[Album leaf in the hand of Hans Richter], 1884.

Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library)

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Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883

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The German opera composer Richard Wagner was at the beginning of his career at the time of this letter. From the description of Manuscript copy of letter from Richard Wagner, 1832 June 15, Leipzig, addressed to Schott's Söhne, Mainz, [1896?]. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122571065 From the guide to the Manuscript copy of letter from Richard Wagner, 1832 June 15, Leipzig, addressed to Schott's Söhne, Mainz, 1896?, (The New York Public Library. Music Divisio...

Richter, Hans, 1843-1916

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Hans Richter was an Austro-Hungarian conductor. Trained at the Vienna Conservatory, he was a versatile musician but emphasized conducting. Richter dominated the musical scene in Vienna during his life, and also maintained a consistent presence and popularity in England. He had a particular fondness for Wagner, and about one-third of the more than two thousand operas he conducted were Wagner's. He also introduced numerous European composers to English audiences. From the description o...