Lot 7
- 7
Berlioz, Hector
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Berlioz, Hector
- Fine autograph letter signed ("H. Berlioz"), to James Ferrière, about the "Grande Messe des Morts", 22 February 1845
- paper
giving details of the rehearsal schedule for concerts in Paris at which movements of the Requiem and Roméo et Juliette were to be performed, specifying the location and time for the different sections of the orchestras and the choir, asking him to secure the services of the cellist Seligman, and to ensure that a triangle and seven pairs of timpani are obtained, and enquiring about the cost of twenty pairs of cymbals ("...avertissez Bernadel qu'il faut un triangle et sachez de lui combien couteraient 20 paires de bonnes cymbales. Avertissez le qu'il n'apporte que 7 paires de Timbales...")
2 pages, 8vo (c.20.5 x 13.5cms), integral autograph address-leaf, "Samedi", postmarked "23 Fevrier 1845", [Paris, 22 February 1845], a little spotting, otherwise in good condition,
2 pages, 8vo (c.20.5 x 13.5cms), integral autograph address-leaf, "Samedi", postmarked "23 Fevrier 1845", [Paris, 22 February 1845], a little spotting, otherwise in good condition,
Literature
P. Citron, Correspondance générale no.944 (volume iii, 229-230)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This letter is about two concerts Berlioz gave at the Cirque Olympique in 1845, including the 'Dies Irae' and 'Tuba mirum' from the Requiem. The rehearsal took place in the Salle Herz and the first concert was given on 16 March 1845. On 6 April, further excerpts from the Requiem and the fourth and seventh movements from Roméo et Juliette were performed.