Autograph letter signed ("F. Liszt"), 1p, in French, 8 x 5 inches, n.p., n.d.. To French writer and critic, Jules Janin (1804 - 1874). Translated in part: "It would be very kind of you, my dear Janin, to simply insert a brief notice in the Journal des Débats announcing our third session. If, perchance, you could make mention of it in your Monday column, I would be most grateful..." Two small tears repaired on verso, small tear to attached blank leaf, otherwise in very fine condition. Together with a vintage black and white postcard photograph of the composer later in life, seated at the piano.
The Journal des Débats was a prominent Parisian newspaper that served as a major voice for 19th-century musical criticism. Renowned critics like Hector Berlioz and Jules Janin wrote extensively for it, documenting Franz Liszt’s fiery piano technique, his rivalry with Sigismund Thalberg, and his impact on modern performance.
Autograph letter signed ("F. Liszt"), 1p, in French, 8 x 5 inches, n.p., n.d.. To French writer and critic, Jules Janin (1804 - 1874). Translated in part: "It would be very kind of you, my dear Janin, to simply insert a brief notice in the Journal des Débats announcing our third session. If, perchance, you could make mention of it in your Monday column, I would be most grateful..." Two small tears repaired on verso, small tear to attached blank leaf, otherwise in very fine condition. Together with a vintage black and white postcard photograph of the composer later in life, seated at the piano.
The Journal des Débats was a prominent Parisian newspaper that served as a major voice for 19th-century musical criticism. Renowned critics like Hector Berlioz and Jules Janin wrote extensively for it, documenting Franz Liszt’s fiery piano technique, his rivalry with Sigismund Thalberg, and his impact on modern performance.