STRAUSS RICHARD Autograph Letter Signed DrRichardStrauss to

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STRAUSS, RICHARD. Autograph Letter Signed, "Dr.RichardStrauss," to "Dear Mr. Römmerich," in German, thanking him and the Young Men's Choir, apologizing for the delay and explaining that the 7 concerts of the previous week had prevented an earlier reply. 1 page, 8vo, "Hotel Schenley" stationery; horizontal folds, remnants of prior mounting at edges verso. Pittsburgh, 13 March 1904

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"The first free minute in a week to express my warmest thanks to you, your friends, and the 'Young Men's Choir' for the nice offerings.
"Pardon my tardiness, but the ordeal of this last week (7 concerts) was too great."
One week after this letter was written--March 21st--Strauss conducted the world premiere of his Symphonia Domestica at Carnegie Hall.