Bruch, Max. (1838 – 1920)
Autograph Letter
Autograph letter on postcard. 1 page. Postmarked 27/4/97. Addressed to the "Gebrüder Hügel, Musikaleinhandlung" in Leipzig. Signed "Dr. Max Bruch." One corner toned, otherwise fine. In full:"Auf Ihre gef. Anfrage vom 26 d. M. beehre ich mich Ihnen ergebenst mitzutheilen, daß mein Reformationslied: "Frisch auf in Gottes Namen" bisher nicht in Druck erschienen ist, aber auf geratem(?) Wege bezogen werden kann. Ich ersuche den Besteller sich deßhalb direct an meinen früheren Secretär Herrn Hugo Kohmann, Frankfurt a/ Main, Mittelweg 42, zu wenden.- Hochachtungsvoll, Dr. Max Bruch"
["I am honored to respond to your pleasing request, dated the 26th of this month, and to inform you, that my reformation song: "Rejoice in God's Name" [Frisch auf, in Gottes Namen] has not yet appeared in print, but can be obtained in a direct (?) way. Therefore I request the buyer to contact my previous secretary Mr. Hugo Kohmann, Frankfurt a/ Main, Mittelweg 42. Respectfully, Dr. Max Bruch"]
An interesting short letter from the German composer who wrote over 200 works, and who is best known for his violin concerto(s), Scottish Fantasy for violin and orchestra, and Kol Nidrei for cello. (4319)
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