{"product_id":"19913-schumann-clara-kaskel-sophie-autograph-letter-signed","title":"Schumann, Clara. (1819–1896) [Kaskel, Sophie. (1817–1894)] Autograph Letter Signed","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eALS from one of the most influential pianists of the 19th century to a woman identified only as \"Sophie,\" likely her close friend Sophie Kaskel, Countess von Baudissin. In German. Berlin, December 8, 1878. 4 pp. Bifolium. The letter, written in Schumann's characteristically inscrutable handwriting, expresses her frustration about a delayed shipment of furniture:  \"I am still sitting without a table or chairs... If he indeed shipped them in early October as promised, he has to file a complaint with the railroad company... I do not understand why the dealer hasn't delivered them on time.\" Schumann hopes for a meeting with the recipient around February 23, [1879]. 4.25 x 5.25 inches (10.8 x 13.3 cm).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eSplit fold repaired with plastic tape. Otherwise in fine condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eThe German pianist and composer Clara Schumann, née Wieck, was wife of Robert Schumann and famous muse of Johannes Brahms. \u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eSophie Kaskel and Clara Wieck met sometime between 1830 and 1834, likely at a gathering hosted by either Kaskel's parents or Count Baudissin, her future husband.  During a private performance, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003ethe two played pieces for four hands together.  According to Clara's diaries, Kaskel was “delighted” by her playing, and Clara in turn praised her as a “proficient dilettante.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eClara Wieck dedicated Quatre pièces caractéristiques, Op. 5, to her friend, \u003c\/span\u003eand Sophie became the godmother of Ludwig Schumann, born in 1848. (Schumann Netzwerk)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093731758239,"sku":"19913","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Schumann_Clara_ALS_19913b.jpg?v=1722189966","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/19913-schumann-clara-kaskel-sophie-autograph-letter-signed","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}