German conductor and composer (1859-1939) who was especially noted as an interpreter of Brahms. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, "To Miss Gladys Greeby, in kind remembrance of the concert on Dec. 4th 1908 and of Max Fielder, Boston, Dec. 23, 08,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.25 sheet, who adds three bars of music above. In fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds. From the collection of Stephen Adamson.