Descripción
Typed letter signed, one page, 5,75 x 7,5 inch, Garmisch, 1.12.1914*, in German, to an unnamed gentleman - concerning a donation for the General German Musicians` Association and conducting a concert, signed in dark ink "Richard Strauss", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph of Richard Strauss (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with very mild signs of wear - in nearly very fine condition.
"Sehr geehrter Herr!
Ich bin gerne bereit, Ihren freundlichen Wunsch zu erfüllen, gegen ein kleines Honorar von 300 M., welches den Hilfskassen des allgemeinen Deutschen Musikverbandes zugewendet werden soll, falls die K. Generalintendantur und das Komite der Sinfoniekonzerte der Kapelle, denen ich vertraglich verpflichtet bin, nichts gegen eine solche Mitwirkung einzuwenden haben. Wollen Sie sich gefl. mit diesen Instanzen ins Einvernehmen setzen, wenn dieselben zustimmen, bin ich bereit, Ihr Konzert in der 2. Hälfte des Januar zu dirigieren.
Hochachtungsvoll - ergebener - Richard Strauss"
Translated:
"Dear Sir,
I am happy to fulfill your kind request for a small fee of 300 marks, which is to be donated to the relief funds of the General German Musicians` Association, provided that the Royal General Directorate and the Symphony Concert Committee of the Royal Orchestra, to whom I am contractually obligated, have no objections to such cooperation. Please liaise with these bodies; if they agree, I am prepared to conduct your concert in the second half of January.
Respectfully, Richard Strauss"
* Our letter, agreeing to conduct a concert in January 1915, was written while Strauss was working on the orchestration for his `An Alpine Symphony` and only two months after he refused to sign a manifesto supporting Germany`s role in World War I.
Más información sobre la persona
Profession:
(1864-1949) German composer and conductor best known for his tone poems and operas.
Year of Birth: 1864
Richard Strauss was a German composer and conductor born on June 11, 1864, in Munich. He came from a musical family, as his father was the principal horn player of the Munich Court Orchestra. This early exposure to music had a significant influence on Strauss' future career.
Strauss began his musical training at a young age, studying piano and composition. He later went on to study at the University of Munich and the Berlin University of the Arts. It was during this time that he wrote his first major work, the tone poem "Don Juan," which established him as a talented composer.
In addition to composing, Strauss was also a skilled conductor. He held positions at the Munich Court Opera and the Vienna Court Opera, where he was known for his innovative interpretations of both classical and contemporary works. His conducting style was marked by its precision and attention to detail.
One of Strauss' most famous works is the opera "Der Rosenkavalier," which premiered in 1911 to critical acclaim. This opera, along with other works like "Salome" and "Elektra," solidified Strauss' reputation as one of the leading composers of the late Romantic and early modern periods.
Throughout his career, Strauss continued to push the boundaries of traditional music, experimenting with new harmonies and forms. He was a controversial figure in his time, but his innovative compositions have since earned him a place among the greatest composers of the 20th century.
Richard Strauss passed away on September 8, 1949, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world to this day.
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