Description
Autograph letter signed, one page - postcard, 3,5 x 5,5 inch, (Helsinki), (26.11.1903), in German, to the bandmaster of Tammerfors (Tampere) - concerning a meeting, choral voices for `Snöfrid`* and the announcement of orchestral material, written and signed in dark ink "Jean Sibelius", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph of Jean Sibelius (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with mild foxing and a horizontal letter fold - in fine condition.
"Sehr geehrter Herr!
Danke sehr für Ihren liebenswürdigen Brief. Meinen Sie nach 15-22 oder zwischen 15-22 März?
Chorstimmen zu `Snöfrid` sind abgeschickt worden. Bald kommt Orchestermaterial. Bald näheres!
Mit vorzüglicher Hochachtung - Ihr Jean Sibelius"
Translated:
"Dear sir!
Thank you very much for your kind letter. Do you mean after 15-22 or between 15-22 March?
Choral voices for 'Snöfrid' have been sent. Orchestral material is coming soon. More details soon!
With the utmost respect - yours, Jean Sibelius"
* `Snöfrid`, Op. 29, is a melodrama or "improvisation for narrator, mixed choir and orchestra" by Jean Sibelius. He completed it in 1900 on a text by Viktor Rydberg.
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1865-1957) Finnish composer of the later Romantic period
Year of Birth: 1865
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