Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1869-1870.

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Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1869-1870.

Autograph letters signed and dated Bergedorf/Hamburg, 29 November 1869 and 18 November 1870, to unnamed recipients. The first letter gives directions for a performance of Handel's Acis and Galatea and comments on Mozart's instrumentation of the work. The second letter concerns a performance of Handel's(?) Athalie, among other music issues.

2 items (4 leaves).

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