Description
Autograph letter signed, one page, 5,25 x 7,75 inch, Bayreuth, 15.07.1876, in German, to Mr Vollz - inter alia concerning tickets for performances, written and signed in black ink "Richard Wagner", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph, shows Richard Wagner in a chest-up portrait (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with mild signs of age wear - in nearly very fine condition.
"Bester Herr Vollz !
Ich vermisse abermals den Posten von Cöln, namentlich den vom März d. J., nach welchem ich schon das letzte Mal frug, und von dem Sie mir damals schrieben, es sei Ihnen (im April) erst nach Ablieferung der 1en Quartalseingänge an mich zugekommen.
Hat Cöln im April u.s.w. nichts mehr von mir gegeben?
Ich hoffe sofortige Aufklärung hierüber.
Ein fester Platz für sämmtliche drei Aufführungen wird Ihnen als meinen Geschäftsvertrauten aufbewahrt, und werden Sie die Karten dazu hier bei Ihrer Ankunft bereit finden.
Bestens grüssend Ihr - ergebener - Richard Wagner
Bayreuth, - 15 Juli 1876"
Translated:
"Dear Mr. Vollz!
I am once again missing the matter from Cologne, specifically the one from March of this year, which I asked about last time, and which you wrote me then that it had reached you (in April) only after delivering the first quarterly accounts.
Didn`t they produce anything by me in Cologne in April, etc.?
I hope to have an immediate explanation of this.
A fixed place for all three performances will be reserved for you as my business associate, and you will find the tickets ready here when you arrive.
Best regards - yours sincerely - Richard Wagner
Bayreuth, - July 15, 1876"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1813-1883) German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is primarily known for his operas.
Year of Birth: 1813
Richard Wagner was a German composer known for his innovative work in the Romantic music era. Born in Leipzig on May 22, 1813, he showed musical talent from a young age, receiving piano lessons as a child.
Wagner's early career was marked by struggles and financial difficulties, but he eventually found success with his operas. His most famous works include "The Ring Cycle," "Tristan und Isolde," and "Parsifal."
Wagner's music was characterized by its complex harmonies, rich orchestration, and use of leitmotifs to represent characters and themes. He also wrote his own librettos, infusing his operas with his philosophical beliefs.
Despite his musical genius, Wagner's personal life was often tumultuous. He had a reputation for being egotistical and demanding, and his political views were controversial. He was a vocal anti-Semite and his music was later admired by Adolf Hitler.
Wagner's influence on Western music was profound, with composers like Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss citing him as a major inspiration. His operas continue to be staged in opera houses around the world, and his legacy as a composer and innovator lives on.
Richard Wagner died on February 13, 1883, but his impact on the world of music remains timeless. His contributions to opera and classical music have secured his place as one of the most important and influential composers in history.
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