Joachim, Joseph. (1831–1907)
Variations for Violin and Orchestra - Autograph Musical Quotation
Autograph musical quotation from the important Hungarian violinist and composer, who has penned the first two measures of his Variations for Violin and Orchestra in E minor, dating Berlin, February 1881—around the time of the piece's premiere. Joachim inscribes at the head in English to a Miss Wiggerman, and continues below: "I send this line and remain yours very truly, Joseph Joachim." On a small sheet, mounted to a folded sheet, with some toning and slightly irregularly trimmed; overall fine. 5.5 x 8 inches (14.2 x 20 cm).Joachim's Variations in E minor for Violin and Orchestra were composed beginning in 1878. Joachim sought Brahms' advice on the work before premiering it on February 15, 1881 in a concert at the Berlin Hochschule, conducted by Ernst Rudorff. The piece was first published in 1882 by Bote & Bock of Berlin. (16397)
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