Famed German composer (1833-1897) whose works in the Classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring music of the 19th century. Among his best-known works are four symphonies, numerous concerti, all manner of chamber and keyboard works, and the large-scale choral masterpiece German Requiem. ALS in German, signed “J. Brahms,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, postmarked January 14, 1880. Letter to piano maker Piano Maker Zantor C. Ritmüller in Gottingen, postmarked at Colna/Rhein. In full (translated): "Believe me that it would be with very special joy that I would play one of your grand pianos in H., but I am unable and cannot permit myself to do so. I arrive just in time for the rehearsal and have a great deal to play and conduct during the concert, and for this reason I simply cannot permit myself to take the risk of trying out an unknown instrument. If the opportunity should come again, we will look to come to a mutually satisfactory understanding, and as mentioned, it would be a pleasure for me to play on my old acquaintance ‘Ritmüller’ one more time." Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 11 x 16.5. In fine condition, with a couple of light smudges.
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