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SOUSA, JOHN PHILIP. Photograph Signed, with an Autograph Musical
Quotation.The photograph, bust portrait showing him in band leader uniform.The quota-
tion, 4 bars from an unknown work. Inscribed in the image, vertically at upper right. 5
1
/
2
x4
inches; mounted to a larger sheet; framed.
Np, nd
[500/750]
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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, not-
ing 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
[600/900]
“
. . . 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. . . .”
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