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. ALS in French, one page, 5 x 5.25, no date. Letter of thanks to an unidentified recipient for an invitation noting that he is pleased to accept it and will come next Friday. Matted and framed with a portrait of the composer, to an overall size of 16.25 x 10.5. Uniform toning, and intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
