Correspondence to Alma Mahler and Franz Werfel, ca. 1940-1961.

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Korngold, Erich Wolfgang, 1897-1957. Correspondence to Alma Mahler and Franz Werfel, ca. 1940-1961.

Correspondence to Alma Mahler and Franz Werfel, ca. 1940-1961.

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The correspondence is mostly written by Luzi Korngold and addressed to Alma; 1 letter from Luzi addressed to Franz Werfel (dated 1940) is a deeply-felt response to his novel Der veruntreute Himmel. Luzi's letters to Alma frequently deliver news pertaining to Erich's career, especially performances and reception of his work, and their related travels. 2 items particularly highlight Alma's inspiring role in Erich's composing. In 1 letter of 1956 Luzi asks Alma to put in an encouraging word with the conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos, who, through Bruno Walter's mediation, was considering Erich's symphony for performance. 2 items refer to Luzi Korngold's books. In 2 items in 1954 and 1955 Luzi speaks of the music critic and composer Alois Melichar and his recent book, as well as an article he had written about Franz Werfel. In 1 letter of 1949 Luzi shares with Alma a typed copy of a letter written to Erich from Pakistan, in which the writer expresses admiration for Korngold as well as Gustav Mahler; in 1 letter of 1952 Erich elaborately apologizes for their declining attendance at a reception in honor of Igor Stravinsky, enclosing a copy of his letter to Stravinsky. Also included is an undated clipping of a full-page cartoon by Rudolf Hermann entitled "Der zwölfjährige Korngold im Tempel -- und die Schriftgelehrten."

18 items (25 leaves).

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