works including a Double Quartet and Die Weihe der Töne [Symphony No. 4 in F Major], explaining that he is trying to build one of the greatest opera companies in Germany, noting that the new cast has brought recognition to his Alchymist, and closing with remarks on his new and projected operatic works. 4 pages, 4to, written on a single folded sheet; evenly toned, folds. (MRS) Kassel, 3 March 1834

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". . . My Alchymist, which previously was less well received than the earlier operas, given the inadequate cast at the Hoftheater at the time, has with the new cast become an audience favorite and thus justified my partiality toward it. . . ."