Weingartner, Felix. (1863–1942)
Autograph Letter
A rich and varied letter from the Austrian conductor, composer and pianist who studied with Liszt. 4 pp. Urfeld am Walchensee. July 20, 1904. A bit wrinkled, some small tears and toning around edges, overall very good. Translated in full:"Esteemed Madam, Now the festive sounds in the Speyer home have swooshed by, Miss Madelaine is a happy Mrs., and I now dare to approach you very shyly and beg, that you will not interpret angrily my long silence upon your dear letter. In part, actual work was at fault, in part it was also a strong need for laziness, which overcomes me quite often after this winter. As for your so graciously recommended Mr. ---Rice, I missed him on his visit. But I made his acquaintance on the occasion of my return visit, and gained a very favorable impression of him. The hope, to still see him here again, could not be fulfilled, as we are moving from Munich soon. However, as I have to be in Munich for 8 days in Mid-August on account of the Tristan performance in the Prinzregententheater, which I will conduct, I am hoping to renew our acquaintance then. I am very glad to hear, that my little brochure will inspire you, to look into Spitteler's poetry. It will give you great pleasure, and I envy every one, who reads that for the first time. I have definitely taken on the leadership of the Sheffield Music Festival, among others, Bach, B Minor Mass, Berlioz Damnation, a few of my own things, etc. I am looking forward to the magnificent chorus. Now I wish you and your dear husband a very beautiful and restful summer, and with the best regards from our home to yours, I am in old friendship, yours sincerely, Felix Weingartner." (644)
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