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“I SELECT . . .THE CONCERT STÜCK OFWEBER”
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SCHUMANN, CLARA.Autograph Letter Signed, to “Sir,” in English, agreeing to
perform for the Society of Female Musicians and indicating her choice of music. 2
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pages,
12mo, written on a singled folded sheet; nearly complete separation at center vertical fold,
minor scattered soiling, remnants of prior mounting at upper edge of third page.
[London], 5 May [1839-66]
[500/750]
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I am happy to comply with your request that I should play a piece at the ensuing concert of
the ‘Society of Female Musicians’ and it gives me pleasure to be able to forward the views of so
valuable a Society.The piece I select is the Concert Stück ofWeber.”
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SCHUMANN, CLARA. Autograph Note, unsigned, to “Dear Miss,” in German,
on the recto and verso of her printed visiting card, inviting her to a private party at the
Crystal Palace. 2x3
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2
inches.
Frankfurt [a.M.], 25 April 1882
[400/600]