Dreyschock, Alexander. (1818- 1869)
Autograph Musical Quotation to Edmund Singer
Lengthy and uncommon AMQS from the celebrated Czech pianist and composer. "As a virtuoso, he possessed astonishing technical ability. J.B. Cramer, who late in his life heard him in Paris, exclaimed: ‘The man has no left hand! here are two right hands!’" (Grove Online)Eight measures of a piano score marked "Andante," penned in "Weimar, 2 Marz 1858," signed and inscribed ("Seinem verehrten Freund Singer zur freundschaftlichen Erinnerung!") to the violinist Edmund Singer (1831-1912), concertmaster of Liszt’s Weimar orchestra. Very fine. 15 x 23.5 cm. (8521)
AMQS Classical Music