Moszkowski, Moritz. (1854–1925) Autograph Note

Moszkowski, Moritz. (1854–1925)

Autograph Note

Autograph note on a postcard from the German-Jewish composer, pianist, and teacher known for his great output of piano works. 1 p., postmarked Berlin, 1887. Translated from the German: "Dear Fräulein, In order to avoid misunderstandings, let me remind you again that I will expect you for the lesson tomorrow at my new apartment (Genthiner Str. 36 III). Best wishes! Yours, M. Moszkowski." Addressed on the verso to a Fraulein Fuller. Vertical split at the left; one diagonal crease; mounting remnants to verso. Overall very good. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (14 x 9 cm).

Moszkowski began his studies in Dresden and continued in Berlin, taking his first teaching position at Theodor Kullak's Neue Akademie der Tonkunst in 1871. His students in Berlin and later in Paris included Frank Damrosch, Vlado Perlemuter, Thomas Beecham (who took private lessons in orchestration with him on the advice of André Messager in 1904), Josef Hofmann (of whom he claimed once that there was nothing anyone could teach him),and Wanda Landowska. Ignacy Paderewski said: "After Chopin, Moszkowski best understands how to write for the piano, and his writing embraces the whole gamut of piano technique." (16380)

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