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Richard Strauss

Strauss confidently satisfies a critic after a recent triumph: “Guntram was a great success…Would you be kind enough to send a free copy of the piano score with text to the critic of the Montagsblatt in Prague, Dr. Max Busch”

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Strauss confidently satisfies a critic after a recent triumph: “Guntram was a great success…Would you be kind enough to send a free copy of the piano score with text to the critic of the Montagsblatt in Prague, Dr. Max Busch”

ALS in German, signed “Rich. Strauss,” one page, 5.5 x 3.75, no date. Letter to the Court Music Publisher. In full, “Guntram was a great success. It will be given again on Tuesday. Would you be kind enough to send a free copy of the piano score with text to the critic of the Montagsblatt in Prague, Dr. Max Busch, Stefangasse. My heartiest sympathy for Eugen’s illness and best wishes for his speedy recovery.” In fine condition, with several visible erased pencil lines and notations and a touch of light soiling. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #301 - Ended September 21, 2005