Autograph letter on both sides of an oblong printed "Correspondenz-Billet" card of the important pianist and composer, dated Dessau, 15 December, [18] 76. Roughly translated in part, "Dear, honored Doctor, I hereby take the liberty to ask whether I would not disturb you if I were to visit you today between 12:30 – 1:30? I am saddened that you are suffering so much..brings you...proof—especially of late—that I have cherished gratitude for you throughout my entire life..." In very fine condition. 4.25 x 3 inches; 11 x 7.5 cm.
In the year prior to this letter, recurrent debilitating arm pain had forced Clara Schumann to interrupt her intense and exhausting concert activity. After rest and treatment, the injury had become tolerable and she was again performing by December of 1876. This letter to an unidentified Doctor who was also apparently suffering some ailment, may relate to her recent condition.
Autograph letter on both sides of an oblong printed "Correspondenz-Billet" card of the important pianist and composer, dated Dessau, 15 December, [18] 76. Roughly translated in part, "Dear, honored Doctor, I hereby take the liberty to ask whether I would not disturb you if I were to visit you today between 12:30 – 1:30? I am saddened that you are suffering so much..brings you...proof—especially of late—that I have cherished gratitude for you throughout my entire life..." In very fine condition. 4.25 x 3 inches; 11 x 7.5 cm.
In the year prior to this letter, recurrent debilitating arm pain had forced Clara Schumann to interrupt her intense and exhausting concert activity. After rest and treatment, the injury had become tolerable and she was again performing by December of 1876. This letter to an unidentified Doctor who was also apparently suffering some ailment, may relate to her recent condition.