Prodigiously gifted German composer (1809–1847), who, during the course of a career that began in childhood, produced a remarkable body of work that occupies a place of central importance in the Romantic repertoire. His musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era, ranging from piano and chamber music to symphonies and other orchestral music to such large-scale choral masterpieces as the oratorios Elijah and St. Paul. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.25 x 13.25, June 5, 1838. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy sells to Alfred Novello “music seller and publisher…all my Copyright and Interest, present and future, vested and contingent or otherwise, of and in the 42nd Psalm set for Orchestra and four voices…whereas the said sum of fifteen punds fifteen shillings hath been this daypaid to me.” Document is inlaid by its edge into a hardcover binding. In fine condition, with expected folds, and scattered creasing, not affecting legibility or signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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